This textbook’s section on pulse diagnosis must master the eleven types of pulse patterns, including floating, sinking, slow, and rapid, as required by the teaching syllabus. Therefore, this article mainly provides a brief analysis of these contents, offering necessary explanations for difficult words, phrases, and sentences, while other content is briefly mentioned. The aim is … Read more
Pulse diagnosis, which includes both pulse examination and palpation, is a method used by practitioners to assess a patient’s condition through touch at specific body locations. Pulse diagnosis is a primary means of diagnosing diseases in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). (1) Locations of Pulse Diagnosis and Assessment of Zang-Fu Organs Pulse diagnosis, also known as … Read more
Pulse Diagnosis Pulse diagnosis is divided into two parts: pulse diagnosis and pressure diagnosis. Both methods involve the use of the hands to touch, feel, and press on the patient’s body surface to obtain important diagnostic information. Pulse diagnosis refers to the examination of the pulse; pressure diagnosis involves touching and pressing on the skin, … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow us! Observation, Listening, Inquiry, and Pulse Diagnosis are terms used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The “Ancient and Modern Medical System” states: “The four characters of observation, listening, inquiry, and pulse diagnosis are indeed the guiding principles of medicine.” They represent four diagnostic methods and are fundamental to … Read more