The Impact of Emotional Imbalance on the Body Human psychological activities, referred to in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as qíngzhì (情志), or emotions, are the body’s instinctive comprehensive reflection when interacting with and understanding objective things. Proper psychological health care is a crucial aspect of human health, holding significant value throughout life, and has been … Read more
Regarding the principles and methods of treating phlegm-dampness caused by Yin deficiency, many physicians throughout history (especially during the Ming and Qing dynasties) have discussed this topic. However, there has been little introduction to its pathogenesis and treatment over the years. The author shares their understanding and clinical experience regarding this issue. After reading this … Read more
TCM Case Studies / Medical Discussions / Reference Articles for Clinical Study of Traditional Chinese MedicineIntroduction: The principles and treatments regarding phlegm-dampness caused by Yin deficiency have been discussed by physicians throughout history (especially during the Ming and Qing dynasties), but there has been little introduction to its pathogenesis and treatment over the years. The … Read more
1. What is Phlegm-Dampness Phlegm-Dampness refers to pathological products caused by dysfunction of the lungs, spleen, and kidneys, leading to abnormal water metabolism in the body, characterized by both phlegm and dampness. The so-called phlegm is a pathological product formed by the accumulation and condensation of body fluids, which is thick and sticky in texture. … Read more
What does Qi stagnation mean? When visiting a TCM practitioner, the diagnosis may be ‘Qi stagnation’. So, what does Qi stagnation refer to? What is Qi stagnation? Qi stagnation is a term in TCM that refers to the obstruction of Qi flow in the organs and meridians. It can be caused by dietary irregularities, emotional … Read more
Editor’s Note In a day, our body requires at least 8 hours of rest, but in reality, insomnia follows us like a shadow, severely affecting our quality of life. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that insomnia is caused by the abnormal circulation of Yin and Yang energies, leading to a disruption in their balance. At … Read more
The Eight Principles of Differentiation (Ba Gang Bian Zheng) refer to the eight categories of syndromes in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): Yin and Yang, Deficiency and Excess, Exterior and Interior, Cold and Heat. This is the fundamental framework for syndrome differentiation in TCM. As the saying goes, “To treat diseases, one must understand the eight … Read more
In daily life, there are always some individuals who have poor health year-round. While everyone else is wearing short sleeves, they are still dressed in thick cotton clothing; during autumn and winter, they are often the first to put on thermal pants. This condition is what we commonly refer to as “Yang Deficiency Constitution” (yang … Read more
If you pay close attention, you will find that during the autumn and winter seasons, cold fronts sweep from the north to the south in waves. On days without cold fronts, the temperature rises slightly, becoming a bit warmer, but after a few days, the cold front returns, causing rapid temperature drops across various regions, … Read more
For listeners who enjoy audiobooks, you can click below to listen to the audio. Cold and heat are the two fundamental principles for distinguishing the nature of diseases. Cold syndromes and heat syndromes reflect the excess and deficiency of yin and yang in the body. An excess of yin or deficiency of yang manifests as … Read more