Floating Pulse

Insights on TCM Diagnosis: Floating Pulse and Deep Pulse (103)

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Insights on TCM Diagnosis: Floating Pulse and Deep Pulse (103)

To treat diseases, one must seek the root cause. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), treatment relies on the four diagnostic methods, analyzes the pathogenesis based on these methods, determines the syndrome type, establishes treatment principles, and prescribes accordingly. Each step is interconnected and essential. The diagnostician employs the four examinations: observation, listening, inquiry, and palpation; … Read more

Pulse Diagnosis Journal | Floating Pulse, Rapid Pulse, and Deep Solid Pulse

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Pulse Diagnosis Journal | Floating Pulse, Rapid Pulse, and Deep Solid Pulse

Recently, I have been studying pulse diagnosis and recording my insights as they come. Instructor: Ben Cao Shu Xiang 1.Floating Pulse (Fu Mai) Floating Pulse is felt with light contact on the skin; it is the primary pulse of the Cun (寸) position, which is normally a floating pulse. Floating pulse is also the pulse … Read more

Understanding Floating Pulse and the Misinterpretation of Soft Pulse in TCM

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Understanding Floating Pulse and the Misinterpretation of Soft Pulse in TCM

Abstract: Today, we will introduce three common pulse patterns in clinical practice. 1. Floating Pulse Does Not Always Indicate Exterior Syndrome According to the “Shang Han Lun” (Treatise on Cold Damage), it states: “If the pulse is floating, the disease is in the exterior.” This has been the primary interpretation of floating pulse in subsequent … Read more

Understanding Floating Pulse in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding Floating Pulse in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Throughout my writing journey, I have primarily focused on sharing my philosophies to help others understand Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). However, I also feared that I might not be able to produce content consistently. After a brief break, I believe that sharing some foundational knowledge about health preservation might be more beneficial. Therefore, my updates … Read more

Floating Pulse, Sinking Pulse, and Adrenaline (Part 1)

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Floating Pulse, Sinking Pulse, and Adrenaline (Part 1)

Master San Yan discusses Febrile Diseases ​ Starting today, we will study the texts of the “Treatise on Febrile Diseases” (Shang Han Lun). Due to my historical background, I am formally trained in a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) academy and have worked for nearly ten years as a physician in the gastroenterology department of a … Read more

The Mysterious Floating Pulse in TCM Diagnosis

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The Mysterious Floating Pulse in TCM Diagnosis

The Mysterious Floating Pulse in TCM Examination Starting from the formula of Ma Huang Lian Qiao Chi Xiao Dou Tang (Ephedra, Forsythia, and Adzuki Bean Decoction) Excerpted from “Lecture Notes on Cold Damage by Hao Wanshan” In April 1976, just before the Tangshan earthquake, we were unaware that an earthquake would occur in July. At … Read more

Clinical Application of Floating Pulse (Yao Meiling Pulse + Li Shimao Pulse + Xiao Tongwu Pulse Method)

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Clinical Application of Floating Pulse (Yao Meiling Pulse + Li Shimao Pulse + Xiao Tongwu Pulse Method)

Floating Pulse (Fu Mai) is characterized by a strong pulse when lifted and a weak pulse when pressed. It is a three-layered pulse combination. The term “floating pulse” refers to a pulse that is easily felt at the surface level but weak when pressed deeper. Any pulse that can be easily detected at the floating … Read more

Floating Pulse: Body Image, Main Diseases, and Associated Pulses

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Floating Pulse: Body Image, Main Diseases, and Associated Pulses

Floating pulse (fú mài) is one of the most representative types in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) pulse diagnosis. By exploring its body image, main diseases, and associated pulses, we can better understand the intrinsic connection between diseases and pulse manifestations. “Floating on the skin like wood on water; abundant when lifted, insufficient when pressed,” this … Read more

Understanding Floating Pulse in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding Floating Pulse in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Little Wang sat aside, his eyes shining with admiration. He had just started learning Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) from Teacher Xie, but he was already deeply attracted to this ancient and mysterious medicine. Today, he specifically organized some questions about pulse diagnosis to consult Teacher Xie. “Little Wang,” Teacher Xie suddenly looked up and asked … Read more

Analysis of Floating Pulse in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Analysis of Floating Pulse in Traditional Chinese Medicine

“Body Condition Poem” The floating pulse travels only on the surface, like the light touch of a feather. In the autumn of the third month, one knows all is well; if one has been ill for long, its presence can be alarming. “Main Disease Poem” The floating pulse indicates a Yang exterior condition; it may … Read more