Wen Zhen

Interpretation of the National Standards for the Four Diagnostic Methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Interpretation of the National Standards for the Four Diagnostic Methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Recently 《Interpretation of the National Standards for the Four Diagnostic Methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine》 was officially released Let’s follow the guidelines to explore the interpretation of the standards~ 01 Background of Standard Development The methods of diagnosing diseases in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) include four diagnostic methods: Wang Zhen (Observation), Wen Zhen (Listening and … Read more

A Detailed Explanation of the 10 Questions in TCM Diagnosis: A Study of Finding Causes Through Communication

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A Detailed Explanation of the 10 Questions in TCM Diagnosis: A Study of Finding Causes Through Communication

Click the blue text above to learn more about TCM information! As one of the four diagnostic methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), wen zhen (问诊, inquiry) is a skill that every TCM practitioner must master. Mastering inquiry can provide an initial understanding of the patient’s condition. For those interested in TCM culture, learning inquiry … Read more

The Four Diagnostic Methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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The Four Diagnostic Methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Four Diagnostic Methods, or Si Zhen Fa (四诊法), were developed by the famous physician Bian Que during the Warring States period based on folk experiences and his own years of medical practice. These methods include Wang Zhen (望诊, observation), Wen Zhen (闻诊, listening and smelling), Wen Zhen (问诊, inquiry), and Qie Zhen (切诊, palpation), … Read more

What Can You Discover Through Listening and Smelling?

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What Can You Discover Through Listening and Smelling?

The five senses of the human body are the main organs for perceiving external phenomena. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) fully utilizes vision, hearing, smell, and touch to obtain various external signs of diseases. Today, we will discuss how to acquire disease information through auditory and olfactory means. Since both hearing and smelling can be represented … Read more

Understanding the Four Diagnostic Methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Observation, Listening, Inquiry, and Palpation

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Understanding the Four Diagnostic Methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Observation, Listening, Inquiry, and Palpation

Click the blue text above to follow us When it comes to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), what is your first thought? A doctor simply places their finger on the patient’s wrist, holds their breath, and moments later prescribes a remedy. However, if you truly understand TCM, you will realize that it is not that simple. … Read more

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

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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