The heart governs the blood vessels, and the heartbeat pumps blood into the meridians, facilitating its circulation and forming the pulse. The heartbeat is a sign of life and the driving force behind the pulse manifestation. The frequency and rhythm of the pulse are closely related to the normalcy of the heartbeat. As recorded in … 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
TCM Diagnosis – Palpation Diagnosis “Observation, Listening, Inquiry, and Palpation” are the four diagnostic methods used to diagnose diseases, which are still widely used today and serve as an important basis for TCM syndrome differentiation and treatment. Today, we will learn about the last diagnostic method of the four—Palpation Diagnosis. The so-called “Observation Diagnosis” involves … Read more
Name Doctor Brief Introduction Lu Jiming Senior TCM Physician From a family of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, with over 40 years of experience, specializing in internal medicine, surgery, gynecology, and orthopedics. He has unique treatment and conditioning methods for various conditions such as gastric diseases, hepatitis B, kidney diseases, diabetes, pancreatitis, gout, depression, prostatitis, menstrual … Read more
Source: Xi Yuan Talks Health (gh_74a1801f17b9) Original Author: Xi Yuan | Images and Text: Jiu Ri Observation, Listening, Inquiry, and Touch How to see the true nature of diseases? How to perform pulse diagnosis? Pulse diagnosis refers to the method of understanding a patient’s condition by touching and pressing their pulse, skin, limbs, chest, abdomen, … Read more
Pulse characteristics: The sensation of the pulse beating felt by the fingers (the image of the pulse should be indicated by the fingers). The formation of pulse characteristics is driven by the heart’s beating; the material basis is the circulation of Qi and blood; the coordination of the organs ensures the normal pulse characteristics.Recommended reading … Read more
Qie zhen (切诊), or pulse diagnosis, is one of the most common and fascinating diagnostic methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). What is being felt during this process? It is the pulse. But how can palpating the pulse reveal the levels of qi (气) and xue (血) in the body, as well as the trajectory … Read more
Pulse Diagnosis Pulse diagnosis is divided into two parts: pulse diagnosis and pressure diagnosis. Both methods involve the use of the hands to touch, feel, and press on the patient’s body surface to obtain important diagnostic information. Pulse diagnosis refers to the examination of the pulse; pressure diagnosis involves touching and pressing on the skin, … Read more
Friends who have experienced Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) know that TCM diagnosis emphasizes the “Four Examinations” of observation, listening, inquiry, and palpation.Among them, the most “mysterious” is palpation, where the doctor’s hand rests on our wrist, and the body’s condition seems to be revealed.Why is pulse diagnosis so “magical”?Master TCM physician Li Shimao believes 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