Understanding the Eight Principles of Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding the Eight Principles of Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine

八纲辨证 (Bāi gāng biàn zhèng) is the overarching framework for various diagnostic methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The Eight Principles of Diagnosis involve analyzing and identifying the symptoms of diseases, which is a primary process and method for understanding and diagnosing illnesses. 辨 (biàn) means to distinguish or analyze, while 证 (zhèng) refers to … Read more