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↑ Click the above 【Health Preservation Path】 to follow us ↑ Abstract: In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), diagnosis involves the four methods of observation, listening, inquiry, and palpation. The method of listening includes both auditory and olfactory assessments, utilizing sound and the various odors emitted by the patient’s body to infer the nature of the … Read more
The “Four Diagnostic Methods” (望闻问切, wàng wén wèn qiè) in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is one of the fundamental approaches for syndrome differentiation and treatment. It primarily involves observation, listening, inquiry, and pulse diagnosis to gather information about the patient’s condition, allowing practitioners to determine the nature, stage of development, and treatment plan for the … Read more
How does Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) use auditory diagnosis to treat illness? TCM is a unique method of treating diseases that has developed over a long history, accumulating extensive experience in treating various ailments, which can be said to have very effective results. Now, let’s explore how TCM employs auditory diagnosis to treat illnesses. Sound … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory can only demonstrate its value through practice. Practice without theoretical guidance is blind and cannot lead to independent development and innovation. In clinical practice, the integration of theory and practice requires a long process of accumulation and repeated exploration to achieve a comprehensive understanding, transforming into practical knowledge and diagnostic … Read more
Hello everyone, welcome to “Learning TCM from the Beginning.” I am Sun Jie from the Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University. Today, we will continue to learn about the olfactory diagnosis in TCM. Using the nose to detect odors includes smelling the patient’s body odor and the odor of the examination room. Of … Read more
1. Causes of Sighing A. Lung Qi DeficiencyB. Insufficient Lung QiC. Spleen Qi DeficiencyD. Liver Qi StagnationE. Kidney Failing to Receive Qi 2. Causes to Consider for Nocturnal Crying in ChildrenA. Fear as a DiseaseB. Heat in the Heart ChannelC. Heat in the Spleen ChannelD. Cold in the Spleen Causing Abdominal Pain 3. Causes of … Read more
The Olfactory Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Analysis of Vomit Vomit originates from the stomach and is caused by the reversal of stomach qi. Under normal physiological conditions, the stomach functions by descending, allowing food and drink to be processed. If the stomach loses its harmony and descent, stomach qi will reverse, leading to the … Read more
Auditory Diagnosis Summary of Traditional Chinese Diagnosis 03 (1) Listening to Sounds 1. Language (zhan yu, zheng sheng, du yu, cuo yu, kuang yan, yan jian) Confused Speech (zhan yu): Unclear consciousness, incoherent speech, loud and forceful voice ~ Heat disturbing the spirit, Yangming organ excess syndrome. Manic Speech (kuang yan): Mental confusion, incoherent speech, … Read more
The five senses of the human body are the main organs for perceiving external phenomena. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) fully utilizes vision, hearing, smell, and touch to obtain various external signs of diseases. Today, we will discuss how to acquire disease information through auditory and olfactory means. Since both hearing and smelling can be represented … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow us When it comes to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), what is your first thought? A doctor simply places their finger on the patient’s wrist, holds their breath, and moments later prescribes a remedy. However, if you truly understand TCM, you will realize that it is not that simple. … Read more