Sowa Rigpa (Tibetan Medicine) is a comprehensive medical system integrating Indian Ayurvedic, Chinese, and Central Asian medical traditions within a Buddhist philosophical framework. It views disease as arising from mental imbalances (the Three Poisons) that disturb the three Nyepa (humoral principles), and treats with diet, behavior, medicine, and external therapies.
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Conditions
8
Treatments
27
Evidence Records
8
Sources Used
Foundation of Tibetan medicine — four volumes covering theory, diagnosis, treatment, and pharmacology
Commentary on the Four Tantras with detailed pharmacology and 79 medical thangka paintings (Blue Beryl)
Three-finger pulse reading at the radial artery. Each finger and position reads different organs. Unique Tibetan system with 28+ pulse qualities.
Examination of urine color, vapor, sediment, albumin, and changes over time. Nine aspects assessed including smell and taste.
Observation of tongue, eyes, skin, nails, and body constitution combined with detailed questioning about symptoms, diet, behavior, and environment.