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Introduction Most people are familiar with the idea that acupuncture involves selecting individual points to treat illness. However, experienced practitioners rarely think about points in isolation. Instead, many treatments are built around carefully selected point pairings, known in Chinese as Dui Xue (对穴). Just as Chinese herbal medicine has Dui Yao—traditional herb pairs that have proved their value…

Losing your sense of smell can be surprisingly devastating. Most of us rarely think about our sense of smell until it disappears. Suddenly, favourite foods lose their flavour, flowers have no fragrance, and everyday experiences become muted. Many people also describe feeling disconnected from the world around them. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, awareness of smell…

Pediatric Epilepsy in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): Overview & Treatments Definition & Overview Pediatric epilepsy (痫证) is a common, convulsive neurological condition in children. It is characterized by sudden collapse, loss of consciousness, drooling, upward eye movements, and limb convulsions, with recovery after the episode often returning the child to near-normal state. Epilepsy most often…

Qi Deficiency (气虚, qì xū) is one of the most common patterns encountered in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Qi is often translated as “energy”, although this does not quite capture the full meaning of the Chinese concept. In Chinese medicine, Qi refers to the functional activity of the body: its ability to transform food into nourishment,…

Introduction: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an ancient medical system with rich theoretical foundations and the accumulated benefit of millennia of practical experience. Among its components, Dui Yao, also known as herbal pairing, is a crucial aspect of TCM theory. In non-Chinese Herbalism, which is the kind of herbalism most ordinary people might be familiar…

Introduction Male infertility is a growing concern that affects a significant number of couples worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), infertility affects approximately 15% of couples globally, and male factors contribute to about 20-30% of these cases. While there can be various reasons behind male infertility, Chinese medicine offers a holistic and natural…

Vitiligo is a skin condition characterized by the loss of pigment, resulting in white patches on the skin. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), vitiligo is considered a difficult condition to treat, requiring a deep understanding of the body’s internal imbalances. TCM views vitiligo as stemming from disruptions in the flow of qi (vital energy) and…

The concept of Liver Qi Stagnation is a fundamental principle in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In TCM, the liver is seen as a crucial organ that regulates the smooth flow of Qi, the body’s vital energy, throughout the body. When the liver Qi becomes stagnant, it can lead to a range of physical and emotional…

Introduction Osteoporosis is a condition that weakens the bones, increasing the risk of fractures. It develops gradually, and is often first discovered when a fall or knock causes a bone to fracture. Wrists, hips, and vertebrae (back bones) are the most common fractures, though fractures can also occur elsewhere such as in the arms, the…