Pulse Diagnosis
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Face & Body Signs
Floating Pulse (Fu Mai, 主表) 1. The floating pulse is characterized by a strong sensation of the pulse when taken superficially, while the sensation diminishes when taken at the middle or deep levels, making the pulse feel as if it is floating. 2. The overall significance of the floating pulse is that the qi and … Read more
The 28 pulse diagnosis songs are detailed below: 1. **Floating Pulse (Fu Mai)** 【Body Image Song】Floating on the skin, like wood floating on water; strong when lifted, weak when pressed. 【Main Disease Song】Floating pulse is Yang, indicating disease on the surface. Floating at the cun position indicates wind; floating at the left guan indicates wind … Read more
Floating (Yang) The floating pulse (fu mai), when lifted, is abundant, but when pressed, it is insufficient (from the “Pulse Classic”). It resembles the feathers on a bird’s back being lightly blown by a breeze, appearing light and floating (qīng fàn mào), like following the elm pods (from the “Suwen”), like wood floating on water … Read more
1. Fu Mai (Floating Pulse) – Lightly felt, slightly reduced with heavy pressure but not empty, more pronounced when lifted, less when pressed. Characteristics: The pulse is felt superficially under the skin, easily detected with light pressure, and slightly diminishes with heavier pressure. Significance: Commonly seen in exterior syndromes, also in cases of floating yang … Read more
(1) Characteristics of Floating Pulse “Excessive when lifted, insufficient when pressed.” The floating pulse is one of the so-called primary pulses, which has been emphasized by physicians throughout history. Just look at the “Cui’s Pulse Classic” to understand this. The characteristic of the floating pulse is “excessive when lifted, insufficient when pressed,” meaning it is … Read more
1. Fu Mai (Floating Pulse)【Pulse Characteristics】Easily felt with light pressure, decreases with heavy pressureMore pronounced when lifted, less pronounced when pressedAccording to Cui’s “Pulse Classic”: “Floating pulse is like water floating on wood, easily felt with light touch.”“Zhen Zong San Mei” states: “Floating pulse is evident upon light touch, slightly decreases upon pressing but does … Read more
The following content is from the Qingzhu Pulse Diagnosis Training Camp: “When pressed, it shows no dispersion. A floating pulse that is too strong indicates an external pathogen. A floating pulse that is soft and weak upon pressure often indicates internal injury and deficiency.” This is because a floating pulse primarily indicates an exterior condition, … Read more
Floating Pulse Today, I would like to learn with everyone about the Binhu Pulse Method. The enlightenment of pulse diagnosis begins with the Binhu pulse method, and through long-term practice, I feel that revisiting the Binhu pulse method is a very important matter. Although there are many types of pulses, they can be categorized based … Read more
Floating Pulse (1) Pulse Characteristics The term “floating pulse” has two meanings. One refers to the concept of location, indicating any pulse that can be diagnosed with light pressure, regardless of its size, speed, or strength, as long as it is located superficially. This includes pulses such as Xu Mai (deficient pulse), Wei Mai (minute … Read more
Experiencing wind-cold results in a floating pulse indicative of an exterior syndrome. If a floating pulse suddenly appears after a prolonged illness, it often signifies the symptoms of vacuous yang escaping. This is often accompanied by profuse sweating like oil, dyspnea resembling that of a cow, and a flushed face akin to makeup, resembling a … Read more