18 Questions
What does inspection of the facial complexion involve in TCM diagnosis?
Inspecting and examining the color and sheen of the facial skin.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, what does facial color reflect according to the text?
Qi and blood circulation.
Which theory states that the Heart's luster is reflected on the face?
The Divine Pivot.
What does facial luster in TCM correlate with?
Essence qi of the zimgju organs.
Which channel, according to Traditional Chinese Medicine, rises up to the face especially?
Foot yang ming Stomach channel.
How is facial color related to yin blood according to the text?
Facial colors manifest from yin blood.
What does pale lips indicate in face diagnosis?
Qi/blood deficiency
What does black lips indicate in face diagnosis?
Extreme stagnation or heat
Which condition does deep red lips reflect according to the summary of lip inspection?
Muscles' condition, etiology, or zang fu organ condition
What does drooping mouth and drooling lips indicate in face diagnosis?
Wind lockjaw wind closed mouth twitching mouth deficiency deviated mouth wind mouth bearing
What does swollen lips toxic heat eroded lips indicate in face diagnosis?
Dryness chapped dry lips dryness drooping mouth drooling lip bearing heat
Which element correlates with lip color in face diagnosis?
Lung internally
What is the purpose of inspection in traditional Chinese medicine?
To predict pathological changes of internal organs
Which part of the body has a close relationship with internal organs through the channels and collaterals?
Face
How are excreta and secreted substances related to internal organs?
They can manifest pathological changes of internal organs
What does The Divine Pivot state about observing external manifestations?
It can help identify diseases by observing external changes
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a part of inspection in traditional Chinese medicine?
Heart rate
Based on the text, what is the main function of inspection as a diagnostic method?
To understand and predict pathological changes of internal organs
Learn about the importance of inspecting the facial complexion in Traditional Chinese Medicine to understand the condition of Qi, blood, and internal organs. This summary covers the relationship between facial color, skin health, and the body's overall state.
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