Observation (望), Listening (闻), Inquiry (问), and Palpation (切) are the fundamental methods of diagnosing diseases in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Although the ancients described the level of these four diagnostic methods as ‘divine craftsmanship,’ in real clinical practice, only those who flexibly apply all four methods can truly understand the underlying issues and treat … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) pulse diagnosis Pulse diagnosis includes both pulse examination and palpation, which are methods used by doctors to examine certain areas of the patient’s body through touch and pressure with their hands and fingertips. In TCM’s traditional diagnostic methods, “切诊 (qiè zhěn)” is an important part of the four examinations: observation, listening, … Read more
The Nanjing states, “To know by observation is called spirit, to know by hearing is called sage, to know by questioning is called skill, and to know by palpation is called cleverness.” In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), diagnosing a condition emphasizes “observation, listening, questioning, and palpation, integrating the four examinations.” So what is “palpation,” and … Read more
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