TCM methods

Understanding the Methods of Dampness Elimination in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Drying, Draining, Transforming, Promoting, and Overcoming Dampness

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Understanding the Methods of Dampness Elimination in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Drying, Draining, Transforming, Promoting, and Overcoming Dampness

Those who have studied Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) may have noticed the abundance of terminology, such as ‘creating momentum’ and ‘prosperous times’. What are the differences between these terms? What do they specifically refer to? 【TCM Discusses: Five Methods of Dampness Elimination】 1. Drying Dampness Clearing heat and drying dampness herbs are used to treat … Read more

Practical Guide: Eighteen Methods for Activating Blood and Resolving Stasis

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Practical Guide: Eighteen Methods for Activating Blood and Resolving Stasis

For listeners who enjoy audiobooks, you can click below to listen to the audio. Mr. Jiang Chunhua has formulated the Eighteen Methods for Activating Blood and Resolving Stasis based on his rich clinical practice. These methods include: Activating Blood and Clearing Heat, Activating Blood and Detoxifying, Activating Blood and Nourishing Qi, Activating Blood and Nourishing … Read more

Understanding the Eight Methods of Activating Blood Circulation for Treating Blood Stasis

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Understanding the Eight Methods of Activating Blood Circulation for Treating Blood Stasis

Chinese Medicine Book Club Issue 3338 Daily updates to accompany the growth of TCM practitioners IIntroduction：Activating blood circulation and resolving blood stasis is the general principle for treating blood stasis syndromes. However, the causes, mechanisms, and symptoms of blood stasis vary, leading to different treatment methods. Based on clinical experience, Li Shoushan proposed eight different … Read more

Master Wang Weiliang: Five Theories on Activating Blood and Resolving Stasis and Twelve Clinical Methods

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Master Wang Weiliang: Five Theories on Activating Blood and Resolving Stasis and Twelve Clinical Methods

Promoting Traditional Chinese Medicine, Inheriting the Lifeblood Continuing the teachings of the sages, opening peace for all generations The Qi and Huang School of Traditional Chinese Medicine holds a crucial and significant position in traditional studies, being an inseparable part of it. Throughout the long river of history, it has condensed the wisdom of the … Read more

Thirteen Methods of Health Preservation

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1.【Fa Yi Chang Shu】 (Regularly Comb the Hair) Method: Rub your palms together thirty-six times until they feel warm, then start from the forehead and sweep upwards, moving to the back of the head and down to the neck, which counts as one repetition. Do this ten times in the morning and evening. Effect: This … Read more

Five Methods of Bloodletting and Needling by Dr. Zhou Deyi

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Five Methods of Bloodletting and Needling by Dr. Zhou Deyi

Promoting Traditional Chinese Medicine, Preserving Its Essence Continuing the legacy of the sages, paving the way for future generations The practice of Qi Huang (Traditional Chinese Medicine) holds a crucial and significant position in the study of traditional culture, being an inseparable part of it. Throughout the long river of history, it has condensed the … Read more

Common Needle Insertion Techniques in Clinical Practice

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Common Needle Insertion Techniques in Clinical Practice

Common Needle Insertion Techniques in Clinical Practice The needle insertion technique refers to the various methods employed by practitioners to insert needles subcutaneously into acupuncture points. The commonly used needle insertion techniques are as follows: 1. Single-Hand Needle Insertion Technique – Primarily used for shorter needles. (1) Insertion Method: The practitioner holds the needle with … Read more

Exploring the Mystical Art of Traditional Chinese Herbal Decoctions

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Exploring the Mystical Art of Traditional Chinese Herbal Decoctions

Traditional Chinese herbal decoctions have been passed down since ancient times, originating from the miraculous formulas of Yi Yin during the Shang Dynasty, and continue to be popular worldwide. Did you know? Making these magical decoctions is not as simple as just soaking the herbs; it requires attention to the choice of pot, water, heat, … Read more

Essential Guide to TCM | Understanding Pulse Characteristics: Floating, Sinking, Rapid, Slow, Size, Length, Weakness, and Strength with Teacher Xu Zheng!

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Essential Guide to TCM | Understanding Pulse Characteristics: Floating, Sinking, Rapid, Slow, Size, Length, Weakness, and Strength with Teacher Xu Zheng!

The elements of pulse diagnosis are typically analyzed and summarized in five aspects: location, number, shape, force, and rhythm. Generally, the main factors constituting various pulse types can be roughly divided into eight aspects: location, frequency, width, length, strength, smoothness, tension, and uniformity. The different degrees of variation in these characteristics manifest as various pulse … Read more

Five Methods of Acupuncture for Emergency Rescue

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Five Methods of Acupuncture for Emergency Rescue

Chinese Medicine Book Club Issue 2483 One issue daily, accompanying the growth of TCM practitioners IIntroduction: Acupuncture is the quickest method to save critically ill patients, often allowing for timely intervention to rescue those in danger, thus it should be used first. In emergencies, acupuncture can alleviate urgent symptoms, buying time for treatment, and is … Read more