Four Diagnostic Methods in TCM: This refers to the “Four Diagnostic Methods” proposed by Bian Que based on the experiences of predecessors, namely: observation (望, wàng), listening and smelling (闻, wén), inquiry (问, wèn), and palpation (切, qiè). These four diagnostic methods are still widely used today and are important bases for TCM syndrome differentiation … Read more
The Four Diagnostic Methods, or Si Zhen Fa (四诊法), were developed by the famous physician Bian Que during the Warring States period based on folk experiences and his own years of medical practice. These methods include Wang Zhen (望诊, observation), Wen Zhen (闻诊, listening and smelling), Wen Zhen (问诊, inquiry), and Qie Zhen (切诊, palpation), … Read more
In ancient dramas, whenever there is a scene of seeing a doctor, the first thing the doctor does upon entering is almost always ↓ ↓ ↓ That’s right, it’s taking the pulse! Infected with wind-cold? First, take the pulse. Poisoned? First, take the pulse. Wondering if there is joy? First, take the pulse. Dizzy and … Read more
The “Four Diagnostic Methods” (望闻问切, wàng wén wèn qiè) in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is one of the fundamental approaches for syndrome differentiation and treatment. It primarily involves observation, listening, inquiry, and pulse diagnosis to gather information about the patient’s condition, allowing practitioners to determine the nature, stage of development, and treatment plan for the … Read more
Official Account: Dalian Friendship HospitalVirtue, Benevolence, Sincerity, AspirationFriendship Science Popularization In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) outpatient clinics, it is common to see patients immediately extending their arms upon entering, saying, “Doctor, please take my pulse and see what illness I have.” Is TCM diagnosis solely reliant on pulse-taking? The answer is no; this is a … Read more
Written by Dong’e Double Glue Medicinal Paste Research Institute In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) clinics, it is often observed that as soon as a patient enters and sits down, the first thing they do is extend their arm and say, “Doctor, please take my pulse and see what illness I have.” Is TCM diagnosis solely … Read more