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these channels can be ascertained through six of the doctor's fingers (the first three fingers
of each hand). Tibetan medicine also relies on urine analysis as an important diagnostic
tool.
Yuthok Yongten Gonpo (1182-1251), the physician of King Trisong Detsen, who was
born near Ralung Monastery, is credited as the founder of the Tibetan medical system. For
more on Tibetan medicine see
www.tibetan-medicine.org
.
Lhasa's
Mentsikhang
, is located opposite the Barkhor. Two English-speaking doctors at-
tend to foreigners on the 3rd floor.