Seasonal Changes Origins of Acupuncture Acupuncture originated in China and has a long history. It is said to have begun during the era of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, but archaeological findings suggest that the earliest medical tools, such as the bian stone, appeared around 8000 to 4000 years ago in the Neolithic period. … Read more
As the saying goes, “One needle, two moxibustions, three medications”; “Acupuncture and cupping can alleviate half of the illness.” Many have heard of the legendary physician Bian Que using acupuncture to revive Prince Guo, and the miraculous doctor Hua Tuo treating Cao Cao’s “head wind” with acupuncture. Both proverbs and historical stories illustrate the significant … 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
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
I. Basic Theories 1. The center of the organic whole is: the Five Organs (Wu Zang)2. The ruler of the organic whole is: the Heart (Xin)3. The time of Yang within Yang is: morning4. The time of Yin within Yin is: the first half of the night5. The time of Yin within Yang is: afternoon6. … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has a glorious history of over five thousand years within the Chinese nation, symbolizing health, wisdom, and sanctity in the hearts of the people. However, since the Jin and Yuan dynasties, TCM has seriously deviated from the principles of Yin and Yang, leading to various factions that either focus on Yang, … 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
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