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Decoding the ‘Xu Mai’ (Deficient Pulse) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Decoding the 'Xu Mai' (Deficient Pulse) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The term Xu Mai (虚脉, Deficient Pulse) literally means an empty or weak pulse. In the three positions of the pulse (cun, guan, chi), whether lifted or pressed, it feels weak. The Pulse Classic states: “The Xu Mai is slow, large, and soft; pressing it reveals a lack of strength, and it feels empty under … Read more

Summary of TCM Pulse Diagnosis

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Summary of TCM Pulse Diagnosis

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