Click the blue text to follow and learn more knowledge Pediatric constitution refers to the relatively stable inherent characteristics formed on the basis of congenital inheritance and acquired factors. It is the comprehensive and relatively stable inherent characteristics of the human body that adapt to the natural and social environment, formed during growth and development, … Read more
▲ Classification of Constitutions The study of constitution in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) primarily determines the differences in individual constitutions within populations based on fundamental theories such as Yin-Yang, the Five Elements, Zang-Fu organs, and the essence, Qi, blood, and body fluids. The specific classification methods include Yin-Yang classification, Five Elements classification, Zang-Fu classification, body … Read more
Ancient wisdom states: “People in ancient times lived to be over a hundred years old in both spring and autumn, and their movements did not decline.” The wisdom of the Huangdi Neijing has lasted for thousands of years and remains a guide for our health preservation today. Health preservation is not complicated; it is about … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow Chinese Medicine Magazine Shudi Huang (Rehmannia Glutinosa) is a commonly used Chinese medicinal herb, but many practitioners are cautious in its clinical application due to concerns that it may be too cloying, potentially obstructing the stomach and leading to phlegm accumulation or diarrhea. Zhang Jingyue, known for his … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow us We often say that some people have good constitutions while others have poor ones. The constitution referred to in daily conversation differs from that in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In TCM, constitution refers to the relatively stable characteristics manifested in morphology, physiological functions, and psychological activities, formed … Read more
Huangdi Neijing The Huangdi Neijing is divided into two parts: Ling Shu and Su Wen, and is one of the earliest medical texts in China, recognized as one of the four classic works of traditional medicine.The Huangdi Neijing is a comprehensive medical book that establishes the theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) such as the … Read more
Source｜China Traditional Chinese Medicine News Author｜Zhu Guang, Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine The concepts of cold and heat in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) are abstracted from specific phenomena, reflecting the interaction between the human body and material or environmental factors. Therefore, understanding cold and heat cannot be based solely on quantitative indicators but should … Read more
The “Su Wen: Blood and Qi Formations” states: “The Foot Taiyang (Greater Yang) and Shaoyin (Lesser Yin) are in exterior-interior relationship; the Shaoyang (Lesser Yang) and Jueyin (Absolute Yin) are in exterior-interior relationship; the Yangming (Bright Yang) and Taiyin (Greater Yin) are in exterior-interior relationship, which constitutes the foot’s Yin and Yang; the Hand … Read more
八纲辨证 (Bāi gāng biàn zhèng) is the overarching framework for various diagnostic methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The Eight Principles of Diagnosis involve analyzing and identifying the symptoms of diseases, which is a primary process and method for understanding and diagnosing illnesses. 辨 (biàn) means to distinguish or analyze, while 证 (zhèng) refers to … Read more
Comprehensive Guide to the Eight Principles of Diagnosis1. Concept1. Eight Principles: Refers to the eight diagnostic principles: Exterior, Interior, Cold, Heat, Deficiency, Excess, Yin, Yang.2. Eight Principles Diagnosis: This is the process by which a physician uses the theory of the Eight Principles to analyze and synthesize various clinical data obtained through observation, listening, questioning, … Read more