Self-Study! In-Depth Learning of Pulse Diagnosis

Self-Study! In-Depth Learning of Pulse Diagnosis

​ ​ 1、Fu (Floating) The floating pulse is abundant when lifted and insufficient when pressed (《脉经》). It resembles the feathers on a bird’s back being lightly blown by a breeze, appearing light and floating, like following the elm pods (《素问》), like wood floating on water (Cui’s description), or like twisting the leaves of scallions (Li’s … Read more

Ren Yingqiu: Floating Pulse Does Not Always Indicate Exterior Condition, and the Ruo Pulse Should Not Be Mispronounced as ‘Ru’

Ren Yingqiu: Floating Pulse Does Not Always Indicate Exterior Condition, and the Ruo Pulse Should Not Be Mispronounced as 'Ru'

Traditional Chinese Medicine Case Studies / Medical Discussions / Reference Articles for Clinical LearningIntroduction: Today we introduce three common pulse types in clinical practice.01 Floating Pulse Does Not Always Indicate Exterior Disease According to the “Shang Han Lun” (Treatise on Cold Damage), it states: “If the pulse is floating, the disease is in the exterior.” … Read more

Unveiling the ‘Floating Pulse’ in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Unveiling the 'Floating Pulse' in Traditional Chinese Medicine

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), pulse diagnosis often employs three different levels of pressure to assess the pulse quality: light pressure on the skin is termed “floating” (jǔ), heavy pressure down to the bones is termed “deep” (àn), and moderate pressure to the muscles is termed “moderate” (xún). The floating pulse is characterized by a … Read more

What is a Floating Pulse?

What is a Floating Pulse?

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the term “floating pulse” (fu mai) is frequently mentioned during pulse diagnosis. Many people notice a floating pulse when they have a cold. However, some individuals may not have a cold, yet the doctor still describes their pulse as floating. What does this mean? Today, let us learn about the … Read more

The Color of the Tongue Reflects Different Constitutions: What Color Are You?

The Color of the Tongue Reflects Different Constitutions: What Color Are You?

【Light Red Tongue】 Light Red Tongue: The tongue body is light red and moist. Diagnostic Significance: Normal tongue, or the initial tongue quality in cases of external pathogens (such as colds, summer heat diseases, etc.). 【Pale White Tongue】 Pale White Tongue: The tongue color is lighter than normal, predominantly white with less red, indicating a … Read more

Tongue Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine: The Most Dangerous Tongue Colors to Watch For!

Tongue Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine: The Most Dangerous Tongue Colors to Watch For!

Click the above blue text, to follow us Tongue diagnosis is one of the key components of observation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)。 The diagnosis primarily examines the shape, color, moisture, and dryness of the tongue, to determine the nature of the disease, the severity of the condition, the balance of Qi and blood, the … Read more

Understanding Health Conditions Through Tongue Color and Shape

Understanding Health Conditions Through Tongue Color and Shape

Observing the tongue is one of the important diagnostic methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). TCM believes that the tongue is closely related to the five organ systems. By examining your tongue daily, you can gain a general understanding of your health status. When observing: In a well-lit area, extend your tongue out in front … Read more

The Tongue as a Window to Body Constitution: TCM Insights on Tongue Diagnosis and Herbal Prescription

The Tongue as a Window to Body Constitution: TCM Insights on Tongue Diagnosis and Herbal Prescription

Tongue diagnosis is an important component of the four diagnostic methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which include observation, listening, inquiry, and palpation. It plays a significant role in clinical diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis assessment. TCM places great emphasis on the identification of tongue patterns and has summarized the application rules of tongue appearance in … Read more

Self-Assessment of Body Constitution Through Tongue Observation

Self-Assessment of Body Constitution Through Tongue Observation

The tongue is an organ that can reflect the state of blood fullness in the body through its semi-transparent mucosa. In tongue diagnosis, this is referred to as observing the tongue quality (舌质, shé zhì). It can indicate whether our body’s vital energy (正气, zhèng qì) is sufficient. For example, if the blood in the … Read more

Tongue Diagnosis: Insights into Body Health

Tongue Diagnosis: Insights into Body Health

Sharing positive energy knowledge on pregnancy, parenting, early education, health preservation, gourmet food, and literature. Big Tongue Wu Kequn – The Great Trickster This music cannot be played due to copyright issues, please change the music. ​ The tongue is the most sensitive organ in the human body, and the tongue mucosa is the most … Read more