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Fundamental Knowledge of Pulse Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Recommended for Collection)

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Fundamental Knowledge of Pulse Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Recommended for Collection)

Friends who have experienced Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) know that TCM diagnosis emphasizes the “Four Examinations” of observation, listening, inquiry, and palpation.Among them, the most “mysterious” is palpation, where the doctor’s hand rests on our wrist, and the body’s condition seems to be revealed.Why is pulse diagnosis so “magical”?Master TCM physician Li Shimao believes that … Read more

Animated Guide to TCM Pulse Diagnosis (Recommended for Collection)

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Animated Guide to TCM Pulse Diagnosis (Recommended for Collection)

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) pulse diagnosis refers to a diagnostic method where the physician uses their fingers to palpate the patient’s arterial pulse to explore the pulse quality and understand the patient’s condition. The pulse-taking locations can be divided into three methods: comprehensive examination, three-position examination, and cun-kou examination. The most commonly used are the … Read more

Chapter 2: Overview of Inquiry in Health Assessment

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Chapter 2: Overview of Inquiry in Health Assessment

Welcome to click the blue text above to follow 【80后护士的筑梦之旅】 and learn together every day. Section 1: Overview 1. Purpose of Inquiry Inquiry is a systematic process where nurses purposefully and methodically ask patients or informants to obtain health-related information. The information obtained through inquiry is subjective data. The purpose of inquiry is to identify … Read more

Super Practical: Two Essential Questionnaires for Online Consultations!

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Super Practical: Two Essential Questionnaires for Online Consultations!

First Set: 1. Basic Information (Fill in black font)Name Gender Date of Birth Year and Month Occupation Place of Birth Current Residence Marital Status 2. Basic ConstitutionHeight:____ cm.Weight______ kg.Heart Rate: _____ beats per minute.Blood Pressure:Low Pressure____ High Pressure____ (Do not write if uncertain)A. What is the most painful and obvious main symptom currently?Are there any … Read more

The 10 Important Significances of TCM Diagnosis (Recommended for Collection)

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The 10 Important Significances of TCM Diagnosis (Recommended for Collection)

Diagnosing a disease requires understanding the patient’s lifestyle habits, mental state, as well as the onset and progression of the illness. If necessary, it is also important to understand their family history and personal medical history. Generally, the main content of the inquiry focuses on the process of onset and subjective symptoms. There is a … Read more

The Four Diagnostic Methods of TCM: Observing, Listening, Inquiring, and Touching for a ‘Clean Prescription’

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The Four Diagnostic Methods of TCM: Observing, Listening, Inquiring, and Touching for a 'Clean Prescription'

Click the blue text to follow us Listening with a Clean Ear, Hearing the Heart’s Voice　　Listening encompasses both hearing sounds and smelling odors. Physicians assess the nature and location of diseases by listening to the patient’s sounds, such as coughing, breathing, and speech, as well as by smelling body odors and excretions. During the listening … Read more

Essence Illustrated Guide to TCM Observation Diagnosis (Eyes, Mouth, Tongue, Nose, Face, Teeth, Fingers)

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Essence Illustrated Guide to TCM Observation Diagnosis (Eyes, Mouth, Tongue, Nose, Face, Teeth, Fingers)

Click 【Hand Diagnosis | Facial Diagnosis | Eye Diagnosis | Mouth Diagnosis】Did you know? 　　Eyes: 　　1. Symptoms around the eyes 　　Eyelid swelling — Reduced function of internal organs (kidneys, gastrointestinal tract, heart) leading to water retention in the body. 　　Dark circles — When blood contains excessive waste, it causes the area around the eyes to … Read more

Understanding Tongue Diagnosis in TCM

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Understanding Tongue Diagnosis in TCM

The tongue is a window to health, as its appearance can reflect a person’s health status. It is often said that “the tongue is a mirror of the body’s health.” Through this window, ordinary people can monitor their physical condition in a timely manner, allowing for prompt medical attention! In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis – Notes (3) Observation Diagnosis II

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis - Notes (3) Observation Diagnosis II

Section Two: Local Observation Diagnosis Concept: Based on the overall observation diagnosis, this method involves in-depth and detailed observation of certain local manifestations of the patient according to the condition and diagnostic needs, to assess the disease. Significance: ① Observing abnormal changes in local areas can diagnose corresponding local diseases and also helps to understand … Read more

Facial Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

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Facial Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

Facial Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) (Abbreviated as Facial Diagnosis) To know by observation is called “Shen”. ​ The diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can be summarized in four characters: “Wang, Wen, Wen, Qie” (Observation, Listening, Inquiry, and Palpation). Facial Diagnosis involves observing the characteristics of various parts of the face to identify … Read more