For those preparing for the medical licensing exam, time has become very tight! The study of TCM diagnostics is quite challenging to memorize and can easily be forgotten. Previously, I compiled the content of the inquiry method in a TCM inquiry table format. I hope everyone has saved it! Today, I have thoughtfully compiled the … Read more
1. Sighing is often due to A. Lung failure to disperse and descend B. Insufficient lung qi C. Spleen qi deficiency D. Liver qi stagnation E. Kidney failure to hold qi 2. Confused consciousness, incoherent speech, loud and forceful voice belongs to A. Zheng voice B. Delirium C. Erroneous speech D. Manic speech E. Stammering … Read more
Weekly Insights In ancient times, physicians focused on the heart; when the heart is right, the medicine is true. —— Ming Dynasty, Feng Menglong, “Warnings to the World” Enjoy a cup of fragrant tea, calm your mind, and read a medical book to understand the principles of civilization. Let’s delve into the world of medical … Read more
【嗅气味】 (Olfactory Diagnosis) 1. 口气 (Halitosis) indicates disharmony of stomach qi (stomach heat, food stagnation, etc.), dental caries, poor oral hygiene, or ulcerative lesions. 2. 汗气 (Sweat Odor) with a fishy smell often indicates the accumulation of wind-damp-heat evil in the skin. 3. 痰 (Phlegm) coughing up turbid phlegm with pus and blood, having a … Read more
Olfactory diagnosis, as a key component of the four diagnostic methods, actually encompasses both listening to sounds and smelling odors. Currently, in terms of theoretical organization, clinical practice, and modern research, the study of olfactory diagnosis is relatively less compared to the detailed exploration of sounds. In clinical practice, the body odor of patients has … Read more
Olfactory Diagnosis: Listening to Sounds + Smelling Odors 1. Sounds [Speech Sounds] 1. Heavy and Muffled Speech: The voice is dull and unclear. External invasion of wind-cold; phlegm-damp obstruction. 2. Hoarse Voice: The voice is hoarse. Loss of voice: Speech without sound, anciently referred to as “yin”. (Terminology Explanation: Jin Shi Bu Ming, Jin Po … Read more
It is well known that observation (望诊) is an important method for health maintenance and disease diagnosis. Through observing local body information, one can understand the changes in internal organs. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is profound and diverse in its diagnostic methods. Following observation, we would like to introduce the method of olfactory diagnosis (闻诊) … Read more
Click the above “Public Account” to subscribe! Source｜China Traditional Chinese Medicine News Written by｜Gansu University of Chinese Medicine Chai Chao, Li Ting, Liang Yonglin When it comes to ‘Wen Zhen’, we are not unfamiliar. When friends and family meet and greet, if one speaks with a heavy and muffled voice, “as if coming from a … Read more