Floating pulse acupuncture is advisable According to yang zhu sheng fu (阳主升浮), the principle that qi moves swiftly and vigorously indicates that a floating pulse in a patient resembles the rising of hot air. Therefore, treatment should generally involve acupuncture, as the floating pulse indicates rapid qi movement. If the floating pulse is also slippery … Read more
The invention of pulse is attributed to the sages, who refined and distilled knowledge through rigorous study, making it as clear as a mirror. This article simplifies the complex, allowing mastery of pulse diagnosis. The method of pulse taking has a true transmission, with twenty-eight pulses that are not the same. The floating, sinking, slow, … Read more
Floating Pulse (Fu Mai, 主表) 1. The floating pulse is characterized by a strong sensation of the pulse when taken superficially, while the sensation diminishes when taken at the middle or deep levels, making the pulse feel as if it is floating. 2. The overall significance of the floating pulse is that the qi and … Read more
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
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
Floating Pulse Explained By Mo Liu Lang Zhong The methods of pulse diagnosis vary among practitioners. This article is a superficial explanation based on the “Binhuh Pulse Studies,” serving as a gateway for beginners. To take a pulse briefly, it is referred to as “lifting, pressing, and searching.” This is the method of obtaining floating … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), pulse diagnosis often employs three different levels of pressure to assess the pulse quality: light pressure on the skin is termed “floating” (jǔ), heavy pressure down to the bones is termed “deep” (àn), and moderate pressure to the muscles is termed “moderate” (xún). The floating pulse is characterized by a … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the term “floating pulse” (fu mai) is frequently mentioned during pulse diagnosis. Many people notice a floating pulse when they have a cold. However, some individuals may not have a cold, yet the doctor still describes their pulse as floating. What does this mean? Today, let us learn about the … Read more
Observing the tongue is one of the important diagnostic methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). TCM believes that the tongue is closely related to the five organ systems. By examining your tongue daily, you can gain a general understanding of your health status. When observing: In a well-lit area, extend your tongue out in front … Read more
Let’s talk about what tongue quality is, which refers to the thin layer of coating on our tongue, known as shè tái (tongue coating). This coating is produced by qì (qi) and its thickness determines the strength or weakness of pathogenic factors in our body. The shè zhì (tongue quality) represents the adequacy of our … Read more