Generalities to Guide Clinical Practice
(A Quick Guide)
There are certain answers that come up frequently during the “inquiry” phase of the diagnostic interaction in Chinese medicine.
For instance, whenever you see secretions or excretions that are yellow, no matter where they appear, the diagnostic significance always points to heat.
These generalities can easily guide a practitioner toward relevant, accurate, and efficacious diagnosis. Enjoy.
September 11, 2009
Tags: Diagnosis, inquiry, Listening, Observation, Palpation, Smelling, study guide Posted in: Inquiry 
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@algancao – On Flatulence
Added “borborygmi” to my spellcheck. tummy rumblings. Great word if you need a smart new way to describe impending flatulence. Just an FYI. Fri Jul 03 16:37:32
How’s your gasses? Chinese medicine differentiates digestive concerns based on the quantity and odor of said emissions.
Silent but deadly? Damp-heat. Strong odor, small quantity Burns anus. Bacterial infection? Could be dietary too, though.
Flatulence with large quantity, little odor: think “qi stagnation” or neurological/stress-induced.
September 9, 2009
Tags: humor, Smelling Posted in: Tweetz 
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