Two Types of Slippery Pulse and Two Types of Rough Pulse

Two Types of Slippery Pulse and Two Types of Rough Pulse

The pulse is smooth and flowing, like beads rolling on a plate; this is a common understanding of the slippery pulse (hua mai). It can be diagnosed as phlegm, heat, pregnancy, food accumulation, or qi stagnation. This is correct, but it is only the first type of slippery pulse; there is another type that indicates … Read more

Imbalance of Yin and Yang

Imbalance of Yin and Yang

  1. The Rise and Fall of Yin and Yang   The rise and fall of Yin and Yang refers to the pathological changes that occur when the fluctuations of Yin or Yang exceed the normal range due to various causes, resulting in excess or deficiency. The imbalance of Yin and Yang directly leads to excess patterns … Read more

Differentiation Between Xian Pulse and Jin Pulse

Differentiation Between Xian Pulse and Jin Pulse

In clinical practice, it is common to encounter confusion between the Xian pulse (弦脉) and the Jin pulse (紧脉) when the pulse is tense. Here, we will analyze this from the perspective of integrating Chinese and Western medicine. ​ Both the Xian pulse and Jin pulse are manifestations of increased vascular tension, which often leads … Read more