Floating Pulse

Differentiating Diseases Based on the Four Basic Pulse Types: Floating, Sinking, Slow, and Rapid

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Differentiating Diseases Based on the Four Basic Pulse Types: Floating, Sinking, Slow, and Rapid

TCM Case Studies / Medical Discussions / Reference Articles for Learning Clinical TCMIntroduction: Mastering the four basic pulse types: floating, sinking, slow, and rapid is essential for making connections when diagnosing through pulse examination. Distinguishing diseases based on the four basic pulse types and their relation to exterior/interior and cold/heat During pulse diagnosis, the practitioner … Read more

Several Situations Where Floating Pulse Does Not Indicate Exterior Syndrome

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Several Situations Where Floating Pulse Does Not Indicate Exterior Syndrome

When discussing the significance of the floating pulse (fu mai), we immediately think of its association with exterior syndromes, suggesting that the patient may be suffering from an exterior condition. Furthermore, if the patient exhibits symptoms such as slight cough, nasal congestion, and aversion to cold, one might hastily prescribe an exterior-releasing formula. I believe … Read more

Pulse Diagnosis Learning: Differentiating Floating and Sinking Pulses

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Pulse Diagnosis Learning: Differentiating Floating and Sinking Pulses

In ancient times, there was a highly esteemed pulse diagnosis method known as the “Holding Pulse Weight Method” (持脉轻重法). This method was first introduced in the “Nanjing” (难经) and is also found in the “Pulse Classic” (脉经). After the Jin Dynasty, renowned physicians such as Sun Simiao from the Tang Dynasty and Zhu Donglong from … Read more

Understanding Floating Pulse Patterns in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Part 1)

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Understanding Floating Pulse Patterns in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Part 1)

In the previous issue, we discussed how Traditional Chinese Medicine addresses acne caused by makeup. In this issue, we will discuss the floating pulse patterns. Due to the extensive content, we will introduce it in two parts. Learn to easily recognize the floating pulse! In the next issue, we will introduce the remaining four types … Read more

Essential Pulse Diagnosis Classics: A New Introduction to Binhuh Pulse Theory!

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Essential Pulse Diagnosis Classics: A New Introduction to Binhuh Pulse Theory!

↑ Click on “Read TCM” above to follow us Editor’s Introduction We previously released a series of formula songs that were well received! Next, we will continue to present the pulse diagnosis works—Binhuh Pulse Theory! This is another essential classic for learning Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). To facilitate a more intuitive learning experience, we will … 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 encountered in clinical practice. 01 Floating Pulse Does Not Always Indicate Exterior Condition 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 … Read more

Why Floating Pulse is Best Treated with Acupuncture

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Why Floating Pulse is Best Treated with Acupuncture

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

What Do Floating and Sinking Pulses Indicate? Corresponding Conditions Explained

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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

Lecture 55 – An Introduction to Pulse Diagnosis: “Floating Pulse and Deep Pulse”

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Lecture 55 - An Introduction to Pulse Diagnosis: "Floating Pulse and Deep Pulse"

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

Summary of TCM Pulse Diagnosis

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Summary of TCM Pulse Diagnosis

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