Internal Medicine in TCM is the foundational discipline addressing the full range of internal organ and systemic diseases through harmonising Zang-Fu organ function, regulating Qi, Blood, Fluids, and Essence, expelling pathogenic factors and supporting constitutional strength (Zheng Qi). It combines herbs, acupuncture, diet, and lifestyle guidance to treat both acute and chronic conditions, always rooted in the unique pattern of disharmony in each patient.
Edema, urinary retention, chronic fatigue, infertility, sexual dysfunction
Kidney Yang deficiency, Damp-Heat in Bladder, Spleen-Kidney Qi deficiency
Urinary and Kidney Disorders
Diabetes, hypothyroidism, chronic fatigue, autoimmunity, long-COVID
Yin deficiency with Heat, Spleen deficiency with Damp, Qi stagnation with Blood stasis
Metabolic and Immune Disorders
Spleen, Stomach, Liver
Indigestion, bloating, nausea, reflux, gastritis, diarrhea, IBS, colitis, ulcers
Spleen Qi deficiency, Liver overacting on Stomach, Damp-Heat, Cold in the Middle Jiao
Digestive System
Lung, Large Intestine
Cough, asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis, shortness of breath
Wind-Cold/Heat invasion, Lung Qi/Yin deficiency, Phlegm-Damp obstruction
Respirtory System
Internal Medicine
What is Internal Medicine?
Internal Medicine (中医内科, zhōng yī nèi kē) is the core clinical discipline that addresses internal organ disorders, systemic imbalances, and chronic conditions. It is the foundation of all other specialties and encompasses the broadest range of diseases — including those related to the Zang-Fu organs, Qi, Blood, Fluids, meridians, and emotions. TCM Internal Medicine focuses on pattern differentiation (辨证论治) and restoring harmony between the body's internal systems using herbal medicine, acupuncture, diet therapy, and lifestyle regulation. It addresses disorders of:
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Digestive system (Spleen, Stomach, Liver)
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Respiratory system (Lung, Large Intestine)
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Cardiovascular system (Heart, Pericardium, circulation)
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Urinary and reproductive system (Kidney, Bladder)
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Nervous system (Heart, Liver, Kidney, Brain – Sea of Marrow)
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Metabolic and immune regulation
Emotional and Shen-related conditions
Heart, Blood
Palpitations, hypertension, arrhythmia, chest pain
Heart Blood deficiency, Blood stasis, Phlegm obstructing Heart
Cardiovascular and Circulation Systems
Heart, Liver, Kidney
Insomnia, anxiety, depression, dizziness, memory issues
Heart Yin deficiency, Liver Yang rising, Kidney Jing deficiency