Introduction:This is the preface of the book “Reconstruction of the Diagnostic and Treatment System for Early External Pathogenic Diseases” published by Teacher Xiao in 2015, and it is also the second gift from the public account to friends in 2018 — making friends through books, isn’t that delightful! As the saying goes, “Effective treatment begins … Read more
The “Su Wen: Blood and Qi Formations” states: “The Foot Taiyang (Greater Yang) and Shaoyin (Lesser Yin) are in exterior-interior relationship; the Shaoyang (Lesser Yang) and Jueyin (Absolute Yin) are in exterior-interior relationship; the Yangming (Bright Yang) and Taiyin (Greater Yin) are in exterior-interior relationship, which constitutes the foot’s Yin and Yang; the Hand … Read more
1. Content of Meridians Meridians closely connect the internal organs and various tissues on the body surface, forming an organic whole that plays a role in the circulation of qi (气) and blood, nourishing the entire body, and maintaining the balance and coordination of bodily functions. The main content is divided into twelve primary meridians … Read more
Source: This article is excerpted from “Jiu Sheng”, Author/Zhou Meisheng, published by Qingdao Publishing House 1. Fundamental Understanding of Ancient Meridian Theory (1) Analysis of the Meaning of Meridians and Channels From the “Neijing”, it is evident that the various organizational structures and information pathways of communication in the human body are collectively referred to … Read more
1. The Five Elements 1. The origin of the Five Elements theory: The Five Elements theory is the essence of traditional Chinese culture, referring to the five fundamental substances: Wood (growth, flexibility, and smoothness), Fire (warmth, rising, brightness), Earth (transformation, support, and acceptance), Metal (cleansing, refinement, and contraction), and Water (coolness, nourishment, and downward movement). … Read more
Today, I would like to take some time to discuss the differentiation methods and clinical applications of the “Essentials of the Golden Cabinet”. This topic, “Differentiation Methods in the Essentials of the Golden Cabinet”, is proposed in conjunction with the research on differentiation and treatment methods by some renowned TCM experts and my personal experiences. … Read more
In the general practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the four diagnostic methods of “observation, listening, inquiry, and palpation” are emphasized to differentiate syndromes, followed by the application of appropriate medications based on the identified syndrome. Have you heard of correlating pulse patterns with Chinese herbs to directly guide the prescription of medicine? Today, we … Read more
Why are there five elements? The purpose of establishing the theory of the wǔ xíng (五行, Five Elements) is to select the most fundamental key points along the trajectory of the interaction between yīn (阴) and yáng (阳), allowing for the control of the entire movement’s trajectory through mastery of these points. These points must … Read more
1. Properties and Classification of the Five Elements The theory of the Five Elements (Wu Xing) is capable of summarizing all things in the universe primarily due to its method of thinking, which classifies phenomena based on the characteristics of the Five Elements. By using the method of “analogy and classification,” it categorizes various phenomena … Read more
“Traditional Chinese Medicine” (zhōng yī) first appeared in the “Book of Han: Arts and Literature, Treatises on Formulas,” which states: “To increase heat with heat, and to increase cold with cold, is not seen externally, which is what is lost.” Hence the saying: “When ill, seek treatment, and one often finds Traditional Chinese Medicine.” Here, … Read more