What is the significance of pulse diagnosis in TCM?
It assesses the state of Qi and organ function, like reading the body's rhythm.
What does tongue diagnosis reveal in TCM?
It provides insights into internal health through the tongue's color, shape, and coating.
How long has acupuncture been practiced in China?
Over 2,000 years.
How long has cupping been practiced in China?
Over 2,000 years.
How long has Guasha been practiced in China?
Over 2,000 years.
What is the main purpose of acupuncture?
To restore Qi flow and promote healing by inserting thin needles into specific points along meridians.
What is the main purpose of Chinese herbal medicine?
To restore balance to the body using herbs with specific properties, often combined for individualized treatment.
What is the main purpose of Chinese Cupping?
To improve circulation and reduce muscle tension by placing suction cups on the skin.
What is the main purpose of Chinese Guasha?
To improve circulation and reduce muscle tension by scraping the skin with a smooth tool.
What are the core principles of TCM?
Holistic approach, Qi, Yin and Yang.
What is the focus of the holistic approach in TCM?
Balance and harmony of body, mind, and spirit.
What is the role of meridians in TCM?
Meridians are pathways through which Qi flows in the body.
What is 'Qi' (ๆฐ)?
Vital energy that flows through the body via meridians.
What are 'Yin and Yang' (้ด้ณ)?
Opposing yet complementary forces that need to be in balance.
What does 'Holistic Approach' mean in TCM?
Emphasizing balance and harmony of body, mind, and spirit; seeing the big picture.
What is the Chinese name of Large Intestine 4 (LI4)?
ๅ่ฐท็ฉด (Hรฉ gว xuรฉ)
What is the Chinese name of Stomach 36 (ST36)?
่ถณไธ้็ฉด (Zรบ sฤn lว xuรฉ)
What is the Chinese name of Liver 3 (LV3)?
ๅคชๅฒ็ฉด (Tร i chลng xuรฉ)
What is the Chinese name of Heart 7 (HT7)?
็ฅ้จ็ฉด (Shรฉn mรฉn xuรฉ)
What is the Chinese name of Kidney 3 (KI3)?
ๅคชๆบช็ฉด (Tร i xฤซ xuรฉ)
What is Astragalus in Chinese?
้ป่ช (Huรกng qรญ)
What is Ginger in Chinese?
็ๅง (Shฤng jiฤng)
What is Ginseng in Chinese?
ไบบๅ (Rรฉn shฤn)
What is Licorice in Chinese?
็่ (Gฤn cวo)
What is Peony in Chinese?
่่ฏ (Shรกo yร o)
What is Rehmannia in Chinese?
ๅฐ้ป (Dรฌ huรกng)
