The tongue not only allows you to taste the sour, sweet, bitter, and spicy, but it is also a mirror of health. Tongue diagnosis, as a unique and sophisticated diagnostic method, has been revered by physicians for thousands of years. By observing the subtle changes in various characteristics of the tongue, doctors can gain insights … Read more
The tongue, as a mirror of health, and tongue diagnosis, as a unique and exquisite diagnostic method, has been revered by practitioners for thousands of years. By observing the subtle changes in various characteristics of the tongue, doctors can gain insights into the health status of the body, and this utility has recently been confirmed … Read more
1. Light Purple TongueTongue Quality: Light purple, light white; Shape: Slightly tender, few petechiae, mild tooth marks. Tongue Coating: Thin, moist; Coating Color: White. 【Clinical Significance】Caused by Yang deficiency, Qi deficiency, or Qi stagnation leading to Qi and Blood Stagnation. 2. Flaccid TongueTongue Quality: Light white; Shape: Tender, tooth marks; State: Flaccid. Tongue Coating: Thin, … Read more
The tongue not only allows you to taste various flavors but also serves as a mirror of health.By observing subtle changes in the characteristics of the tongue, doctors can gain insights into the health status of the body. 10 Types of Tongue Appearance That May Indicate Illness Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that the tongue … Read more
The tongue not only allows you to taste the flavors of life but also serves as a mirror of health. Tongue diagnosis, as a unique and sophisticated diagnostic method, has been revered by practitioners for thousands of years. By observing subtle changes in various characteristics of the tongue, doctors can gain insights into the health … Read more
Observation Diagnosis Verses 1. Observing Shen (Spirit) The severity of illness relies on observing the spirit; calmness indicates a yin condition, Blood deficiency and fluid loss lead to confusion, dullness, and emotional distress. Restlessness and anxiety indicate exhaustion of spirit; heat in the heart leads to unclear spirit, Fatigue is seen in post-illness weakness; no … Read more
1. Symptoms Around the EyesSwollen eyelids — indicates reduced function of internal organs (kidneys, gastrointestinal, heart) leading to fluid retention in the body.Dark circles — occur when blood contains excessive waste, causing the area around the eyes to appear dull (kidneys).Wrinkles below the eyes — one of the signs of aging.Sunken eye sockets — indicates … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the practice of observation diagnosis (望诊, wàng zhěn) involves the purposeful observation of visible signs and excretions from the body to understand health or disease states. Observation diagnosis is a profound field of study that requires multidisciplinary knowledge. The application of Chinese physiognomy (相学, xiàng xué) to TCM observation diagnosis … Read more
Click↑ Follow us in blue! Observation of the tongue is one of the components of the five senses in TCM. However, its content is very rich and has developed into a specialized tongue diagnosis, thus warranting a separate section for explanation. Tongue diagnosis primarily focuses on the observation of the tongue, and also includes inquiries … Read more
ClickBlue↑FollowUs! Local observation diagnosis, also known as sectional observation diagnosis, is based on overall observation diagnosis, focusing on certain local areas of the patient’s body for detailed observation according to the condition or diagnostic needs. Since overall pathological changes can reflect in local areas, local observation helps to understand the overall pathological situation. (1) Observation … Read more