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TCM and Gut Health: Exploring the Microbiome Connection
In recent years, the human gut microbiome has become a major focus in biomedical research, linked to digestion, immunity, mental health, and chronic disease. Interestingly, Traditional Chinese Medici
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Sun Simiao: The King of Medicine and His Ethical Legacy
In the rich history of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), few figures are as revered as Sun Simiao (孙思邈) — known respectfully as the “King of Medicine” (药王). Living during the Sui and Tang dynasties
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The Concept of Blood (Xue) in TCM
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Blood (Xue, 血) is a fundamental substance of life, intricately linked with Qi (vital energy) yet distinct in nature and function. While Western medicine sees bl
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Licorice Root (Gancao) in TCM: Harmonizing and Detoxifying
Licorice root, known in Chinese as Gancao (甘草), is one of the most frequently used herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Referred to as the “King of Herbs” or the “Great Harmonizer
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TCM Dietary Guidance: Spring Foods and Spleen Support
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), seasonal living is an essential part of health maintenance. Spring is associated with growth, renewal, and movement — a time when Yang Qi begins to rise after t
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Scientific Evidence on TCM Herbal Formulas for Immunity
As global interest in immune health rises, especially post-pandemic, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has garnered increasing attention for its preventive and supportive approaches. Among them, TCM
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The Role of Confucianism and Daoism in the Development of TCM
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is not merely a clinical system — it is the embodiment of Chinese philosophy applied to health, life, and nature. Two of the most influential philosophical schools
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Introduction to Pulse Diagnosis in TCM
Pulse diagnosis (切脉, Qiè Mài) is one of the most iconic and intricate diagnostic methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Alongside tongue inspection, pulse reading forms part of the “Four Diag
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What Is Qi? Exploring the Vital Energy in TCM
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Qi (气) is one of the most fundamental yet often misunderstood concepts. Frequently translated as “vital energy” or “life force,” Qi is the dynamic force that an
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Acupuncture and Chronic Pain: What Does Modern Science Say?
Acupuncture, a core component of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has been practiced for over two millennia to treat a wide range of conditions. In modern healthcare, it has gained increasing atte
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