ClickBlue↑ to follow us! The normal pulse, known in ancient times as Ping Mai (平脉), is the pulse of a healthy person without disease. The characteristics of a normal pulse include three parts having pulse, with a breath rate of four beats per breath (or five beats during a leap year, equivalent to 72-80 beats … Read more
Comprehensive observation primarily involves assessing the patient’s overall appearance, including complexion and demeanor, to form a general understanding of the nature of the illness, such as cold or heat, deficiency or excess, and the severity of the condition. Observation of Shen (Spirit) Shen, in a broad sense, refers to the external manifestation of life activities … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis – Observation Method Overview of Observation Diagnosis The four diagnostic methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) refer to the “Four Examinations” proposed by Bian Que, which are: Observation (Wang), Auscultation (Wen), Inquiry (Wen), and Palpation (Qie). These four methods are still widely used today and are important bases for TCM syndrome … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow us Health Preservation in the Inner Canon Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that the five organs house the five spirits, and eating is akin to offering sacrifices to our “five organ spirits”. But do you know why the “five organs” are referred to as “temples”? The concept of … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) posits that the five organs house the five spirits, and eating is akin to offering sacrifices to our “five organ spirits”. But do you know why the “five organs” are referred to as “temples”? The concept of the five organs housing spirits may seem esoteric, yet it is grounded in evidence. … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that the five organs house the five spirits, and eating is akin to offering sacrifices to our “five organ spirits”. But do you know why the “five organs” are referred to as “temples”? The concept of the five organs housing spirits may sound mystical, but it is based on evidence. … Read more
With the changes in modern lifestyles, especially the prevalence of staying up late, the resulting depletion of jinye (body fluids) has shown a trend of affecting younger individuals. The depletion of jinye refers to the reduction in the quantity of body fluids, leading to insufficient nourishment of internal organs and external surfaces, resulting in a … Read more