Tongue and pulse diagnosis
Two TCM assessment methods: looking at the tongue's colour, coating and shape, and feeling the pulse at the wrist for its qualities.
What Tongue and pulse diagnosis means in TCM
A general definition, not medical advice.
A TCM practitioner looks at your tongue and feels your pulse at three positions on each wrist, noting qualities like depth and strength. Together with questions about sleep, digestion and energy, this helps identify your TCM pattern. It isn't a Western medical diagnosis.
Related treatments
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a Traditional Chinese Medicine treatment in which a registered acupuncturist places fine, sterile needles at specific points on the body. At Flourish TCM Clinic in Yaletown, Vancouver, a 45-minute session costs $170. Appointments open once a registered acupuncturist joins our team; join the waitlist.