1. Pulse Diagnosis* Pulse diagnosis is a method where the physician uses the fingertips to palpate specific arteries (such as the Renying Mai (Renying pulse), Cunkou Mai (Cunkou pulse), and Fuyang Mai (Fuyang pulse)) on the patient to observe changes in the pulse characteristics, known as Mai Xiang (pulse patterns). This method has a long … Read more
Source/Network Pulse Diagnosis and Palpation Brief History of Pulse Diagnosis 1. Bian Que: Already applied pulse diagnosis in clinical practice 2. “Neijing”: “Three Parts and Nine Pulses Theory” and “Only Taking the Cun Position” 3. Zhang Zhongjing: “Ping Mai Bian Zheng” (Differentiating Patterns through Pulse) 4. Wang Shuhe: Authored “Mai Jing” (Pulse Classic), recording 24 … 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 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
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
Inquiry into the Five Senses to Assess Illness The liver governs the five colors, the lungs govern the five sounds, as previously detailed. The heart governs the five odors; patients who prefer certain smells indicate heart conditions. In detail, if a patient prefers burnt smells, it indicates a heart issue. If they prefer fragrant smells, … Read more
Color Observation: Refers to the method of diagnosing a patient’s condition by observing the color and luster of the skin (mainly the face). (1) Principles of Facial Color Diagnosis • The face has abundant blood vessels, reflecting the qi and blood of the internal organs. The deficiency or excess of the internal organs can … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow us Revisiting the Pathogenesis of Diabetic Retinopathy from the Perspectives of ‘Xuanfu’ and ‘Luomai’ (Part One) By Luo Xiangxia, Wu Chengliang, Zeng Min Expert Introduction Luo Xiangxia, MD, Chief Physician, Doctoral Supervisor, Director of the Research Department at Gansu Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Secretary of the … Read more
What are Luo points? In simple terms: Luo means to connect and distribute. Each of the fifteen Luo vessels has a corresponding acupoint, known as a Luo point. Luo points have five unique functions. 1. All twelve meridian Luo points have the function of connecting, regulating, and balancing the Qi and blood of the left … Read more