Pulse Diagnosis
Tongue Diagnosis
Face & Body Signs
The cun, guan, and chi of the left hand correspond to the heart, liver, and kidneys of the human body; the cun, guan, and chi of the right hand correspond to the lungs, spleen, and mingmen (Gate of Life). Floating Pulse (Fu Mai)【Body Image Song】Floating on the skin, like wood floating on water; it is … Read more
1、Fú (Floating) Fú mài (Floating pulse) is characterized by a strong presence when lifted and a weak presence when pressed down (from Mài jīng). It resembles the light touch of a breeze on a bird’s feathers, appearing light and floating, like the movement of elm seeds (from Sù wèn), like wood floating on water (from … Read more
This official account is managed by the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine. If you have not followed us yet, please click the blue “Chinese Medicine” above to follow. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the tongue is connected to the internal organs through the circulation of meridians and tendons. Observing the tongue primarily involves examining … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), diagnosis involves the four examinations: observation, listening, inquiry, and palpation. Only by integrating these four diagnostic methods can one more accurately determine the underlying pathology, especially as pulse diagnosis reflects real-time and precise conditions. However, among these four examinations, the general public can greatly benefit from self-examination through tongue observation … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory posits that the tongue reflects the physiological functions and pathological states of the five zang organs and six fu organs, indicating the body’s vitality, the depth of pathogenic factors, the nature of pathogenic qi, and the progression and prognosis of diseases. Tongue diagnosis is a crucial aspect of TCM observation … Read more
“A normal person’s tongue is soft and flexible, with a light red color, full of vitality. The surface of the tongue is covered with a thin layer of tongue coating, which is white, with appropriate moisture. The blood vessels on the underside of the tongue are of moderate thickness and smooth, not exceeding half the … Read more
Tongue diagnosis primarily includes observing changes in tongue quality and tongue coating. A normal tongue appearance is characterized by a light red color, a moist texture, and a soft, flexible body; the tongue coating is even, thin, white, and moist. Normal Tongue Appearance Observation of Tongue Quality: This includes the tongue spirit, tongue color, tongue … Read more
1 Difference Between Tongue Body and Coating The tongue body and tongue coating are two different aspects; the tongue body is not raised, while the coating is raised and can be scraped off. The tongue body reflects the state of internal organs, with a plump and tender appearance indicating deficiency, while a firm and withered … Read more
Subscribe to topics and read fine articles Click on Qi Huang Ming Shi → Top right corner of the homepage → Set as a star ★ Tongue Shape and Quality The shape and quality of the tongue include aspects such as age (old or young), thickness (fat or thin), teeth marks, spots, and cracks, which … Read more
The tongue is related to the internal organs and serves as the foundation of tongue diagnosis. The tongue is the sprout of the heart and also an external manifestation of the spleen. The tip of the tongue → Heart and Lung; the middle of the tongue → Spleen and Stomach; the root of the tongue … Read more