Classic Study on Malaria Pulse Diagnosis and Treatment

Jin Kui Yao Lue (Essentials from the Golden Cabinet) discusses the pulse diagnosis and treatment of malaria in the fourth section (first entry).

1. The Master said: The pulse of malaria is string-like; a rapid string pulse indicates excess heat, while a slow string pulse indicates excess cold. A small, tight string pulse suggests a deficiency that should be treated with downward methods, while a slow string pulse can be warmed. A tight string pulse may be treated with sweating techniques such as acupuncture, and a floating, large pulse can be treated with vomiting. A rapid string pulse indicates wind invasion, which can be alleviated by dietary adjustments.

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