Interpretation of Slippery Pulse in ‘Binhuh Pulse Studies’ Introduction: The slippery pulse (hua mai) is one of the most common pulse types associated with liver, gallbladder, spleen, and stomach diseases. The string-like pulse (xian mai) primarily indicates spleen disorders and is often seen in conditions such as phlegm-dampness, food accumulation, and excess heat. The characteristic … Read more
Tongue Appearance 1: Thick White CoatingIf the tongue coating is thick and white, it indicates a significant presence of phlegm-dampness in the body.A white tongue coating suggests the presence of cold in the body, whether from consuming cold foods or exposure to cold environments. Nowadays, many people have a white coating due to eating refrigerated … Read more
Under the guidance of Western medicine and nutritional theories, the mainstream view holds that after recovering from an illness, it is necessary to promptly replenish nutrition. This so-called nutrition mainly refers to protein; that is, delicious foods such as meat, eggs, and dairy. Among patients who have recovered from fever, some immediately start cooking a … Read more
[Body Condition Poem]The slippery pulse is like pearls rolling, flowing smoothly back and forth. [Similar Pulse Poem]Do not confuse the slippery pulse with the rapid pulse; the rapid pulse is only about the number of beats. [Main Disease Poem]The slippery pulse indicates a deficiency of Yang Qi, leading to phlegm and various diseases caused by … Read more
1 Qi stagnation syndrome (qì zhì zhèng) refers to a pathological state where the flow of Qi is obstructed and stagnant. The incidence of Qi stagnation syndrome is highest among middle-aged and elderly individuals, who often experience symptoms such as chest tightness, pain, or a feeling of fullness, with fullness being more prominent than pain … Read more