Cold and heat are the fundamental principles for differentiating the nature of diseases. The nature of a disease is not simply classified as cold or heat. As stated in the “Jing Yue Quan Shu – Chuan Zhong Lu”: “Cold and heat are transformations of yin and yang.” The “Lei Jing – Disease Classification” also states: … Read more
Author| Xue Bi Editor| Chun Feng Reviewer| Xiao Ye What should be done when cold and heat are mixed? Traditional Chinese Medicine emphasizes “Four Examinations and Eight Principles”. The so-called “Four Examinations” refers to what we commonly say as “observation, listening, inquiry, and pulse-taking”, while the “Eight Principles” refers to “yin, yang, exterior, interior, cold, … Read more
When it comes to Fang Feng Tong Sheng Wan, many people think of it as the Chinese herbal equivalent of antihistamines. In fact, it not only expels pathogens from the surface, but also unblocks internal stagnation. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there is a principle called “removing the source leads to recovery”. Many issues related … Read more
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Editor’s Note The yin and yang of heaven are divided into four parts, and humans should correspond to them—human yin and yang correspond to heavenly yin and yang. The exterior is yang, the interior is yin, the back is yang, the abdomen is yin, the house is yang, and the storage is yin. Each organ … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is characterized by two main principles: a holistic perspective and the differentiation of syndromes for treatment. Among the various methods of syndrome differentiation, such as the “Eight Principles”, “Six Meridians”, “Zang-Fu”, “Wei-Qi-Ying-Xue”, and “San Jiao”, the “Eight Principles” serve as the foundation for all other differentiations. The content of the Eight … Read more
Editor’s Note Pulse diagnosis is a distinctive feature of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), reflecting many aspects of a patient’s physical and mental condition. However, learning pulse diagnosis is not an easy task, as similar pulse patterns can often lead to confusion. Professor Yang Zhen, a renowned expert in liver diseases, has many insights into pulse … Read more
Written by/ TCM Medical Theory When the east wind blows, all pulses exhibit a string-like quality. At this time, the vital energy of a person may also encounter issues. In spring, all things are born, and the pulse becomes hard, showing a string-like appearance. In autumn, it tends to show a retraction. However, some individuals … Read more
(1) Pulse Characteristics The main feature of the Xian Mai (Xian Pulse) is that it is straight and long, moving up and down like a bowstring. There are no specific requirements for the pulse position or frequency. The pulse can be superficial or deep, and the frequency can be fast or slow. A typical Xian … Read more
1. Pulse Secrets Floating Pulse (Fu Mai): Lightly felt, heavy pressing yields no response; it floats like wood on water. A strong floating pulse indicates wind-heat, while a weak one suggests blood deficiency. Deep Pulse (Chen Mai): Requires heavy pressure to be felt; like a stone sinking in water. A strong deep pulse indicates cold … Read more