Click the blue text to follow Dr. Zhao The Twenty-Eight Pulses of CHEN MAI 沉脉 “Insufficient when lifted, excessive when pressed” Like sand wrapped in cotton, soft on the outside but firm on the inside Chen Mai (沉脉) is felt with a heavy hand pressing down to the bones. Chen (沉) is the opposite of … Read more
Deep pulse, as an important type of pulse in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), provides key clues for disease diagnosis through its unique body image, main disease patterns, and associated pulse manifestations. The following is a detailed explanation of deep pulse. “Deeply penetrating the muscles and bones, like a stone thrown into water; when pressed, it … Read more
Characteristics of the Deep PulseToday, we will learn about the pulse pattern classified as anomalous pulse types—the deep pulse (chen mai).1. Characteristics of the Deep Pulse:“Weak on lifting, strong on pressing.”The sensation of the deep pulse under the fingers is that the pulse is not prominent when taken superficially, but becomes increasingly noticeable with medium … Read more
2.Deep Pulse (Chen Mai) Diagram of Deep Pulse The deep pulse, referred to as “stone” or “ying” in the Neijing, indicates that the pulse is deep and requires significant pressure to palpate. The Pulse Classic, Volume One states: “The deep pulse is not felt with light pressure, but is palpable with heavy pressure.” Zhang Deng … Read more
Recently, I have been studying pulse diagnosis and recording my insights as they come. Instructor: Ben Cao Shu Xiang 1.Floating Pulse (Fu Mai) Floating Pulse is felt with light contact on the skin; it is the primary pulse of the Cun (寸) position, which is normally a floating pulse. Floating pulse is also the pulse … Read more
Abstract: Today, we will introduce three common pulse patterns in clinical practice. 1. Floating Pulse Does Not Always Indicate Exterior Syndrome According to the “Shang Han Lun” (Treatise on Cold Damage), it states: “If the pulse is floating, the disease is in the exterior.” This has been the primary interpretation of floating pulse in subsequent … Read more
Throughout my writing journey, I have primarily focused on sharing my philosophies to help others understand Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). However, I also feared that I might not be able to produce content consistently. After a brief break, I believe that sharing some foundational knowledge about health preservation might be more beneficial. Therefore, my updates … Read more
The second poem describes the characteristics of the 浮脈 (fú mài) (floating pulse) and its differentiation from other pulses. It states: “Floating like wood floating in water.” If you have never touched a 榆錢兒 (yú qián ér) (elm seed) or a bird’s feather, let me give you another example: a piece of wood floating on … Read more
Master San Yan discusses Febrile Diseases Starting today, we will study the texts of the “Treatise on Febrile Diseases” (Shang Han Lun). Due to my historical background, I am formally trained in a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) academy and have worked for nearly ten years as a physician in the gastroenterology department of a … Read more
Floating Pulse (Fu Mai) is characterized by a strong pulse when lifted and a weak pulse when pressed. It is a three-layered pulse combination. The term “floating pulse” refers to a pulse that is easily felt at the surface level but weak when pressed deeper. Any pulse that can be easily detected at the floating … Read more