The Core of TCM Pulse Diagnosis – You Can Also Derive 27 Types of Pulses [What is the Core Behind the Pulse?] There are too many types of pulses in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and there is a saying that they are numerous yet useless. Therefore, many experienced TCM practitioners summarize them into six words: … Read more
Tongue diagnosis primarily includes observing changes in tongue quality and tongue coating. A normal tongue appearance is characterized by a light red color, a moist texture, and a soft, flexible body; the tongue coating is even, thin, white, and moist. Normal Tongue Appearance Observation of Tongue Quality: This includes the tongue spirit, tongue color, tongue … Read more
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Everyone is familiar with pulse diagnosis. Whenever we visit a TCM practitioner, they will check our pulse and can understand our health condition through this method. Many people are curious about how TCM can determine our physical state through pulse diagnosis. Today, let us explore what pulse diagnosis in TCM is. Pulse diagnosis is a … Read more
Qie Zhen includes two parts: pulse diagnosis and palpation. Pulse diagnosis involves examining the pulse; palpation involves touching, feeling, and pressing specific areas of the patient’s body to understand the internal changes of diseases or surface reactions, thus obtaining diagnostic information for pattern differentiation. Related 1. Pulse Diagnosis Pulse Length Pulse Diagnosis Clinical Significance of … Read more
Facial Observation in TCM The various parts of the face correspond to different organs, forming the basis of facial observation in TCM. The combination of color and location further enhances the understanding of the patient’s condition. The facial regions corresponding to the organs are classified according to the “Lingshu: Five Colors” as follows: Nose … Read more
The Eight Extraordinary Meridians refer to the Du Mai (Governing Vessel), Ren Mai (Conception Vessel), Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel), Dai Mai (Belt Vessel), Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel), Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel), Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Heel Vessel), and Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Heel Vessel). Unlike the twelve regular meridians, they do … Read more
Important Note: Due to a major WeChat update, to avoid losing contact, please click on the “Read a Book in Seven Days> Top Right Corner…” and set it asStarred⭐, thank you all! Ancient people divided a day and night (24 hours) into twelve time periods, each lasting 2 hours, represented by the twelve Earthly Branches … Read more
Comprehensive Knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine 1. Introduction to TCM What is TCM, TCM refers to “Traditional Chinese Medicine”, which is an ancient and comprehensive medical system with thousands of years of history and experience, encompassing theories such as Yin-Yang balance, Qi and blood circulation, and the meridian system. What is Western Medicine, Western medicine … Read more
Cupping therapy has a long history in China and is a common traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatment method. Due to its simplicity and effectiveness, it is favored by many. Nowadays, cupping has become a relatively common therapy, achieving effects such as warming the meridians, dispelling wind and cold, reducing swelling and pain, and detoxifying. The … Read more