TCM diagnosis


A TCM practitioner must identify the meaningful connections from a large amount of processes running in the human body, in
order to come to a successful diagnosis. The four main diagnosis techniques are:


  •  Observation of the patient
(general appearance, mental state, complexion, tongue and physical form)

  •  Questioning of the patient

  •  Physical Examination

  •  Pulse diagnosis


Tongue and pulse

Tongue and pulse diagnosis are 2 very special techniques used in Chinese Medicine.

As tongue is closely related with a number of organs via the meridians, the pathological changes are reflected on it, so
observing the tongue can help understand the changes in human body. Tongue diagnosis is divided in observing the tongue
color and shape and the coating of the tongue.

Although feeling patients pulse is the most special TCM diagnosis practice, it’s just one of the reflections of the disease,
therefore has to be combined with other three techniques
Pulses are classified into 28 types according to the location, frequency, shape and strength of the pulse. It’s read on 3
different places on each wrist.  Relations between the pulse and diseases are very complex.
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The Ways of Healing


There are various Chinese therapy methods developed throughout 2,000 years of clinical experience in order to regulate and harmonize the balance in human
body, treat and prevent diseases, and generally, maintain good health.
Most frequently used techniques are:




  •        Tuina-is an ancient healing massage, which works not only on the muscle and joint but, also at a much deeper level, as a result affecting the flow
    of the Qi.

  •        Moxibution - the burning of an herb called mugwort, known as artemesia vulgaris or ai ye in Chinese, made in a cone- shaped or a cigar like stick
    which is placed on or near an acupuncture point. It helps to expel cold and removes stagnation, as well as promotes the flow of blood.

  •        Cupping - one of the oldest curative methods of TCM, where glass, plastic or bamboo cups are warmed using a cotton ball soaked in alcohol
    which removes the oxygen creating a vacuum. The cups are placed on the patient’s body drawing up the skin, which helps to open up the pores and
    blockages in meridians, invigorates the flow of blood and Qi, and removes toxins. Herbal oils can be applied to have additional healing effects. Cupping is
    mostly use to treat certain types of muscular pains and respiratory conditions.

  •        Acupressure- a massage technique using the acupuncture points where certain pressure is applied on the points without inserting a needle.


  •       “Seven star” needle technique- the light patting of an area of the body with a small sterile hammer, which has seven tiny needles in it. Mostly
    applied in treatment of children’s cerebral palsy.

  •       Gua Sha - a rubbing the surface of the skin with a ceramic spoon, coin or a piece of buffalo horn. Commonly Gua Sha is performed on the back,
    neck and shoulders of the patient in order to treat respiratory conditions, common cold, heat, and stagnation of Qi and blood.

  •      Qi Gong/Tai Qi Quan- “the practice of Qi” is a set of complex healing exercises to prevent the disease and maintain healthy.