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
Pulse diagnosis is one of the four diagnostic methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), where the physician uses their fingers to palpate the patient’s pulse. This method assesses the pulse’s characteristics (i.e., pulse image) to understand the patient’s condition and differentiate between diseases, a practice highly valued by physicians throughout history. The Chen Mai (沉脉, … Read more
The ancient texts of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) provide rich discussions on pulse diagnosis. In the Yuan dynasty, Dai Qizong clearly proposed the pulse diagnosis concepts of “fen, he, ou, bi, lei”. Among these, “fen” refers to the understanding of a specific pulse pattern, while “he” refers to the elaboration of combined pulse patterns, known … Read more
Exploring the Deep Pulse: Insights from Zhang Zhongjing’s Pulse Theory 1. The Deep Pulse Indicates Both Interior and Exterior Conditions (1) In the “Treatise on Cold Damage” (Shang Han Lun), Section 148 states: “The deep pulse is also found in the interior.” 【Note】The deep pulse primarily indicates the interior, but it can also indicate the … 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
Exploring the Floating Pulse in Traditional Chinese MedicineFloating Pulse — The Floating and Concurrent Pulse 1. Yang Floating and Yin WeakAccording to the “Treatise on Febrile Diseases” (Shang Han Lun), Section 12: “In the case of Taiyang wind, the Yang is floating while the Yin is weak. The Yang floating indicates spontaneous heat, while the … Read more
What is Floating Pulse? Health Preservation Introduction Hello everyone, today we will explore the concept of Floating Pulse in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Traditional Chinese Floating Pulse Floating Pulse (fu mai) is a type of pulse that can be felt with light pressure and diminishes slightly with heavier pressure, yet does not feel empty. It … Read more
Let’s talk about what tongue quality is, which refers to the thin layer of coating on our tongue, known as shè tái (tongue coating). This coating is produced by qì (qi) and its thickness determines the strength or weakness of pathogenic factors in our body. The shè zhì (tongue quality) represents the adequacy of our … Read more
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
Pengpai News Reporter Xiao Bei After the Cold Dew (Han Lu) solar term, the weather in Shanghai suddenly turned cold, dropping ten degrees overnight. In the bleak autumn wind, some people feel cold all over, especially with icy and numb hands and feet. So, what causes cold hands and feet? What methods does Traditional Chinese … Read more