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Xu Yueyuan’s Integration of Traditional and Western Medicine: The Characteristics, Main Diseases, and Formation Principles of Deep Pulse

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Xu Yueyuan's Integration of Traditional and Western Medicine: The Characteristics, Main Diseases, and Formation Principles of Deep Pulse

The editor says: Regarding the description of pulse patterns, Xu believes that many pulse practitioners either confuse deep pulse with hidden pulse or misinterpret the anatomical position of the radial artery. Only Wang Shuhe has provided a profound summary of deep pulse, stating, “The pulse is deep, difficult to lift, and easy to press.” This … Read more

Is a Deep Pulse Indicative of Serious Illness? How to Determine Tumors, Nodules, and Kidney Stones in the Body!

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Is a Deep Pulse Indicative of Serious Illness? How to Determine Tumors, Nodules, and Kidney Stones in the Body!

There is a major principle in pulse diagnosis: when the three positions of the pulse (cun, guan, chi) are all floating and equal, it generally indicates a lack of disease, hence it is called a normal pulse. Many women experience this during pregnancy, although it may have a slightly slippery quality. In addition, any disease … Read more

Understanding the Deep Pulse (Chen Mai) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding the Deep Pulse (Chen Mai) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Keywords: Chen Mai Today, let’s talk about Chen Mai (沉脉). Many friends often ask me if their pulse is particularly deep, whether it indicates a serious illness. To answer this question, we must first understand what Chen Mai is. 1 What constitutes Chen Mai Li Shizhen in his work Bin Hu Mai Xue stated: “Chen … Read more

Understanding the Characteristics and Implications of Chen Mai (Deep Pulse) in TCM

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Understanding the Characteristics and Implications of Chen Mai (Deep Pulse) in TCM

Chen Mai (沉脉) is contrasted with Fu Mai (浮脉), and its definition in textbooks states: “light pressure yields no response, heavy pressure begins to yield, lifting shows insufficient pressure while pressing shows excess.” Regarding pulse diagnosis (脉诊), especially the sensations beneath the fingers, it is indeed challenging to describe in words. However, some definitions and … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Pulse Diagnosis: Self-Assessment of Pulse Patterns to Diagnose Organ Disorders

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Pulse Diagnosis: Self-Assessment of Pulse Patterns to Diagnose Organ Disorders

1. Fu Mai (Floating Pulse): Located in the superficial layer under the skin, it can be felt with light pressure, and slightly pressing reduces but does not empty the pulse. Significance: Generally seen in exterior syndromes, also observed in floating yang deficiency. 2. Chen Mai (Deep Pulse): Cannot be detected with light pressure; moderate pressure … Read more

Understanding the Characteristics of Deep Pulse in TCM

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Understanding the Characteristics of Deep Pulse in TCM

Deep Pulse (Chen Mai) While there are many types of pulse, they can be categorized based on four aspects: location, number, shape, and quality.①Floating Pulse (Fu Mai): The floating pulse includes six types: floating, surging, soft, scattered, hollow, and leather. These pulses are located superficially and can be easily felt.②Deep Pulse (Chen Mai): The deep … Read more

Characteristics of Deep Pulse and Its Combination with Other Pulse Types: How to Diagnose?

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Characteristics of Deep Pulse and Its Combination with Other Pulse Types: How to Diagnose?

How to Diagnose Diseases Associated with Deep Pulse? The deep pulse (chen mai) does not exist in isolation; it generally combines with other pulse types, indicating different states. Overall, it can be summarized as: Deep pulse indicates water retention and yin deficiency diseases, with rapid heat or slow cold and phlegm. Weak and deep suggests … Read more

Pulse Diagnosis: Analysis of Pathological Pulse Patterns

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Pulse Diagnosis: Analysis of Pathological Pulse Patterns

1. Analysis of 28 Pulses (Independent Pulse Patterns) ① Pulse patterns primarily characterized by abnormal pulse positions — Floating, Weak, Hollow, Leather, Deep, Hidden, Firm, Short, Long Concept of “abnormal pulse position”: Refers to changes in the position of the pulse body, such as vertical or horizontal shifts. For example: 1) Floating Pulse (Fu Mai): … Read more

Daily Sharing 31 (2021.03.28) Abnormal Pulse Patterns – Deep Pulse

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Daily Sharing 31 (2021.03.28) Abnormal Pulse Patterns - Deep Pulse

(1) Characteristics of Deep Pulse “Insufficient when lifted, excessive when pressed.” The sensation of a deep pulse under the fingers is that the pulse is not obvious when taken superficially, but becomes increasingly pronounced with medium and deep pressure. The phrase from the “Pulse Classic” describes it succinctly: “Insufficient when lifted, excessive when pressed.” The … Read more

Differences Between Chen Mai (Deep Pulse) and Similar Pulses: How to Distinguish Them?

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Differences Between Chen Mai (Deep Pulse) and Similar Pulses: How to Distinguish Them?

TCM Case Studies / Medical Discussions / Reference Articles for Learning Clinical TCMIntroduction:Pulses can be floating or sinking, and diseases can be cold or hot, interior or exterior; today we learn about the Chen Mai (Deep Pulse). The Chen Mai and its easily confused pulses Chen Mai is like the heavy and turbid earth energy, … Read more