Two Methods for Differentiating Pulse Patterns: Responding to Change with Constancy

Two Methods for Differentiating Pulse Patterns: Responding to Change with Constancy

This official WeChat account is managed by the Yunnan Provincial Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine. If you have not followed us yet, please click the blue “Yunnan TCM” above to follow. ▶This article is the content of the 236th issue of the “Learn TCM with Me” column. Thank you for your support and sharing! Learn … Read more

Understanding Weak Pulses: Is It Really a Sign of Deficiency?

“Doctor, I feel dizzy, and my left wrist pulse is very weak. On TV, they say a weak pulse indicates insufficient qi and blood in the body. Is my dizziness due to being too weak?” Indeed, her left pulse is weak, but her right pulse is strong and smooth. Is her body really deficient? Pulse … Read more

The Wonders of the Twenty-Eight Pulses in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Understanding Pulse Diagnosis (Part 1)

The Wonders of the Twenty-Eight Pulses in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Understanding Pulse Diagnosis (Part 1)

Many people are curious about how a pulse can reveal issues within the body. I remember watching a short video about a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) class in university, where the teacher was demonstrating “pulse diagnosis” and asked if anyone wanted to try. The teacher was an expert, and usually, one would have to wait … Read more

The Core of TCM Pulse Diagnosis

The Core of TCM Pulse Diagnosis

The Core of TCM Pulse Diagnosis – You Can Also Derive 27 Types of Pulses [What is the Core Behind the Pulse?] There are too many types of pulses in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and there is a saying that they are numerous yet useless. Therefore, many experienced TCM practitioners summarize them into six words: … Read more

Insights into Pulse Diagnosis: The Deep Pulse

Insights into Pulse Diagnosis: The Deep Pulse

Comprehensive TCM Classics >>>【TCM Treasure】 Mobile App: Free Download + Free Use The deep pulse (沉脉, chén mài) has two meanings: one refers to its location, which is characterized by being felt only upon heavy pressure to the bones and muscles, regardless of its size, speed, or strength; the other refers to a specific type … Read more

Collection of Pulse Diagnosis Verses from “Binhuhuaixue”

Collection of Pulse Diagnosis Verses from "Binhuhuaixue"

1. Floating Pulse (Fu Mai) The floating pulse is strong when lifted and weak when pressed down (from “Pulse Classic”). It resembles the feathers on a bird’s back blown by a gentle breeze, light and floating (lightly floating appearance), like following the elm pods (from “Suwen”), like wood floating on water (Cui’s description), like twisting … Read more

What Pulse Indicates What Medicine: The Theory of ‘Using Medicine According to Pulse’ by Qing Dynasty Physician Long Bai

What Pulse Indicates What Medicine: The Theory of 'Using Medicine According to Pulse' by Qing Dynasty Physician Long Bai

In the general practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the four diagnostic methods of “observation, listening, inquiry, and palpation” are emphasized to differentiate syndromes, followed by the application of appropriate medications based on the identified syndrome. Have you heard of correlating pulse patterns with Chinese herbs to directly guide the prescription of medicine? Today, we … Read more

The Pulse Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Comprehensive Guide

The Pulse Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Comprehensive Guide

Floating (Yang) 【Body Condition Poem】 The floating pulse rises only from the flesh, like following the lightness of the elm pods; in autumn, if it is present, it indicates no illness, but if encountered in a long-term illness, it can be alarming. 【Similar Condition Poem】 Floating is like wood floating in water, floating large and … Read more

Rare Pulse Techniques for Future Reference!

Rare Pulse Techniques for Future Reference!

■ Fu Mai (Floating Pulse) Body Condition Poem: The floating pulse rises from the flesh, light as the willow catkin; In autumn, it indicates no illness, but in chronic disease, it can be alarming. Similar Condition Poem: Floating like wood in water, large and hollow is the Qiao (Soggy Pulse), It floats when tapped, indicating … Read more

Introduction to Pulse Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Introduction to Pulse Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine

1、Floating Pulse (Fu Mai) Floating pulse is strong when lifted and weak when pressed (《脉经》). It resembles the feathers on a bird’s back being lightly blown by the wind, appearing light and floating. It is like the movement of the elm seed (《素问》), like wood floating on water (Cui’s description), or like twisting the leaves … Read more