Qie Zhen

Interpretation of the National Standards for the Four Diagnostic Methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine

by
Interpretation of the National Standards for the Four Diagnostic Methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Recently 《Interpretation of the National Standards for the Four Diagnostic Methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine》 was officially released Let’s follow the guidelines to explore the interpretation of the standards~ 01 Background of Standard Development The methods of diagnosing diseases in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) include four diagnostic methods: Wang Zhen (Observation), Wen Zhen (Listening and … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine: The Key to ‘Pulse Diagnosis’ and How to Understand Illness Through Pulse

by
Traditional Chinese Medicine: The Key to 'Pulse Diagnosis' and How to Understand Illness Through Pulse

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

Lesson 20: Pulse Diagnosis

by
Lesson 20: Pulse Diagnosis

Lesson 20: Pulse Diagnosis Qie Zhen (切诊), one of the “Four Examinations” in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is a diagnostic method where the physician uses their hands to palpate the patient’s pulse and other areas to understand the condition and differentiate the disease patterns. Qie Zhen is divided into Mai Zhen (脉诊) and An Zhen … Read more

The Four Diagnostic Methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine

by
The Four Diagnostic Methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Four Diagnostic Methods, or Si Zhen Fa (四诊法), were developed by the famous physician Bian Que during the Warring States period based on folk experiences and his own years of medical practice. These methods include Wang Zhen (望诊, observation), Wen Zhen (闻诊, listening and smelling), Wen Zhen (问诊, inquiry), and Qie Zhen (切诊, palpation), … Read more

Introduction to the Four Diagnostic Methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine

by
Introduction to the Four Diagnostic Methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Four Diagnostic Methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) refer to the four fundamental approaches to diagnosing diseases: Wang (Observation), Wen (Listening and Smelling), Wen (Inquiry), and Qie (Palpation). Wang involves observing the patient’s complexion and physical form, Wen includes both listening to sounds and smelling odors, Wen is about inquiring into the patient’s symptoms, … Read more

Understanding the Four Diagnostic Methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Observation, Listening, Inquiry, and Palpation

by
Understanding the Four Diagnostic Methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Observation, Listening, Inquiry, and Palpation

Click the blue text above to follow us When it comes to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), what is your first thought? A doctor simply places their finger on the patient’s wrist, holds their breath, and moments later prescribes a remedy. However, if you truly understand TCM, you will realize that it is not that simple. … Read more