Discussion on Exterior and Interior In discussing the body as a whole, the physical body is considered the exterior (biao), while the internal organs (zangfu) are regarded as the interior (li). When referring to the physical body, the skin is the exterior, and the bones and flesh are the interior. In terms of internal organs, … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine Case Studies / Medical Discussions / Reference Articles for Clinical Study of TCM Introduction: Today we introduce the “String Pulse”. The string pulse has two main characteristics: first, it is tense and stable, with a significant tension, referred to as “straight as a string”. 1Generally speaking, it represents a pulse associated with … Read more
Exploring the Deep Pulse: Insights from Zhang Zhongjing’s Pulse Theory 1. The Deep Pulse Indicates Both Interior and Exterior Conditions (1) In the “Treatise on Cold Damage” (Shang Han Lun), Section 148 states: “The deep pulse is also found in the interior.” 【Note】The deep pulse primarily indicates the interior, but it can also indicate the … Read more