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Comprehensive Guide to Tongue Diagnosis! TCM Teaches You 6 Methods to Understand Health Through Your Tongue, Save for Future Reference!

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Comprehensive Guide to Tongue Diagnosis! TCM Teaches You 6 Methods to Understand Health Through Your Tongue, Save for Future Reference!

The tongue, as one of the most flexible and multifunctional organs in the human body, allows us to express varied tones and helps us taste the sour, sweet, bitter, and spicy flavors of food. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), tongue diagnosis is a common diagnostic method within the “observational diagnosis” category; “The tongue is the … Read more

The Olfactory Diagnosis of Phlegm in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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The Olfactory Diagnosis of Phlegm in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Phlegm is the mucus expelled by the lungs and airways. Thick and turbid phlegm is termed tan (痰), while clear and thin phlegm is referred to as yin (饮). Both are considered tangible forms of phlegm. The formation of phlegm is primarily due to the disharmony of the organs’ qi and blood, as well as … Read more

Clinical Manifestations of Fire in the Five Organs and Their Treatment

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Clinical Manifestations of Fire in the Five Organs and Their Treatment

Fire in the five organs can present with different clinical manifestations. By observing the condition of the five senses, one can identify the issues. Heart fire is observed through the mouth, liver fire through the eyes, lung fire through the nose, spleen fire through the teeth, and kidney fire through the ears. Today, let’s discuss … Read more