ZDAY146: Fundamentals of TCM Diagnosis (Part 9) Four Examinations (Part 4) Pulse Diagnosis (1) Locations and Pulse Assessment of Zang-Fu Organs

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ZDAY146: Fundamentals of TCM Diagnosis (Part 9) Four Examinations (Part 4) Pulse Diagnosis (1) Locations and Pulse Assessment of Zang-Fu Organs

Pulse diagnosis, which includes both pulse examination and palpation, is a method used by practitioners to assess a patient’s condition through touch at specific body locations. Pulse diagnosis is a primary means of diagnosing diseases in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). (1) Locations of Pulse Diagnosis and Assessment of Zang-Fu Organs Pulse diagnosis, also known as … Read more

Gynecological Four Diagnostic Series Part Four: Detailed Explanation of 12 Common Pulses and Key Points of Pulse Diagnosis

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Gynecological Four Diagnostic Series Part Four: Detailed Explanation of 12 Common Pulses and Key Points of Pulse Diagnosis

Chinese Medicine Book ClubIssue 3621One issue daily, accompanying the growth of TCM practitioners IIntroduction: Previously, we have published the observation, listening, and inquiry diagnostics in the gynecological four diagnostic series. Today is the fourth article in this series—pulse diagnosis. This article mainly introduces twelve common pulse types and three types of intermittent pulses. Due to … Read more

Professor Gao Shuzhong: Innovative Pulse Diagnosis Method to Examine the Regulation of Qi Dynamics!

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Professor Gao Shuzhong: Innovative Pulse Diagnosis Method to Examine the Regulation of Qi Dynamics!

Dr. Xiao Bailang:Reference Articles on TCM Cases/Discussions/Clinical Studies Introduction Professor Gao Shuzhong specializes in using the theories from the “Huangdi Neijing” and “Nanjing” as a foundation, often employing classical and traditional diagnostic methods to differentiate and treat diseases. This article presents Professor Gao’s unique experience in pulse diagnosis: “The diaphragm and navel determine the regulation … Read more

Overview of the Twenty-Eight Pulse Types in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Recommended for Collection)

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Overview of the Twenty-Eight Pulse Types in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Recommended for Collection)

The method of pulse diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) refers to the technique where the physician uses their fingers to palpate the patient’s arterial pulse to investigate the pulse quality, thereby understanding the patient’s condition. The pulse-taking sites can be divided into three methods: comprehensive examination, three regions examination, and cun-kou examination. The most … Read more

Interpretation of the National Standards for the Four Diagnostic Methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Interpretation of the National Standards for the Four Diagnostic Methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Recently 《Interpretation of the National Standards for the Four Diagnostic Methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine》 was officially released Let’s follow the guidelines to explore the interpretation of the standards~ 01 Background of Standard Development The methods of diagnosing diseases in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) include four diagnostic methods: Wang Zhen (Observation), Wen Zhen (Listening and … Read more

The Method and Significance of Palpation Diagnosis in TCM

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The Method and Significance of Palpation Diagnosis in TCM

ClickBlue↑FollowUs! Palpation diagnosis is a method where the practitioner directly touches and presses certain areas of the patient’s body to understand local abnormal changes, thereby inferring the location, nature, and severity of the disease. (1) The Method and Significance of Palpation Diagnosis 1. Method ① Position: During palpation, the patient should be seated or lying … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Comprehensive Guide to the 28 Pulse Types and Pulse Diagnosis

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Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Comprehensive Guide to the 28 Pulse Types and Pulse Diagnosis

Introduction: The method of pulse diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) refers to the technique where the physician uses their fingers to palpate the patient’s arterial pulse to assess the pulse quality, thereby understanding the patient’s condition.The pulse-taking locations can be categorized into three methods: comprehensive examination, three-position examination, and cun-kou (寸口) examination, with the … Read more

Understanding Pulse Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding Pulse Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Source/Network Pulse Diagnosis and Palpation Brief History of Pulse Diagnosis 1. Bian Que: Already applied pulse diagnosis in clinical practice 2. “Neijing”: “Three Parts and Nine Pulses Theory” and “Only Taking the Cun Position” 3. Zhang Zhongjing: “Ping Mai Bian Zheng” (Differentiating Patterns through Pulse) 4. Wang Shuhe: Authored “Mai Jing” (Pulse Classic), recording 24 … Read more

Discussion on Pulse Diagnosis in Winter: The Temperature at Your Fingertips

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Discussion on Pulse Diagnosis in Winter: The Temperature at Your Fingertips

Observation (望), Listening (闻), Inquiry (问), and Palpation (切) are the fundamental methods of diagnosing diseases in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Although the ancients described the level of these four diagnostic methods as ‘divine craftsmanship,’ in real clinical practice, only those who flexibly apply all four methods can truly understand the underlying issues and treat … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine: The Key to ‘Pulse Diagnosis’ and How to Understand Illness Through Pulse

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Traditional Chinese Medicine: The Key to 'Pulse Diagnosis' and How to Understand Illness Through Pulse

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) pulse diagnosis Pulse diagnosis includes both pulse examination and palpation, which are methods used by doctors to examine certain areas of the patient’s body through touch and pressure with their hands and fingertips. In TCM’s traditional diagnostic methods, “切诊 (qiè zhěn)” is an important part of the four examinations: observation, listening, … Read more