Before reading, please click the blue text “Brief Health Discussion” above, then click “Follow” so you can receive articles for free. Remember to follow for free subscription! Tongue diagnosis is a simple and effective method for assisting in diagnosis and differentiation by observing the color and shape changes of the tongue. Tongue diagnosis is one … Read more
The tongue, as one of the most flexible and multifunctional organs in the human body, not only allows us to produce varied tones but also helps us taste the sour, sweet, bitter, and spicy flavors of food. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), tongue diagnosis is a common diagnostic method within the “observational diagnosis” category. “The … Read more
Connecting the tongue closely with diseases and judging the internal health conditions through the different appearances of the tongue is a unique diagnostic method in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The emphasis on tongue observation in TCM stems from the relationship between the tongue and the internal organs. As previously mentioned, “the heart opens to the … Read more
Inheriting the fire of Qi Huang, a public account with substance and warmth The tongue is closely linked to diseases, and through the different appearances of the tongue, we can judge the internal disease conditions. This is a unique diagnostic method in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The emphasis on tongue observation in TCM stems from … Read more
Common clinical tongue diagnosis charts, dedicated to those who love Traditional Chinese Medicine. Tongue Diagnosis of Zang-Fu Organ Locations According to the “Neijing” (Inner Canon), different parts of the tongue can reflect pathological changes in different Zang-Fu organs, which has certain reference significance in clinical practice. The tip of the tongue corresponds to the upper … Read more
Tongue diagnosis, also known as observation diagnosis, is an important method for understanding the physiological functions and pathological changes of the body through observing the changes in the tongue’s appearance. During tongue diagnosis, observations are made in the order of tip of the tongue – middle of the tongue – root of the tongue – … Read more
The Five Organs and Six Bowels refer to various organs within the human body. “Zang” (脏) refers to solid organs, which include the heart (心), liver (肝), spleen (脾), lungs (肺), and kidneys (肾). “Fu” (腑) refers to hollow organs, which include the small intestine (小肠), gallbladder (胆), stomach (胃), large intestine (大肠), and bladder … Read more
IIntroduction: The five organs (wǔ zàng) and six bowels (liù fǔ) hidden within our bodies each have their own characteristics and functions. When it comes to their roles, how do we determine their importance? Let’s listen to what the five organs and six bowels have to say; this story will help us understand them better. … Read more
Five Zang Organs: The “Huangdi Neijing” states, “The five zang are those that store the spirit, blood, qi, and soul.” Here, the five zang refer to the five organs, which are responsible for storing the spirit, blood, qi, and soul. They possess the characteristic of “storing without excreting”; excretion refers to the discharge of essence. … Read more
“The theory of the six fu organs being used for communication plays an important guiding role in the treatment of visceral diseases. The six fu organs refer to the gallbladder (dan), stomach (wei), small intestine (xiao chang), large intestine (da chang), bladder (pang guang), and san jiao (triple burner). The term ‘fu’ means a storage … Read more