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National Traditional Medicine Day: A New Chapter in the Legacy of Traditional Chinese Medicine

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National Traditional Medicine Day: A New Chapter in the Legacy of Traditional Chinese Medicine

National Traditional Medicine Day Every year on March 17th, China celebrates National Traditional Medicine Day to commemorate the victory against the abolition of traditional medicine and the complete denial of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and herbal medicine. This day aims to promote TCM and herbal medicine in China and worldwide, benefiting humanity. It holds significant … Read more

What Can You Discover Through Listening and Smelling?

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What Can You Discover Through Listening and Smelling?

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

Understanding the Four Diagnostic Methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Observation, Listening, Inquiry, and Palpation

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Understanding the Four Diagnostic Methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Observation, Listening, Inquiry, and Palpation

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

A Secret Revealed: Diagnosing Illness Through Smell

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A Secret Revealed: Diagnosing Illness Through Smell

When we eat, we can smell the aroma of food, and when flowers bloom, we can smell their fragrance. The sense of smell is one way we judge our likes and dislikes. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) emphasizes the four diagnostic methods: observation, listening, inquiry, and palpation, where the method of smelling not only refers to … Read more

What Does Traditional Chinese Medicine ‘Listening’ Diagnose?

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What Does Traditional Chinese Medicine 'Listening' Diagnose?

The Nanjing states, “To know by observation is called spirit; to know by listening is called sage; to know by questioning is called skill; to know by palpation is called cleverness.” In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), diagnosing a condition emphasizes “observation, listening, questioning, and palpation, integrating the four examinations.” So what is “listening diagnosis,” and … Read more

The Four Diagnostic Methods of TCM: Observing, Listening, Inquiring, and Touching for a ‘Clean Prescription’

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The Four Diagnostic Methods of TCM: Observing, Listening, Inquiring, and Touching for a 'Clean Prescription'

Click the blue text to follow us Listening with a Clean Ear, Hearing the Heart’s Voice　　Listening encompasses both hearing sounds and smelling odors. Physicians assess the nature and location of diseases by listening to the patient’s sounds, such as coughing, breathing, and speech, as well as by smelling body odors and excretions. During the listening … Read more

Inheritance of Traditional Medicine at Zhigu Hall | TCM Theoretical Foundations Lesson 48 (On Auscultation)

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Inheritance of Traditional Medicine at Zhigu Hall | TCM Theoretical Foundations Lesson 48 (On Auscultation)

Editor’s Note: The correct color indicates a proper diagnosis; a deep color suggests an internal condition. If the color is murky and dark, it indicates a chronic and severe illness. The changes in the five sounds indicate the emergence of disease. Today, we conclude our discussion on observation (望诊) and begin a new section on … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis: Olfactory Examination

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis: Olfactory Examination

Olfactory examination includes two aspects: listening to sounds and smelling odors. It allows the practitioner to understand various abnormal sounds and smells emitted by the body to diagnose the condition.Smelling odors primarily involves detecting abnormal smells from the patient’s body, excretions, and the environment to assess the condition and determine the nature of the disease, … Read more

Understanding the Five Sounds in TCM to Diagnose Organ Health: 9 Methods to Identify Suboptimal Conditions

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Understanding the Five Sounds in TCM to Diagnose Organ Health: 9 Methods to Identify Suboptimal Conditions

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the four diagnostic methods of “Observation,” “Listening,” “Inquiry,” and “Palpation” reflect the subtlety of TCM in understanding the internal state from external signs.Listening diagnosis includes hearing sounds and smelling odors. How can one determine a person’s health condition by listening to their voice?By the end of this article, you will … Read more

The Four Treasures of TCM Diagnosis: Observation, Listening, Inquiry, and Palpation

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The Four Treasures of TCM Diagnosis: Observation, Listening, Inquiry, and Palpation

绿疗讲堂 望、闻、问、切 In the world of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), diagnosing diseases is not merely a matter of simple instrument testing and data analysis; it integrates profound medical wisdom and experience. TCM diagnosis emphasizes the “Four Examinations”: Observation (Wang), Listening (Wen), Inquiry (Wen), and Palpation (Qie). These four steps complement each other, providing doctors with … Read more