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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

Traditional Chinese Medicine: Pulse Diagnosis

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Traditional Chinese Medicine: Pulse Diagnosis

Pulse diagnosis is one of the four examinations in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), referring to the physician using their hands to perform a form of examination on the patient, either by pressing, touching, or tapping, to obtain information for pattern differentiation. Pulse diagnosis includes two parts: pulse examination and palpation. 1、Pulse Examination Pulse examination involves … Read more

Medical Knowledge: Understanding Patient Consultation in TCM

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Click the above“blue text” to follow us! Through wènzhěn (consultation) we can systematically collect patient history data which is the primary means of gathering medical history and a fundamental skill that clinical practitioners must master. Consultation is also an important opportunity for doctor-patient communication and establishing a good doctor-patient relationship. Next, let’s take a closer … Read more

Understanding Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), diagnosis primarily involves four methods: observation (望, wàng), listening (闻, wén), inquiry (问, wèn), and palpation (切, qiè), collectively referred to as the “Four Examinations”.The human body is an organic whole, where local lesions can affect the entire system; internal organ disorders can manifest through various aspects of the body, … Read more

How Traditional Chinese Medicine Uses Auditory Diagnosis to Treat Illness

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How Traditional Chinese Medicine Uses Auditory Diagnosis to Treat Illness

How does Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) use auditory diagnosis to treat illness? TCM is a unique method of treating diseases that has developed over a long history, accumulating extensive experience in treating various ailments, which can be said to have very effective results. Now, let’s explore how TCM employs auditory diagnosis to treat illnesses. Sound … Read more

Lesson Seventeen: Auditory Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Lesson Seventeen: Auditory Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Lesson Eighteen: Auditory Diagnosis Auditory diagnosis, one of the “four examinations” in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is a method by which the physician diagnoses diseases through listening to sounds and smelling odors. Listening to sounds involves not only hearing the patient’s speech but also listening to their breathing, coughing, belching, and bowel sounds. For example, … Read more

Comprehensive Guide to TCM Observation Diagnosis

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Comprehensive Guide to TCM Observation Diagnosis

Absolutely comprehensive guide to observation diagnosis, unparalleled!!! Shen Kui (Kidney Deficiency) leads to dark circles under the eyes, Fei Re (Lung Heat) results in red eyes, Gan Sheng (Liver Excess) causes red eyes, Han Chuan (Cold Cough) leads to dark cheeks, Feng Lan (Wind Blue) results in white eyes, Tan Shi (Phlegm Damp) leads to … 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

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