Understanding Pediatric Diagnosis through Fingerprint Observation

Understanding Pediatric Diagnosis through Fingerprint Observation

Fingerprints are the vascular patterns that appear on the palmar side of the index fingers of children. The method of diagnosing diseases by observing the changes in the shape and color of children’s fingerprints is called “fingerprint diagnosis” and is applicable only to children under three years old. Fingerprints are a branch of the Taiyin … Read more

Observing Children’s Fingerprints: The Secrets Hidden in Small Palms

Observing Children's Fingerprints: The Secrets Hidden in Small Palms

It is common to see Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners examining children by asking to see their small hands. Are they reading palmistry? Today, we will explore what TCM practitioners actually observe from the palms of children. 1. Three Positions of the Index Finger Vessels In fact, TCM does not examine the palm for palmistry … Read more

Acupoint Knowledge | Twelve Meridians: Hand Taiyin Lung Meridian – Xiaobai Point

Acupoint Knowledge | Twelve Meridians: Hand Taiyin Lung Meridian - Xiaobai Point

Warm Reminder This section aims to introduce the basic knowledge of acupoints in the human body, providing a fundamental understanding of them and a simple overview of their application in external therapies such as moxibustion, cupping, and guasha. Many acupoints have high risks associated with needling; non-professionals should not attempt needling operations! Hand Taiyin Lung … Read more

Acupoint Knowledge | The Twelve Meridians: The Jingqu Point of the Hand Taiyin Lung Meridian

Acupoint Knowledge | The Twelve Meridians: The Jingqu Point of the Hand Taiyin Lung Meridian

Warm Reminder This section aims to introduce the basic knowledge of acupoints in the human body, providing a fundamental understanding of them and a simple overview of their application in external therapies such as moxibustion, cupping, and guasha. Many acupoints have high risks associated with needling; non-professionals should not attempt needling on their own! The … Read more