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Understanding Blood Stasis Constitution and Its Health Preservation Methods

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Understanding Blood Stasis Constitution and Its Health Preservation Methods

Characteristics of Blood Stasis Constitution: Pale or sallow complexion, pale lips, dizziness, palpitations, insomnia, numbness in hands and feet, pale tongue, and weak, thin pulse. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the main symptoms are related to sluggish blood circulation, often caused by long-term emotional repression, prolonged exposure to cold environments, or dysfunction of internal organs. … Read more

High-Frequency Knowledge Points in TCM Diagnosis: Palpation (Part Six)

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High-Frequency Knowledge Points in TCM Diagnosis: Palpation (Part Six)

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

The Art of Pulse Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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The Art of Pulse Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Pulse diagnosis includes pulse taking and palpation. The ancient method of pulse taking was comprehensive, but since the “Nanjing” (Classic of Difficult Issues), it has focused on the cun (寸) position. All pulses converge at the lungs, hence the cun position is more reflective of the overall condition of the body. Clinical verification shows that … Read more

Understanding Pulse Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding Pulse Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Name Doctor Brief Introduction Lu Jiming Senior TCM Physician From a family of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, with over 40 years of experience, specializing in internal medicine, surgery, gynecology, and orthopedics. He has unique treatment and conditioning methods for various conditions such as gastric diseases, hepatitis B, kidney diseases, diabetes, pancreatitis, gout, depression, prostatitis, menstrual … Read more

The True Art of Prescription in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Understanding Pulse Diagnosis

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The True Art of Prescription in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Understanding Pulse Diagnosis

Qie zhen (切诊), or pulse diagnosis, is one of the most common and fascinating diagnostic methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). What is being felt during this process? It is the pulse. But how can palpating the pulse reveal the levels of qi (气) and xue (血) in the body, as well as the trajectory … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis: Pulse Diagnosis (Part 1)

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis: Pulse Diagnosis (Part 1)

Pulse Diagnosis Pulse diagnosis is divided into two parts: pulse diagnosis and pressure diagnosis. Both methods involve the use of the hands to touch, feel, and press on the patient’s body surface to obtain important diagnostic information. Pulse diagnosis refers to the examination of the pulse; pressure diagnosis involves touching and pressing on the skin, … Read more

Principles and Overview of Pulse Diagnosis: Characteristics of Normal Pulse

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Principles and Overview of Pulse Diagnosis: Characteristics of Normal Pulse

Pulse diagnosis, also known as “qiè zhěn” (切诊), is a method where the physician uses their fingers to palpate specific arteries on the patient’s body to experience the characteristics of the pulse, in order to understand health or disease and differentiate symptoms. Video 1 – Principles of Pulse Diagnosis, Overview and Requirements Video 2–Methods of … Read more

Inquiry in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Part Two)

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Inquiry in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Part Two)

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

Diagnosis and Observation of Zang-Fu Organs and Meridians: The First Discussion on Inspection and Auscultation

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Diagnosis and Observation of Zang-Fu Organs and Meridians: The First Discussion on Inspection and Auscultation

This article serves as a general overview of the entire book, covering a wide range of topics including the etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, prevention of diseases, and the impact of seasonal climate on the human Zang-Fu organs. There are a total of seventeen articles in this section, with the first, second, seventh, eighth, and tenth … Read more

The Marvelous Four Diagnostic Methods of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Observation, Listening, Inquiry, and Palpation

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The Marvelous Four Diagnostic Methods of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Observation, Listening, Inquiry, and Palpation

Four Diagnostic Methods of TCM In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), diseases are diagnosed through the “Four Examinations”: Observation (望诊, wàng zhěn), Listening (闻诊, wén zhěn), Inquiry (问诊, wèn zhěn), and Palpation (切诊, qiè zhěn). The four methods of diagnosing diseases are not isolated from one another; they are interconnected. TCM has always emphasized the principle … Read more