Introduction: In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), observation, listening, questioning, and pulse-taking are essential. Observing the patient’s body shape, color, posture, etc., provides the physician with firsthand information. Observation is crucial! First, here are two verses: Kidney deficiency leads to dark circles, Lung heat shows red tips, Liver excess results in red eyes, Cold cough shows … Read more
II. The Four Diagnostic Methods The Four Diagnostic Methods refer to the basic techniques of observing, listening, questioning, and palpation used to diagnose diseases. The human body is an organic whole, and the physiological or pathological state of the entire body and internal organs will inevitably reflect on the five senses, limbs, and surface of … Read more
TCM Diagnosis • Observation Diagnosis Whole Body Observation Diagnosis 【Meaning】 Also known as holistic observation diagnosis, it is a method where the physician first observes the patient’s spirit, complexion, body shape, posture, and other overall manifestations to understand the overall condition of the disease. 【Significance】 Through observation, one can gain a general impression of the … Read more
The four diagnostic methods are the primary means of collecting clinical data, which requires objectivity, accuracy, systematic approach, comprehensiveness, and emphasis on key points. This necessitates the use of “four diagnostics in combination,” “four diagnostics given equal weight,” and “four diagnostics referenced together.” The Four Diagnostics Observation refers to observing the complexion Listening refers to … Read more
Comprehensive observation primarily involves assessing the patient’s overall appearance, including complexion and demeanor, to form a general understanding of the nature of the illness, such as cold or heat, deficiency or excess, and the severity of the condition. Observation of Shen (Spirit) Shen, in a broad sense, refers to the external manifestation of life activities … Read more
Written by Dong’e Double Glue Medicinal Paste Research Institute In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) clinics, it is often observed that as soon as a patient enters and sits down, the first thing they do is extend their arm and say, “Doctor, please take my pulse and see what illness I have.” Is TCM diagnosis solely … Read more
Diagnosis Through Observation: Questions and Answers The essence of the five organs and six bowels is reflected in the eyes. If the spleen qi is deficient, yang declines, failing to contain yin, leading to the scattering of spirit light outward, resulting in the spirit water becoming expansive, causing a double vision. The nourishment is in … Read more
Editor: Xiao Yaotong The ancients said, “To know by observation is called spirit.” How can we enhance the accuracy of diagnosis through observation? Today, let us learn from the clinical experience of Dr. Wei Changchun in observation diagnosis. ▍The full text contains3319words, estimated reading time15minutes In TCM diagnosis, the four examinations and eight principles are … Read more
TCM Diagnosis – Observation Diagnosis Local observation diagnosis is based on the overall observation diagnosis, focusing on certain local characteristics of the patient according to the condition and diagnostic needs, to assess the corresponding organ pathology. Local observation diagnosis consists of six parts: head and face, five senses, body, limbs, two yin, and skin. We … Read more