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In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the term “floating pulse” (fu mai) is frequently mentioned during pulse diagnosis. Many people notice a floating pulse when they have a cold. However, some individuals may not have a cold, yet the doctor still describes their pulse as floating. What does this mean? Today, let us learn about the … Read more
Exploring the Floating Pulse in Traditional Chinese MedicineFloating Pulse — The Floating and Concurrent Pulse 1. Yang Floating and Yin WeakAccording to the “Treatise on Febrile Diseases” (Shang Han Lun), Section 12: “In the case of Taiyang wind, the Yang is floating while the Yin is weak. The Yang floating indicates spontaneous heat, while the … Read more
Click the “blue text” below the title to follow us The floating pulse can be understood as the sensation of pressing on wood floating on water, or like a small boat floating on the surface of the water. This means that the pulse wave is located relatively superficially under the skin, so it can be … Read more
1. Analysis of the 28 Pulses (Independent Pulse Patterns) ① Pulse patterns primarily characterized by abnormal pulse positions — Fu (Floating), Ru (Soft), Qiao (Soggy), Ge (Leather), Chen (Deep), Fu (Hidden), Lao (Firm), Duan (Short), Chang (Long) Concept of “abnormal pulse position”: refers to changes in the position of the pulse body, such as vertical … Read more
The floating pulse (fu mai) can be understood as the sensation under the fingers resembling pressing on a piece of wood floating on water, or like a small boat on the water’s surface. This means that the pulse wave is located at a relatively superficial level beneath the skin, allowing it to be felt with … Read more
▲ Click on “Little Island Prescription” above to follow health and wellness Editor’s Note on Pulse Types Ancient Chinese scholars discovered the principles of blood circulation early on and found that pulse diagnosis could reveal changes in internal organs. Pulse diagnosis involves palpating the pulse at various locations on the body to observe changes in … Read more
Weekend Sharing: Initial Explanation of Floating Pulse Original By Mo Liu Lang Zhong Story of Zeng August 25, 2018 07:55 Initial Explanation of Floating Pulse By Mo Liu Lang Zhong There are many schools of pulse diagnosis; this is a superficial explanation based on the “Binhuh Pulse Studies”, serving as a gateway for beginners. To … Read more
Floating Pulse (Fu Mai):The floating pulse is superficial, felt just beneath the skin, and can be detected with light pressure. When pressed harder, the pulse may slightly diminish but does not feel weak or empty. In summary, a floating pulse indicates that the patient has an exterior condition, suggesting a mild illness where the external … Read more
What is Floating Pulse? Health Preservation Introduction Hello everyone, today we will explore the concept of Floating Pulse in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Traditional Chinese Floating Pulse Floating Pulse (fu mai) is a type of pulse that can be felt with light pressure and diminishes slightly with heavier pressure, yet does not feel empty. It … Read more
Understanding Pulse Diagnosis: Floating Pulse (Part 2)Continuing from the previous issue:Understanding Pulse Diagnosis: String Pulse (Part 1) Floating PulseMedical sage Zhang Zhongjing and many later physicians have discussed that floating pulse indicates exterior conditions, but this is not entirely accurate. Teacher Li Shimao believes that floating pulse has two meanings, one refers to the concept … Read more