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Which aspect of tongue diagnosis reflects the condition of the Yin Organs, Blood, and Nutritive Qi?
Which aspect of tongue diagnosis reflects the condition of the Yin Organs, Blood, and Nutritive Qi?
What does the tongue coating consist of?
What does the tongue coating consist of?
What does tongue moisture indicate?
What does tongue moisture indicate?
What is the purpose of pulse palpation in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
What is the purpose of pulse palpation in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
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What does tongue shape refer to in tongue diagnosis?
What does tongue shape refer to in tongue diagnosis?
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What is the normal colour of a healthy tongue?
What is the normal colour of a healthy tongue?
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What is the purpose of tongue diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
What is the purpose of tongue diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a healthy pulse according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a healthy pulse according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of a healthy pulse in TCM?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a healthy pulse in TCM?
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What factors do TCM practitioners consider when taking the pulse?
What factors do TCM practitioners consider when taking the pulse?
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Where should the middle finger be placed when taking the pulse?
Where should the middle finger be placed when taking the pulse?
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What does TCM pulse diagnosis determine?
What does TCM pulse diagnosis determine?
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What does the width or amplitude of the pulse indicate?
What does the width or amplitude of the pulse indicate?
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What does a thin pulse indicate in TCM?
What does a thin pulse indicate in TCM?
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What is the main purpose of pulse diagnosis in TCM?
What is the main purpose of pulse diagnosis in TCM?
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Study Notes
Tongue Diagnosis
- The tongue body reflects the condition of the Yin Organs, Blood, and Nutritive Qi
- Tongue coating consists of a mixture of saliva, mucin, and debris
- Tongue moisture indicates the body's fluid balance and digestive system function
- Tongue shape refers to the overall shape and size of the tongue, including characteristics such as swollen, thin, or quivery
Pulse Diagnosis
- The purpose of pulse palpation is to diagnose the body's energetic balance and identify patterns of disharmony
- The normal pulse is deep, smooth, and balanced, with a rate of 4-5 beats per breath
- A healthy pulse is characterized by regular rhythm, vibrant strength, and a moderate rate
- An unhealthy pulse is characterized by irregular rhythm, weak or strong strength, and an abnormal rate
- TCM practitioners consider factors such as rate, rhythm, strength, and quality when taking the pulse
- The middle finger should be placed at the radial artery, at the wrist crease, to take the pulse
- Pulse diagnosis determines the body's energetic balance and identifies patterns of disharmony
- The width or amplitude of the pulse indicates the body's Qi and blood flow
- A thin pulse indicates a deficiency of Qi and blood, or a lack of nourishment
- The main purpose of pulse diagnosis is to diagnose and monitor the body's energetic balance and identify patterns of disharmony
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Test your knowledge on traditional Chinese medicine with this quiz on tongue and pulse diagnosis. Learn about the characteristics observed in tongue diagnosis and the basics of pulse palpation. Perfect for students and practitioners of TCM.
