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There are four diagnostic methods in ancient times, namely inspection (Wang), auscultation and olfaction (Wen), inquiry (Wen), and palpation (Qie). The classics associate these with the levels of Divine (Shen), Sage (Sheng), Artisan (Gong), and Skillful (Qiao). Among the eighty-one chapters of the canonical texts, most discussions on pulse and symptoms merely combine inquiry findings with pulse diagnosis, remaining at the level of "Artisan" and "Skillful," while the methods of inspection and auscultation/olfaction are rarely employed, perhaps one or two out of ten. Is it because later learners are mediocre and incompetent, unworthy of being taught the Dao of the Divine and the Sage? I have now compiled and supplemented these materials. Furthermore, by analogy and extension, there is more than just these few entries. I hope those with shared interests will pay attention to this.

The *Ling Shu* (Spiritual Pivot), chapter "Five Colors," states: The five Zang organs and six Fu organs each have specific corresponding areas on the face. If one can distinguish these areas, treatments will be successful ten thousand times out of ten thousand. From the forehead down to the Que Ting (area between the eyebrows), this corresponds to the throat. From the Que Zhong (center between eyebrows) along the nose bridge down to the nasal tip, this corresponds to the five Zang organs. From the inner canthus, flanking the nose bridge down to the Cheng Jiang point (depression in the center of the chin), this corresponds to the six Fu organs. From the cheekbones down to the cheeks, this corresponds to the shoulders, back, and hands. From below the Ya Che point (near the angle of the mandible) down to the Yi area (chin), this corresponds to the thighs, knees, shins, and feet.

It also states: The five Zang organs are located in the central part of the face, while the six Fu organs flank them on both sides. The head and face correspond to the Que Ting, and the King's Palace (Heart) corresponds to the Xia Ji (area between the eyes).

The *Ling Shu*, chapter "Five Orifices and Five Oracles," states: The nose is the external manifestation of the Lung. The eyes are the external manifestation of the Liver. The lips are the external manifestation of the Spleen. The tongue is the external manifestation of the Heart. The ears are the external manifestation of the Kidney. Therefore, patients with Lung disease exhibit panting and flaring of the nostrils. Patients with Liver disease show a bluish complexion. Patients with Spleen disease have yellow lips. Patients with Heart disease have a curled and short tongue and red malar bones. Patients with Kidney disease have blackening of the malar bones and the face.

The *Su Wen* (Basic Questions), chapter "Essential Secrets of Pulse Diagnosis," states: If the pulse is small but the complexion is not depleted, it is a new disease. If the pulse is not depleted but the complexion is depleted, it is an old disease. If both the pulse and the five colors are depleted, it is an old disease. If both the pulse and the five colors are not depleted, it is a new disease.

The *Su Wen*, chapter "Five Colors," states: Ming Tang refers to the nose. Que refers to the area between the eyebrows. Ting refers to the forehead. Fan refers to the sides of the cheeks. Bi refers to the ear gates. These areas should be square and large. Standing ten steps away, their features should be clearly visible externally. Those with such facial characteristics will surely live to a hundred years.

If the bone structure of the Ming Tang (nose) is high and rising, flat and straight, with the five Zang organs in the center and the six Fu organs flanking them, and the head/face corresponding to the Que Ting, and the King's Palace (Heart) at the Xia Ji, then when the five Zang organs are harmonious within the chest, the true color manifests, and pathological colors do not appear. If the Ming Tang is moist and clear, how could the five sense organs fail to be distinguished?
[Image: Facial Map]

The Ting (forehead) corresponds to the head and face. Above the Que corresponds to the throat. The Que Zhong corresponds to the Lung. The Xia Ji corresponds to the Heart. Directly below (nasal bridge) corresponds to the Liver. To the left of the Liver corresponds to the Gallbladder. Below corresponds to the Spleen. Fang Shang (sides of the nose/alae nasi) corresponds to the Stomach. The Center (nasal tip) corresponds to the Large Intestine. Flanking the Large Intestine corresponds to the Kidney. Opposite the Kidney corresponds to the umbilicus. Above the Mian Wang (nasal tip) corresponds to the Small Intestine. Below the Mian Wang corresponds to the Bladder and the lower jiao/reproductive organs. In men, if discoloration appears at the Mian Wang, it indicates lower abdominal pain; radiating downward, it causes testicular pain; if the color is round and straight, it indicates penile pain. In women, this indicates diseases of the bladder and lower reproductive organs; scattered color indicates pain, gathered color indicates accumulation.
[Image: Organ Color-Face Map]

The malar bones correspond to the shoulders. Behind the malar bones correspond to the arms. Below the arms correspond to the hands. Above the inner canthus correspond to the chest and breasts. Along the Shen (cheekbone line) upward correspond to the back. Along the Ya Che upward correspond to the thighs. The center corresponds to the knees. Below the knees correspond to the shins. Below the shins correspond to the feet. Ju Fen (depression anterior to the jaw joint) corresponds to the medial thigh. Ju Qu (popliteal fossa/knee cap area) corresponds to the knee patella. These are the corresponding areas of the five Zang organs, six Fu organs, and limbs/joints on the face.
[Image: Limb/Joint Color-Face Map]