Pulse Diagnosis
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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
（1）Floating Pulse Types The floating pulse types include six pulses: Fu (Floating), Hong (Surging), Ru (Soft), San (Scattered), Kao (Hollow), and Ge (Leather). These pulses are characterized by their superficial position, easily felt upon light pressure. Fu Pulse (Floating Pulse) 【Pulse Pattern】: Easily felt with light pressure, slightly reduced with heavy pressure but not empty, … Read more
(1) Deep Pulse 1. Characteristics of the Pulse Light pressure does not respond, heavy pressure causes a response, insufficient when lifted, excessive when pressed (Interpretation: the pulse is relatively deep) 2. Clinical Significance Commonly seen in interior syndromes; strong indicates interior excess, weak indicates interior deficiency; normal pulse can also be observed. Tips: Pathogenic factors … Read more
Floating Pulse (fú mài) characteristics: easily felt with light pressure, slightly diminished with heavy pressure but not absent, more pronounced when lifted, and less pronounced when pressed. The floating pulse can be understood as a pulse located superficially, described as “floating like wood on water” or “a gentle breeze lifting the feathers on a bird’s … Read more
1. Pulse Secrets Floating Pulse: Lightly felt, heavy pressing yields nothing; it floats like wood on water. A strong floating pulse indicates wind-heat, while a weak floating pulse suggests blood deficiency. Deep Pulse: Requires heavy pressure to be felt; like a stone sinking in water. A strong deep pulse indicates cold pain, while a weak … Read more