In ancient dramas, whenever there is a scene of seeing a doctor, the first thing the doctor does upon entering is almost always ↓ ↓ ↓ That’s right, it’s pulse diagnosis! Infected with wind-cold? First, check the pulse. Poisoned? First, check the pulse. Wondering if there is joy? First, check the pulse. Dizzy and lightheaded? … Read more
Pediatric clinical practice also employs the “Wang (Observation), Wen (Listening), Wen (Inquiry), and Qie (Palpation)” four diagnostic methods, but their application differs from that in adults. Pediatrics was historically referred to as “mute medicine,” and inquiries are often conducted indirectly. When approaching the patient, children often cry and become anxious, which can compromise the accuracy … Read more
Observation (Wang Zhen) Observation involves examining the patient’s eyes, tongue, mouth, nose, and ears. Luo Wendi explains: “The Ling Shu states, ‘By observing the external manifestations, one can understand the internal organs and thus know the disease.’ Ancient practitioners summarized through extensive practice that there is a close relationship between the five senses and the … Read more
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
【Service Reminder: To publish more health and wellness information daily and respond promptly to health and wellness inquiries, please add the personal WeChat ID of the TCM Health Hall Master: yskf101. Pulse diagnosis has a long history in China, being a summary of the experiences of ancient medical practitioners over time. According to the Records … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), diagnosis primarily involves four methods: observation (望, wàng), listening (闻, wén), inquiry (问, wèn), and palpation (切, qiè), collectively referred to as the “Four Examinations”.The human body is an organic whole, where local lesions can affect the entire system; internal organ disorders can manifest through various aspects of the body, … Read more
In ancient dramas, whenever there is a scene of seeing a doctor, the first thing the doctor does upon entering is almost always ↓ ↓ ↓ That’s right, it’s taking the pulse! Infected with wind-cold? First, take the pulse. Poisoned? First, take the pulse. Wondering if there is joy? First, take the pulse. Dizzy and … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) clinics, it is common to see the following scenario: as soon as a patient enters and sits down, the doctor will ask them to extend their arm and begin to take their pulse. Many people may wonder, is pulse diagnosis the only method for diagnosing in TCM? The answer … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) clinics, it is common to see the following scenario: as soon as a patient enters and sits down, the doctor will ask them to extend their arm and begin to take their pulse. Many people may wonder, is pulse diagnosis the only method for diagnosing in TCM? The answer is … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) clinics, it is common to see the following scenario: as soon as a patient enters and sits down, the doctor will ask you to extend your arm and then begin to take your pulse. Many people may wonder, is pulse diagnosis the only method for diagnosing in TCM? The answer … Read more