Clinical Significance of 28 Pulse Types!

Clinical Significance of 28 Pulse Types!

1. Fu Mai (Floating Pulse)【Pulse Characteristics】Easily felt with light pressure, decreases with heavy pressureMore pronounced when lifted, less pronounced when pressedAccording to Cui’s “Pulse Classic”: “Floating pulse is like water floating on wood, easily felt with light touch.”“Zhen Zong San Mei” states: “Floating pulse is evident upon light touch, slightly decreases upon pressing but does … Read more

Floating Pulse Can Also Indicate Internal Injury!

Floating Pulse Can Also Indicate Internal Injury!

The following content is from the Qingzhu Pulse Diagnosis Training Camp: “When pressed, it shows no dispersion. A floating pulse that is too strong indicates an external pathogen. A floating pulse that is soft and weak upon pressure often indicates internal injury and deficiency.” This is because a floating pulse primarily indicates an exterior condition, … Read more

Simplifying Pulse Diagnosis: Revisiting the Binhu Pulse Method

Simplifying Pulse Diagnosis: Revisiting the Binhu Pulse Method

Floating Pulse Today, I would like to learn with everyone about the Binhu Pulse Method. The enlightenment of pulse diagnosis begins with the Binhu pulse method, and through long-term practice, I feel that revisiting the Binhu pulse method is a very important matter. Although there are many types of pulses, they can be categorized based … Read more

Analysis of Floating Pulse and Its Variants

Analysis of Floating Pulse and Its Variants

Analysis of Floating Pulse and Its Variants 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-cold invading the muscles. A floating and slippery pulse indicates food retention. A short floating pulse suggests … Read more

Reading Notes: Discussions on Pulse Diagnosis – Floating, Deep, Slow, and Rapid Pulses

Reading Notes: Discussions on Pulse Diagnosis - Floating, Deep, Slow, and Rapid Pulses

Floating Pulse (1) Pulse Characteristics The term “floating pulse” has two meanings. One refers to the concept of location, indicating any pulse that can be diagnosed with light pressure, regardless of its size, speed, or strength, as long as it is located superficially. This includes pulses such as Xu Mai (deficient pulse), Wei Mai (minute … Read more

The Floating and Sinking Pulses: Clinical Significance

The Floating and Sinking Pulses: Clinical Significance

Experiencing wind-cold results in a floating pulse indicative of an exterior syndrome. If a floating pulse suddenly appears after a prolonged illness, it often signifies the symptoms of vacuous yang escaping. This is often accompanied by profuse sweating like oil, dyspnea resembling that of a cow, and a flushed face akin to makeup, resembling a … Read more

Introduction to TCM Pulse Diagnosis: A Comprehensive Study of the Pinghu Pulse Theory!

Introduction to TCM Pulse Diagnosis: A Comprehensive Study of the Pinghu Pulse Theory!

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

Self-Study! In-Depth Learning of Pulse Diagnosis

Self-Study! In-Depth Learning of Pulse Diagnosis

​ ​ 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

Analysis of the Twelve Articles on Pulse Diagnosis in the “Golden Chamber” and the Application of “Floating Pulse”

Analysis of the Twelve Articles on Pulse Diagnosis in the "Golden Chamber" and the Application of "Floating Pulse"

Introduction:When the pulse is strong upon lifting and weak upon pressing, it is termed “floating pulse”. Any pulse that can be easily felt at the superficial level is referred to as “floating pulse”. Any pulse that is easily obtained at the floating level is called “pulse floating”. Application of Floating Pulse 01 “The Master said: … Read more

27 Types of Pulse Patterns

27 Types of Pulse Patterns

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