1. Content of Tongue Diagnosis The content of tongue diagnosis mainly includes the observation of tongue body and tongue coating. The tongue body, which is the muscular and vascular structure of the tongue, reflects the qi and blood of the internal organs. Observing the tongue body includes four aspects: spirit, color, shape, and state, to … Read more
Quick Reference Guide to Tongue Diagnosis (Tongue Shape Section)
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Meridian Section In the “Lingshu: Meridians”, it states: “In acupuncture, the meridians are the beginning, guiding the flow, regulating the measurements, connecting the five internal organs internally, and differentiating the six external organs externally.” The way of acupuncture must first trace its origins, understand the beginning and end, comprehend the flow, and know the significance … Read more
Tongue diagnosis is an important aspect of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for diagnosing diseases. The depth and breadth of observing the tongue body and coating surpasses the current understanding of tongue diagnosis in Western medicine. Through tongue diagnosis, TCM can understand the balance of the body’s organs, discern the depth of pathogenic factors, assess the … Read more
1. Normal Tongue Appearance Normal Tongue Appearance: The tongue body is soft, flexible, light red in color, and covered with a thin, evenly distributed, moderately moist white coating, often described as “light red tongue with thin white coating”. Observing the tongue mainly involves examining changes in tongue quality and tongue coating. The tongue quality, also … Read more
Comprehensive Guide to Observation Diagnosis in TCM 1. Observation of Spirit The severity of the condition is assessed by observing the spirit. Calmness indicates a yin condition, while agitation suggests a yang condition. Blood deficiency and fluid loss often lead to confusion, dullness, and depression caused by emotional distress. Restlessness and anxiety indicate depletion of … Read more