Personal Introduction: A “post-90s” TCM practitioner in their forties, with a Master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine, a licensed TCM physician, ten years of experience in a tertiary hospital, and ten years of independent practice in the community. I have no specific school of thought and advocate for classical TCM, with the life goal of … Read more
Inheriting Traditional Chinese Medicine culture and cultivating TCM talents. We hope more people can share this with their friends, allowing every Chinese person to learn and understand TCM. The pulse diagnosis, also known as “qie mai” (切脉), is a diagnostic method used by TCM practitioners to assess the internal changes of diseases by palpating the … Read more
This official WeChat account is managed by the Yunnan Provincial Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine. If you have not followed us yet, please click the blue “Yunnan TCM” above to follow. ▶This article is the content of the 235th issue of the “Learn TCM with Me” column. Thank you for your support and sharing! Learn … Read more
Floating Pulse (1) Pulse Characteristics The term “floating pulse” has two meanings. One refers to the concept of location, indicating any pulse that can be diagnosed with light pressure, regardless of its size, speed, or strength, as long as it is located superficially. This includes pulses such as Xu Mai (deficient pulse), Wei Mai (minute … Read more
Editor’s Note In the article “Discussing the Six Basic Pulse Types in TCM”, we learned that pulse types are divided into six categories: floating, deep, slow, rapid, weak, and strong. These six pulses are also known as pulse classifications, as they reflect some fundamental factors. Based on variations in pulse shape, force, and frequency, these … Read more
Floating pulse (Fu Mai) is not commonly seen. It generally indicates exterior syndromes, which are referred to as Taiyang disease in the Shang Han Lun, including Taiyang wind and Taiyang cold. We might encounter floating pulses in cases of common colds, but this is rare because there are few individuals with a balanced constitution today. … Read more
Floating Pulse (Fu Mai):The floating pulse is superficial, felt just beneath the skin, and can be detected with light pressure. When pressed harder, the pulse may slightly diminish but does not feel weak or empty. In summary, a floating pulse indicates that the patient has an exterior condition, suggesting a mild illness where the external … Read more
(1) Deep Pulse 1. Characteristics of the Pulse Light pressure does not respond, heavy pressure causes a response, insufficient when lifted, excessive when pressed (Interpretation: the pulse is relatively deep) 2. Clinical Significance Commonly seen in interior syndromes; strong indicates interior excess, weak indicates interior deficiency; normal pulse can also be observed. Tips: Pathogenic factors … Read more