The Basic Principles Behind TCM(中医基础原理之四诊)

Diagnosis
In TCM, the diagnostic process is considered in four areas - known as the Four Examinations. These are:
Looking
complexion, eyes, tongue, nails, hair, gait, stature and affect
Hearing and Smelling
sound of voice and breath, odor of breath, skin
Questioning
current complaints, health history, family health history, patterns of sleep, appetite, digestion, bowel movement, bladder, sweat, pain, emotional features, lifestyle features and gynecological features
Touching
palpation of the body to discover body temperature, body moisture, pain; and taking of the pulse