The tongue not only allows you to taste the sour, sweet, bitter, and spicy, but it is also a mirror of health. Tongue diagnosis, as a unique and sophisticated diagnostic method, has been revered by physicians for thousands of years. By observing the subtle changes in various characteristics of the tongue, doctors can gain insights … Read more
The tongue not only allows you to taste the flavors of life but also serves as a mirror of health. Tongue diagnosis, as a unique and sophisticated diagnostic method, has been revered by practitioners for thousands of years. By observing subtle changes in various characteristics of the tongue, doctors can gain insights into the health … Read more
Friends who have seen a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner know that TCM diagnosis emphasizes the four examinations: “observation, listening, inquiry, and pulse diagnosis”. Among these, the most “mysterious” is pulse diagnosis, where the doctor’s hand rests on our wrist, seemingly revealing the current state of our body. Master TCM physician Li Shimao believes that … Read more
The olfactory diagnosis involves detecting abnormal odors from the patient’s body, excretions, and the environment to understand the condition and assess the nature of the disease, including its cold-heat and deficiency-excess patterns. Body Odors 1. Halitosis: This refers to foul odors emanating from the mouth when the patient opens it. It is often seen in … Read more
Observation Diagnosis Verses 1. Observing Shen (Spirit) The severity of illness relies on observing the spirit; calmness indicates a yin condition, Blood deficiency and fluid loss lead to confusion, dullness, and emotional distress. Restlessness and anxiety indicate exhaustion of spirit; heat in the heart leads to unclear spirit, Fatigue is seen in post-illness weakness; no … Read more
1. Eyes 1. Symptoms around the eyes Swollen eyelids indicate reduced function of internal organs (kidneys, gastrointestinal tract, heart) leading to fluid retention in the body. Dark circles appear when the blood contains excessive waste, causing the area around the eyes to darken (kidneys). Wrinkles below the eyes are a sign of aging. Sunken eye … Read more
Wang, wen, qie, wen (望闻切问) is the method of diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Color diagnosis (色诊) is a part of visual diagnosis (望诊). Observing the complexion and color is not only for doctors; we can also use it for self-examination. In Chinese culture, red and yellow are the primary colors. Each person has … Read more
Facial Diagnosis is a part of the essence of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) developed over thousands of years, and is one of the four diagnostic methods in TCM: “Observation, Listening, Inquiry, and Palpation.” A healthy person’s face should be clean, with a rosy and lustrous complexion. Newborns typically have clean faces; however, as they grow … Read more
Promoting Traditional Chinese Medicine Culture for Public Health The importance of acupuncture point maps is well known among those studying clinical practice, especially in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). If someone can memorize most of the acupuncture points and their effects, clinical diagnosis and treatment will surely be more effective. Of course, the human body has … Read more
01 All Courses by Ni Haixia 02 Complete Guide to Common Diseases and TCM Treatments 03 Focused Study on TCM Topics 04 Online Reading of TCM Learning Books 1. Acupuncture Points on the Head and Their Effects1. Tou Wei (Head’s Crown) – Treats eye pain, eye twitching, and headaches.2. Shang Guan (Upper Gate) – Treats … Read more