Traditional Chinese Medicine Study Diary 1 | Observation Diagnosis (1)

Traditional Chinese Medicine Study Diary 1 | Observation Diagnosis (1)

Every morning at seven o’clock, we meet on time to study Traditional Chinese Medicine! The method of diagnosing diseases in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is commonly referred to as the Four Examinations, which includes observation (望, wàng), listening (闻, wén), inquiry (问, wèn), and palpation (切, qiè). This is abbreviated as “Four Examinations”. The application … Read more

A Comprehensive Guide to Pediatric Observation in Traditional Chinese Medicine

A Comprehensive Guide to Pediatric Observation in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Observation (Wang Zhen) refers to the physician’s assessment of a patient’s condition through visual inspection. The content of observation includes a general assessment of the overall condition of the body, such as observing the spirit and complexion; and a focused assessment of specific areas, such as examining the orifices, identifying rashes, checking urination and defecation, … Read more