Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine: Chapters One and Two of TCM Diagnosis (Introduction and Observation Diagnosis)

Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine: Chapters One and Two of TCM Diagnosis (Introduction and Observation Diagnosis)

Chapter One: Introduction1. Basic Principles★★ Understanding the external to infer the internal; recognizing the subtle to understand the significant; using the common to measure the changes. 2. Basic PrinciplesHolistic examination; integration of the four diagnostic methods; correlation of symptoms and signs. Chapter Two: Observation Diagnosis 1: Observation of Spirit 1. Obtaining Spirit, Losing Spirit, Weak … Read more

Comprehensive Guide to Observation Diagnosis in TCM: Understanding Shen, Head and Face, Lips, and Tongue Coating

Comprehensive Guide to Observation Diagnosis in TCM: Understanding Shen, Head and Face, Lips, and Tongue Coating

Observation Diagnosis Verses 1. Observing Shen (Spirit) The severity of illness relies on observing the spirit; calmness indicates a yin condition, Blood deficiency and fluid loss lead to confusion, dullness, and emotional distress. Restlessness and anxiety indicate exhaustion of spirit; heat in the heart leads to unclear spirit, Fatigue is seen in post-illness weakness; no … Read more

Understanding TCM Observation Diagnosis: A Skill Everyone Can Learn!

Understanding TCM Observation Diagnosis: A Skill Everyone Can Learn!

1. Eyes 1. Symptoms around the eyes Swollen eyelids indicate reduced function of internal organs (kidneys, gastrointestinal tract, heart) leading to fluid retention in the body. Dark circles appear when the blood contains excessive waste, causing the area around the eyes to darken (kidneys). Wrinkles below the eyes are a sign of aging. Sunken eye … Read more

Methods of Health Assessment in Traditional Chinese Medicine through ‘Observation Diagnosis’ (with Audio)

Methods of Health Assessment in Traditional Chinese Medicine through 'Observation Diagnosis' (with Audio)

↑Click the card above to follow me↑ This article is: Dr. Peng’s lecture series on the “Huangdi Neijing” (with audio)-Essence Part- No. 560.(More exciting content is continuously updated…) “The complexion is seen from above, below, left, and right, each has its significance. If the color is light, decoction is the treatment, and recovery is in … Read more

Exploration of the Theory and Clinical Application of the Ren Zhong Observation

Exploration of the Theory and Clinical Application of the Ren Zhong Observation

Warm Reminder Recently, many readers have asked whether we are not updating anymore? Why can’t they see the latest published content? In fact, we are still pushing content every day, but due to changes in the public account platform’s push mechanism, articles are no longer displayed in chronological order, which has led to some readers … Read more

Observation and Diagnosis in TCM: Understanding Shen (Spirit) and Its Variations

Observation and Diagnosis in TCM: Understanding Shen (Spirit) and Its Variations

From the moment the patient enters the room, the TCM practitioner is already observing the patient. This is known as wang zhen (observation diagnosis), which is essential for capturing and understanding basic information. Why is this important? In TCM, the practitioner treats a person, not just a disease, distinguishing it from Western medicine. TCM emphasizes … Read more

The Most Comprehensive and Systematic Methods of Observation Diagnosis in TCM

The Most Comprehensive and Systematic Methods of Observation Diagnosis in TCM

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the practice of observation diagnosis (望诊, wàng zhěn) involves the purposeful observation of visible signs and excretions from the body to understand health or disease states. Observation diagnosis is a profound field of study that requires multidisciplinary knowledge. The application of Chinese physiognomy (相学, xiàng xué) to TCM observation diagnosis … Read more

The Mastery of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Observation Diagnosis, Knowing by Observation is Divine!

The Mastery of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Observation Diagnosis, Knowing by Observation is Divine!

Click the blue text Follow us Aside from pulse diagnosis, the mystery of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) lies in observation diagnosis. “Knowing by observation is divine, knowing by hearing is sacred, knowing by inquiry is skilled, and knowing by palpation is clever,” states the classic TCM text, the “Nanjing” (Classic of Difficult Issues), which divides … Read more

Essential Insights on Observation Diagnosis in TCM: Key Points to Remember!

Essential Insights on Observation Diagnosis in TCM: Key Points to Remember!

Note: The audio is read by a robot; practitioners can choose to listen according to their needs. Diseases vary widely, and their clinical manifestations are diverse. However, any condition can be categorized using the principles of yin and yang, and the nature can be explained using cold, heat, phlegm, and stasis. The deficiency and excess … Read more

Observation Diagnosis: Local Observation

Observation Diagnosis: Local Observation

ClickBlue↑FollowUs! Local observation diagnosis, also known as sectional observation diagnosis, is based on overall observation diagnosis, focusing on certain local areas of the patient’s body for detailed observation according to the condition or diagnostic needs. Since overall pathological changes can reflect in local areas, local observation helps to understand the overall pathological situation. (1) Observation … Read more