The diagnostic significance of pulse patterns may seem straightforward at first glance: floating pulse indicates exterior conditions, deep pulse indicates interior conditions, slow pulse indicates cold, rapid pulse indicates heat, weak pulse indicates deficiency, and full pulse indicates excess. Historical texts and textbooks on pulse diagnosis generally agree on these points, suggesting little need for … Read more
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Many people are curious about how a pulse can reveal issues within the body. I remember watching a short video about a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) class in university, where the teacher was demonstrating “pulse diagnosis” and asked if anyone wanted to try. The teacher was an expert, and usually, one would have to wait … Read more
Pulse diagnosis is a method of examining the pulse at the wrist (cun kou) to observe changes in the pulse pattern. Clinically, it is essential to master the timing of pulse diagnosis, the patient’s position, the physician’s finger techniques, and the pressure applied. Each pulse examination should last until each side’s pulse beats at least … Read more
Four, Yin and Yang Yin and Yang are the overarching principles of the Eight Principles of Diagnosis. In diagnosis, all diseases can be divided into two main aspects, Yin and Yang, based on the pathological nature of the clinical symptoms. Therefore, the “Su Wen: On the Correspondence of Yin and Yang” states: “A … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), wind is considered one of the six pathogenic factors. When wind is combined with heat or cold, it can manifest as either wind-cold or wind-heat, which can be differentiated through pulse patterns and tongue coating. Wind-cold pulse pattern: The pulse is floating and tight, meaning it can be felt lightly … Read more
Hello, I am Wen Junran. Today, I present to you a question on TCM diagnosis. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, pulse patterns each have their own characteristics and significance. Among them, the Xian Mai (Xian Pulse) is a relatively common pulse pattern. What are its characteristics? Among the following five options, one summarizes it most accurately; … Read more
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The term pulse pattern (mài xiàng) is familiar to many, as it is a concept in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Through pulse diagnosis (bà mài), practitioners can initially assess a patient’s condition and subsequently provide targeted treatment. There are 28 common pulse patterns in TCM. What are the specific characteristics of these pulse patterns? Let’s … Read more
As the New Year approaches, families gather and indulge in feasting. According to research, the twenty-six commonly used pulse patterns carefully selected by ancient physicians represent a rigorous and scientific combination. They not only reflect various aspects of the changes in the cun (寸) pulse but also provide multiple methods for distinguishing and analyzing complex … Read more