The culture of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is profound and has a long history. The four diagnostic methods, known as “Si Zhen” (四诊), include observation (望), listening (闻), inquiry (问), and palpation (切). As fundamental methods of TCM diagnosis, observation involves assessing the complexion; listening involves hearing the sounds of the body; inquiry involves asking … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the four major deficiency syndromes include Qi deficiency, Blood deficiency, Yin deficiency, and Yang deficiency. Among these, Qi deficiency is the most common type of deficiency syndrome. The Qi in the human body has different functions and roles, thus Qi deficiency cannot be generalized. The Qi in the human body … Read more
We often hear terms like “Qi deficiency” (气虚), “tonifying Qi” (补气), “nourishing both Qi and blood” (气血双补), and even “Yuan Qi” (元气) and “Wei Qi” (卫气). These familiar yet unfamiliar terms are all related to “Qi”. So, what exactly is Qi? Our ancestors placed great importance on studying the invisible energy that cannot be seen … Read more
Pulse Diagnosis Pulse diagnosis is divided into two parts: pulse diagnosis and pressure diagnosis. Both methods involve the use of the hands to touch, feel, and press on the patient’s body surface to obtain important diagnostic information. Pulse diagnosis refers to the examination of the pulse; pressure diagnosis involves touching and pressing on the skin, … Read more