What is Floating Pulse? Health Preservation Introduction Hello everyone, today we will explore the concept of Floating Pulse in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Traditional Chinese Floating Pulse Floating Pulse (fu mai) is a type of pulse that can be felt with light pressure and diminishes slightly with heavier pressure, yet does not feel empty. It … Read more
Understanding Pulse Diagnosis: Floating Pulse (Part 2)Continuing from the previous issue:Understanding Pulse Diagnosis: String Pulse (Part 1) Floating PulseMedical sage Zhang Zhongjing and many later physicians have discussed that floating pulse indicates exterior conditions, but this is not entirely accurate. Teacher Li Shimao believes that floating pulse has two meanings, one refers to the concept … Read more
Floating Pulse (fú mài) characteristics: easily felt with light pressure, slightly diminished with heavy pressure but not absent, more pronounced when lifted, and less pronounced when pressed. The floating pulse can be understood as a pulse located superficially, described as “floating like wood on water” or “a gentle breeze lifting the feathers on a bird’s … Read more
Traditional Chinese Pulse Diagnosis is developed under the guidance of various theories such as Yin-Yang theory, Zang-Fu theory, Qi and Blood theory, and Meridian theory, containing rich cultural connotations and professional knowledge. Floating Pulse Li Shizhen’s “Binhuhuaixue” on Floating Pulse 【Body Condition Poem】The floating pulse only travels above the flesh, like following the elm pods, … Read more
Editor’s Note The study of pulse diagnosis is a crucial component of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and has always been highly regarded, with the saying “to know by feeling is called skill.” However, learning to differentiate pulses is not a simple task. From the position and length of the pulse to its tension and smoothness, … Read more
Pulse diagnosis (mài zhěn) is a method of examining the pulse at various points on the body to observe changes in the pulse pattern. It is also known as pulse palpation (qiè mài), pulse examination (zhěn mài), pulse pressing (àn mài), and pulse holding (chí mài). The formation of pulse patterns is closely related to … Read more
The method of pulse diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) refers to the technique where the physician uses their fingers to palpate the patient’s arterial pulse to investigate the pulse quality, thereby understanding the patient’s condition. The pulse-taking sites can be divided into three methods: comprehensive examination, three regions examination, and cun-kou examination. The most … Read more
Diagnosis Through Observation: Questions and Answers The essence of the five organs and six bowels is reflected in the eyes. If the spleen qi is deficient, yang declines, failing to contain yin, leading to the scattering of spirit light outward, resulting in the spirit water becoming expansive, causing a double vision. The nourishment is in … Read more
What about the pulse? It is located on the right side. We have major tendons in our hands. The palm I drew is relatively plump, and the pulse on the left hand is somewhat different from that on the right hand. This is the palm, and these are the fingers. The pulses on the left … Read more