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5. Xu Mai (Deficient Pulse) – 5 Types Typically indicates a deficiency syndrome. The types of deficient pulses include Xu Mai (虚脉), Wei Mai (微脉), Xi Mai (细脉), Dai Mai (代脉), and Duan Mai (短脉). Generally, these pulse types represent a deficiency of Qi and blood. 1. Xu Mai (Deficient Pulse) [Pulse Characteristics] Xu means … Read more
“Body Condition Poem” When lifted, it is slow and large; when pressed, it is soft, resembling an empty valley. Do not mistake the kāo (floating) pulse for a single case; the kāo pulse can be large and floating like a green onion. “Main Disease Poem” The pulse is weak, and the body is hot due … Read more
Characteristics of Xu Mai (Deficient Pulse)Today we will learn about the pulse pattern of Xu Mai (deficient pulse), which is categorized under abnormal pulse types.1. Characteristics of Xu Mai:Generally, Xu Mai is considered a general term for all weak pulses. Commonly observed in clinical practice, Xu Mai is characterized by a floating pulse that, while … Read more
9.Xu Mai (Deficient Pulse) Diagram of Xu Mai According to the “Pulse Classic, Volume One”: “Xu Mai is slow, large, and soft; when pressed, it feels insufficient, and the fingers feel empty.” The “Essentials of Surgery” states that the diagnosis of Xu Mai is: “When pressed, it feels insufficient, slow, large, and soft, with a … Read more
The Xu pulse (虚脉) is one of the most representative pulse types in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) pulse diagnosis, playing a crucial role in assessing the deficiency or excess of the body’s vital energy (正气). The following is an in-depth analysis of the Xu pulse from the perspectives of body image and main diseases. “Xu … Read more
Hello, I am a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wen Junran. Today, Teacher Wen will present you with a question regarding the basic knowledge of pulse diagnosis. Pulse diagnosis appears quite mysterious to many people, even somewhat esoteric. In fact, TCM pulse diagnosis is a very scientific method with strong regularity and rigorous logic. Mastering … Read more
Editor’s Note Today is National Hypertension Day. When discussing hypertension, those familiar with pulse diagnosis will immediately think of the “string pulse” (xian mai). However, aside from the string pulse, there is another classic pulse pattern associated with hypertension, known as the “long pulse” (chang mai). How can we identify the long pulse? What internal … Read more
“Your Highness, this is a sign of pregnancy~~”We often see such plots on television.But can pulse diagnosis really determine pregnancy?Recently, the Wenling Health Supervision Bureau received a report:In the self-produced and self-sold area of the Beishan Vegetable Market in the city,there is a vendor selling Chinese herbal medicine who is practicing medicine illegally,diagnosing and prescribing … Read more
