Floating Pulse

Understanding Pulse Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Recommended for Collection)

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Understanding Pulse Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Recommended for Collection)

Pulse Diagnosis Steps: First distinguish floating from sinking,Second differentiate between deficiency and excess; Third assess length and shortness, fourth calculate rapidity and slowness; Fifth observe pulse shape, know them all. 1. First distinguish floating from sinking What is “first distinguish floating from sinking”? The explanation is as follows: ① First, differentiate whether the pulse is … Read more

The Pulse Diagnosis of Floating and Slippery Pulse in TCM: Head Pain

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The Pulse Diagnosis of Floating and Slippery Pulse in TCM: Head Pain

[Introduction to Floating Pulse Characteristics] The “Pulse Classic” states: “A floating and large pulse indicates wind stroke with heavy head and nasal congestion. A floating and slow pulse indicates numbness of the skin, with wind-cold invading the muscles. A floating and slippery pulse indicates food retention. A floating and short pulse indicates lung injury, with … Read more

Pulse Diagnosis in Pregnancy and Basic Knowledge of Pulse Diagnosis

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Pulse Diagnosis in Pregnancy and Basic Knowledge of Pulse Diagnosis

Pregnancy is characterized by a special type of pulse known as “slippery pulse” (hua mai). “Slippery pulse refers to a pulse that flows smoothly, appearing round and smooth, like a pearl rolling on a jade plate.” When palpating the pulse, if it is slippery, it feels like a row of bubbles or a small iron … Read more

The Wonders of the Twenty-Eight Pulses in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Understanding Pulse Diagnosis (Part 1)

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The Wonders of the Twenty-Eight Pulses in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Understanding Pulse Diagnosis (Part 1)

Many people are curious about how a pulse can reveal issues within the body. I remember watching a short video about a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) class in university, where the teacher was demonstrating “pulse diagnosis” and asked if anyone wanted to try. The teacher was an expert, and usually, one would have to wait … Read more

Collection of Pulse Diagnosis Verses from “Binhuhuaixue”

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Collection of Pulse Diagnosis Verses from "Binhuhuaixue"

1. Floating Pulse (Fu Mai) The floating pulse is strong when lifted and weak when pressed down (from “Pulse Classic”). It resembles the feathers on a bird’s back blown by a gentle breeze, light and floating (lightly floating appearance), like following the elm pods (from “Suwen”), like wood floating on water (Cui’s description), like twisting … Read more

The Pulse Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Comprehensive Guide

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The Pulse Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Comprehensive Guide

Floating (Yang) 【Body Condition Poem】 The floating pulse rises only from the flesh, like following the lightness of the elm pods; in autumn, if it is present, it indicates no illness, but if encountered in a long-term illness, it can be alarming. 【Similar Condition Poem】 Floating is like wood floating in water, floating large and … Read more

Introduction to Pulse Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Introduction to Pulse Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine

1、Floating Pulse (Fu Mai) Floating pulse is strong when lifted and weak when pressed (《脉经》). It resembles the feathers on a bird’s back being lightly blown by the wind, appearing light and floating. It is like the movement of the elm seed (《素问》), like wood floating on water (Cui’s description), or like twisting the leaves … Read more

Illustrated Guide to 28 Dynamic Pulse Diagnoses in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Illustrated Guide to 28 Dynamic Pulse Diagnoses in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The cun, guan, and chi of the left hand correspond to the heart, liver, and kidneys of the human body; the cun, guan, and chi of the right hand correspond to the lungs, spleen, and mingmen (Gate of Life). Floating Pulse (Fu Mai)【Body Image Song】Floating on the skin, like wood floating on water; it is … Read more

ZDAY147: Fundamentals of TCM Diagnosis (Part 10) Four Examinations (Part 4) Pulse Diagnosis of Common Diseases

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ZDAY147: Fundamentals of TCM Diagnosis (Part 10) Four Examinations (Part 4) Pulse Diagnosis of Common Diseases

Disease manifests through changes in the pulse, known as pathological pulses. Generally, any pulse outside the normal physiological range and individual physiological variations is considered a pathological pulse. Due to the different experiences of practitioners in pulse diagnosis, the naming methods for pulse patterns also vary. For ease of learning, similar pulse patterns are categorized … Read more

Pulse Diagnosis: Floating and Sinking

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Pulse Diagnosis: Floating and Sinking

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), pulse diagnosis is a critical method for assessing the health of an individual. The pulse can be categorized into various types, including 浮脉 (fú mài) (floating pulse) and 沉脉 (chén mài) (sinking pulse). Each type provides insights into the body’s condition and underlying imbalances. The 浮脉 (fú mài) is typically … Read more