ClickBlue↑FollowUs! Palpation diagnosis is a method where the practitioner directly touches and presses certain areas of the patient’s body to understand local abnormal changes, thereby inferring the location, nature, and severity of the disease. (1) The Method and Significance of Palpation Diagnosis 1. Method ① Position: During palpation, the patient should be seated or lying … Read more
The Du Mai (Governing Vessel) What are the Eight Extraordinary Meridians? “Qi” means “strange” or “unusual,” indicating something unique. The Eight Extraordinary Meridians differ from the twelve regular meridians; they are not directly associated with the organs and do not have a paired relationship, hence they are termed “extraordinary meridians.” The Eight Extraordinary Meridians refer … Read more
Generally speaking, a red tongue with no coating, or even a mirror-like tongue, is considered a manifestation of Yin deficiency and fluid deficiency. According to “Diagnosis of Tongue Quality in Traditional Chinese Medicine,” a tongue that is dark red and moist indicates a condition of excess Yang fire due to internal injury, often accompanied by … Read more
Generally speaking, a red tongue with no coating, or even a mirror-like tongue, is a manifestation of yin deficiency and fluid deficiency. According to “Diagnosis of Tongue Quality in Traditional Chinese Medicine”, a tongue that is dark red and moist indicates a condition of yin deficiency with excess heat in internal injuries, often accompanied by … Read more
Generally speaking, a red tongue with no coating, or even a mirror-like tongue, is considered a manifestation of Yin deficiency and fluid deficiency. According to “Diagnosis of Tongue Quality in Traditional Chinese Medicine,” a tongue that is dark red and moist indicates a condition of excess Yang fire due to internal injury, often accompanied by … Read more
During the late Qing Dynasty, under the reigns of Tongzhi and Guangxu, the “Fu Yang School”, led by Zheng Qinan, also known as the “Fire God School”, gained immense popularity. They emphasized the importance of Yang Qi and effectively utilized herbs such as Fu Zi (Aconite) and Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger) to treat severe conditions, … Read more
Why is the average lifespan of modern people only seventy to eighty years, with most dying from diseases? Why has the expected lifespan of people today decreased by nearly one-third compared to ancient times? Who has stolen these precious forty to fifty years of life from us? In my long medical career, I have encountered … Read more
What is Yang Qi? Yang Qi is the innate energy received from parents combined with the acquired energy from respiration and the essence of food transformed by the spleen and stomach. It plays a role in nourishing the body’s tissues and maintaining the functions of the organs. As one ages, Yang Qi gradually diminishes. What … Read more
During the late Qing Dynasty, under the reigns of Tongzhi and Guangxu, the “Fu Yang School,” led by Zheng Qinan, also known as the “Fire God School,” gained immense popularity. They emphasized the importance of Yang Qi and adeptly utilized herbs such as Fu Zi (Aconite) and Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger) to treat severe conditions, … Read more
As the standard of living continues to improve, people are increasingly concerned about their health. Many factors affect human health, among which the sufficiency of Yang Qi is crucial. The Huangdi Neijing states: “Yin forms the body, Yang transforms Qi; when Yang is insufficient, myriad diseases arise.” We often say, “All things grow with the … Read more