Diagnosis Beyond Pulse Taking in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Diagnosis Beyond Pulse Taking in Traditional Chinese Medicine

When it comes to diagnosis, it is often said to be pulse taking (切脉, qiè mài), but in fact, diagnosis is not limited to pulse taking; it also includes examining the skin, the sides of the body, the area below the heart, and the upper and lower abdomen. The term “切” (qiè) implies closeness, as … Read more