Pulse Diagnosis
Tongue Diagnosis
Face & Body Signs
Facial Diagnosis The face is a holographic reflection of various parts of the body and diseases. Each part of the body is not independent but interconnected and mutually restrictive. From the five internal organs (zang) and six external organs (fu) to the limbs and skin, all are interrelated. If one part experiences a pathological change … Read more
1. Liver (Gallbladder):The liver opens to the eyes; individuals with poor liver and gallbladder health often experience dry, gritty, and dull eyes, with many even “rapidly blinking”. The health of the liver and gallbladder is reflected in the nails; when the liver and gallbladder are healthy, the immune system is strong, and the nails are … Read more
Written by Dong’e Double Glue Medicinal Paste Research Institute In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) clinics, it is often observed that as soon as a patient enters and sits down, the first thing they do is extend their arm and say, “Doctor, please take my pulse and see what illness I have.” Is TCM diagnosis solely … Read more
Eyes1. Symptoms around the eyesSwollen eyelids — Indicates reduced function of internal organs (kidneys, gastrointestinal, heart) leading to fluid retention in the body.Dark circles — Occur when blood contains excessive old waste, causing the area around the eyes to appear dull (kidneys).Wrinkles below the eyes — One of the signs of aging.Sunken eye sockets — … Read more
Source: National Committee for the Approval of Scientific and Technological Terms 望诊 (Wang Zhen) Inspection Diagnosis Definition: A diagnostic method that uses visual observation of the patient’s spirit, color, shape, state, tongue appearance, excretions, and children’s fingerprints to understand the condition of the illness. Discipline: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) _ Diagnosis _ Diagnostic Methods Related … Read more
Gan (Liver): The liver opens to the eyes. Individuals with poor liver and gallbladder health often experience dry, gritty, and dull eyes, with many even “rapidly blinking”. Its manifestation is seen in the nails; a healthy liver and gallbladder usually result in smooth, shiny, and strong nails. Otherwise, nails may become brittle, prone to breakage, … Read more
Diagnosis Through Observation: Questions and Answers The essence of the five organs and six bowels is reflected in the eyes. If the spleen qi is deficient, yang declines, failing to contain yin, leading to the scattering of spirit light outward, resulting in the spirit water becoming expansive, causing a double vision. The nourishment is in … Read more
Editor: Xiao Yaotong The ancients said, “To know by observation is called spirit.” How can we enhance the accuracy of diagnosis through observation? Today, let us learn from the clinical experience of Dr. Wei Changchun in observation diagnosis. ▍The full text contains3319words, estimated reading time15minutes In TCM diagnosis, the four examinations and eight principles are … Read more
TCM Diagnosis – Observation Diagnosis Local observation diagnosis is based on the overall observation diagnosis, focusing on certain local characteristics of the patient according to the condition and diagnostic needs, to assess the corresponding organ pathology. Local observation diagnosis consists of six parts: head and face, five senses, body, limbs, two yin, and skin. We … Read more
The Four Diagnostic Methods of Traditional Chinese Medicine Refer to the four methods of diagnosis: observation, listening, inquiry, and palpation. Observation involves purposeful observation of the patient’s spirit, complexion, form, posture, and tongue appearance to assess internal organ pathology. Listening includes both auditory and olfactory aspects. For example, one can discern the condition of the … Read more