Editor’s Note The study of pulse diagnosis is a crucial component of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and has always been highly regarded, with the saying “to know by feeling is called skill.” However, learning to differentiate pulses is not a simple task. From the position and length of the pulse to its tension and smoothness, … Read more
Tongue Diagnosis Content Tongue Image Tongue Body Tongue Spirit Prosperity and Withering Tongue Color Pale White Tongue, Red Tongue, Dark Red Tongue, Purple Tongue, Green Tongue Tongue Shape Old, Young, Fat, Swollen, Thin, Pointed, Cracked, Smooth, Teeth Marks, Heavy Tongue, Tongue Ulcer, Tongue Carbuncle, Tongue Sore, Tongue Fungus, Sublingual Veins Tongue State Hard, Soft, Trembling, … Read more
The tongue, as one of the most flexible and multifunctional organs in the human body, not only allows us to produce varied tones but also helps us taste the sour, sweet, bitter, and spicy flavors of food. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), tongue diagnosis is a common diagnostic method within the “observational diagnosis” category. “The … Read more
The diagnosis of color in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is profound and complex, with many nuances that even seasoned practitioners may find challenging to master. However, there is a relatively straightforward principle in color diagnosis that is closely related to the general public: the color of the tongue. In TCM, it is believed that the … Read more
The tongue serves as a portable living health report. By learning tongue diagnosis, one can self-examine and detect serious health issues at the first sign, without needing to seek help for minor ailments. The tongue corresponds to the five internal organs. In fact, each of the five organs has a corresponding area on the tongue. … Read more
1. Normal Tongue Appearance The tongue appearance and quality, along with the tongue coating, exhibit various signs. In brief, a normal tongue is light red with a thin white coating, characterized by a tongue body that is light red, moist, neither too pale nor too deep, vibrant and lustrous, of moderate thickness, soft, and flexible; … Read more
Tongue diagnosis is a crucial aspect of TCM observation, serving as a simple and effective method to assist in diagnosis and differentiation by observing the color and shape changes of the tongue. During tongue diagnosis, observations are made in the following order: tip of the tongue – middle of the tongue – root of the … Read more
【Light Red Tongue】 Light Red Tongue: The tongue body is light red and moist. Diagnostic Significance: Normal tongue, or the initial tongue quality in cases of external pathogens (such as colds, summer heat diseases, etc.). 【Pale White Tongue】 Pale White Tongue: The tongue color is lighter than normal, predominantly white with less red, indicating a … Read more
Click the above blue text, to follow us Tongue diagnosis is one of the key components of observation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)。 The diagnosis primarily examines the shape, color, moisture, and dryness of the tongue, to determine the nature of the disease, the severity of the condition, the balance of Qi and blood, the … Read more
Tongue diagnosis, also known as wang she (望舌), is an important method for understanding the physiological functions and pathological changes of the body by observing the changes in the tongue’s appearance. It is used to diagnose and understand diseases. During tongue diagnosis, observation is conducted in the order of tongue tip – tongue middle – … Read more