Today we present the tenth article in the series: The Eight Fundamental Theories of TCM: The Five Zang and Six Fu The term “Zang-Fu” refers to the internal organs of the human body. According to TCM, Zang-Fu are categorized into three types based on their physiological functions and structural characteristics: the Five Zang, the Six … Read more
1. The Opposition of Yin and Yang Intense movement, outwardness, rising, warmth, brightness, male, light, and dispersion all belong to Yang; conversely, relative stillness, inwardness, descending, coldness, darkness, female, heavy, and convergence all belong to Yin. In terms of heaven and earth, the light and clear weather is Yang, while the heavy and turbid earth … Read more
What is Acupuncture Acupuncture refers to the combined techniques of needling and moxibustion. Needling involves inserting fine needles into specific acupuncture points on the patient’s body, using techniques such as twisting and lifting to treat diseases. Moxibustion involves applying burning moxa (mugwort) to specific acupuncture points to utilize heat stimulation for therapeutic purposes. Acupuncture is … Read more