Pulse Diagnosis
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The slippery pulse (hua mai) is one of the more common pulse types encountered in clinical practice. The slippery pulse is a manifestation of the accumulation of body fluids. Excessive nutrition and accumulation can lead to a slippery pulse. Therefore, a slippery pulse often indicates phlegm disorders. This is quite vivid, as some patients may … Read more
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“The principles of pulse diagnosis are subtle and easy to discern in the mind, yet difficult to clarify under the fingers.” This article will certainly help you learn pulse diagnosis. The ancient pulse methods most favored are those of Li Shizhen’s “Binhuhua Pulse Studies” with its 28 pulse types, which serve as the foundation for … Read more
1 Long and Short Pulses (with Small Pulses) The continuous circulation of Yin blood relies entirely on the propulsion of Yang Qi. Therefore, when the Yin blood within the pulse vessels is abundant, and the Yang Qi outside the vessels is vigorous, the force of propulsion is enhanced, leading to an increased output of blood, … Read more
The term pulse pattern (mài xiàng) is familiar to many, as it is a concept in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Through pulse diagnosis (bà mài), practitioners can initially assess a patient’s condition and subsequently provide targeted treatment. There are 28 common pulse patterns in TCM. What are the specific characteristics of these pulse patterns? Let’s … Read more
【Body Condition Poem】 The fine pulse is thin and delicate like silk, responding with a deep and continuous touch. It is unfavorable in spring and summer for the young, but suitable in autumn and winter for the elderly and weak. 【Similar Pulses Poem】 Observing the wei mai (fine pulse) and ru mai (soft pulse). 【Main … Read more
Today we will learn about Hong Mai (洪脉, Surging Pulse), Da Mai (大脉, Large Pulse), and Xi Mai (细脉, Thin Pulse). Pulse Characteristics Hong Mai: The pulse is superficial, wide, with a surging quality, resembling turbulent waves. Surging Quality refers to the pulse feeling like a high and steep wave, full and forceful when it … Read more
(1) Characteristics of Fine Pulse The fine pulse is characterized by a pulse body that resembles silk, with a pulse vessel that is thinner than a normal pulse. When palpated, the pulse feels small and delicate, somewhat akin to the second string of a violin. Through years of clinical practice, I believe that fine pulse … Read more
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
1. Characteristics of the Pulse According to the “Pulse Classic”: “Fine pulse is smaller than minute, often present, but fine.” In “The Correct Eye of Diagnosis”: “Fine, straight, and soft, winding and coiling, resembling fine silk, more evident in minute.” As stated in “Seeking Truth in Pulse Theory”: “Fine pulses come and go like hair, … Read more