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The Eight Principles of Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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The Eight Principles of Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Previously, we discussed how to collect data using the four diagnostic methods of observation, listening, inquiry, and pulse-taking. After gathering this data, we draw conclusions that guide our clinical practice. The manifestation of these “conclusions” is represented by Yin-Yang, deficiency-excess, exterior-interior, and cold-heat, collectively known as the “Eight Principles of Diagnosis” (Ba Gang Bian Zheng).The … Read more

Understanding ‘Wang Zhen’ (Observation Diagnosis) Simplified by Teacher Wang Bobo

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Understanding 'Wang Zhen' (Observation Diagnosis) Simplified by Teacher Wang Bobo

Teacher Wang Bobo provides practical exam preparation tips for 2018 licensed pharmacist candidates Hello everyone, I am Teacher Wang Bobo. Chapter Two of Comprehensive Chinese Medicine is the foundation of TCM diagnosis, which is a key focus of the exam every year. However, to score well on this section, one must memorize a large amount … Read more

The Ultimate Health Secrets of the Huangdi Neijing: Just 8 Characters for Lifelong Benefits

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The Ultimate Health Secrets of the Huangdi Neijing: Just 8 Characters for Lifelong Benefits

The ancient Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon) is not just a theoretical work of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) but also an encyclopedia of life sciences. The wisdom of health preservation contained within it remains remarkably advanced even after thousands of years. It is undeniable that the ancestors who authored the Huangdi Neijing possessed profound … Read more

The Fifteen Luo Vessels

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The Fifteen Luo Vessels

Click the green button above to listen The Fifteen Luo Vessels The system of the fifteen luo vessels: “Ling Shu: Mai Du” states: “The jing (meridians) are internal, while those that branch out and run horizontally are called luo; the branches of the luo are called sun.” This categorizes the vessels based on size and … Read more

The Floating and Collateral Vessels in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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The Floating and Collateral Vessels in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The meridians and collaterals of the human body are analogous to the lines of longitude and latitude on Earth, with the meridians distributed longitudinally like the Earth’s longitude lines, while the collaterals connect the meridians transversely like latitude lines. The collaterals are small branches that diverge from the meridians and spread throughout the body. The … Read more

The Fifteen Luo Vessels: Understanding Their Significance and Pathways

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The Fifteen Luo Vessels: Understanding Their Significance and Pathways

(1) Meaning of Luo Vessels The Luo vessels are branches that diverge from the main meridians, also known as “bie luo”. There are primarily fifteen Luo vessels, which consist of the branches from the twelve primary meridians and the Ren (Conception) and Du (Governing) vessels, as well as the major Luo of the Spleen. The … Read more

Introduction to Collaterals in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Introduction to Collaterals in Traditional Chinese Medicine

In the concept of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), luò mài (collaterals) are branches of the jīng mài (meridians), connecting the interior and exterior meridians or organs. There are three types of collaterals: bié luò (branch collaterals), fú luò (floating collaterals), and sūn luò (small collaterals). The twelve primary meridians and the rèn mài (Ren Meridian) … Read more

A Brief Introduction to the Eight Major Diagnostic Methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Essential for Beginners)

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A Brief Introduction to the Eight Major Diagnostic Methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Essential for Beginners)

（一）An Overview of Several Diagnostic Methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) In the long history of TCM theory development, various diagnostic methods have gradually formed due to the deepening understanding of disease differentiation, such as the Eight Principles (Ba Gang) differentiation, etiology differentiation, meridian differentiation, Qi, Blood, and Body Fluids differentiation, San Jiao differentiation, Zang-Fu … Read more

Comprehensive Guide to the Eight Principles of TCM Diagnosis (Recommended for Collection)

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Comprehensive Guide to the Eight Principles of TCM Diagnosis (Recommended for Collection)

Comprehensive Overview of the Eight Principles of Diagnosis – Every illness has its cause, and the differentiation of organs is the core. The differentiation of Qi (气), Blood (血), and Body Fluids (津液) is clear, and the differentiation of external pathogenic heat diseases is layered, allowing for the judgment of disease patterns. Exterior Syndrome (表证) … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine: Eight Common Diagnostic Methods Worth Collecting!

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Traditional Chinese Medicine: Eight Common Diagnostic Methods Worth Collecting!

“Bian Zheng” refers to the process of collecting data, symptoms, and signs through the four examinations (observation、auscultation、inquiry、palpation） to analyze and summarize the disease’s etiology, nature, location, and the relationship between pathogenic factors and the body’s righteousness, ultimately categorizing it into a specific type of syndrome.There are eight commonly used diagnostic methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine … Read more