Key Points in Patient Inquiry

Key Points in Patient Inquiry

Common Symptoms Inquiry Key Points 【Seven Elements of Present Illness Inquiry】 Onset of Illness: Speed, location, range, severity, and frequency related to the duration of the illness. Main Symptoms Characteristics: Location, nature, duration, and severity; factors that relieve or exacerbate symptoms. Etiology and Triggers: Any past related diseases or similar symptoms. Progression and Evolution of … Read more

The Perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine on ‘Flatulence’!

The Perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine on 'Flatulence'!

In a certain country, there exists a profession known as the “Flatulence Specialist”! The salary is quite substantial! I just want to say, this profession is not something one can just jump into; it requires extensive practical experience to make accurate judgments. Therefore, a salary of hundreds of thousands is not considered high for this … Read more

National Traditional Medicine Day: A New Chapter in the Legacy of Traditional Chinese Medicine

National Traditional Medicine Day: A New Chapter in the Legacy of Traditional Chinese Medicine

National Traditional Medicine Day Every year on March 17th, China celebrates National Traditional Medicine Day to commemorate the victory against the abolition of traditional medicine and the complete denial of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and herbal medicine. This day aims to promote TCM and herbal medicine in China and worldwide, benefiting humanity. It holds significant … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis: Auscultation and Inquiry

Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis: Auscultation and Inquiry

To know by listening is called sage. Normal voice: natural, harmonious, free, words match intention. High, strong voice, light in front and heavy in back 【Yang syndrome, excess syndrome, heat syndrome】 Low, weak voice, heavy in front and light in back 【Deficiency syndrome, cold syndrome】 Section One: Listening to Sounds (1) Abnormal Voice 1. Muffled … Read more

Exploration of the Theory and Application of Olfactory Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Olfactory diagnosis, as a key component of the four diagnostic methods, actually encompasses both listening to sounds and smelling odors. Currently, in terms of theoretical organization, clinical practice, and modern research, the study of olfactory diagnosis is relatively less compared to the detailed exploration of sounds. In clinical practice, the body odor of patients has … Read more

Understanding the Art of ‘Wen Zhen’ in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Diagnosis through Hearing and Smelling

Understanding the Art of 'Wen Zhen' in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Diagnosis through Hearing and Smelling

Click the above “Public Account” to subscribe! Source|China Traditional Chinese Medicine News Written by|Gansu University of Chinese Medicine Chai Chao, Li Ting, Liang Yonglin When it comes to ‘Wen Zhen’, we are not unfamiliar. When friends and family meet and greet, if one speaks with a heavy and muffled voice, “as if coming from a … Read more

Facial Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

Facial Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

Facial Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) (Abbreviated as Facial Diagnosis) To know by observation is called “Shen”. ​ The diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can be summarized in four characters: “Wang, Wen, Wen, Qie” (Observation, Listening, Inquiry, and Palpation). Facial Diagnosis involves observing the characteristics of various parts of the face to identify … Read more

Essential Course in TCM: The Most Comprehensive Collection of Acupuncture Points, 200 “Acupuncture Point Efficacy Guide”

Essential Course in TCM: The Most Comprehensive Collection of Acupuncture Points, 200 "Acupuncture Point Efficacy Guide"

1. Fever Point —- Shan Zhong (Dazhui, Fei Yu) 2. Universal Point —- He Gu 3. Longevity Point —- Zu San Li 4. Qi Relief Point —- Tai Chong 5. Strong Stomach Point —- Zu San Li 6. Low Back Pain Point —- Fei Yang 7. Muscle Relaxation Point —- Yang Ling Quan, Yong Quan … Read more

Complete Guide to Acupuncture Points and Their Effects

Complete Guide to Acupuncture Points and Their Effects

Acupuncture Points on the Head and Their Effects Head Wei (Tou Wei) Point: Treats eye pain, eye twitching, and headaches. Shang Guan (Shang Guan) Point: Treats deafness, tinnitus, migraines, upper tooth pain, and facial nerve numbness. Xia Guan (Xia Guan) Point: Treats facial nerve paralysis and spasms, tooth pain. Yi Feng (Yi Feng) Point: Treats … Read more

Comprehensive Acupuncture Point Map: A Must-Have for TCM Enthusiasts

Comprehensive Acupuncture Point Map: A Must-Have for TCM Enthusiasts

Full Body Acupuncture Point Map Acupuncture Points of the Head, Face, and Neck Acupuncture Points of the Head, Face, and Neck Acupuncture Points of the Head, Face, and Neck Acupuncture Points of the Chest and Abdomen Acupuncture Points of the Chest and Abdomen Acupuncture Points of the Shoulders and Lower Back Acupuncture Points of the … Read more