Observation of Collaterals: Diagnosis of Pediatric Index Finger Collaterals

Observation of Collaterals: Diagnosis of Pediatric Index Finger Collaterals

Observation of Collaterals 1. Observation of Pediatric Index Finger Collaterals The method of observing the index finger collaterals in children first appeared in the Tang Dynasty in Wang Chao’s “Shuijing Tujue”. This method developed from the collateral diagnosis of the fish border in the “Lingshu” and holds significant diagnostic value for children under three years … Read more

TCM Tongue Diagnosis: Illustrated Guide to Four Types of Sublingual Vessels

Subscribe to topics and read quality articles Click on Qihuang Ming Shi → Top right corner of the homepage → Set as a star ★ Sublingual Vessels The sublingual vessels are the longitudinal veins located on both sides of the lingual frenulum, primarily reflecting the state of Qi and blood circulation. Common abnormal manifestations of … Read more

Tongue Diagnosis │ Sublingual Veins

Tongue Diagnosis │ Sublingual Veins

Sublingual veins are the longitudinal veins located on both sides of the lingual frenulum, primarily reflecting the state of Qi and blood circulation. Common abnormal manifestations of the sublingual veins include: coarse and long veins resembling a net, varicose veins, and blood stasis in the veins. Normal sublingual veins: Characteristics of the tongue: The sublingual … Read more

Sublingual Vessels – “Stasis Vessels”

Sublingual Vessels - "Stasis Vessels"

In normal individuals, there are two longitudinal major vessels located on either side of the frenulum under the tongue, known as the sublingual vessels (舌下络脉, jié xià luò mài). They are also referred to as “stasis vessels” (瘀络, yū luò). The mucous membrane under the tongue forms a prominent fold that connects to the floor … Read more

Sublingual Collaterals in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sublingual Collaterals in Traditional Chinese Medicine

▲Click the blue “Nan Ke Yi Meng” above to followDaily progress in TCM brings joyLingxi Note:In TCM tongue diagnosis, the observation of the sublingual collaterals (their thickness, length, color, arrangement, distortion, nodules, etc.) reflects the state of Qi and blood in the body (normal, deficiency, blood stasis).In TCM, examining the tongue and pulse is essential; … Read more

Observations on the Sublingual Vessels in Tongue Diagnosis

Observations on the Sublingual Vessels in Tongue Diagnosis

In normal individuals, there are two longitudinal vessels located on either side of the frenulum under the tongue, known as the sublingual vessels (shé xià luò mài). The mucous membrane under the tongue forms a prominent fold that connects to the floor of the mouth, called the frenulum (shé xì dài). On either side of … Read more

Understanding the Differences Between Jingmai (Meridians) and Luomai (Collateral Vessels)

Understanding the Differences Between Jingmai (Meridians) and Luomai (Collateral Vessels)

Jingmai (经脉) are generally not easily visible; their changes in fullness and emptiness can be diagnosed from the cun kou (寸口) pulse position. The visible pulses are all luomai (络脉). All luomai do not pass through large joints but connect in the spaces where jingmai cannot reach, and when combined with the floating luomai of … Read more

The Concept and Clinical Significance of Sublingual Collaterals

The Concept and Clinical Significance of Sublingual Collaterals

The Concept of Sublingual Collaterals In a normal person, there are two longitudinal collaterals located on each side of the lingual frenulum under the tongue, known as the sublingual collaterals (舌下络脉, jié xià luò mài). The mucosal midline under the tongue forms a prominent fold connecting to the floor of the mouth, called the lingual … Read more

Understanding the Concept of Sun Luo (孙络) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding the Concept of Sun Luo (孙络) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

If we equate the skin perforating branches with “Sun Luo (孙络)”, it will lead the subsequent research on skin perforating branches into a wrong path.The blood vessels supplying the skin are called skin perforating branches. Everyone understands the blood vessels supplying the skin; anyone who has studied middle school biology knows this. However, the concept … Read more

Pathophysiology of the Eight Extraordinary Meridians

The Eight Extraordinary Meridians are interconnected with the twelve regular meridians and play a role in regulating the qi and blood of the twelve primary meridians. Therefore, the pathology of the Eight Extraordinary Meridians is also related to the entire body.1. Pathophysiology of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)The Du Mai connects to the brain above … Read more