@algancao – on “Spirit” in Tongue Diagnosis and Fresh Fish
Shen (spirit) of the tongue in Chinese medicine diagnosis has nothing to do with one’s immortal soul, but healthy and harmonized qi and blood.
CM Tongue diagnosis provides a transferable skill too, the ability to assess the quality of fresh fish by observing its shen (spirit).
Old fish lacks shen (spirit). It is flat and flaccid, its color lacks vibrancy, and its sheen has no twinkle. Same thing with tongues. :)
Last modified: March 1, 2010 
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