The Origin of Mien Shiang

Ancient Taoist monks were the healers, scholars, and advisors to the emperors in China. They were the first to use Mien Shiang centuries ago. These monks used Mien Shiang as a diagnostic tool to determine either an existing illness or an inherent susceptibility for particular mind, body, or spiritual ailments and imbalances. We now live in a world of instant information. But 3000 years ago, people could easily misrepresent themselves or their mission to the courts of the land. Consequently, court officials relied on the opinions of their Mien Shiang advisers regarding a stranger’s character, personality, potential strengths, and weaknesses. The monks knew from experience that the face is a mirror that records your past, reflects your present and forecasts your future.