Understanding ‘Pulse Diagnosis’ in Traditional Chinese Medicine: An Overview of the Four Diagnostic Methods

Understanding 'Pulse Diagnosis' in Traditional Chinese Medicine: An Overview of the Four Diagnostic Methods

Click the blue text above to follow us! Observation, Listening, Inquiry, and Pulse Diagnosis are terms used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The “Ancient and Modern Medical System” states: “The four characters of observation, listening, inquiry, and pulse diagnosis are indeed the guiding principles of medicine.” They represent four diagnostic methods and are fundamental to … Read more

Lesson 20: Pulse Diagnosis

Lesson 20: Pulse Diagnosis

Lesson 20: Pulse Diagnosis Qie Zhen (切诊), one of the “Four Examinations” in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is a diagnostic method where the physician uses their hands to palpate the patient’s pulse and other areas to understand the condition and differentiate the disease patterns. Qie Zhen is divided into Mai Zhen (脉诊) and An Zhen … Read more