Classic Pulse Patterns of Phlegm-Dampness in the Body

Classic Pulse Patterns of Phlegm-Dampness in the Body

Introduction When first learning about pulse diagnosis, many people easily fall into the misconception that a slippery pulse (hua mai) is indicative of pregnancy, and that only pregnant women exhibit this pulse quality. This is not the case; a slippery pulse can appear in various pathological conditions and may sometimes be found in healthy individuals. … Read more

The Vital Role of Qi in Blood Dynamics: Understanding the Importance of Normal Qi Transformation through the Phenomenon of Slippery Pulse

The Vital Role of Qi in Blood Dynamics: Understanding the Importance of Normal Qi Transformation through the Phenomenon of Slippery Pulse

Click the above “Public Account” to subscribe! Source|China Traditional Chinese Medicine News Author|Jiao Yi, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine The author has observed in clinical practice that the pulse of women is particularly slippery on the day before menstruation and on the first and second days of the menstrual period. It is not only smooth … Read more

Understanding the Fine Pulse: What Does It Mean?

Understanding the Fine Pulse: What Does It Mean?

Hello, I am a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wen Junran. Welcome to today’s “Classical Clarifications”. We continue our discussion on pulses. What shall we talk about? Let’s discuss the fine pulse. The so-called fine pulse, as the name suggests, is a pulse that is particularly thin, resembling a thread. Do you have a thread … Read more

Analysis of Common Symptoms and Pulse Diagnosis: Heaviness and Swelling of the Legs

Analysis of Common Symptoms and Pulse Diagnosis: Heaviness and Swelling of the Legs

Heaviness and Swelling of the Legs Heaviness and swelling of the legs are symptoms of the lower jiao (lower abdomen), corresponding to the pulse diagnosis site of the Chi pulse (尺脉). Clinically, the Chi pulse can be used to determine whether a patient has heaviness and swelling in the legs. Excess moisture tends to descend, … Read more

15 Common Pulse Types Corresponding to Diseases and Pulse Techniques

15 Common Pulse Types Corresponding to Diseases and Pulse Techniques

Shang Yi Yuan Health ManagementNo Injury, Preserve Health The human body has approximately 28 types of pulses, each reflecting the body’s functions and corresponding to specific disease ranges. Shang Yi Yuan Health Management shares 15 common pulse types and their corresponding diseases based on TCM syndrome differentiation. 1.Shi Mai (Full Pulse): All three pulse positions … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Pulse Diagnosis: Self-Assessment of Pulse Patterns to Diagnose Organ Disorders

Traditional Chinese Medicine Pulse Diagnosis: Self-Assessment of Pulse Patterns to Diagnose Organ Disorders

1. Fu Mai (Floating Pulse): Located in the superficial layer under the skin, it can be felt with light pressure, and slightly pressing reduces but does not empty the pulse. Significance: Generally seen in exterior syndromes, also observed in floating yang deficiency. 2. Chen Mai (Deep Pulse): Cannot be detected with light pressure; moderate pressure … Read more

Characteristics of Deep Pulse and Its Combination with Other Pulse Types: How to Diagnose?

Characteristics of Deep Pulse and Its Combination with Other Pulse Types: How to Diagnose?

How to Diagnose Diseases Associated with Deep Pulse? The deep pulse (chen mai) does not exist in isolation; it generally combines with other pulse types, indicating different states. Overall, it can be summarized as: Deep pulse indicates water retention and yin deficiency diseases, with rapid heat or slow cold and phlegm. Weak and deep suggests … Read more

What Does the Deep and Fine Pulse Indicate in TCM Diagnosis?

The ancient texts of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) provide rich discussions on pulse diagnosis. In the Yuan dynasty, Dai Qizong clearly proposed the pulse diagnosis concepts of “fen, he, ou, bi, lei”. Among these, “fen” refers to the understanding of a specific pulse pattern, while “he” refers to the elaboration of combined pulse patterns, known … Read more

Clinical Applications of Floating and Deep Pulses

Clinical Applications of Floating and Deep Pulses

Floating pulse (Fu Mai) is not commonly seen. It generally indicates exterior syndromes, which are referred to as Taiyang disease in the Shang Han Lun, including Taiyang wind and Taiyang cold. We might encounter floating pulses in cases of common colds, but this is rare because there are few individuals with a balanced constitution today. … Read more

Understanding Floating Pulse: What It Indicates and How to Treat It

Understanding Floating Pulse: What It Indicates and How to Treat It

Click the “blue text” below the title to follow us The floating pulse can be understood as the sensation of pressing on wood floating on water, or like a small boat floating on the surface of the water. This means that the pulse wave is located relatively superficially under the skin, so it can be … Read more