Diagnosis and Treatment Strategy

The Essence of Tung’s Palmar Diagnosis

Master Tung’s diagnosis mostly depends on observing patient’s palm. The five zang chan-
nels of the palm are displayed in the above figure. Examine the palm for blue vessels, re-
ness, abnormal spots, tenderness etc.. The channels of the palm are as follows:

• Line from index finger to LU10: lung.

• From middle finger to PC8: heart.
• From the ring finger to the wrist crease: liver & spleen.
• From the small finger to the wrist crease and the ulnar side of the palm: kidney.

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