Tongue diagnosis is a crucial aspect of TCM observation, serving as a simple and effective method for diagnosis and differentiation by examining the color and shape changes of the tongue. The tongue is the “sprout of the heart” and the external manifestation of the spleen. The coating is produced by the stomach qi. Tongue diagnosis … Read more
01 Body heat, initially pressing the skin feels hot, but after prolonged pressure, it does not feel hot, is mostly associated with (single choice) A. Heat in the Wei level B. Heat in the Qi level C. Heat in the Ying level D. Heat in the Blood level Click on the blank space to see … Read more
1. Overview of TCM Diagnosis Main Content: Four Examinations: Observation (Wang), Auscultation (Wen), Inquiry (Wen), and Palpation (Qie); Eight Principles: Yin-Yang, Exterior-Interior, Cold-Heat, Deficiency-Excess; Pattern Differentiation: Eight Principles Differentiation, Etiology Differentiation, Qi-Blood-Body Fluids Differentiation, Zang-Fu Differentiation, Meridian Differentiation, Six Meridians Differentiation, Wei-Qi-Ying-Blood Differentiation, San Jiao Differentiation; Diagnosis: Diagnosis of common diseases and pattern diagnosis; symptom … Read more
Pulse diagnosis (mài zhěn) is a method of examining the pulse at various points on the body to observe changes in the pulse pattern. It is also known as pulse palpation (qiè mài), pulse examination (zhěn mài), pulse pressing (àn mài), and pulse holding (chí mài). The formation of pulse patterns is closely related to … 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
Due to frequent late nights, prolonged sitting, and air conditioning, modern people often experience various minor ailments: Despite resting on time, they still feel weakness in their limbs; After walking for ten minutes, they quickly become breathless; They have cold hands and feet all year round, and even fear the cold; They speak with little … Read more
When the flow of Qi and blood is obstructed, women are prone to accumulate coldness in their bodies. There is a saying that “nine out of ten women are cold.” Women with cold bodies who do not receive proper care year-round may experience various issues. The uterus inevitably becomes cold, leading to what we call … Read more
▍Source: Yao Bao Er Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has a long history, and many people have the habit of visiting pharmacies to obtain herbal remedies for daily health maintenance, especially during seasonal changes.Here, we have compiled relevant content on the herbal combinations for the four types of deficiency syndromes: Qi deficiency, Blood deficiency, Yin deficiency, … Read more
After sending out yesterday’s article, I couldn’t bear to look at some of the comments. Some said I only wrote half, others called me lazy. Alright, my fellow Qi deficiency friends, let’s hurt each other… So, is the result of Qi deficiency really just laziness? NO NO NO Don’t underestimate Qi deficiency, okay? Laziness is … Read more
1. Differentiation of Heart and Small Intestine Diseases Heart disease syndromes: Deficiency syndromes include insufficiency of Qi, blood, Yin, and Yang; Excess syndromes include Qi stagnation, phlegm-heat, cold obstruction, and blood stasis.Symptoms of heart disease: Common manifestations include mental disturbances, abnormal spirit, palpitations, insomnia, vivid dreams, forgetfulness, irritability, delirium, as well as changes in complexion, … Read more