PULSE AND TONGUE TEST Why my pulse? Pulse diagnosis are is one of the more important diagnostic tools in Chinese medicine. As the pulse is felt, the practitioner evaluates the frequency, depth, quality, shape, strength, and rhythm. By positioning the fingers in different places, the practitioner can get in touch with different meridians of energy. What is meridians of energy? The twelve standard meridians, also called Principal Meridians, are divided into Yin and Yang groups. The Yin meridians of the arm are Lung, Heart, and Pericardium. The Yang meridians of the arm are Large Intestine, Small Intestine, and Triple Burner. The Yin Meridians of the leg are Spleen, Kidney, and Liver. The Yang meridians of the leg are Stomach, Bladder, and Gall Bladder. What is the tongue test for? The practitioner evaluates the size of the tongue compared to the opening of the mouth or observe any teeth marks on the sides. This may indicate edema or swelling in your body. We may search for any ulcerations or lacerations of the tongue. It may indicate a body that is prone or having some form of inflammation. The color of tongue can give an ideas of the strength of one’s health. For 3,000 years Acupuncturists have used the pulse and tongue test to determine one’s health problems.
Posted on: Tue, 28 Oct 2014 13:56:08 +0000
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