Tongue inspection in TCM: observations in a study sample of patients living with HIV

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Tongue inspection in TCM: observations in a study sample of patients living with HIV

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Med Acupunct (2014), Anastasi, Joyce;Chang, Michell;Quinn, Jessica;Capili, Bernadette.

Abstract

One of the principal diagnostic methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is the inspection of the tongue. This method involves examination of the shape, size, color, and texture of the tongue body and coat and helps reveal the state of organ functions and progression of conditions. Literature on tongue observations for patients who have human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is minimal.The goal of this study was to provide a clinical "snapshot" of initial tongue assessments of 159 patients living with HIV, who participated in an acupuncture clinical trial for chronic nausea.

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Med Acupunct

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1/1/2015

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English

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Journal Article

issn

1933-6586

issue

1

page end

22

page start

15

volume

26

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