Pulse Diagnostics
Pulse diagnosis is a bit more difficult and requires years of practice and a lot of experience. The A. radialis (main artery of the wrist) is chosen as the pulsation site. The meridian points lung 7, 8 and 9 of both hands are used as points and can be palpated with ring, middle and index finger.
Criteria for this are: One can imagine that with this very subjective method no reproducible results can be obtained with this equipment. In addition, the statements of Chinese doctors on different pulses also differ greatly.
- The depth of the pulse
- The frequency,
- Shape of the pulse wave
- The flow and
- The rhythm.
Treatment methods in TCM
Once a physician has examined the patient sufficiently and carefully collected all the findings, the choice of therapy is based on the following questions: An optimal acupuncture program is then drawn up in which three basic questions must be clarified: The time factor is important in two ways. On the one hand for the type and location of the treatment (for acute diseases the focus is on the so-called distant points and for chronic diseases on local points) and on the other hand for the frequency, duration and time of the treatment. In general, one can say that an acupuncture series comprises about 10-15 sessions of 20-30 minutes each.
However, acute complaints such as headaches are successfully treated in 80-90% of patients after only 1-3 sessions. Chronic complaints last longer in treatment. In case of persistent complaints one can also consider permanent needles.
These usually remain in the body for a week. It is recommended that the treatment be repeated twice a week, but in the case of very acute conditions, it can also be done twice a day. Seasonal complaints such as hay fever should be treated with acupuncture 4-6 weeks before the expected occurrence.
- Is acupuncture expected to be successful?
- If yes – is acupuncture alone enough?
- Combination with other methods?
- To which meridian does the syndrome fit?
- To which organ does the syndrome fit?
- Which modalities (concomitant circumstances, trigger factors) play a role?
