Essential Guide to TCM Observation Diagnosis: Easy to Understand (Recommended for Collection)

Essential Guide to TCM Observation Diagnosis: Easy to Understand (Recommended for Collection)

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Essential Guide to TCM Observation Diagnosis: Easy to Understand (Recommended for Collection)Eyes

1. Symptoms Around the Eyes

Swollen eyelids — Reduced function of internal organs (kidneys, gastrointestinal, heart) leading to water retention in the body.

Dark circles — When blood contains excessive old waste, it causes the area around the eyes to darken (kidneys).

Wrinkles below the eyes — One of the signs of aging.

Sunken eye sockets — Excessive consumption of body energy.

White inner eyelids — Symptoms of anemia.

Yellowish-white small bumps on eyelids — High cholesterol.

2. Eye Conditions

Yellowing of the sclera — Warning sign of liver and gallbladder issues (jaundice).

Blood vessels in the sclera — Liver stress causing blood vessels to engorge.

Eye twitching — Warning sign of weakened immunity.

3. Functional Disorders of the Eyes

Inability to fully close eyes during sleep — Poor gastrointestinal function leading to muscle weakness throughout the body.

Easy eye fatigue — Reduced liver function.

4. Eye Discharges

“Eye crust” — Yellow eye discharge indicates “pus” (inflammation).

Dry eyes — Can easily lead to eye diseases.

Excessive tearing — Weak liver function can lead to excessive tears.

Mouth

Essential Guide to TCM Observation Diagnosis: Easy to Understand (Recommended for Collection)

1. Symptoms Around the Mouth

Cracked corners of the mouth — Caused by gastritis leading to false appetite.

Acne around the corners of the mouth — Weak gastrointestinal function.

Dry lips — Increased body temperature can cause dry lips.

Pale lips — Warning sign of insufficient blood.

Red lips — Excessive heat accumulation in the body.

2. Oral Symptoms and Discharges

Oral inflammation — Evidence of reduced immunity.

Bad breath — Can have five causes (active gastritis, indigestion, rhinitis, gum disease, dental plaque).

Feeling dry mouth and thick saliva — General body dehydration.

Finding a pool of saliva by the pillow in the morning — Weak gastrointestinal function.

Tongue

Essential Guide to TCM Observation Diagnosis: Easy to Understand (Recommended for Collection)

1. Shape of the Tongue

Jagged edges on the tongue — Swelling caused by excessive water retention.

Cracked tongue surface — Insufficient water.

2. Tongue Movement

Slanted tongue — Signal of cerebrovascular disorders.

Trembling tongue — Indicates body weakness.

3. Color of the Tongue

Red tongue body — Elevated body temperature.

Pale tongue body — Weak constitution.

Purple tongue — Signal of overly thick blood.

Varicose veins on the tongue — Dangerous signal of poor blood flow.

4. Size of the Tongue

Large and thick tongue — Excessive water retention in the body.

Small and thin tongue — Insufficient water in the body.

5. Thickness of the Tongue Coating

Thick tongue coating, almost obscuring the tongue surface — Gastrointestinal disorders or serious diseases.

Thin tongue coating, almost invisible — Weak body or allergic constitution.

6. Color of the Tongue Coating

White tongue coating — Low body temperature, reduced body function.

Yellow tongue coating — Indicates internal “heat”.

Black tongue coating — Indicates extreme physical exhaustion.

Nose

Essential Guide to TCM Observation Diagnosis: Easy to Understand (Recommended for Collection)

1. Condition of the Nose

Nose size — Strength of respiratory function.

Nostrils flaring — Difficulty in breathing.

2. Skin Condition of the Nose

Acne on the nose tip — Possible respiratory issues.

Red nose tip — Signal of excessive alcohol consumption.

3. Nasal Discharges

Nasal discharge can indicate body temperature — Treatment of colds varies based on type of nasal discharge.

Nasal congestion — If ignored, it can lead to systemic hypoxia.

Frequent nosebleeds — Often caused by weak gastrointestinal function.

Cheeks

Essential Guide to TCM Observation Diagnosis: Easy to Understand (Recommended for Collection)

1. Complexion

Red and hot cheeks — Abnormal body temperature regulation.

Pale cheeks — Insufficient oxygen supply in the body.

2. Skin Condition

Wrinkles on the cheekbones — Primarily caused by UV exposure.

Acne on the cheeks — Pay attention to diet excess or constipation.

Enlarged pores on the cheeks — Reduced sebum is the main cause of enlarged pores.

Teeth

1. Condition of the Teeth

Prone to cavities — Early sign of osteoporosis.

Gray teeth — Indicates cavities forming inside the teeth.

2. Condition of the Gums

Swollen gums — Gastritis or fatigue.

Gums prone to bleeding — Gum inflammation or weak gastrointestinal function.

Hair

Essential Guide to TCM Observation Diagnosis: Easy to Understand (Recommended for Collection)

1. Hair Quality

Thinning hair — Tendency towards anemia or aging.

Juvenile baldness — Excessive fat intake can deplete hair (reproductive organ decline).

Excessive hair loss — Hair loss can indicate early signs of disease.

Premature graying — Relationship between calcium and hair.

Curly hair — Indicates thinning hair quality.

Excessive split ends and breakage — Menstruation can cause hair anemia.

2. Condition of the Scalp

Excessive dandruff — Divided into “dry” (iron and protein supplementation) and “oily” (improving fat metabolism, supplementing Vitamin B) types.

Soft and lacking elasticity scalp — Indicates swelling symptoms.

Nails

Essential Guide to TCM Observation Diagnosis: Easy to Understand (Recommended for Collection)

1. Shape of the Nails

Vertical cracks in the nails — “Wrinkles” formed by aging.

Horizontal cracks in the nails — Indicate records of “past” (body discomfort).

Nails prone to breakage — Anemia or poor liver function.

Spoon nails — Body’s distress signal (severe anemia, uterine fibroids, endometriosis; detailed examination recommended).

Clubbing nails (feeling of pressure deformation) — Common in individuals with heart disease.

Disappearance of the white crescent at the nail base — Physical decline.

Dry nails — Indicate dryness of the nails.

2. Color of the Nails

Red nails — Indicates overly thick blood (pay attention to cardiovascular health).

Purple-black nails — Indicates turbid blood or poor heart function.

White nails — Tendency towards anemia.

Note:This account aims to promote TCM culture; the TCM knowledge mentioned is for learning and exchange purposes only.

Source: Comprehensive Knowledge of Chinese Herbal Medicine

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Essential Guide to TCM Observation Diagnosis: Easy to Understand (Recommended for Collection)

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