Understanding Illness Through Sound: A TCM Perspective (Including Six Character Formula)

Understanding Illness Through Sound: A TCM Perspective (Including Six Character Formula)

In martial arts novels, masters often possess the ability to discern a person’s condition through their voice. In fact, doctors also have the capability to diagnose illnesses by listening to sounds. The auditory diagnosis in TCM, one of the four diagnostic methods, includes listening to sounds. This article discusses how to assess a patient’s physical … Read more

The Nearly Lost Art of ‘Listening’ Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Nearly Lost Art of 'Listening' Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Listening to the “Five Sounds” to Observe the Five Organs In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), listening to the “Five Sounds” allows practitioners to observe the health of the five organs. It is often said that sound expresses emotions, and these sounds emanate from the body. A skilled physician can discern which organ is experiencing issues … Read more