Pulse Diagnosis
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Face & Body Signs
1、Fú (Floating) Fú mài, jǔ zhī yǒu yú, àn zhī bù zú (《脉经》).Like a gentle breeze blowing on a bird’s feathers, it is light and floating (qīng fàn mào), like following the elm pods (《素问》), like wood floating on water (Cuī shì), like twisting scallion leaves (Lí shì). (The floating pulse has a light and … Read more
1、Fu (Floating) The floating pulse is abundant when lifted and insufficient when pressed (《脉经》). It resembles the feathers on a bird’s back being lightly blown by a breeze, appearing light and floating, like following the elm pods (《素问》), like wood floating on water (Cui’s description), or like twisting the leaves of scallions (Li’s … Read more
Excerpt from “Binhuh Pulse Studies” 1. Fu Mai (Floating Pulse) (阳) Body Condition Poem: The floating pulse travels only on the surface, like the light touch of a willow catkin; In autumn, it indicates health, but in chronic illness, it can be alarming. Similar Pulse Poem: Floating like wood in water, large and hollow is … Read more
Overview of Pulse Diagnosis 1、Floating Pulse Guidelines：Lightly press for floating, heavy press for none; floating like wood floating in water, strong floating indicates wind-heat, weak floating indicates blood deficiency. For the sinking pulse, press heavily to reveal it, like a stone sinking in water; strong sinking indicates cold pain, weak sinking indicates deficiency-cold. For the … Read more
1. Concurrent Pulse Patterns The floating pulse (fu mai) is one of the primary pulse types. Based on the floating pulse, various concurrent pulse patterns can be derived by adding relevant factors. The floating pulse is characterized by changes in pulse position and can be combined with multiple elements such as pulse rate, shape, and … Read more
Floating Pulse Explained By Mo Liu Lang Zhong The methods of pulse diagnosis vary among practitioners. This article is a superficial explanation based on the “Binhuh Pulse Studies,” serving as a gateway for beginners. To take a pulse briefly, it is referred to as “lifting, pressing, and searching.” This is the method of obtaining floating … Read more
The meridians are the channels through which Qi and blood circulate in the human body. The cun kou mai (寸口脉, cun pulse), as part of the shou tai yin fei jing (手太阴肺经, Hand Taiyin Lung Meridian), is naturally filled with Qi and blood. Therefore, studying the pulse fundamentally involves examining the state of Qi and … Read more
Analysis of Floating Pulse and Related Pulse Types According to the “Pulse Classic”: “A floating and large pulse indicates a heavy head and nasal congestion due to wind. A floating and slow pulse suggests numbness of the skin, with wind and cold entering the muscles. A floating and slippery pulse indicates food retention. A short … Read more
Three Articles on Pulse Diagnosis: Pulse Techniques, Pulse Theory, and Pulse Methods! 1. Fú Mài (Floating Pulse): Lightly pressing reveals the pulse; heavy pressing does not. It floats like wood on water. A strong floating pulse indicates wind-heat, while a weak floating pulse suggests blood deficiency. Chén Mài (Deep Pulse): Requires heavy pressure to feel; … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us. Let’s discuss the understanding of pulse diagnosis. However, we will not delve into lengthy theories, diagnostic methods, elements, or schools of thought; instead, we will share insights and personal experiences regarding the floating pulse. The definition of floating pulse in textbooks is as follows: it is easily felt … Read more