(1) Physical manifestations: Facial (eyelid) swelling, oily complexion, prone to acne, diarrhea, heaviness and fatigue, dry and hard stools, irritability. (2) Causes: Qi deficiency, lack of exercise, consumption of cold drinks, leading to water dampness retention in the body. (3) Solutions: 10 grams each of Hong Dou (Red Bean) and Yi Ren (Job’s Tears), boil … Read more
Recently, the Tumor Medicine Joint Clinic received a patient, Aunt Chen, who was suffering from severe itching due to a rash. ➣ Doctor’s Consultation — Causal Thinking to Identify the Cause of Imbalance Doctor What seems to be the problem? I have many red rashes on my hands, and they are very itchy. I have … Read more
Outline of the Ten Methods of Observation In general, observation diagnosis begins with the division of body parts, followed by the observation of complexion. To understand the subtlety of the five colors, one must know the outline of the ten methods. The ten methods are: floating, sinking, clear, turbid, subtle, intense, scattered, gathered, moist, and … Read more
Facial Diagnosis 1. Spots on the eyelids: Indicate hormonal imbalance or intrauterine congestion, irregular menstruation, or gynecological fibroids. 2. Spots at the outer corners of the eyes: Suggest decreased thyroid function, poor organ oxygenation, low psychological resilience, and sensitive skin. 3. Swelling of the eyelids due to spleen deficiency: Indicates kidney deficiency, dark eye bags, … Read more
Unit One: Introduction 1. Basic Principles of TCM Diagnosis: External observation to infer internal conditions, recognizing subtle signs, and using common standards to assess variations. 2. Basic Principles of TCM Diagnosis: Holistic examination, integration of the four diagnostic methods, and combining disease and syndrome. Unit Two: Observation Diagnosis 01 Subsection One: Observing the Spirit Common … Read more
Observation Diagnosis (Wang Zhen) is a method of diagnosing diseases based on the theories of the internal organs (zangfu) and meridians. The external aspects of the human body are closely related to the five internal organs. If there are changes in the functions of the internal organs, it will inevitably be reflected in various aspects … Read more
Symptoms of Kidney Yang Deficiency Kidney Yang deficiency (Shen Yang Xu) refers to insufficient Kidney Yang, leading to cold extremities, aversion to cold, lack of energy, and the most typical manifestation is decreased sexual function, especially reduced hardness, scrotal contraction, and frequent urination. Kidney Yang deficiency is a type of deficiency-cold syndrome caused by the … Read more
In the Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon), it is stated that “spring and summer nourish yang, while autumn and winter nourish yin.” Winter is the best season for nourishing the kidneys, yet many people often confuse kidney yin and kidney yang. How can one distinguish between kidney yin deficiency and kidney yang deficiency? Many … Read more
Question: Frequently experiencing pale complexion, weakness, dizziness, and palpitations, diagnosed as blood deficiency (xue xu) in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). How can one nourish blood deficiency? Answer: Blood deficiency needs to be addressed through diet, Chinese herbs, and mental well-being. 1. Dietary Nourishment 1. Regulate the spleen and stomach through food, as they are the … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), blood is the essence that nourishes all organs, muscles, bones, and skin. Its fullness directly relates to a person’s constitution and vitality. It gives a rosy complexion, robust muscles, moist skin and hair, and allows for agile movements. When people think of health maintenance, they often first consider whether they … Read more