Introduction to the Huangdi Neijing 1. What is the Huangdi Neijing?The “Han Shu: Yi Wen Zhi: Fang Ji Lue” records four types of TCM classics: medical texts, classic formulas, immortality texts, and sexual health texts.Among them, the medical texts include: “Huangdi Neijing” (The Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon) with eighteen volumes, “Wai Jing” (Outer Canon) with … Read more
The Huangdi Neijing, divided into the “Lingshu” and “Suwen” sections, is a work attributed to the ancient physician Huangdi (Yellow Emperor) and is a collaborative creation of medical theorists. It is generally believed to have been completed during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods. In the dialogues between Huangdi, Qibo, and Leigong, it … Read more
The Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon) is the most important classic work in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), establishing the academic foundation for the development of TCM. This is a consensus in the academic community throughout history. So, why does the Huangdi Neijing hold the top position among medical classics? What is the enduring charm … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), treating diseases requires not only a correct diagnosis of the patient’s condition but also a proficient understanding of the properties of Chinese herbs to effectively apply them in clinical practice. The properties of Chinese medicine refer to the fundamental nature and characteristics of herbal medicines, also known as medicinal properties. … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), treating diseases requires not only a correct diagnosis of the patient’s condition but also a proficient understanding of the properties of Chinese herbs to effectively apply them in clinical practice. The properties of Chinese medicine refer to the fundamental nature and characteristics of herbal medicines, also known as medicinal properties. … Read more
Written by: Ganoderma World Birds must flap their wings before they can fly high; people must study before they can progress. Having high blood pressure feels like being sentenced to “death”; one takes medication daily as if it were food. Some Western medications have significant side effects, leading to an increasing number of pills and … Read more
Dried Ginger (Gan Jiang) is the dried rhizome of the ginger plant (Zingiber officinale), which, according to TCM theory, has the effects of warming the middle, dispelling cold, reviving yang, unblocking the meridians, warming the lungs, and transforming phlegm. Traditional texts on herbal medicine document various processing methods for dried ginger, including slicing, fire roasting, … Read more
Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis) is characterized by its bitter and cold properties, making it a representative herb for clearing heat and detoxifying. However, it is quite challenging to use Huang Lian effectively in clinical practice. It can treat conditions associated with heat, as well as those considered to be ‘deficient.’ Even diseases that one might … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), emphasis is placed on the “Five Elements, Five Qi, Five Organs, Five Flavors, and Five Colors,” which are interrelated and mutually supportive, existing in a relationship of generation and restriction. The harmony of the Five Elements directly affects the functioning of the body; any excess or deficiency in any aspect … Read more
The Huangdi Neijing (黄帝内经) discusses the relationship between the Five Elements (五行) and the Five Organs (五脏) in the fourth chapter of the Jinkui Zhenyan Lun (金匮真言论篇): Five Elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water Five Organs: Liver, Heart, Spleen, Lung, Kidney East corresponds to the color green, associated with the Liver (肝), opening to the … Read more