Chinese Herbal Consultation
Inspection
This involves visually inspecting the patient’s complexion, demeanor, body shape, tongue, face, skin, and secretions to diagnose the illness. Tongue diagnosis is an important aspect of observation, where the color, shape, and coating of the tongue are analyzed to understand internal conditions.
Auscultation and Olfaction
This includes listening to the patient’s voice (such as coughs, breathing, and speech) to assess the strength of lung energy, and smelling bodily odors, such as breath, sweat, and secretions, to determine the nature of an illness. For example, bad breath may indicate excessive stomach heat or digestive issues.
Inquiry
The practitioner asks about the patient’s condition, including chief complaints, medical history, diet, sleep, emotions, bowel movements, and menstrual cycle (for women), to gather internal information. For example, night sweating may indicate a deficiency of Yin energy.
Palpation
This involves touching and pressing to detect bodily changes, with a major focus on pulse diagnosis. The practitioner uses their fingers to feel the pulse at the wrist, assessing characteristics such as depth, speed, and strength to evaluate Qi, blood circulation, organ function, and disease progression. Additionally, pressing specific acupoints or the abdomen can help identify affected areas.
General Health
$50
Infertility
$100