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Observational Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Comprehensive Notes

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Observational Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Comprehensive Notes

Click the blue part to follow us ················ ················ informal essay ················ ················ Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Observational Diagnosis “Notes Compilation” Observing the Spirit (1) Normal Spirit (commonly seen in healthy individuals) Clinical manifestations: Clear consciousness, coherent speech, rosy complexion, subtle expressions, natural demeanor, bright and lively eyes, responsive, agile movements, steady breathing, and well-toned … Read more

A Comprehensive Guide to Whole Body Observation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Part 2)

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A Comprehensive Guide to Whole Body Observation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Part 2)

Weekly Insight To prevent illness and diagnose diseases, one must deeply observe the physical condition, leaving no detail unnoticed. —— Tang Dynasty, Sun Simiao Enjoy a cup of fragrant tea, calm your mind, read a medical book, and understand the principles of civilization. Next, let’s delve into the world of medical literature together! In the … Read more

Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine: Chapters One and Two of TCM Diagnosis (Introduction and Observation Diagnosis)

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Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine: Chapters One and Two of TCM Diagnosis (Introduction and Observation Diagnosis)

Chapter One: Introduction1. Basic Principles★★ Understanding the external to infer the internal; recognizing the subtle to understand the significant; using the common to measure the changes. 2. Basic PrinciplesHolistic examination; integration of the four diagnostic methods; correlation of symptoms and signs. Chapter Two: Observation Diagnosis 1: Observation of Spirit 1. Obtaining Spirit, Losing Spirit, Weak … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Observation Diagnosis

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Observation Diagnosis

Observation diagnosis (望诊) is the most intuitive and straightforward method among the four diagnostic methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The “Nanjing – Difficulty 61” describes observation diagnosis: “To know by observation is called spirit (神),” highlighting the importance of observation in diagnosing diseases. Observation diagnosis is divided into general observation, local observation, observation of … Read more

Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Unit One: Introduction 1. Basic Principles of TCM Diagnosis: External observation to infer internal conditions, recognizing subtle signs, and using common standards to assess variations. 2. Basic Principles of TCM Diagnosis: Holistic examination, integration of the four diagnostic methods, and combining disease and syndrome. Unit Two: Observation Diagnosis 01 Subsection One: Observing the Spirit Common … Read more