Fundamental Theory of TCM
The theory of yin-yang originated in antiquity in China. It is a theory dealing with the origination of the universe as well as the motion and variation of all things in the natural world. It holds that the natural world is made up of materials and that the material world conceives, develops and con
Pathogenesis studies how pathogenic factors affect the human body and cause disease as well as how disease develops and changes.Disease means the damage of health. TCM believes that the healthy state implies the balance of yin and yang, the manifestation of which is high coordination and unity betwe
Diet is indispensable to human existence and is the main route for human being to obtain nutrient substances from the natural world. However, the intake of food has to follow certain rules. If the diet is improper, it may impair the body and become pathogenic factors.Improper diet includes three asp
IntroductionZang Xiang, is also known as the visceral manifestation. It is first appeared in the chapter of six Sections of Discussions on Visceral Manifestation in Su Wen. According to the explanation in some Chinese medical classics, "Zang" refers to interior organs which are stored inside the hum
Basic conceptionBa Gang:the eight syndromes;Based on four TCM diagnosis(naming inspection, auscultation,interrogation and palpation), the analysis on categories,positions and properties of the diseases for conclusion the diseases into the eight syndromes is known as Ba Gang Bian Zheng.Ba gang bian z
Work and rest are two activities indispensable to human existence. Normal work is helpful for the flow of qi and blood and strengthening the body. Necessary rest can eliminate fatigue and restore strength and vitality. Overwork and over-rest all lead to disease.OverworkOverwork covers three aspects:
Concept of the seven emotionsThe seven emotions refer to seven emotional activities including joy, anger, worry, anxiety, sadness, fear and fright. They are external manifestations of the functional activities of viscera. Normally, the seven emotions don’t cause diseases and only when the emotional
In TCM, pulse diagnosis is a mysterious craft. Fine consecutive steps of a complete set of programs, it is like a grand ceremony. Pulse formation is closely related to zang fu, qi and blood. The heart dominates the veins; the lung dominates all the meridians, spleen dominates the blood, liver reserv
