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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

Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis – Observation Diagnosis (Color Observation) (1.3)

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis - Observation Diagnosis (Color Observation) (1.3)

Color Observation: Refers to the method of diagnosing a patient’s condition by observing the color and luster of the skin (mainly the face). ​​ (1) Principles of Facial Color Diagnosis • The face has abundant blood vessels, reflecting the qi and blood of the internal organs. The deficiency or excess of the internal organs can … 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

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

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

21 Commonly Used Acupuncture Points in Traditional Chinese Medicine with High-Definition Images and Efficacy Explanations

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21 Commonly Used Acupuncture Points in Traditional Chinese Medicine with High-Definition Images and Efficacy Explanations

1. Common Acupuncture Points in TCM 1. Fengchi (Wind Pool) Point: This point is known for its ability to treat most wind-related diseases. Fengchi point is located at the back of the neck, just below the occipital bone, in the depression between the two large tendons, level with the earlobe. It is often used in … Read more

The Foot Shaoyin Luo Vessel (Part 8) – Dazhong Point

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The Foot Shaoyin Luo Vessel (Part 8) - Dazhong Point

The Foot Shaoyin Luo Vessel is one of the fifteen Luo vessels. According to the “Lingshu: Jingmai” (Spiritual Pivot: Channels), “The branch of the Foot Shaoyin is called Dazhong, which encircles the heel behind the ankle and diverges to the Taiyang; its branch runs along the channel to the Pericardium and descends to penetrate the … Read more

16 Clinical Cases to Master the Use of “Fifteen Luo Points” for Rapid Therapeutic Effects

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16 Clinical Cases to Master the Use of "Fifteen Luo Points" for Rapid Therapeutic Effects

Effectively Utilizing “Luo Points” for Rapid ResultsAuthor: Yang Chengqi, Transcribed by Yang Liping The “Fifteen Luo Points” refer to the acupuncture points where the fifteen collaterals branch off from their respective meridians. The Luo points of the twelve primary meridians are located below the elbow and knee joints in the limbs, with the Ren Luo … Read more

The Relationship Between the Five Organs and the Five Flavors

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The Relationship Between the Five Organs and the Five Flavors

TCM Case Studies / Medical Discussions / Reference Articles for Learning Clinical TCMThe Relationship Between the Five Organs and the Five FlavorsBy Mo Liu Lang ZhongIn the “Su Wen: On the Correspondence of Yin and Yang” it states:In the East, wind is generated, wind produces wood, wood produces sour, sour produces liver;In the South, heat … Read more

The Relationship Between the Five Organs

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The Relationship Between the Five Organs

The human body is a unified organic whole, composed of various organs such as the viscera and meridians. The functional activities of each organ, tissue, and system are not independent but are components of a holistic activity. They not only exist in a relationship of mutual restriction, interdependence, and mutual use in physiological functions; they … Read more