1. The Origin of Traditional Chinese Medicine from the Sages Traditional views hold that the knowledge of Chinese medicine was passed down from ancient sages such as Fuxi, Shennong, and Huangdi. Texts like the Huainanzi and Tongjian Waiji state that the emergence of sages led to the flourishing of medical practices and the establishment of … Read more
1. Wu Xin Fan Re (Five Hearts Heat): Refers to the sensation of heat in the palms and soles, accompanied by a feeling of heat in the chest. 2. Liu Zhu (Flowing Abscess): A type of purulent disease where toxic evils flow unpredictably, occurring in deeper tissues. It often manifests as localized swelling or abscesses, … Read more
Why is traditional medicine in China called “Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)”? Most people might immediately respond, “Of course, it’s called TCM because it’s Chinese medicine!” You might think so too. But you would be mistaken. Traditional Chinese medicine was previously referred to as “National Medicine” or “Han Medicine.” So, how did the term “Traditional Chinese … Read more
Inheriting the legacy of Qi Huang, a public account with substance and warmth. Ai Yu Xiang Tang I have always wanted to write down my insights on learning Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to help those who are studying TCM and enthusiasts, reducing their learning curve. However, I struggled to express the profound theories of TCM … Read more
The term “Traditional Chinese Medicine” (zhōng yī) originated in the Han Dynasty and is commonly found in two contexts: one is in ancient literature, especially medical texts; the other is as a phrase in proverbs, such as “If you have an illness and do not treat it, you will often receive Traditional Chinese Medicine” and … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) encompasses the heavens, geography, and human affairs, representing the essence of Chinese traditional culture. Mastering TCM means grasping the quintessence of this culture. The reason why Chinese people can be called Chinese is that they inherit thousands of years of traditional culture. If one knows nothing about it, can they still … 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
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a healing art (Yi nai ren shu) In addition, TCM is also a part of national studies (an important branch of national studies, most grounded and capable of serving the people), it is philosophy (a philosophy of life), it is the Dao (the great way of heaven and earth, emphasizing … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) culture is a treasure of Chinese culture, with a long history and wide influence. From ancient times to the present, it has accumulated the wisdom and experience of countless physicians, forming its unique therapies and transmission methods, making outstanding contributions to the prosperity of the Chinese nation and human health. 1 … Read more
Inheriting the fire of Qi Huang, a public account with substance and warmthEveryone can learn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and experience its essence. Learning TCM is about understanding the world around us and introspecting our own bodies.Learning TCM does not require innate talent; for ordinary people, TCM teaches methods of health preservation and ways to … Read more