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
Children often have a red tongue tip, a clear sign of strawberry tongue, and dry stools, indicating a state of yin deficiency and some heat in the heart and lungs. Some children may have a thick coating in the middle of the tongue, often accompanied by food stagnation. If the tongue coating is thick, leading … Read more
In the treatment of stomach pain, ancient physicians often differentiated between deficiency and excess patterns. Deficiency patterns are mostly attributed to spleen and stomach weakness, with the main symptom being dull pain in the stomach area; excess patterns, on the other hand, can arise from various causes including external pathogens invading the stomach, irregular diet, … Read more
Main complaint: What should I do about breastfed diarrhea, which is green and watery? The child is 7 months old. At first glance: It seems to be a cold syndrome. However, we still need to look at the ten questions. Stool: The child has diarrhea about 5-8 times a day, with green watery stools, occasionally … Read more
From a professional standpoint Explaining Traditional Chinese Medicine This is the 601st original article by the author With three fingers, one can discern life and death; by pressing the pulse at the wrist, one can know the ailments. Pulse diagnosis is a unique diagnostic method in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and is indeed remarkable. While … Read more
Characteristics of the Slippery PulseToday we will learn about the abnormal pulse types—the slippery pulse.1. Characteristics of the Slippery Pulse:The pulse is exceptionally smooth, with a fluidity that exceeds that of a normal pulse, flowing swiftly beneath the fingers. Many pregnant women exhibit a slippery pulse around the third to fourth month of pregnancy, and … Read more
Sliding Pulse (Hua Mai) is characterized by a smooth and flowing sensation, akin to beads rolling on a surface. This is described in the Pulse Classic (Mai Jing). Throughout history, physicians have clearly defined the sliding pulse as resembling beads rolling. This rolling occurs with each heartbeat, but it is distinct from the counting of … Read more
I’ve seen many jokes and nonsensical questions about the slippery pulse, and I truly find it hard to respond, so I decided to write a commentary on it. To ensure accuracy and clinical practicality, I also spoke with a friend from my apprenticeship class. We signed our apprenticeship contracts around the same time, but she … Read more
Slippery pulse (hua mai) is a type of pulse manifestation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) pulse diagnosis. The pulse feels smooth and flowing, resembling beads rolling on a jade plate, which indicates a sensation of roundness and smoothness under the fingers, similar to the feeling of abacus beads rolling on a tray. Slippery pulse is … Read more
Key Points of the Deep Pulse and Its Associated Conditions – Section Seventeen ·The deep pulse indicates internal conditions, primarily cold and accumulation. If strong, it suggests phlegm or food; if weak, it indicates qi stagnation. ·Deep and slow indicates deficiency and cold; deep and rapid suggests hidden heat; deep and tight indicates cold pain; … Read more