Please indicate the author and source from the “Pharmacy People” WeChat public account (yaodianren520) Tongue diagnosis is a common diagnostic method in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is not only simple and easy to perform but also objectively and accurately reflects the condition of the patient, serving as an important basis for understanding the development … Read more
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(1) Physical manifestations: Facial (eyelid) swelling, oily complexion, prone to acne, diarrhea, heaviness and fatigue, dry and hard stools, irritability. (2) Causes: Qi deficiency, lack of exercise, consumption of cold drinks, leading to water dampness retention in the body. (3) Solutions: 10 grams each of Hong Dou (Red Bean) and Yi Ren (Job’s Tears), boil … Read more
1. Symptoms Around the Eyes Eye lid swelling — Caused by reduced function of internal organs (kidneys, gastrointestinal tract, heart) leading to water retention in the body.Dark circles — Occur when blood contains excessive old waste, causing the area around the eyes to appear dull (kidneys).Wrinkles below the eyes — One of the signs of … Read more
Sublingual collaterals are longitudinal veins located on both sides of the lingual frenulum, primarily reflecting the state of qi and blood circulation. Common abnormal manifestations of the sublingual collaterals include: coarse and long veins resembling a net, varicose veins, and blood stasis in the veins. Normal sublingual veins: Characteristics of the tongue: The sublingual collaterals … Read more
In clinical practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), tongue diagnosis is an important method of observation. After examining the surface of the tongue, the doctor may say, “Let’s take a look at the underside of the tongue.” Patients might find this strange, wondering what is being examined. Today, let us explore the sublingual collaterals. What … Read more
Last week during a clinic visit, an intern asked me how to conduct a diagnosis in clinical practice. This question is very important; how to inquire and collect information through the four examinations reflects your clinical thinking. Previously, we discussed that the Six Meridians (Liù Jīng) originate from the Eight Principles (Bā Gāng). In clinical … Read more
Editor’s Note When diagnosing patients, doctors often ask them to stick out their tongues for examination, which is known as tongue diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). What do doctors typically look for when observing the tongue? Generally, they need to examine the color and texture of the coating, as well as the sublingual veins, … Read more
Promoting Traditional Culture, Inheriting the Essence Continuing the teachings of the sages, opening peace for all generations The content of this article is extracted from national standard medical books, magazines, and newspapers, with specific sources at the end. The article title is the original title, and the content is extracted. There is no exaggeration, temptation, … Read more
Yesterday, we discussed the various sizes and shapes of tongues, as well as the different colors and thicknesses of the tongue coating that correspond to certain bodily symptoms. In this article, we will integrate these aspects to assess different symptoms corresponding to various constitutions and their corresponding treatment methods through comprehensive tongue diagnosis. 1. Typical … Read more