“Body Condition Poem” The floating pulse travels only on the surface, like the light touch of a feather. In the autumn of the third month, one knows all is well; if one has been ill for long, its presence can be alarming. “Main Disease Poem” The floating pulse indicates a Yang exterior condition; it may … Read more
Floating Pulse is characterized by a strong presence when lifted and a weak presence when pressed (as stated in the Pulse Classic). It resembles the gentle breeze ruffling the feathers on a bird’s back, light and fleeting (a description of its subtlety), akin to the floating of the Yuan (Elm) pods (as mentioned in the … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow us! Written by: Xinglin Saodi Sheng Reflecting on past losses, mourning the untimely death, I diligently seek ancient teachings and gather various methods.■ The first lesson in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is pulse diagnosis, and the first pulse type is the floating pulse (fu mai). Ancient descriptions of … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine Case Studies / Medical Discussions / Reference Articles for Clinical Learning Understanding Floating Pulse By the Late Flow Physician There are many schools of thought regarding pulse diagnosis. This article provides a superficial explanation based on the “Binhuh Pulse Studies” and serves as a gateway for beginners. To take a pulse briefly, … Read more
Pulse manifestation: The pulse that can be felt lightly by placing the hand on the skin, and when pressed firmly, it still beats strongly, is called “heavy pressure not empty”. How did Li Shizhen describe the floating pulse? “The floating pulse only travels along the flesh, like the lightness of a willow catkin.” This is … Read more
This week, we provided recommendations for caring for children’s health in response to weather conditions and seasonal changes. In addition to dietary therapy, we also included massage techniques to alleviate various common symptoms in children, which parents can review and learn. Image source: Early Education Network Before helping children eliminate dampness, how can we distinguish … Read more
When the body experiences issues, the color of the tongue can develop in two directions: one is towards white, progressing from a lighter pale white tongue to a dry white tongue. The other direction is towards red, from a red tongue to a deeper crimson, followed by red-purple and blue-purple. Tongue Quality Turning White In … Read more
When we observe a pale tongue, our first thought is often of coldness. However, there is a type of pale tongue that is caused by blood deficiency. How do we differentiate between these two tongue appearances? In my experience, the key is to examine the sides of the tongue, particularly the liver and gallbladder areas. … Read more
Today’s reading material comes from Teacher Luo Dalun’s book “Yin Yang Yi Diao Bai Bing Xiao”. The normal tongue color should be light red. If the tongue is pale, it often indicates a deficiency of blood or the presence of cold in the body. Some women with insufficient Qi and blood may have a tongue … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow me and read beautiful articles Text | Excerpt from “Illustrated Tongue Diagnosis” When observing the tongue, we mainly look at the tongue quality and tongue coating. How to Observe Tongue Quality When observing the tongue, we mainly focus on two parts: the tongue quality and the tongue coating. … Read more