Using analogies and poems to describe pulse condition is subject to the interpretation of the tcm doctor. Diagnosis tongue and pulse tongue and pulse are very important diagnostic systems. A collaboration between western and chinese medicine is undoubtedly welcoming news, especially now as the results from the front lines in wuhan have been very promising. Three positions with two depths on each represent the 12 internal tcm organ functions. The form was divided into two sections to record the observation data systematically. Tongue diagnosis in chinese medicine by giovanni maciocia. Tongue diagnosis in tcm is comprehensive and much information can be gathered from it such as the degree of the pathogenic factor and the state of. The normal tongue in traditional chinese medicine has a light red or pinkish body with a thin white coating. Pulse and tongue diagnosis is often a part of the first acupuncture appointment, and always part of our herbal consultations. When an oriental medicine practitioner looks at the tongue they are looking at its length, overall size e. When a practitioner of tcm looks at a patients tongue heshe is looking at many things such as the tongue body, shape, movement, coating as well as the yin and yang organs reflected on the tongue. Greenleaf acupuncture and herb clinic is the leading executive health clinic wellknown for tcm psychology anxiety, panic disorder, depression, insomnia, gynecology infertility, pms.
How can artificial intelligence help traditional chinese. Practitioners of chinese medicine learn and hone very specific and detailed ways of examining a patient in order to gather information to form a diagnosis. Tongue diagnosis tongue diagnosis is part of diagnosis by looking in traditional chinese medicine tcm. Understanding diagnostic reasoning in tcm practice. Consumptive conditions with such high pulse rates are generally under emergency medical care. Review of traditional chinese medicine pulse diagnosis quantification 63 quantified by shu, the unit of weight used during the warring states period 403221bc of ancient china, with floating corresponding to three shu and sunken nine shu 7. Tcm practitioners will diagnose hypertension according to its clinical symptoms and further specify it by the disharmony patterns displayed by individuals. Pdf traditional chinese medicine tcm diagnosis is a complex multifaceted. A study of tongue and pulse diagnosis in traditional korean medicine for stroke patients based on quantification theory type ii. It is considered a pillar of diagnosis because it provides clearly visible clues to a patients pattern of disease. Palpation and pulse diagnosis in tcm diagnosis is one of the 4 pillars of evaluation in chinese medicine.
Diagnosis of high blood pressure usually requires at least two measurements at two different times after the first initial screening. A study of tongue and pulse diagnosis in traditional. Insomnia with dream disturbed sleep indicates disturbed shen. Palpitation, cardiac pain, irritability, insomnia, poor memory, lots of dreams, missedbeat pulse. Looking at slight differences in the colouring, coating, moisture co. An acupuncturist uses each of them at different times either singularly or in combination. Its a tool that practitioners use to assess the health of all the major organ systems of the body. The process of determining the actual pattern of diagnosis begins with an evaluation of bing according to the notion of the eight principles. Tcm pulse diagnosis yu qi md china 6 this pulse is so rapid twice the normal speed that it is easily detected. Looking at the tongue can give practitioners a picture of the bodys current condition. Oriental tongue diagnosis edited by desire dubounet introduction the tongue has many relationships and connections in the body, both to the meridians and the internal organs.
Identification and classification of tcm syndrome types. The inteiligent instrument for tcm diagnosis by means of pulse has been. It can present strong visual indicators of a persons overall harmony or disharmony. In fact, im surprised when acupuncturists dont use it. Lotus how covid19 2019ncov is currently treated in. A thin pulse, pale tongue and low energy are signs of blood deficiency. In the traditional chinese medicine tcm system, the diagnosis and treatment of individuals with a conventional medicine diagnosis of hypothyroidism depends on the history, tongue, and pulse diagnosis. Tongue diagnosis dont be surprised if you are asked to stick out your tongue. Tcm diagnosis by palpation pulse diagnosis one of the. In chinese medicine, pulse diagnosis is also a very important diagnostic tool that provides your practitioner with information about the state of your health but in different ways. Pulse diagnosis is based on another microsystem with internal organs. Tongue diagnosis introduction tongue is generally known as the organ of taste. Eight principles of diagnosis in traditional chinese.
Pdf understanding diagnostic reasoning in tcm practice. And as strange as it sounds, it really makes sense pulse diagnosis. Have you ever wondered why your acupuncturist looks at your tongue and feels your pulse. In modern medicine, the traditional style of pulse diagnosis, which was also practiced in a slightly different form in western medicine until the 19th century, is replaced by a number of other tests. Practice of chinese medicine and tongue diagnosis in chinese medicine are all outstanding contributions. Begin by evaluating the overall quality of the pulse in all positions but. However, in cardiovascular chinese medicine, the tongue diagnosis is not an important part of the. Chinese pulse diagnosis is complex but lets begin with some of the basics. Tcm on heart failure using tongue and pulse evaluation as parameters. How pulse diagnosis works by transformational acupuncture.
Often, the practitioner can diagnose a disease through an inquiry and external examination. The second way is how tongue and pulse appear in different zang fu patterns, shan han lun patterns and other presentations across different tcm diagnostic theories. Hypothyroidism is generally considered to be a deficiency of spleen andor kidney yang energy, especially. One of the benefits of pulse diagnosis is the ability to help us make a differential diagnosis. It can be a strong indicator of a persons overall harmony or disharmony. The tongue body will be a deep red color and the pulse will be rapid. Each of my fingers rests on a different section of the pulse. The basics of this art can be learned in a single day or less. Traditional chinese medicine diagnosis howstuffworks. It is the other mri of traditional medical systems. Tongue and pulse diagnosis is one of the most unique aspects of a tcm diagnosis. And as strange as it sounds, it really makes sense pulse diagnosis the pulse is taken on the wrist.
Chinese tongue diagnosis poster 18 x 24 laminated or heavy weight paper chinese tongue examination is much, much easier to master than chinese pulse examination. Understanding the process of tongue diagnosis is a. Come into our clinic and watch our registered traditional chinese medicine practitioner jasmine sufi demonstrate thank you bright almond for. The examination of pulse conditions means to distinguish the features of pulse according to the position of pulse, the rhythm of pulse, the shape of pulse and the strength of pulse. Basically, it is an indepth look at how the body functions without bias. The tcm diagnosis and treatment of bipolar disorder, part two. Modern medicine use nucleic acid detection,but the detection depends on the presence of sufficient virus in the throat or nasal passages. Chinese tongue examination is much, much easier to master than pulse exam. One of the principal diagnostic methods in traditional chinese medicine tcm is the inspection of the tongue. This study explored 2 components of tongue diagnosis.
It is therefore very useful and important during inspection for confirming diagnosis. Tongue diagnosis is a fundamental traditional chinese medicine diagnostic method. Compared to pulse diagnosis, it is also much easier to learn. Tongue and pulse reading according to chinese medicine. Traditional chinese medicine is the oldest professional, continuously practised medicine in the world. A misguided study to test the reliability of traditional. Over the long term, heart blood deficiency may lead to heat from deficiency of. Tongue diagnosis is used all the time by acupuncturists and practitioners trained in chinese medicine it is an important way to diagnose a patients health and sometimes can be crucial in deciding what to do first. However, the most likely pattern is that of liverblood stasis. There are three main theories of diagnosis in traditional chinese medicine tcm. Tierra, leslie tongue diagnosis american herbalists guild. Pulse diagnosis is one of the unique diagnostic methods of traditional chinese medicinal. Eight principles of diagnosis in traditional chinese medicine.
Due to the subjectivity and fuzziness of pulse diagnosis in tcm, quantitative systems or. Giovanni maciocia, one of the most highly respected practitioners of acupuncture and chinese herbal medicine in europe, as he shares important insights on the essentials of tongue diagnosis through color photos and. Traditional chinese medicine symptom pattern analysis for parkinsons disease. This class covers both types of test questions and how to prepare for each one. Acupuncture posters, charts and resources for students and doctors. Brief overview of chinese tongue and pulse diagnosis tongue diagnosis. How tongue diagnosis works by transformational acupuncture. The significance of traditional pulse diagnosis in the modern. Traditional chinese medicine symptom pattern analysis for. Sep 17, 2015 welcome to traditional chinese medicine 1. Based on our previous works, a tongue diagnosis system. Indeed, one author described the use of a device to reproduce the measured pulse which could then transmit the pulse to the student.
Examination of the tongue, like the pulse, is one of the principal diagnostic methods in traditional chinese medicine. The upper surface contains the taste buds that act as the primary organ of taste. Acupuncture products and resources acupuncture posters posters 18 x 24 and 24 x 36 tongue and pulse diagnosis points locations 2, 3 or 8 poster sets 8 extraordinary meridians poster. Pdf pulse based diagnosis system using the concept of. They further proposed that such measuring devices could assist students of chinese medicine in learning pulse diagnosis, since the accuracy of the students pulse determinations could be verified by the sphygmogram. The objective quantification of pulse diagnosis and tongue diagnosis has made great progress, which may change the traditional way of diagnosis.
Mar 04, 2014 tongue and pulse diagnosis is one of the most unique aspects of a tcm diagnosis. Tcm diagnosis archives vancouver greenleaf acupuncture. It is considered a pillar of diagnosis because it provides clearly visible clues to a. The tongue is a map of the body in chinese medicine. A misguided study to test the reliability of traditional chinese medicine pulse diagnosis. This method involves examination of the shape, size, color, and texture of the tongue body and coat and helps reveal the state of organ functions and progression of conditions. This tcm tongue assessment form was developed through consultation with several tcm academics and clinicians. It is especially important in confirming the tcm diagnosis. Palpation is mainly the pulse diagnosis, also popular in other traditional medicines e. Posters 18 x 24 and 24 x 36 tongue and pulse diagnosis points locations 2, 3 or 8 poster sets 8 extraordinary meridians poster microsystems. The aim of this study was to comprehensively investigate the relationship between the pi type and tongue diagnosis or pulse diagnosis variables. You can also get a pulse and tongue diagnosis checkup as part of a holistic health counseling appointment. They are based on imagination, not on anatomical and physiologic reality.
It is now the second largest medical system in the world and it is currently used by one third of the worlds population. The treatment of diseases with acupuncture and chinese herbs, 2e. Pulse diagnosis and tongue diagnosis are widely used in traditional chinese medicine. The secondary functions of the tongue are to help swallowing and chewing the food. Seasons of the year in summer, there may be more dampness present in the tongue coating, leaving it slightly thicker and light yellow.
Review of traditional chinese medicine pulse diagnosis. In fall o r autumn, the tongue may be thinner with a coating that is more dry. Apr 25, 20 when a practitioner of tcm looks at a patients tongue heshe is looking at many things such as the tongue body, shape, movement, coating as well as the yin and yang organs reflected on the tongue. Due to the subjectivity and fuzziness of pulse diagnosis in tcm, quantitative systems or methods are needed to. A diagnosis in traditional chinese medicine requires keen observational skills and indepth inquiry. When i take your pulse, i place three fingers over the radial artery in your wrist. The wiry aspect of the pulse and the churning stomach point to the liver attacking a weak middle jiao. Pulse diagnosis has been made into an art form by the chinese, whereas few westerntrained doctors know how to evaluate your pulse, except by counting it learning to recognise the different qualities takes effort and experience, but for acupuncturists its worth it. A study of tongue and pulse diagnosis in traditional korean.
The eight principles describe the basic qualities of a disease. Terry oleson phd, in auriculotherapy manual fourth edition, 2014. Classification and differentiation between kidney yang and yin. In traditional korean medicine tkm, pattern identification pi diagnosis is important for treating diseases. The tongue is the only muscle in the body we can see that isnt covered with skin. This is a normal part of traditional chinese medicine diagnosis.
Traditional chinese medicine tcm pulse diagnosis is one of the four major assessments in tcm consultation. Standardization of symptom terms was based on tcm terms 4 and tcm diagnosis. Tongue and pulse tongue diagnosis of chinese medicine. In my last article, i showed qi healer how to understand the development of bipolar disorder manicdepression according to tcm. Chinese medicine also known as tcm pulse diagnosis is a more detailed and subtle process. Aug 05, 2008 herbalist michael tierra, author of planetary herbology, teaches about tongue diagnosis. Tongue diagnosis in chinese medicine tcm tongue diagnosis in chinese medicine the normal tongue in traditional chinese medicine has a light red or pinkish body with a thin white coating. Welcome to traditional chinese medicine slideshare. Tongue signs associated with disharmonies of the heart. This course consists of a 170slide presentation with video narration, text, diagrams and over 200 photos, together with an audio live lecture on tongue diagnosis by giovanni. Qi is the source of all movement in the body and accompanies all movement. While tongue diagnosis can be used for acupuncture, its of particular importance for determining the proper diagnosis during.
Since the tongue always reflects the basic, underlying pattern, it is extremely reliable, especially whenever there are. As we discussed in our secrets of pulse diagnosis post, tongue diagnosis is another primary method in chinese medicine for understanding what is happening inside the human body. Jun 14, 2016 the tongue is a map of the body in chinese medicine. In this article, we will discuss the eight principles of diagnosis in traditional chinese medicine. Brief overview of chinese tongue and pulse diagnosis. Traditional chinese medicine diagnosis by shoshanna katzman, m.
Practical diagnosis in traditional chinese medicine, 1e. Observation, listening and smelling, inquiring, pulsefeeling, and palpation are commonly used by tcm physicians. The appearance and qualities of the tongue is a critical part of diagnosis in chinese medicine tcm. Tongue diagnosis chart clinical charts and supplies. Therefore, many students of chinese medicine place more emphasis on the tongue than the pulse during the early years of their practice, effectively using the tongue to teach themselves the pulse over time. The first way is in short answer memorizationtype questions based on the pulse names, pulse qualities and pulse indications as they appear in the textbooks. All things are yin and yang, yin moves into yang, yang moves into yin, etc.
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