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Keywords: 弦脉 (Xian Mai) With the rapid development of science and technology, as well as information technology, people increasingly feel that they are living in a super fast-paced environment. We are constantly exposed to various changes and pressures, leading to a growing number of physical issues. Among those living under high-stress conditions, a common pulse … Read more
Chinese Medicine Book Club Issue 953 One issue daily, accompanying the growth of TCM practitioners Author/Zou Mengcheng IIntroduction: Pulse diagnosis is a practical technique for physicians. How to examine the unclear forms of pulse? What is the Xian pulse? What diseases does it indicate? What about the Kiao pulse, is it only related to bleeding? … Read more
In previous articles, it was mentioned that Zhang Zhongjing’s pulse method categorizes pulses into Yin and Yang types, indicating that floating, large, rapid, moving, and slippery pulses are Yang, while sinking, thin, weak, Xian (string-like), and faint pulses are Yin. Among these, the Xian pulse is a Yin pulse that is relatively difficult to understand, … Read more
(1) Characteristics of the String Pulse The string pulse is one of the most common pulse patterns in clinical practice. When the pulse beats, it feels like pressing a taut string. The string pulse is one of the pulse patterns that we can easily grasp and experience; it was the first pulse I learned to … Read more
Author/Hu Mengmeng Clinical Medical College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Class of 2022, Nine-Year Program in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Li Sichu Class Abstract For a long time, the heart ‘pump’ theory has been the mainstream view of the cardiovascular system, yet it still presents contradictions. The emergence of the heart ‘wave’ theory provides a … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine Case Studies / Medical Discussions / Reference Articles for Clinical Study of TCM Introduction: Today we introduce the “String Pulse”. The string pulse has two main characteristics: first, it is tense and stable, with a significant tension, referred to as “straight as a string”. 1Generally speaking, it represents a pulse associated with … Read more
(1) Pulse Characteristics The main feature of the Xian Mai (Xian Pulse) is that it is straight and long, moving up and down like a bowstring. There are no specific requirements for the pulse position or frequency. The pulse can be superficial or deep, and the frequency can be fast or slow. A typical Xian … Read more
Today, we will learn about Xian Mai (Xian Pulse) and Jin Mai (Jin Pulse). Characteristics of Pulse Patterns Xian Mai: Straight and long, like pressing a guitar string Jin Mai: The pulse feels tense and strong, resembling a taut rope This may sound abstract, but in concrete terms, the Xian Mai has a longer shape … Read more
The Xian Mai (Xian Pulse) is a common and important pulse pattern in clinical practice, playing a crucial role in assessing the patient’s cold-heat and deficiency-excess conditions.1. What does it feel like to touch the Xian Pulse?The Xian Pulse resembles the shape of a bowstring or a string on a musical instrument. In summary, it … Read more
1. Characteristics of the Pulse According to the “Pulse Classic”: “When lifted, it is absent; when pressed, it resembles a bowstring.” In “The Correct Eye of Diagnosis”: “The string pulse is like a lute string, light, empty, and smooth, straight and long, and stands firm under the fingers.” As stated in “Seeking Truth in Pulse … Read more