Face Diagnosis: The Face as Microcosm

In this month’s Acupuncture Today Article, I discuss several topics related to Face Diagnosis and how The Face is a microcosm for the Body.

• According to Chinese physiognomy, each area of the face corresponds to a particular organ; any disharmony in that organ will affect the complexion, texture, or moisture of the corresponding facial area.
• The contraction of our muscles (wood), facial complexion color (fire), integrity of the muscles (earth), premature signs of aging (water), and skin quality (metal) will all show up on our face.
• In addition to facial lines are many other diagnostic markers on the face, such as the size and shape of the forehead, chin, eyebrows, and sensory organs.

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