Ren Yingqiu: Did You Know? The String Pulse Represents Both Deficiency and Excess, and Can Also Indicate Zheng Qi

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Ren Yingqiu: Did You Know? The String Pulse Represents Both Deficiency and Excess, and Can Also Indicate Zheng Qi

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

Analysis of Xian Pulse in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Analysis of Xian Pulse in Traditional Chinese Medicine

(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

Analysis of Xian Pulse and Jin Pulse in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Analysis of Xian Pulse and Jin Pulse in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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

What is the Xian Pulse?

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What is the Xian Pulse?

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

Common Pulse Patterns: String Pulse (Yin Pulse within Yang)

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Common Pulse Patterns: String Pulse (Yin Pulse within Yang)

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

Understanding the Pulse Patterns in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding the Pulse Patterns in Traditional Chinese Medicine

1. Definition of the String Pulse: The string pulse is like a taut string, straight and long, with a firm and upright feel under the fingers. It corresponds to the liver (gan) in the Five Elements. In terms of seasons, it is associated with spring; the appearance of the string pulse in spring is a … Read more

Understanding the Xian Pulse in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding the Xian Pulse in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Xian Mai (Xian Pulse) is the most common and representative pulse type in clinical practice, characterized by its variability. It resembles a taut string, indicating tension, tightness, and a lack of softness and fluctuation. It can be seen in conditions of dryness and lack of nourishment, as well as in states of contraction and … Read more

Illustration of 28 Dynamic Pulse Diagnoses in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Illustration of 28 Dynamic Pulse Diagnoses in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The “cun”, “guan”, and “chi” of the left hand correspond to the heart, liver, and kidneys of the body; the “cun”, “guan”, and “chi” of the right hand correspond to the lungs, spleen, and mingmen (life gate). Floating Pulse (Fu Mai)【Body Image Song】Floating on the skin, like wood floating on water; it is abundant when … Read more

Key Points of Pulse Diagnosis: Slippery, Floating, Hard, and Deep – Ni Haixia’s “Huangdi Neijing” Chapter 10 on the Generation of the Five Organs (10.9)

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Key Points of Pulse Diagnosis: Slippery, Floating, Hard, and Deep - Ni Haixia's "Huangdi Neijing" Chapter 10 on the Generation of the Five Organs (10.9)

Section Nine Key Points of Pulse Diagnosis: Slippery and Floating Page 84, the size of the pulse, slippery, hard, floating, and deep can indicate different conditions. The representations of the five organs can be inferred. The sounds of the five organs can be perceived. The subtle diagnosis of the five colors can be observed. The … Read more

Understanding TCM Pulse Diagnosis: Recognizing Three Types of Pulses, Especially the Slippery Pulse

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Understanding TCM Pulse Diagnosis: Recognizing Three Types of Pulses, Especially the Slippery Pulse

“Observation (望), Listening (闻), Inquiry (问), and Palpation (切)” are traditional diagnostic methods in Chinese medicine, originating from the “Nanjing” (难经). Observation refers to observing the complexion; Listening refers to hearing the sounds; Inquiry refers to asking about symptoms; and Palpation refers to feeling the pulse, collectively known as the Four Examinations. Today, we will … Read more