In the written examination for practicing physicians, the subject of diagnosis is a key focus throughout the exam, making it quite challenging to master. The knowledge points of auscultation and olfaction are complex and provide a foundation for differential diagnosis. The teacher has compiled a summary of 20 key points for students to pay attention … Read more
Phlegm is the mucus expelled by the lungs and airways. Thick and turbid phlegm is termed tan (痰), while clear and thin phlegm is referred to as yin (饮). Both are considered tangible forms of phlegm. The formation of phlegm is primarily due to the disharmony of the organs’ qi and blood, as well as … Read more
【嗅气味】 (Olfactory Diagnosis) 1. 口气 (Halitosis) indicates disharmony of stomach qi (stomach heat, food stagnation, etc.), dental caries, poor oral hygiene, or ulcerative lesions. 2. 汗气 (Sweat Odor) with a fishy smell often indicates the accumulation of wind-damp-heat evil in the skin. 3. 痰 (Phlegm) coughing up turbid phlegm with pus and blood, having a … Read more
How does Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) use auditory diagnosis to treat illness? TCM is a unique method of treating diseases that has developed over a long history, accumulating extensive experience in treating various ailments, which can be said to have very effective results. Now, let’s explore how TCM employs auditory diagnosis to treat illnesses. Sound … Read more
The five senses of the human body are the main organs for perceiving external phenomena. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) fully utilizes vision, hearing, smell, and touch to obtain various external signs of diseases. Today, we will discuss how to acquire disease information through auditory and olfactory means. Since both hearing and smelling can be represented … Read more
Auditory Examination Auditory examination includes listening to sounds and smelling odors. Listening to sounds refers to the examination of the patient’s voice, speech, breathing, coughing, vomiting, belching, sighing, sneezing, and bowel sounds. Smelling odors refers to detecting various smells emitted from the patient’s body, as well as from secretions, excretions, and the environment of … Read more
TCM Diagnosis – Observation Diagnosis Local observation diagnosis is based on the overall observation diagnosis, where specific local characteristics of the patient are observed in detail according to the condition and diagnostic needs, to assess the corresponding organ pathology. Today we will learn how to assess and diagnose conditions through the observation of excretions. Observing … Read more
The “Essentials of the Golden Chamber” (hereinafter referred to as “Golden Chamber”) is a monograph by Zhang Zhongjing on the treatment of internal injuries and miscellaneous diseases. The book records over forty diseases, covering internal, external, gynecological, and other categories, many of which fall under the category of luo disease (络病) and its related syndromes. … Read more
Introduction: In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), phlegm-dampness is a pathological condition that arises in the human body. This article will clarify how phlegm-dampness forms, how to identify and analyze the strange diseases caused by it, and how to select appropriate treatments and herbal formulas. This article is worth keeping for reference. What is Phlegm-Dampness in … Read more
Many individuals have a damp-phlegm constitution, exhibiting various symptoms. The main manifestations include the following points, which you can refer to in order to see if you have a damp-phlegm constitution. Excessive facial oiliness, oily hair, pale yellow complexion, prone to acne, a sticky sensation in the mouth, chest tightness with phlegm, excessive sweating or … Read more