ClickBlue↑FollowUs! Palpation diagnosis is a method where the practitioner directly touches and presses certain areas of the patient’s body to understand local abnormal changes, thereby inferring the location, nature, and severity of the disease. (1) The Method and Significance of Palpation Diagnosis 1. Method ① Position: During palpation, the patient should be seated or lying … Read more
Pulse diagnosis includes pulse taking and palpation. The ancient method of pulse taking was comprehensive, but since the “Nanjing” (Classic of Difficult Issues), it has focused on the cun (寸) position. All pulses converge at the lungs, hence the cun position is more reflective of the overall condition of the body. Clinical verification shows that … Read more
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
Palpation diagnosis is an important component of the four diagnostic methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), playing a crucial role in the process of syndrome differentiation. The application of palpation is broad, involving techniques such as touch, pressure, and tapping on various body parts including the head, neck, chest, abdomen, hands, feet, skin, and acupoints.1. … Read more
In ancient dramas, whenever there is a scene of seeing a doctor, the first thing the doctor does upon entering is almost always ↓ ↓ ↓ That’s right, it’s pulse diagnosis! Infected with wind-cold? First, check the pulse. Poisoned? First, check the pulse. Wondering if there is joy? First, check the pulse. Dizzy and lightheaded? … Read more
Observation (Wang Zhen) Observation involves examining the patient’s eyes, tongue, mouth, nose, and ears. Luo Wendi explains: “The Ling Shu states, ‘By observing the external manifestations, one can understand the internal organs and thus know the disease.’ Ancient practitioners summarized through extensive practice that there is a close relationship between the five senses and the … Read more
In ancient dramas, whenever there is a scene of seeing a doctor, the first thing the doctor does upon entering is almost always ↓ ↓ ↓ That’s right, it’s taking the pulse! Infected with wind-cold? First, take the pulse. Poisoned? First, take the pulse. Wondering if there is joy? First, take the pulse. Dizzy and … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) clinics, it is common to see the following scenario: as soon as a patient enters and sits down, the doctor will ask them to extend their arm and begin to take their pulse. Many people may wonder, is pulse diagnosis the only method for diagnosing in TCM? The answer … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) clinics, it is common to see the following scenario: as soon as a patient enters and sits down, the doctor will ask them to extend their arm and begin to take their pulse. Many people may wonder, is pulse diagnosis the only method for diagnosing in TCM? The answer is … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) clinics, it is common to see the following scenario: as soon as a patient enters and sits down, the doctor will ask you to extend your arm and then begin to take your pulse. Many people may wonder, is pulse diagnosis the only method for diagnosing in TCM? The answer … Read more