syndrome differentiation

Understanding Disease Locations through Meridian and Acupuncture Point Palpation

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Understanding Disease Locations through Meridian and Acupuncture Point Palpation

Introduction: Today we will learn about the significance of meridians and acupuncture point palpation. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnosis relies on observation, listening, inquiry, and palpation, while Western medicine primarily depends on instrumental examinations. In the early stages of many functional disorders, Western medicine may not detect any diagnostically significant positive results, thus failing to … Read more

Fundamental Knowledge of Pulse Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Recommended for Collection)

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Fundamental Knowledge of Pulse Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Recommended for Collection)

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

Understanding the Four Diagnostic Methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Palpation Diagnosis

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Understanding the Four Diagnostic Methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Palpation Diagnosis

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

Understanding Five-Element Acupuncture in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding Five-Element Acupuncture in Traditional Chinese Medicine

“Where the heart goes, the Qi follows; where the Qi goes, the form responds.” —— Form arises from the heart—— What is Five-Element Acupuncture? Five-element acupuncture What is the origin of diseases? 1 As the saying goes, form arises from the heart “Where the heart goes, the Qi follows; where the Qi goes, the form … Read more

Essential Guide to Acupuncture: Six Key Principles!

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Essential Guide to Acupuncture: Six Key Principles!

Acupuncture is a practical, effective, and economical therapeutic method. It has specific effects on certain diseases, can alleviate symptoms in others, may provide temporary relief for some conditions, and is completely ineffective for others. Even for the same disease, using the same acupuncture points and techniques can yield both similar and different results. Therefore, the … Read more