Characteristics of the Slippery PulseToday we will learn about the abnormal pulse types—the slippery pulse.1. Characteristics of the Slippery Pulse:The pulse is exceptionally smooth, with a fluidity that exceeds that of a normal pulse, flowing swiftly beneath the fingers. Many pregnant women exhibit a slippery pulse around the third to fourth month of pregnancy, and … Read more
Sliding Pulse (Hua Mai) is characterized by a smooth and flowing sensation, akin to beads rolling on a surface. This is described in the Pulse Classic (Mai Jing). Throughout history, physicians have clearly defined the sliding pulse as resembling beads rolling. This rolling occurs with each heartbeat, but it is distinct from the counting of … Read more
The slippery pulse (hua mai) is a unique and diagnostically significant pulse type in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). A deep understanding of its body image, main diseases, and associated pulses can help accurately assess the patient’s condition. “Slippery pulse flows smoothly; the shape resembles rolling beads, embodying the essence of dew on lotus leaves.” This … Read more
↑ Click on “Read Traditional Chinese Medicine” above to follow us Editor’s Introduction The floating pulse types have been fully shared, how is everyone learning? Pulse diagnosis is the essence of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). To master it, one must first memorize the pulse rules and understand them thoroughly, then continuously experience them in practice … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), pulse diagnosis is a critical method for assessing the health of an individual. The pulse can be categorized into various types, including 浮脉 (fú mài) (floating pulse) and 沉脉 (chén mài) (sinking pulse). Each type provides insights into the body’s condition and underlying imbalances. The 浮脉 (fú mài) is typically … Read more
Floating Floating (fu) refers to a pulse that can be felt just beneath the skin’s surface; it is easily detected with light pressure. This indicates the initial invasion of cold pathogens into the Taiyang meridian, representing a superficial condition that can be resolved. However, treatment varies: if cold injures the nutritive qi (rong), resulting in … Read more
Differentiation of Pulse Patterns in Warm Diseases: Deep Pulse and Slow Pulse Deep Pulse (Chen Mai) is a term referring to the location of the pulse, symbolizing the disease’s entry into the blood level. From the perspective of Wei Qi (Defensive Qi), Ying Qi (Nutritive Qi), and blood, it represents the final stage of warm … Read more
In Volume Ten of the “Pulse Classic” (Mài Jīng), it states: “In the center of the Qi mouth, where Yin and Yang intersect, there are five parts, each with its own master in the front, back, left, and right, divided into nine paths; by diagnosing them, one can locate the disease and evil present.” Li … Read more
Key Points of the Deep Pulse and Its Associated Conditions – Section Seventeen ·The deep pulse indicates internal conditions, primarily cold and accumulation. If strong, it suggests phlegm or food; if weak, it indicates qi stagnation. ·Deep and slow indicates deficiency and cold; deep and rapid suggests hidden heat; deep and tight indicates cold pain; … Read more
Deep Pulse (Yin): Characteristics: Light pressure does not yield a response, but heavy pressure reveals the pulse. It is insufficient when lifted and excessive when pressed. The location of the deep pulse is deeper than that of a normal pulse, hence it can be understood as a “deep pulse”. The pulse characteristics indicate that the … Read more