Traditional Chinese Medicine Terminology

When to use acupuncture. Contraindications: long-term illness with severe deficiency of vital energy and blood, no need for acupuncture after sexual intercourse, no need for strenuous exercise, profuse sweating, no need for drinking, drunkenness, no need for acupuncture. It can be used for all diseases. Mugwort: It has a downward nature. [In ancient times, troops looked for water and used mugwort.] When pure Yang acupuncture does not work, or when the vitality, qi, and blood are severely deficient, moxibustion can be used. The method of moxibustion is ginger-partitioned moxibustion [ginger, sliced, punched, strong = portion, unit, single moxibustion, not double moxibustion, odd number 3579 positive number] salt-partitioned moxibustion [salt bar (sea salt...

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory, "Jiexiong" refers to a clinical condition characterized by obstruction of the qi flow in the thoracic region, leading to the accumulation of pathologic substances such as phlegm-turbidity or blood stasis, which in turn manifests as symptoms including chest pain, chest tightness, and coughing. Jiexiong falls under the TCM category of "chest pain" and is commonly observed in various pathological conditions, such as the accumulation of phlegm-fluid, qi stagnation and blood stasis, or excessive heat accumulation. The etiology of Jiexiong is multifactorial, encompassing factors such as improper diet, emotional distress, excessive fatigue, or external trauma; these factors can disrupt the normal flow of qi in the thoracic region, giving rise to pathologic manifestations including phlegm-turbidity or blood stasis...

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory, "Xinxia Pí" refers to a subjective symptom localized in the epigastric region, typically manifesting as gastric discomfort, a sensation of fullness or oppression, or even symptoms such as gastric pain or vomiting. Xinxia Pí is one of the "Pí syndrome" categories in TCM diagnosis and is commonly observed in various disorders, including gastrointestinal diseases, respiratory system diseases, and cardiovascular diseases. The etiology of Xinxia Pí is diverse and may involve factors such as spleen and stomach deficiency, upward flare of stomach heat, internal retention of phlegm-dampness, or liver qi stagnation. TCM treatment of Xinxia Pí is tailored to the specific clinical presentation...

In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practice, loose stools typically refer to stools that are more watery than usual or even contain liquid discharge; this condition is also known as diarrhea. It often occurs in cases associated with TCM pathological mechanisms such as Spleen and Stomach Deficiency-Cold, dyspepsia, or excessive dampness. Spleen and Stomach Deficiency-Cold refers to a deficiency of Yang energy in the body, which leads to impaired function of the digestive system and consequently affects the formation of stools. Dyspepsia denotes a weakened digestive and absorptive capacity of the gastrointestinal tract, resulting in incomplete digestion and absorption of food, which in turn affects stool consistency...

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory, cough with palpitations is generally regarded as a comprehensive manifestation of symptoms such as "cough with dyspnea," "palpitations," or "chest pain." TCM posits that this condition arises when internal pathogenic factors—such as phlegm retention, blood stasis, or heat accumulation—congregate in the lungs or heart, leading to obstruction of the qi flow in these organs. The key to treating cough with palpitations lies in eliminating these internal pathogenic factors, unblocking the qi mechanism, and promoting blood circulation to resolve stasis, thereby alleviating symptoms including coughing, dyspnea, palpitations, or chest pain. TCM approaches for managing cough with palpitations include acupuncture, herbal medicine, tuina massage, and other therapeutic techniques.

"Pediatric chickenpox with Yang deficiency-induced diarrhea" is a term used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In this context, "Yang deficiency" refers to an insufficient amount of Yang energy in the body, while "induced diarrhea" indicates the occurrence of diarrhea. According to TCM theory, when a child develops chickenpox, the internal accumulation of toxic substances can easily impair the spleen and stomach, leading to dysfunction of these organs, decreased appetite, indigestion, and ultimately resulting in Yang energy deficiency. At this stage, intestinal function weakens, and water cannot be absorbed adequately, which causes diarrhea. Additionally, during a child's chickenpox illness, parents may administer certain heat-clearing or detoxifying medications to the child...

"Xingjiang diarrhea" is a term used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to describe diarrhea that occurs after taking certain tonic medications or consuming specific foods. Here, "Xingjiang" refers to the circulation of tonic fluid within the body following the administration of such medications, while "diarrhea" denotes the thinning or increased frequency of fecal excretion. According to TCM theory, the occurrence of Xingjiang diarrhea may be associated with the following causes: tonic medications that are excessively cold or overly nourishing may irritate the gastrointestinal tract, thereby inducing diarrhea; certain tonic medications...