[su_tooltip style=”bootstrap” position=”north” size=”5″ content=”Chinese Herbalism organizes medicinal substances by the Eighteen Categories. By memorizing these first, your understanding of the Theory and choosing the correct therapy will be greatly enhanced.”]The Eighteen Categories of herbs[/su_tooltip] Chapter 1 Herbs that Relieve the Exterior Section 1 Warm, Pungent/Acrid a. Strongly Relieve Wind-Cold b. Mildly Relieve Wind-Cold c. […]
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Branches and Roots of TCM
BRANCHES 1.) Jīng Luò 经 络 Acupuncture System a. Anatomy (Eastern and Western Theories) b. Xué 穴 位 (Points) c. Mai 脈 (Pathways) Therapies: Acupressure, Cupping, Moxa, Magnets 2.) Yào 藥 Herbs a. Teas and Decoct b. Tinctures and Wines c. Oils, Balms, Liniments, and Compresses d. Powders, Pills, Tablets 3.) Nutrition and Food Therapy […]
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Governs transportation and transformation of; Food into qi and blood, Water transformation, Raising of the pureControls the blood (Qi holds the blood in the vessels)Dominates the muscle and the four limbsOpens into the mouth, reflected on the lipsPaired with: StomachReceives and decomposes food The Chinese think Earth is associated with the qualities of patience, thoughtfulness, […]
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0. 零 Ling2 1. 一 Yi1 2. 二 Er4 3. 三 San1 4. 四 Si4 5. 五 Wu3 6. 六 Liu4 7. 七 Qi1 8. 八 Ba1 9. 九 Jiu3 10. 十 Shi2
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Taiji, born of Wuji, is the potential for either dong (movement, dynamic) or jing (stillness, static). It is the mother ( the source) of yin and yang. In dong (movement) yin and yang tend to fen (become separate and distinct), in jing (stillness) yin and yang tend to he (unite to become one). Neither overextend […]
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Lung Meridian (Lu): Starts in the Middle Jiao (Ren 12) Descends to Large Intestine (its paired organ) (approximately at Ren 9) Ascends, crossing the upper portion of the Stomach (approximately at Ren 13) Passes through the diaphragm and enters the Lungs (approximately at Ren 17) Ascends to the throat Turns laterally and goes inferiorfy across […]
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