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When the Abdomen Chooses the Formula
Most practitioners learn abdominal diagnosis as a collection of interesting pressure points and tender areas. But what if the abdomen could tell you which herbal formula the patient needs? This guide brings together the clinical wisdom of Kampo, Kiiko Matsumoto Style, and the classical formula tradition of the Shang Han
When the Abdomen Chooses the Formula
Why Is Chinese Medicine So Difficult for Westerners to Understand?
Recently a friend challenged me by asking me to write a piece about Chinese Medicine that would be understood be someone that has no background in ancient Chinese thought. This is for you neighbour Paul. Many people who begin studying Chinese medicine quickly discover that it feels unfamiliar. The concepts
When Jue Yin Looks Like Shao Yang
Recently, I gained a deeper appreciation for the clinical relationship between Jue Yin and Shao Yang. While studying the classics, it is easy to view the Six Conformations as distinct stages or categories. In practice, however, the boundaries are often less clear. Patients rarely arrive presenting textbook patterns, and it