The ancient practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has unique research findings and rich practical experience in the field of physical examination. Important aspects of TCM diagnosis include the four examinations—observation (望), listening (闻), inquiry (问), and palpation (切). Among these, observation and listening are intuitive methods that can be learned and utilized by the … Read more
Observation of the Face Overall Abnormalities 1. Facial Swelling: Commonly seen in edema, which can be classified into (yang shui) and (yin shui). Additionally, if accompanied by cyanosis of the lips, palpitations, shortness of breath, and inability to lie flat, it often indicates heart and kidney yang deficiency, blood stasis, and water qi obstructing the … Read more
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
1. Observation (Wang Zhen) (1) General Observation: Observation is the foremost of the four diagnostic methods, focusing on four aspects: spirit (shen), color (se), shape (xing), and state (tai). Observation of Spirit (Wang Shen): Refers to the vitality and consciousness. The state of the spirit reflects the severity of the illness and prognosis; a lack … Read more
Follow ↑↑↑ us for more exciting content! Knowledge World Efforts and Rewards Local observation is a diagnostic method based on the overall observation, focusing on certain local areas of the patient according to the condition and diagnostic needs, to assess the disease. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that the human body is an organic whole, … Read more
ObservationalDiagnosisNotes Observation Diagnosis Concept of Observation Diagnosis The method by which doctors use visual observation of the patient’s overall and local manifestations, tongue appearance, and excretions to collect information about the condition. Principle of Observation Diagnosis The human body is an organic whole, where the heart governs, and the organs are central. Each part of … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the practice of observation, known as wang zhen (望诊), involves the purposeful examination of visible signs and excretions from the body to understand health or disease states. The content of wang zhen primarily includes observing the patient’s spirit, color, shape, posture, tongue appearance, pulse, skin, and the conditions of the … Read more