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
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
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
Cut diagnosis is not just pulse diagnosis When it comes to cut diagnosis, it is generally referred to as pulse diagnosis; however, cut diagnosis encompasses more than just pulse diagnosis. It also includes examining the skin, the sides of the body, the area beneath the heart, and the upper and lower abdomen.The term ‘cut’ implies … Read more
The four examinations, including observation (望), listening (闻), inquiry (问), and palpation (切), are methods for diagnosing diseases, also known as “diagnostic methods”. Palpation includes two parts: pulse diagnosis and pressure diagnosis, which is a method used by practitioners to understand the patient’s condition by touching, feeling, pressing, and applying pressure to specific areas of … Read more
Pulse diagnosis, also known as “qiè zhěn” (切诊), is a method where the physician uses their fingers to palpate specific arteries on the patient’s body to experience the characteristics of the pulse, in order to understand health or disease and differentiate symptoms. Video 1 – Principles of Pulse Diagnosis, Overview and Requirements Video 2–Methods of … Read more
Methods of Medical History Inquiry 1. General Information General information includes: name, gender, age, marital status, ethnicity, occupation, place of origin, workplace, current address, etc. Chief Complaint The chief complaint is the most distressing symptom, sign, and duration reported by the patient during the visit. For example, “palpitations for 3 days, worsened with chest pain … Read more
For listeners who enjoy audiobooks, you can click below to listen to the audio. Zhang Jingyue’s “Ten Questions Song” Ancient physicians placed great importance on the patient’s main complaints. The most famous is Zhang Jingyue from the Ming Dynasty, who wrote the “Ten Questions” in the “Complete Works of Jingyue”: “First ask about cold and … Read more
Inquiry Content 1 General Information: Includes Name, Gender, Age, Occupation, Marital Status, Ethnicity, Place of Origin, Workplace, Current Address, etc. Clinical Significance: 1) Facilitates contact and follow-up with patients or their families. 2) Provides doctors with relevant information about diseases, offering a basis for the diagnosis and treatment of certain endemic diseases, occupational diseases, infectious … Read more