# Click the blue text to follow us Seasonal colds often lead to symptoms of cough and phlegm in the later stages. Phlegm can be categorized into cold and heat types; cold phlegm requires warming, while heat phlegm needs to be cleared. However, in clinical practice, we often encounter phlegm that is mixed with both … Read more
In the complex system of pulse diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the Xian Mai (Xian Pulse) is notable for its unique characteristics and broad range of associated diseases. The “Body Image Song” (体象歌), “Main Disease Song” (主病歌), and “Combined Pulse Song” (兼脉歌) provide different perspectives on the Xian Pulse, offering key insights into the … Read more
Xian Pulse Introduction: The Xian pulse (弦脉) is one of the most common pulse types associated with liver, gallbladder, spleen, and stomach diseases. The Xian pulse primarily indicates liver disorders, often related to liver and gallbladder diseases, pain syndromes, fluid retention, and conditions mixed with cold and heat pathogens. Regarding the main diseases associated with … Read more
Lecture on the Slippery Pulse (Part One) 【Definition and Image】 The image of the slippery pulse resembles a series of rolling beads moving forward under the fingers, hence it is described as “resembling beads responding to the fingers” and “slippery as if wanting to escape”. The slippery pulse is a type of abundant pulse, appearing … Read more
Source：“Clinical Notes on Traditional Chinese Medicine”, People’s Health Publishing House Chief Editor: Wang Bin Editor: Bai Zhi (White Atractylodes) This article is copyrighted by the rights holder. Slippery Pulse The slippery pulse (滑脉, hua mai) is characterized by a smooth and flowing sensation, akin to beads rolling under the fingers (《脉经》). It feels as if … Read more
Interpretation of Slippery Pulse in ‘Binhuh Pulse Studies’ Introduction: The slippery pulse (hua mai) is one of the most common pulse types associated with liver, gallbladder, spleen, and stomach diseases. The string-like pulse (xian mai) primarily indicates spleen disorders and is often seen in conditions such as phlegm-dampness, food accumulation, and excess heat. The characteristic … Read more
1. Characteristics of Slippery Pulse The pulse is smooth and flowing, like pearls rolling on a plate, indicating a sensation of fluidity. Ancients described this pulse as ‘li’, ‘zhuo’, ‘ying’, ‘zhang’, ‘lian zhu’, ‘ti ti ran’, and ‘xi yan chen’. 2. Principles of Slippery Pulse and Clinical Diagnostic Significance 1. Pathogenic Obstruction (Phlegm being the … Read more
Characteristics of the Slippery PulseToday we will learn about the abnormal pulse types—the slippery pulse.1. Characteristics of the Slippery Pulse:The pulse is exceptionally smooth, with a fluidity that exceeds that of a normal pulse, flowing swiftly beneath the fingers. Many pregnant women exhibit a slippery pulse around the third to fourth month of pregnancy, and … Read more
I’ve seen many jokes and nonsensical questions about the slippery pulse, and I truly find it hard to respond, so I decided to write a commentary on it. To ensure accuracy and clinical practicality, I also spoke with a friend from my apprenticeship class. We signed our apprenticeship contracts around the same time, but she … Read more
The slippery pulse (hua mai) is a unique and diagnostically significant pulse type in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). A deep understanding of its body image, main diseases, and associated pulses can help accurately assess the patient’s condition. “Slippery pulse flows smoothly; the shape resembles rolling beads, embodying the essence of dew on lotus leaves.” This … Read more