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Detailed Explanation of Pulse Patterns in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Floating, Deep, Slippery, and Rapid

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Detailed Explanation of Pulse Patterns in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Floating, Deep, Slippery, and Rapid

【Introduction】Ancient literature records over twenty commonly used pulse patterns, such as floating, deep, slow, rapid, slippery, choppy, weak, strong, soft, wiry, relaxed, weak, knotted, intermittent, hurried, tight, string-like, surging, fine, and minute. Here, we will briefly introduce a few of them as examples. The pulse is superficial. It can be felt lightly, but pressing harder … Read more

Rare Pulse Techniques for Future Reference!

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Rare Pulse Techniques for Future Reference!

■ Fu Mai (Floating Pulse) Body Condition Poem: The floating pulse rises from the flesh, light as the willow catkin; In autumn, it indicates no illness, but in chronic disease, it can be alarming. Similar Condition Poem: Floating like wood in water, large and hollow is the Qiao (Soggy Pulse), It floats when tapped, indicating … Read more

Essential Pulse Diagnosis Classics: The Second Wave of Deep Pulse Types!

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Essential Pulse Diagnosis Classics: The Second Wave of Deep Pulse Types!

↑ Click on “Read Traditional Chinese Medicine” above to follow us Editor’s Introduction The floating pulse types have been fully shared, how is everyone learning? Pulse diagnosis is the essence of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). To master it, one must first memorize the pulse rules and understand them thoroughly, then continuously experience them in practice … Read more

Understanding TCM Pulse Diagnosis: Become a Pulse Diagnosis Expert

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Understanding TCM Pulse Diagnosis: Become a Pulse Diagnosis Expert

For thousands of years, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has diagnosed illnesses like an examination. The patient extends their hand before the doctor, who checks the pulse on the left and right wrists, examines the tongue coating, and repeatedly inquires about the patient’s symptoms and feelings. Then, the doctor articulates the patient’s condition clearly. If the … Read more

Differences Between Chen Mai (Deep Pulse) and Similar Pulses: How to Distinguish Them?

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Differences Between Chen Mai (Deep Pulse) and Similar Pulses: How to Distinguish Them?

TCM Case Studies / Medical Discussions / Reference Articles for Learning Clinical TCMIntroduction:Pulses can be floating or sinking, and diseases can be cold or hot, interior or exterior; today we learn about the Chen Mai (Deep Pulse). The Chen Mai and its easily confused pulses Chen Mai is like the heavy and turbid earth energy, … Read more

A Recitation Version of 27 Pulse Types from ‘Binhuh Pulse Studies’

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A Recitation Version of 27 Pulse Types from 'Binhuh Pulse Studies'

1. Fu Mai (Floating Pulse) Body Condition Poem: The floating pulse travels only on the surface, like the light touch of a willow catkin; In autumn, it indicates no illness, but in chronic cases, it can cause alarm. Similar Pulse Poem: Floating like wood floating in water, floating large and hollow is the Kuao pulse; … Read more

Understanding the Twenty-Eight Pulse Types

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Understanding the Twenty-Eight Pulse Types

The twenty-eight pulses refer to the twenty-four meridians of the left and right hands and feet, plus the Ren (任) and Du (督) meridians, as well as the Yin Qiao (阴蹻) and Yang Qiao (阳蹻) meridians, totaling twenty-eight meridians. Twenty-Eight Pulse Types and Their Associated Conditions: 1. Floating Pulse (Fu Mai) Pulse Characteristics: Easily felt … Read more

28 Common Pulse Types in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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28 Common Pulse Types in Traditional Chinese Medicine

1. Fu Mai (Floating Pulse) – Lightly felt, slightly reduced with heavy pressure but not empty, more pronounced when lifted, less when pressed. Characteristics: The pulse is felt superficially under the skin, easily detected with light pressure, and slightly diminishes with heavier pressure. Significance: Commonly seen in exterior syndromes, also in cases of floating yang … Read more

27 Types of Pulse Patterns

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27 Types of Pulse Patterns

Excerpt from “Binhuh Pulse Studies” 1. Fu Mai (Floating Pulse) (阳) Body Condition Poem: The floating pulse travels only on the surface, like the light touch of a willow catkin; In autumn, it indicates health, but in chronic illness, it can be alarming. Similar Pulse Poem: Floating like wood in water, large and hollow is … Read more

Understanding Pulse Qualities in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Part 1): Floating, Deep, Slow, and Rapid Pulses

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Understanding Pulse Qualities in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Part 1): Floating, Deep, Slow, and Rapid Pulses

Pulse Qualities: Floating, Deep, Slow, and Rapid Floating Pulse (Fu Mai): The pulse is felt superficially. It is easily detected with light pressure, but feels weaker with heavy pressure. This pulse often indicates an exterior condition, suggesting that the disease is located on the surface. A tight floating pulse indicates exterior cold, a rapid floating … Read more