An Analysis of Floating Pulse and Slippery Pulse in ‘Binhuh Pulse Theory’ (Part Two)

An Analysis of Floating Pulse and Slippery Pulse in 'Binhuh Pulse Theory' (Part Two)

The second poem describes the characteristics of the 浮脈 (fú mài) (floating pulse) and its differentiation from other pulses. It states: “Floating like wood floating in water.” If you have never touched a 榆錢兒 (yú qián ér) (elm seed) or a bird’s feather, let me give you another example: a piece of wood floating on … Read more