Floating Pulse is characterized by a strong presence when lifted and a weak presence when pressed (as stated in the Pulse Classic). It resembles the gentle breeze ruffling the feathers on a bird’s back, light and fleeting (a description of its subtlety), akin to the floating of the Yuan (Elm) pods (as mentioned in the … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow us! Written by: Xinglin Saodi Sheng Reflecting on past losses, mourning the untimely death, I diligently seek ancient teachings and gather various methods.■ The first lesson in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is pulse diagnosis, and the first pulse type is the floating pulse (fu mai). Ancient descriptions of … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine Case Studies / Medical Discussions / Reference Articles for Clinical Learning Understanding Floating Pulse By the Late Flow Physician There are many schools of thought regarding pulse diagnosis. This article provides a superficial explanation based on the “Binhuh Pulse Studies” and serves as a gateway for beginners. To take a pulse briefly, … Read more
Pulse manifestation: The pulse that can be felt lightly by placing the hand on the skin, and when pressed firmly, it still beats strongly, is called “heavy pressure not empty”. How did Li Shizhen describe the floating pulse? “The floating pulse only travels along the flesh, like the lightness of a willow catkin.” This is … 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. 14 Common Pulse Types (1) Floating Pulse (Fu Mai) The pulse is superficial. It can be felt lightly, but pressing harder makes it slightly weaker. This pulse … Read more
【Original Text】Article 1: The disease of Taiyang manifests as a floating pulse, stiffness and pain in the head and neck, and aversion to cold. 【Translation】The disease characterized by a floating pulse, stiffness and pain in the head and neck, and aversion to cold can be diagnosed as Taiyang disease. The author believes that understanding symptoms … Read more
The “cun”, “guan”, and “chi” of the left hand correspond to the heart, liver, and kidneys of the body; the “cun”, “guan”, and “chi” of the right hand correspond to the lungs, spleen, and mingmen (life gate). Floating Pulse (Fu Mai)【Body Image Song】Floating on the skin, like wood floating on water; it is abundant when … Read more
Section Nine Key Points of Pulse Diagnosis: Slippery and Floating Page 84, the size of the pulse, slippery, hard, floating, and deep can indicate different conditions. The representations of the five organs can be inferred. The sounds of the five organs can be perceived. The subtle diagnosis of the five colors can be observed. The … Read more
“Observation (望), Listening (闻), Inquiry (问), and Palpation (切)” are traditional diagnostic methods in Chinese medicine, originating from the “Nanjing” (难经). Observation refers to observing the complexion; Listening refers to hearing the sounds; Inquiry refers to asking about symptoms; and Palpation refers to feeling the pulse, collectively known as the Four Examinations. Today, we will … Read more
It is often said that pulse diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is mysterious; however, once you understand the principles behind TCM pulse diagnosis and the information it aims to gather, this confusion will dissipate. The practice of pulse diagnosis has been passed down since ancient times, demonstrating its robust vitality and scientific basis. TCM … Read more