Chinese Medicine Intake

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Four methods of diagnosis are general term used by the traditional Chinese medicine for the basic methods of diagnosing illness, including diagnosis through observation, diagnosis through auscultation and olfaction, diagnosis through inquiry and diagnosis through pulse feeling and palpation, namely “Wang Wen Wen Qie”.

Using visual inspection to observe for any abnormalities in patients’ vitality, complexion, tongue and bodily secretions.

To detect any abnormalities in the sounds produced by patients, respiration etc. Attending to odors emitted through patients’ breath, secretions and excretions can help in diagnosing patients’ conditions.

Inquiring about observable symptoms or signs and relevant medical history to aid diagnosis of illnesses and progressions.

Pathological changes and functions of each organ can be predicted by palpating the pulse and through pressing corresponding body parts.