In ancient dramas, whenever there is a scene of seeing a doctor, the first thing the doctor does upon entering is almost always ↓ ↓ ↓ That’s right, it’s pulse diagnosis! Infected with wind-cold? First, check the pulse. Poisoned? First, check the pulse. Wondering if there is joy? First, check the pulse. Dizzy and lightheaded? … Read more
Observation (Wang Zhen) Observation involves examining the patient’s eyes, tongue, mouth, nose, and ears. Luo Wendi explains: “The Ling Shu states, ‘By observing the external manifestations, one can understand the internal organs and thus know the disease.’ Ancient practitioners summarized through extensive practice that there is a close relationship between the five senses and the … Read more
Four Diagnostic Methods of TCM In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), diseases are diagnosed through the “Four Examinations”: Observation (望诊, wàng zhěn), Listening (闻诊, wén zhěn), Inquiry (问诊, wèn zhěn), and Palpation (切诊, qiè zhěn). The four methods of diagnosing diseases are not isolated from one another; they are interconnected. TCM has always emphasized the principle … Read more
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
In ancient dramas, whenever there is a scene of seeing a doctor, the first thing the doctor does upon entering is almost always ↓ ↓ ↓ That’s right, it’s taking the pulse! Infected with wind-cold? First, take the pulse. Poisoned? First, take the pulse. Wondering if there is joy? First, take the pulse. Dizzy and … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) clinics, it is common to see the following scenario: as soon as a patient enters and sits down, the doctor will ask them to extend their arm and begin to take their pulse. Many people may wonder, is pulse diagnosis the only method for diagnosing in TCM? The answer … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) clinics, it is common to see the following scenario: as soon as a patient enters and sits down, the doctor will ask them to extend their arm and begin to take their pulse. Many people may wonder, is pulse diagnosis the only method for diagnosing in TCM? The answer is … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) clinics, it is common to see the following scenario: as soon as a patient enters and sits down, the doctor will ask you to extend your arm and then begin to take your pulse. Many people may wonder, is pulse diagnosis the only method for diagnosing in TCM? The answer … Read more
The “Four Diagnostic Methods” (望闻问切, wàng wén wèn qiè) in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is one of the fundamental approaches for syndrome differentiation and treatment. It primarily involves observation, listening, inquiry, and pulse diagnosis to gather information about the patient’s condition, allowing practitioners to determine the nature, stage of development, and treatment plan for the … Read more
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