Deep Pulse (Chen Mai) While there are many types of pulse, they can be categorized based on four aspects: location, number, shape, and quality.①Floating Pulse (Fu Mai): The floating pulse includes six types: floating, surging, soft, scattered, hollow, and leather. These pulses are located superficially and can be easily felt.②Deep Pulse (Chen Mai): The deep … Read more
Deep Pulse (1) Pulse Characteristics The deep pulse, like the superficial pulse, has two layers of meaning: one is the concept of location. Any pulse that can only be felt by pressing down to the bones, regardless of its size, speed, strength, or weakness, is termed deep; the other refers to the deep pulse, which … Read more
Clinically, it is essential to recognize the seven basic pulse types. Floating indicates exterior; sinking indicates interior; Slow indicates cold; regardless of external or internal cold, the pulse is slow. Slow is defined as less than 60 beats per minute. Rapid indicates heat (regardless of excess heat, deficiency heat, low fever, or high fever); rapid … Read more
Floating Pulse (Fu Mai, 主表) 1. The floating pulse is characterized by a strong sensation of the pulse when taken superficially, while the sensation diminishes when taken at the middle or deep levels, making the pulse feel as if it is floating. 2. The overall significance of the floating pulse is that the qi and … Read more
Analysis of Floating Pulse and Its Variants According to the “Pulse Classic”: “A floating and large pulse indicates a heavy head and nasal congestion due to wind. A floating and slow pulse suggests numbness of the skin, with wind-cold invading the muscles. A floating and slippery pulse indicates food retention. A short floating pulse suggests … Read more
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
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
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
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
【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