Observing the tongue is an important part of TCM diagnosis and treatment because the changes reflected in the tongue often precede our own feelings of discomfort. The tongue can serve as a prompt or warning and is therefore referred to as the “mirror of disease”. In daily life, how can we self-monitor our health status … Read more
When visiting a doctor, you are often asked to “stick out your tongue for a look” because the tongue can reveal issues with the internal organs earlier than you might realize. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the tongue is divided into four parts: the tip, the middle, the root, and the sides, corresponding to the … Read more
The tongue, as one of the most flexible and multifunctional organs in the human body, allows us to express varied tones and helps us taste the sour, sweet, bitter, and spicy flavors of food. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), tongue diagnosis is a common diagnostic method within the “observational diagnosis” category; “The tongue is the … Read more
ClickBlue↑FollowUs! The “Ten Questions Song” states: “First ask about cold and heat, second ask about sweating, third ask about head and body, fourth ask about bowel movements, fifth ask about diet, sixth ask about the chest, seventh ask about deafness and thirst, eighth ask about old illnesses and causes, and also consider medication changes; for … Read more
“To know by observation is called spirit, to know by hearing is called sage, to know by inquiry is called skill, and to know by palpation is called cleverness.” Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) emphasizes the integration of the four diagnostic methods: observation, listening, inquiry, and palpation. When discussing TCM inquiry, one must mention the “Ten … Read more
Urine is the turbid liquid resulting from the body’s metabolic processes of water and fluids. The normal odor of urine should come from volatile acids present in it. If urine is left standing for a long time, the breakdown of urea can produce an ammonia smell. In pathological conditions, fresh urine may exhibit fishy, foul, … Read more