Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis | Key Focus 06 (Pulse Diagnosis and Pressure Diagnosis)

Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis | Key Focus 06 (Pulse Diagnosis and Pressure Diagnosis)

Pulse characteristics: The sensation of the pulse beating felt by the fingers (the image of the pulse should be indicated by the fingers). The formation of pulse characteristics is driven by the heart’s beating; the material basis is the circulation of Qi and blood; the coordination of the organs ensures the normal pulse characteristics.Recommended reading … Read more

The True Art of Prescription in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Understanding Pulse Diagnosis

The True Art of Prescription in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Understanding Pulse Diagnosis

Qie zhen (切诊), or pulse diagnosis, is one of the most common and fascinating diagnostic methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). What is being felt during this process? It is the pulse. But how can palpating the pulse reveal the levels of qi (气) and xue (血) in the body, as well as the trajectory … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis: Pulse Diagnosis (Part 1)

Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis: Pulse Diagnosis (Part 1)

Pulse Diagnosis Pulse diagnosis is divided into two parts: pulse diagnosis and pressure diagnosis. Both methods involve the use of the hands to touch, feel, and press on the patient’s body surface to obtain important diagnostic information. Pulse diagnosis refers to the examination of the pulse; pressure diagnosis involves touching and pressing on the skin, … Read more

Fundamental Knowledge of Pulse Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Recommended for Collection)

Fundamental Knowledge of Pulse Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Recommended for Collection)

Friends who have experienced Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) know that TCM diagnosis emphasizes the “Four Examinations” of observation, listening, inquiry, and palpation.Among them, the most “mysterious” is palpation, where the doctor’s hand rests on our wrist, and the body’s condition seems to be revealed.Why is pulse diagnosis so “magical”?Master TCM physician Li Shimao believes that … Read more

Understanding ‘Pulse Diagnosis’ in Traditional Chinese Medicine: An Overview of the Four Diagnostic Methods

Understanding 'Pulse Diagnosis' in Traditional Chinese Medicine: An Overview of the Four Diagnostic Methods

Click the blue text above to follow us! Observation, Listening, Inquiry, and Pulse Diagnosis are terms used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The “Ancient and Modern Medical System” states: “The four characters of observation, listening, inquiry, and pulse diagnosis are indeed the guiding principles of medicine.” They represent four diagnostic methods and are fundamental to … Read more

The ‘Cut’ in TCM Diagnosis: Is It Just Pulse Diagnosis?

The 'Cut' in TCM Diagnosis: Is It Just Pulse Diagnosis?

Cut diagnosis is not just pulse diagnosis When it comes to cut diagnosis, it is generally referred to as pulse diagnosis; however, cut diagnosis encompasses more than just pulse diagnosis. It also includes examining the skin, the sides of the body, the area beneath the heart, and the upper and lower abdomen.The term ‘cut’ implies … Read more

Principles and Overview of Pulse Diagnosis: Characteristics of Normal Pulse

Principles and Overview of Pulse Diagnosis: Characteristics of Normal Pulse

Pulse diagnosis, also known as “qiè zhěn” (切诊), is a method where the physician uses their fingers to palpate specific arteries on the patient’s body to experience the characteristics of the pulse, in order to understand health or disease and differentiate symptoms. Video 1 – Principles of Pulse Diagnosis, Overview and Requirements Video 2–Methods of … Read more

Animated Guide to TCM Pulse Diagnosis (Recommended for Collection)

Animated Guide to TCM Pulse Diagnosis (Recommended for Collection)

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) pulse diagnosis refers to a diagnostic method where the physician uses their fingers to palpate the patient’s arterial pulse to explore the pulse quality and understand the patient’s condition. The pulse-taking locations can be divided into three methods: comprehensive examination, three-position examination, and cun-kou examination. The most commonly used are the … Read more

Understanding the Four Diagnostic Methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Palpation Diagnosis

Understanding the Four Diagnostic Methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Palpation Diagnosis

Palpation diagnosis is an important component of the four diagnostic methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), playing a crucial role in the process of syndrome differentiation. The application of palpation is broad, involving techniques such as touch, pressure, and tapping on various body parts including the head, neck, chest, abdomen, hands, feet, skin, and acupoints.1. … Read more

Lesson 20: Pulse Diagnosis

Lesson 20: Pulse Diagnosis

Lesson 20: Pulse Diagnosis Qie Zhen (切诊), one of the “Four Examinations” in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is a diagnostic method where the physician uses their hands to palpate the patient’s pulse and other areas to understand the condition and differentiate the disease patterns. Qie Zhen is divided into Mai Zhen (脉诊) and An Zhen … Read more