Floating pulse acupuncture is advisable According to yang zhu sheng fu (阳主升浮), the principle that qi moves swiftly and vigorously indicates that a floating pulse in a patient resembles the rising of hot air. Therefore, treatment should generally involve acupuncture, as the floating pulse indicates rapid qi movement. If the floating pulse is also slippery … Read more
The floating pulse category includes six pulse types: floating pulse (fu mai), surging pulse (hong mai), soft pulse (ru mai), scattered pulse (san mai), hollow pulse (kao mai), and leather pulse (ge mai). Their common characteristic is that they can be felt with light pressure. The classification is based on the frequency and strength of … Read more
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
Traditional Chinese Medicine Case Studies / Medical Discussions / Reference Articles for Learning Clinical TCMIntroduction:How to distinguish between Qiao Mai (Hollow Pulse), Hong Mai (Surging Pulse), Xu Mai (Weak Pulse), Ru Mai (Soft Pulse), San Mai (Scattered Pulse), and Wei Mai (Minute Pulse), which are all types of floating pulses? Floating pulse and its easily … Read more
Pulse theory requires careful attention; the three methods and four types must be memorized. Human pulse is difficult to interpret, requiring diligent practice; observing form and distinguishing patterns is not easy. The floating, sinking, slow, and rapid pulses are essential; expanding knowledge of each pulse’s true message is necessary. This theory must be understood before … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine Case Studies / Clinical References for Learning TCM Introduction:When the pulse is easily felt with light pressure but insufficient with deep pressure, it is termed “floating pulse”. Any pulse that is easily obtained at the floating position is referred to as “floating pulse”. Application of Floating Pulse 01 “The Master said: There … Read more
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Written by/ TCM Medical Theory The floating pulse resembles a spring that is stuck at its highest point, unable to retract, indicating that the qi and blood are in a state of agitation. The fu organs (yang) are responsible for the flow and dispersion of qi, while the zang organs (yin) store essence and qi … Read more
Floating Pulse (Fu Mai, 主表) 1. The floating pulse is characterized by a strong sensation of the pulse when taken superficially, while the sensation diminishes when taken at the middle or deep levels, making the pulse feel as if it is floating. 2. The overall significance of the floating pulse is that the qi and … Read more