Chinese medicine diagnosis and identification of human constitutions
By Wenwen WANG - 05/02/2025 - 0 comments
Chinese medicine diagnosis is an important part of traditional Chinese medicine. It systematically explains the theory and methods of traditional Chinese medicine to identify the cause and pathogenesis of diseases and analyze the constitution, location and course of diseases through the four diagnostic methods of observation, auscultation, questioning and palpation.
The four diagnostic methods—observation, auscultation, questioning, and palpation—are integral to understanding the patient's condition holistically. In TCM, the focus is not just on the symptoms but also on the overall balance of the body's systems.
- Observation involves looking at the patient's appearance, including their tongue and complexion.
- Auscultation and olfaction refer to listening to sounds and smelling odors related to the patient's health.
- Questioning involves asking detailed questions about the patient's symptoms, lifestyle, and medical history.
- Palpation involves feeling the pulse and other parts of the body to gather more information.
It's fascinating how TCM combines these methods to create a comprehensive picture of a patient's health.
Traditional Chinese medicine divides human constitution into nine basic types, each of which has its own specific characteristics and conditioning methods, as follows:
| Types | Characteristics | Conditioning methods |
|---|---|---|
| Peaceful constitution | healthy body, well-proportioned body, ruddy complexion, energetic, good sleep, strong adaptability. | maintain regular living habits, balanced diet, and moderate exercise. |
| Qi deficiency constitution | easy fatigue, shortness of breath and laziness, low voice, intolerance to fatigue, and susceptibility to illness. | eat more foods that replenish qi and strengthen the spleen, such as millet, yam, jujube, etc.; do gentle exercises in moderation, such as Tai Chi and walking; maintain a peaceful state of mind. |
| Yang deficiency constitution | cold hands and feet, fear of cold, easy fatigue, and lack of energy. | increase physical exercise in moderation, such as walking and Tai Chi; eat more warming foods, such as mutton and ginger; pay attention to keeping warm. |
| Yin deficiency constitution | insufficient yin fluid, dry mouth and throat, dry skin, insomnia and dreaminess, irritability. | nourish yin and moisten dryness, eat more yin nourishing foods such as pears, white fungus, lily, etc.; maintain a good living condition, and exercise moderately. |
| Phlegm dampness constitution | heavy moisture in the body, easy edema, poor appetite, greasy skin. | regulate the spleen and stomach, remove moisture and phlegm, eat light food, eat more vegetables, fruits, and coarse grains; exercise moderately, such as jogging and walking. |
| Damp heat constitution | heavy moisture and heat in the body, dry mouth and bitter taste, itchy skin, easy to get acne. | clear heat and dampness, avoid spicy and greasy foods, eat more heat-clearing foods such as mung beans and water spinach; keep the living environment dry, and exercise moderately. |
| Blood Stasis Constitution | poor blood circulation, easy pain, dull skin, easy bruises. | promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, eat more blood-activating foods, such as hawthorn and salvia miltiorrhiza; maintain a good emotional state, and do moderate physical exercise. |
| Qi Yu Constitution | unstable emotions, prone to anxiety and depression, chest tightness and shortness of breath. | maintain a good attitude, get in touch with nature more, participate in group activities; moderate exercise, such as jogging and yoga; ensure adequate sleep time. |
| Special Constitution | prone to allergies, sensitive skin, allergies to drugs, food, pollen, etc.. | keep a happy mood, eat less food that is prone to allergies; pay attention to avoid contact with allergens. |
The identification and conditioning methods of the above nine constitutions can help individuals take appropriate health measures according to their own physical characteristics and maintain good health.
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