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Daily TCM Insights at 11:30 AM Authoritative and high-quality knowledge in Traditional Chinese Medicine If you like it, please give me a star Editor’s Introduction Pulse diagnosis, as one of the main diagnostic methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), plays a significant role in guiding diagnosis, pattern differentiation, and treatment. The ability to distinguish various … Read more
The term Xu Mai (虚脉, Deficient Pulse) literally means an empty or weak pulse. In the three positions of the pulse (cun, guan, chi), whether lifted or pressed, it feels weak. The Pulse Classic states: “The Xu Mai is slow, large, and soft; pressing it reveals a lack of strength, and it feels empty under … Read more
Editor’s Note Pulse diagnosis is a distinctive feature of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), reflecting many aspects of a patient’s physical and mental condition. However, learning pulse diagnosis is not an easy task, as similar pulse patterns can often lead to confusion. Professor Yang Zhen, a renowned expert in liver diseases, has many insights into pulse … Read more
The dual string pulse indicates cold, as it is often found in cases of significant deficiency after purging. The single string pulse indicates fluid retention. — Jin Kui Yao Lue This string pulse is primarily associated with cold and fluid retention, as well as pain, and is linked to the Shaoyang pulse, which is … Read more
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The twenty-eight pulse types can be understood through four aspects: pulse position, frequency, shape, and the momentum of the pulse. For example, floating and sinking refer to different pulse positions, slow and rapid refer to frequency differences, large and small refer to shape differences, and empty and full refer to the momentum differences. Some pulse … Read more
Source: Medical Education Network 1. Shi Mai (Full Pulse): The pulse is strong in all three positions: cun, guan, and chi. Main Disease: Full syndrome. The pathogenic qi is excessive while the righteous qi is abundant, leading to a clash between the two, resulting in a strong pulse due to full qi and blood. 2. … Read more
Hello, I am Wen Junran. Today, I present to you a question on TCM diagnosis. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, pulse patterns each have their own characteristics and significance. Among them, the Xian Mai (Xian Pulse) is a relatively common pulse pattern. What are its characteristics? Among the following five options, one summarizes it most accurately; … Read more
In clinical practice, it is common to encounter confusion between the Xian pulse (弦脉) and the Jin pulse (紧脉) when the pulse is tense. Here, we will analyze this from the perspective of integrating Chinese and Western medicine. Both the Xian pulse and Jin pulse are manifestations of increased vascular tension, which often leads … Read more
Xian Mai (弦脉), or the ‘string-like pulse’, is akin to pressing on a guitar string, feeling tight, straight, and long, rising and falling directly. The Xian Mai is the primary pulse associated with liver and gallbladder diseases. The liver is considered a ‘hard organ’, and when ill, the meridians and tendons become tense, resulting in … Read more
Written by/ TCM Medical Theory When the east wind blows, all pulses exhibit a string-like quality. At this time, the vital energy of a person may also encounter issues. In spring, all things are born, and the pulse becomes hard, showing a string-like appearance. In autumn, it tends to show a retraction. However, some individuals … Read more