Observation, Listening, Inquiry, Palpation
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CORE DEFINITION
The four diagnostic methods of TCM: - Observation: observing external manifestations - Listening and smelling: listening to sounds and smelling odors - Inquiry: asking about symptoms and history - Palpation: feeling the pulse.
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Multi-dimensional cross-validation. When diagnosing problems, do not rely on a single information source; integrate observation, listening, inquiry, and testing.
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The four diagnostic methods of TCM are used in combination: Observation (inspecting spirit, color, and form), Listening and smelling (listening to voice and breathing, smelling odors), Inquiry (asking about symptoms and medical history), and Palpation (feeling the pulse and palpating the body). The mechanism is comprehensive syndrome differentiation based on multi-source information.
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