Documenting life experiences through words, spreading love and health through WeChat public accounts! The theory of the Five Elements (Wu Xing) has had a profound impact on the development of Chinese medicine, similar to the theory of Yin and Yang (Yin Yang). It has become an integral part of the unique theoretical system of Traditional … Read more
The Five Elements are revealed through the research method of “observing the heavens and examining the earth, understanding human affairs,” which uncovers the laws of the movement and change of Qi in nature throughout the year. The Neijing places the Five Elements alongside Yin and Yang, considering both as the source of life.The theory of … Read more
Like traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and acupuncture, Qigong is also an important component of TCM. However, many people who are not specialists in Qigong find it difficult to clearly articulate what Qigong actually is. In reality, the ambiguity surrounding the concept of Qigong is the starting point for pseudo-Qigong and cults like “FLG” to exploit … Read more
TCM Book Club Issue 919 Daily updates to accompany the growth of TCM practitioners Author/ Zhang Qiaowen Editor/Wali ⊙ Proofreader/Zheng Xiancheng IIntroduction： The treatment plan for patients is entirely based on meridian diagnosis, combined with individual symptom presentations and the theory of qi transformation. Relying solely on experience points or special effect points for treatment … Read more
Acupuncture is a unique method of treating diseases in China, characterized by its “internal treatment of external diseases”. It treats various ailments through the conduction of meridians and acupoints, along with specific techniques.The history of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is profound and extensive. Acupuncture medicine is an essential component of traditional Chinese medicine, having developed … Read more
According to TCM theory, the elements of a “pattern” (zheng) include clinical manifestations (symptoms, signs, or primarysyndromes, secondarysyndromes) and pathogenesis (etiology, location, nature, severity, or primary pathogenesis, secondary pathogenesis). In a broad sense, a pattern includes syndromes, pattern elements, and pattern names.Symptoms + Signs = Syndromes.Based on syndromes, the pattern elements are deduced from the … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a precious part of Chinese culture, embodying the wisdom of the Chinese nation over five thousand years. In modern times, TCM continues to play an important role. Let’s explore the inheritance of TCM together. Image source: Baidu What is TCM? When it comes to TCM, many people are familiar with … Read more
1. Overview of the Development of Ancient Chinese Medicine Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) encompasses thousands of years of experience and theoretical knowledge of the ancient Chinese people in combating diseases. Guided by a primitive materialistic view and spontaneous dialectical thinking, it gradually formed and developed into a medical theoretical system through long-term medical practice. It … Read more
The culture of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has a long history and profound depth. The magical charm of TCM lies not only in its actual therapeutic effects but also in its rich cultural heritage, which is closely related to traditional culture. 1. Legends of the Origin of TCM It is generally believed that TCM originated … Read more
1. The View of Life in TCM In understanding life, there is a significant difference between Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Western medicine. Western medicine understands life through anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry, observing only the tangible and visible forms. Even with high-powered electron microscopes, what is seen is still a formed entity. Western medicine is … Read more