Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis (Part Four): Pulse Diagnosis

Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis (Part Four): Pulse Diagnosis

The culture of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is profound and has a long history. The four diagnostic methods, known as “Si Zhen” (四诊), include observation (望), listening (闻), inquiry (问), and palpation (切). As fundamental methods of TCM diagnosis, observation involves assessing the complexion; listening involves hearing the sounds of the body; inquiry involves asking … Read more

Understanding Pulse Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Chapter 5 of Introduction to TCM

Understanding Pulse Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Chapter 5 of Introduction to TCM

1. Pulse Diagnosis* Pulse diagnosis is a method where the physician uses the fingertips to palpate specific arteries (such as the Renying Mai (Renying pulse), Cunkou Mai (Cunkou pulse), and Fuyang Mai (Fuyang pulse)) on the patient to observe changes in the pulse characteristics, known as Mai Xiang (pulse patterns). This method has a long … Read more