Pulse Diagnosis
Tongue Diagnosis
Face & Body Signs
Hello, I am a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wen Junran. Today, I present you with a TCM diagnostic question. The slippery pulse (hua mai) is a common pulse type in TCM pulse diagnosis. It has various significances. Which of the following options generally does not present with a slippery pulse? A, Deficiency of both … Read more
The introduction of “Pinghu Pulse Studies”. The slippery pulse (hua mai) is characterized by a smooth and flowing sensation, akin to the response of pearls (as described in the “Pulse Classic”). It feels as if it could slip away. The slippery nature indicates an excess of Yin Qi, hence the pulse flows smoothly like water. … Read more
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Personal Introduction: A TCM practitioner in their forties, a “post-90s” individual, holds a Master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine, is a licensed TCM physician, has worked in a tertiary hospital for ten years, and has independently practiced in the community for ten years. They adhere to classical TCM and aspire to make TCM understandable for … Read more
Introduction: Pulses can be floating or sinking, slow or rapid; today we will learn about the Chen Mai (Deep Pulse). Comparison of Chen Mai and Similar Pulses Chen Mai is like the heavy and turbid earth energy, constantly sinking. To feel the pulse, one must press down firmly until reaching the tendons and bones to … Read more
In the theoretical study and practice of pulse diagnosis, some clinical manifestations of pulse patterns are not clearly described by ancient scholars, leading to many modern TCM practitioners having a vague understanding of certain theoretical issues in pulse diagnosis. For example, the tactile characteristics of the Ru Mai (濡脉, Ru Pulse) were described by ancient … Read more
Understanding Pulse Diagnosis by Li Shimao (4) Deep Pulse (Middle) Continuing from the previous issue:Understanding Pulse Diagnosis by Li Shimao (4) Deep Pulse (Upper) Case 5: Fang, female, 24 years old, first diagnosed on May 20, 2013.14-15 days before menstruation, periumbilical pain and low back pain, especially severe in the first 1-5 days, gradually alleviating, … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), pulse diagnosis is akin to a profound hall of wisdom, where each pulse type serves as a delicate key that unlocks the mysteries of health and disease within the human body. Now, we will delve into the unique ‘whisperer’ known as the Chen Mai (Deep Pulse), which acts as a … Read more
“Tongue diagnosis” is an important component of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnosis, as TCM believes that “the tongue is the sprout of the heart” and “the coating is the root of the stomach qi.” The internal organs of the human body can be directly reflected on the tongue when there are pathological changes. Therefore, mastering … Read more
The tongue, though small, has a close relationship with the organs, meridians, qi, blood, and body fluids, and can objectively and sensitively reflect their physiological functions and pathological changes. As stated in the “Shang Han Zhi Zhang: Observing the Tongue for Diagnosis”: “The diseases of the meridians, organs, nutrients, defenses, qi and blood, exterior and … Read more