Pulse Diagnosis
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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
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
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
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 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
Pulse diagnosis is one of the four examinations in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), referring to the physician using their hands to perform a form of examination on the patient, either by pressing, touching, or tapping, to obtain information for pattern differentiation. Pulse diagnosis includes two parts: pulse examination and palpation. 1、Pulse Examination Pulse examination involves … Read more
The following is a consultation template compiled by the editor. After reviewing it, if there are any inaccuracies or additional information needed, please raise them in the comments section for modification, to avoid misleading others and to help interns and students avoid detours. Name: Gender: Age: Marital Status: Ethnicity: Occupation: Place of Origin: Current Address: … Read more
Inquiry is one of the four diagnostic methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which has been highly valued by physicians throughout history. The Neijing states, “To know through inquiry is the skill of a physician,” meaning that a doctor who can understand and grasp the condition through inquiry is a highly skilled practitioner. Generally, only … Read more
A TCM platform with a serious attitude, aiming to share reliable TCM knowledge. “Wang, Wen, Wen, Qie” (Observation, Listening, Inquiry, and Palpation) is a significant characteristic of TCM in diagnosing diseases, among which inquiry is a crucial part. In fact, TCM inquiry follows certain fixed patterns, and these questions can be asked by anyone to … Read more
1. At the beginning of the consultation, patients often feel anxious due to unfamiliarity with the medical environment and fear of illness. The physician should actively create a relaxed and harmonious environment to alleviate the patient’s anxiety. It is important to protect the patient’s privacy. Ideally, the consultation should not begin in front of strangers. … Read more