It is well known that the fundamental theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is “Yin-Yang balance.” When this balance is disrupted, whether there is excess Yin and deficiency of Yang, or excess Yang and deficiency of Yin, various health issues can arise. Those who have consulted a TCM practitioner may have heard the terms “Yin … Read more
Basic Knowledge Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) holds that: 1. Ma (Numbness): Indicates that Qi can flow, but blood cannot. 2. Mu (Wood): Severe numbness indicates that both Qi and blood cannot flow. 3. Suan (Sour): Indicates that the meridians are open, but there is insufficient Qi and blood. 4. Zhang (Distension): Indicates abundant Qi; individuals … Read more
The common causes of Yin Deficiency constitution are as follows: congenital endowment is the primary reason; long-term emotional repression without proper expression can lead to stagnation and transformation into fire, which in turn consumes Yin essence; prolonged poor heart function or excessive use of diuretics in patients with hypertension; long-term consumption of spicy and warming … Read more
Introduction: 1. Characteristics of Yin Deficiency Constitution 2. Classification of Yin Deficiency Constitution 3. Dietary Regulation for Yin Deficiency Constitution 4. Daily Life and Work for Yin Deficiency Constitution 5. Health Preservation Adjustments for Yin Deficiency Constitution 1. Characteristics of Yin Deficiency Constitution Yin deficiency constitution refers to a condition caused by congenital insufficiency, prolonged … Read more
01What is Qi Deficiency? Qi deficiency, as the name suggests, refers to a lack of Qi in the body. As the saying goes, “A person lives by a breath of Qi,” which is akin to the “engine” of the human body. When a person experiences Qi deficiency, the “engine” lacks power, leading to a weakening … Read more
Qi Deficiency Constitution Regulation Individuals with a Qi Deficiency Constitution are prone to sweating and have a pale complexion, requiring proper nourishment. So, how can one regulate a Qi deficiency constitution? Basic Principles of Nourishment To tonify and nourish Qi, as the lungs govern the Qi of the body, the kidneys store the original Qi, … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) emphasizes the importance of syndrome differentiation and treatment. Different body constitutions require different health maintenance methods. TCM categorizes body constitutions into nine types. Do you know which type you are? Do you know the best dietary therapy to adjust your constitution? Let’s take a look in the mirror and identify your … Read more
The Compendium of Materia Medica (Bencao Gangmu) consists of fifty-two volumes. The author spent nearly thirty years compiling it, documenting 1,892 types of medicinal substances, accompanied by over 1,000 illustrations of herbs. It elaborates on the properties, indications, usage methods, origins, forms, collection, processing, and compatibility of these substances, and includes over 10,000 prescriptions. This … Read more
《本草纲目》 (Compendium of Materia Medica) is a monumental work compiled by the great Ming dynasty physician Li Shizhen (1518–1593) to correct errors in ancient medical texts. He dedicated his life to this endeavor, conducting extensive research and practical experience, culminating in a comprehensive summary of materia medica over a period of 29 years, representing over … Read more
Compendium of Materia Medica Compendium of Materia Medica was published in the 24th year of Wanli (1596) in the Ming Dynasty in China. The author is Li Shizhen (1518-1593). He was still revising the manuscripts himself with illness in his later days. It seemed that he could not see it during his lifetime. By the … Read more