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Chinese Herbal medicine introduced
Together with acupuncture, herbal medicine is a major pillar of Chinese medicine. The Chinese pharmacopoeia lists over 6,000 different medicinal substances in terms of their properties and the disharmonies that they were helpful with. There are Read More
Meridian introduced the theory of content
The meridian-collateral theory is concerned with the physiological functions and the pathological changes of the meridian-collateral system, and their relationships with zang-fu organs. It is an important component of the theoretical system of Read More
Meridians and collaterals glossary both English and Chinese
经 meridians
十二正经 the twelve meridians
奇经八脉 the eight extra merdians
十二经别 the twelve divergent meridians
络 collaterals
十五别络 the fifteen divergent collaterals
浮络 the superficial Read More
What is Acupuncture and moxibustion
Acupuncture and moxibustion, as two important methods of treatment, form an indispensable part of traditional Chinese medicine.
Both these two methods of treatment are based on the theory of points and the theory of jing and luo. A point means a specific spot on the body surface at which Read More
What is Traditional Chinese Massage?
Combining massage with herbal medicine has great benefits. Massage can enhance and speed up the action of herbal remedies, our hands can detect a wealth of diagnostic information and touch adds a deeply compassionate level to the act of healing. Furthermore the liniments, oils etc used in massage Read More
China Herbal Medicine
Together with acupuncture, herbal medicine is a major pillar of Chinese medicine. The Chinese pharmacopoeia lists over 6,000 different medicinal substances in terms of their properties and the disharmonies that they were helpful with. There are Read More
The Five Zang-ORGANTS-THE ORGANS OF PRODUCING AND STORING ESSENCE-QI
The heart, Lungs, spleen, liver and kidneys are together known as the five zang-organs, whose common physiological function is preducing and storing essence-qi. They store but not eliminate essence-qi.
1. Heart 1.心
The heart is situated in the chest, Read More