Spleen Dampness and Phlegm-Dampness are both terms used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Spleen Dampness is one of the common syndromes in TCM, while Phlegm-Dampness refers to a symptom of the body’s constitution. There are significant differences between the two. Spleen Dampness Spleen Dampness, also known as Middle Jiao Damp-Heat (zhōng jiāo shī rè), refers … Read more
Blood stasis (血瘀) refers to the obstruction and stagnation of blood flow, indicating various clinical syndromes caused by the sluggish movement or accumulation of blood, or the retention of blood outside the meridians within the body. Blood stasis is also known as stasis blood, and has been referred to in historical literature as evil blood … Read more
1. Concept of Qi Stagnation Qi stagnation: refers to a pathological state where the flow of Qi is obstructed, leading to stagnation and blockage. 2. Causes of Qi Stagnation: 1. Qi stagnation is primarily caused by emotional distress, or by the obstruction of phlegm, dampness, food accumulation, heat, and blood stasis, which affects the flow … Read more
1. Accurate Diagnosis In clinical practice, acupuncture at a specific point for a certain disease can sometimes be effective and sometimes not. A detailed examination reveals that it all comes down to diagnosis. For example, the acupuncture point Xiaxi (Gallbladder 43) is renowned for treating dizziness; it is effective for dizziness caused by liver yang … Read more
Acupuncture is a practical, effective, and economical therapeutic method. It has specific effects on certain diseases, can alleviate symptoms in others, may provide temporary relief for some conditions, and is completely ineffective for others. Even for the same disease, using the same acupuncture points and techniques can yield both similar and different results. Therefore, the … Read more