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The Doctrine of Correspondence Between Heaven and Human in TCM Thought
Understanding the Foundations of TCM’s Cosmological Framework
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One of the most profound and foundational concepts in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is the Doctrine of Corr
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TCM Principles of Eating: Harmonizing the Spleen and Preventing Dampness
How Traditional Dietary Habits Support Digestion and Prevent Disease
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In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), eating is not just about nutrition or calories—it’s about su
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Zhi Mu (Anemarrhena): A Yin-Nourishing Herb for Clearing Deficiency Heat
Balancing Internal Heat and Moisture with a Classic Cooling Herb
🔶 Introduction
Zhi Mu (知母), the rhizome of Anemarrhena asphodeloides, is a valuable herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TC
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Tongue Diagnosis in Internal Organ Disorders
How TCM Uses the Tongue as a Window to Organ Health
🔶 Introduction
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the tongue is more than a muscular organ for speech and taste—it is a diagnostic ma
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Jin and Ye: Understanding Body Fluids in TCM
Exploring the Role of Body Fluids in Health and Disease
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While concepts like Qi, Blood, and Essence (Jing) are well known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the role of bo
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Wang Qingren and the Reform of TCM Anatomy in the Qing Dynasty
How a Revolutionary Physician Challenged Tradition and Changed Chinese Medicine
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Wang Qingren (王清任, 1768–1831) was a bold and innovative physician of the Qing Dynasty who dare
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Herbal Compounds and Gut Health: TCM’s Role in the Microbiome Era
Exploring How Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine Supports a Healthy Microbiome
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In recent years, scientific research has increasingly highlighted the importance of the gut mi
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TCM and Emotional Health: Managing Anger, Worry, and Fear
Balancing the Five Emotions Through Organ Harmony in Traditional Chinese Medicine
🔶 Introduction
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), emotions are not just mental states—they are integral
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Coptis (Huang Lian): A Bitter Herb for Clearing Heat and Dampness
Understanding the Uses and Properties of One of TCM’s Strongest Heat-Clearing Herbs
🔶 Introduction
Coptis chinensis, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Huang Lian (黄连), is one o
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Moxibustion for Digestive Health: Warming the Middle to Strengthen Spleen Qi
Exploring the Role of Moxibustion in Supporting Digestion and Energy Flow
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Digestive disorders such as bloating, loose stools, fatigue after eating, and cold sensations in the
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