Key Points of the Deep Pulse and Its Associated Conditions – Section Seventeen ·The deep pulse indicates internal conditions, primarily cold and accumulation. If strong, it suggests phlegm or food; if weak, it indicates qi stagnation. ·Deep and slow indicates deficiency and cold; deep and rapid suggests hidden heat; deep and tight indicates cold pain; … Read more
Deep Pulse (Yin): Characteristics: Light pressure does not yield a response, but heavy pressure reveals the pulse. It is insufficient when lifted and excessive when pressed. The location of the deep pulse is deeper than that of a normal pulse, hence it can be understood as a “deep pulse”. The pulse characteristics indicate that the … Read more
Theoretical Insights Discussion on the Deep Pulse by Zhang Zhongjing Baotou City Xinglin Traditional Chinese Medicine Research Institute Meng Linsheng Zhang Zhongjing’s discussion on the deep pulse includes 59 entries, with 23 in the “Jin Kui” and 36 in the “Shang Han” (including 3 in the “Bian Mai Fa”, 8 in the “Ping Mai Fa”, … 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
In-Depth Discussion on the Deep Pulse and Its Associated Pulses (Part One) 【Deep Pulse (Li Mai)】 The deep pulse represents internal conditions, regardless of whether they are heat or cold, excess or deficiency; as long as it is an internal condition, the following pulse patterns will inevitably appear. 【Deep Pulse (Chen Mai)】 1. Definition and … Read more
Deep pulse, as an important type of pulse in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), provides key clues for disease diagnosis through its unique body image, main disease patterns, and associated pulse manifestations. The following is a detailed explanation of deep pulse. “Deeply penetrating the muscles and bones, like a stone thrown into water; when pressed, it … 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
Characteristics of the Deep PulseToday, we will learn about the pulse pattern classified as anomalous pulse types—the deep pulse (chen mai).1. Characteristics of the Deep Pulse:“Weak on lifting, strong on pressing.”The sensation of the deep pulse under the fingers is that the pulse is not prominent when taken superficially, but becomes increasingly noticeable with medium … Read more
2.Deep Pulse (Chen Mai) Diagram of Deep Pulse The deep pulse, referred to as “stone” or “ying” in the Neijing, indicates that the pulse is deep and requires significant pressure to palpate. The Pulse Classic, Volume One states: “The deep pulse is not felt with light pressure, but is palpable with heavy pressure.” Zhang Deng … Read more
“Body Condition Poem“ Water flows moistening the deep pulse, soft and smooth between the muscles and bones. For women, the depth is measured at the cun (寸) position, while for men, it is at the chi (尺) position; this is considered normal. “Main Disease Poem” The deep pulse indicates water accumulation in the yin channels, … Read more