Chen Mai (Deep Pulse) refers to a pulse that is felt with a heavy hand pressing down to the muscle, between the tendons and bones. There are two aspects to consider: the division of Yin and Yang as well as Cold and Heat within the deep pulse, which is a secret that few understand. If … Read more
【Introduction】Ancient literature records over twenty commonly used pulse patterns, such as floating, deep, slow, rapid, slippery, choppy, weak, strong, soft, wiry, relaxed, weak, knotted, intermittent, hurried, tight, string-like, surging, fine, and minute. Here, we will briefly introduce a few of them as examples. The pulse is superficial. It can be felt lightly, but pressing harder … Read more
Ming Yi Open Class >>>Lesson 3431<<< Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) literature contains rich discussions on pulse diagnosis. In the Yuan dynasty, Dai Qizong clearly proposed the pulse diagnosis concepts of “fen, he, ou, bi, lei”. Among these, “fen” refers to the understanding of a specific pulse pattern, while “he” refers to the elaboration of combined … Read more
■ Fu Mai (Floating Pulse) Body Condition Poem: The floating pulse rises from the flesh, light as the willow catkin; In autumn, it indicates no illness, but in chronic disease, it can be alarming. Similar Condition Poem: Floating like wood in water, large and hollow is the Qiao (Soggy Pulse), It floats when tapped, indicating … Read more
↑ Click on “Read Traditional Chinese Medicine” above to follow us Editor’s Introduction The floating pulse types have been fully shared, how is everyone learning? Pulse diagnosis is the essence of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). To master it, one must first memorize the pulse rules and understand them thoroughly, then continuously experience them in practice … Read more
The deep pulse (沉脉, Chen Mai) has two meanings, similar to the floating pulse (浮脉, Fu Mai): one is a conceptual location. Any pulse that can only be felt by pressing down to the bones, regardless of its size, speed, strength, or weakness, is termed deep; the other refers to the deep pulse as a … Read more
Chen Mai (沉脉), literally understood as a “deep pulse,” refers to a pulse that is felt at the deepest level. When diagnosing Chen Mai, it cannot be detected lightly at the floating level; it can only be clearly felt when pressed heavily at the deep level. Firstly, Chen Mai does not necessarily indicate a pathological … Read more
Click the blue text to follow Dr. Zhao The Twenty-Eight Pulses of CHEN MAI 沉脉 “Insufficient when lifted, excessive when pressed” Like sand wrapped in cotton, soft on the outside but firm on the inside Chen Mai (沉脉) is felt with a heavy hand pressing down to the bones. Chen (沉) is the opposite of … Read more
Let’s talk about the Deep Pulse (Chen Mai)! The deep pulse is associated with Yin, indicating internal diseases. A deep pulse at the cun position often presents with shortness of breath and chest pain radiating to the hypochondrium; it may be due to phlegm retention or water and blood issues. A deep pulse at the … Read more
Source: Medical Education Network 1. Shi Mai (Full Pulse): The pulse is strong in all three positions: cun, guan, and chi. Main Disease: Full syndrome. The pathogenic qi is excessive while the righteous qi is abundant, leading to a clash between the two, resulting in a strong pulse due to full qi and blood. 2. … Read more