1. Concurrent Pulse Patterns The floating pulse (fu mai) is one of the primary pulse types. Based on the floating pulse, various concurrent pulse patterns can be derived by adding relevant factors. The floating pulse is characterized by changes in pulse position and can be combined with multiple elements such as pulse rate, shape, and … Read more
Floating Pulse Explained By Mo Liu Lang Zhong The methods of pulse diagnosis vary among practitioners. This article is a superficial explanation based on the “Binhuh Pulse Studies,” serving as a gateway for beginners. To take a pulse briefly, it is referred to as “lifting, pressing, and searching.” This is the method of obtaining floating … Read more
The meridians are the channels through which Qi and blood circulate in the human body. The cun kou mai (寸口脉, cun pulse), as part of the shou tai yin fei jing (手太阴肺经, Hand Taiyin Lung Meridian), is naturally filled with Qi and blood. Therefore, studying the pulse fundamentally involves examining the state of Qi and … Read more
Analysis of Floating Pulse and Related Pulse Types According to the “Pulse Classic”: “A floating and large pulse indicates a heavy head and nasal congestion due to wind. A floating and slow pulse suggests numbness of the skin, with wind and cold entering the muscles. A floating and slippery pulse indicates food retention. A short … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us. Let’s discuss the understanding of pulse diagnosis. However, we will not delve into lengthy theories, diagnostic methods, elements, or schools of thought; instead, we will share insights and personal experiences regarding the floating pulse. The definition of floating pulse in textbooks is as follows: it is easily felt … Read more
Editor’s Note In the article “Discussing the Six Basic Pulse Types in TCM”, we learned that pulse types are divided into six categories: floating, deep, slow, rapid, weak, and strong. These six pulses are also known as pulse classifications, as they reflect some fundamental factors. Based on variations in pulse shape, force, and frequency, these … Read more
Introduction: How can we distinguish between Qiao Mai (Floating 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? The Floating Pulse is characterized by a light and clear upward floating sensation, akin to the pure … Read more
Introduction:When the pulse is strong upon lifting and weak upon pressing, it is termed ‘floating pulse’. Any pulse that can be easily felt at the superficial level is referred to as ‘floating pulse’. Application of Floating Pulse 01 “The Master said: There are wind water, skin water, proper water, stone water, and yellow sweat. Wind … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine Case Studies / Medical Discussions / Reference Articles for Clinical LearningIntroduction: Today we introduce three common pulse types in clinical practice.01 Floating Pulse Does Not Always Indicate Exterior Disease According to the “Shang Han Lun” (Treatise on Cold Damage), it states: “If the pulse is floating, the disease is in the exterior.” … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), pulse diagnosis often employs three different levels of pressure to assess the pulse quality: light pressure on the skin is termed “floating” (jǔ), heavy pressure down to the bones is termed “deep” (àn), and moderate pressure to the muscles is termed “moderate” (xún). The floating pulse is characterized by a … Read more