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Guidelines for Differentiating Syndromes of Internal Organs

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Guidelines for Differentiating Syndromes of Internal Organs

Note:This public account publishes articles sourced from the internet, which have reference value for clinical diagnosis and can facilitate future research. Guidelines for Differentiating Syndromes of Internal Organs 1. Differentiation of syndromes based on internal organs: This method analyzes and summarizes the physiological functions and pathological manifestations of the internal organs, combining the Eight Principles, … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis: Palpation of the Abdomen

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis: Palpation of the Abdomen

Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis – Palpation “Observation, Listening, Inquiry, and Palpation” are the four diagnostic methods used to diagnose diseases. These four methods are still widely used today and are important bases for TCM syndrome differentiation and treatment. The so-called “Observation Diagnosis” refers to observing the patient’s spirit, complexion, shape, and state changes. The so-called … Read more

The True Art of Prescription in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Understanding Pulse Diagnosis

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The True Art of Prescription in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Understanding Pulse Diagnosis

Qie zhen (切诊), or pulse diagnosis, is one of the most common and fascinating diagnostic methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). What is being felt during this process? It is the pulse. But how can palpating the pulse reveal the levels of qi (气) and xue (血) in the body, as well as the trajectory … Read more

Understanding the Five Sounds in TCM to Diagnose Organ Health: 9 Methods to Identify Suboptimal Conditions

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Understanding the Five Sounds in TCM to Diagnose Organ Health: 9 Methods to Identify Suboptimal Conditions

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the four diagnostic methods of “Observation,” “Listening,” “Inquiry,” and “Palpation” reflect the subtlety of TCM in understanding the internal state from external signs.Listening diagnosis includes hearing sounds and smelling odors. How can one determine a person’s health condition by listening to their voice?By the end of this article, you will … Read more

Facial Diagnosis Tutorial by Traditional Chinese Medicine Expert

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Facial Diagnosis Tutorial by Traditional Chinese Medicine Expert

Facial Diagnosis is a part of the essence of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory 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 time … Read more

Insights on TCM Observation Diagnosis

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Insights on TCM Observation Diagnosis

Introduction: “To know by observation is called spirit (shen),” how can we improve the accuracy of observation diagnosis? Today, let us learn from Mr. Wei Changchun’s insights on observation diagnosis! In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnosis, the four examinations and eight principles are fundamental, with observation being the most important. A detailed observation can provide … Read more

The Application of Observation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Recommended for Collection)

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The Application of Observation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Recommended for Collection)

1. Liver (Gallbladder):The liver opens to the eyes; individuals with poor liver and gallbladder health often experience dry, gritty, and dull eyes, with many even “rapidly blinking”. The health of the liver and gallbladder is reflected in the nails; when the liver and gallbladder are healthy, the immune system is strong, and the nails are … Read more

Learning Observation Diagnosis in TCM: Master These Basics!

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Learning Observation Diagnosis in TCM: Master These Basics!

Gan (Liver): The liver opens to the eyes. Individuals with poor liver and gallbladder health often experience dry, gritty, and dull eyes, with many even “rapidly blinking”. Its manifestation is seen in the nails; a healthy liver and gallbladder usually result in smooth, shiny, and strong nails. Otherwise, nails may become brittle, prone to breakage, … Read more

Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis Through Observation

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Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis Through Observation

Liver:The liver opens to the eyes; individuals with poor liver and gallbladder function often experience dry, gritty, and dull eyes, with many even “rapidly blinking”. The health of the liver and gallbladder is reflected in the nails; when the liver and gallbladder are healthy, the immune system is strong, and the nails tend to be … Read more

Pulse Classification—‘Qiao Pulse Classification’

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Pulse Classification—‘Qiao Pulse Classification’

The Yellow Emperor said: The Qiao pulse has Yin and Yang; which pulse should be counted? Qi Bo replied: Men count their Yang pulses, women count their Yin pulses; those that should be counted are the Jing (meridians), while those that should not be counted are the Luo (collaterals). Translation: The Yellow Emperor said: The … Read more