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
Characteristics of the Deep PulseToday, we will learn about the pulse pattern classified as anomalous pulse types—the deep pulse (chen mai).1. Characteristics of the Deep Pulse:“Weak on lifting, strong on pressing.”The sensation of the deep pulse under the fingers is that the pulse is not prominent when taken superficially, but becomes increasingly noticeable with medium … Read more
Floating Pulse (Fu Mai) is characterized by a strong pulse when lifted and a weak pulse when pressed. It is a three-layered pulse combination. The term “floating pulse” refers to a pulse that is easily felt at the surface level but weak when pressed deeper. Any pulse that can be easily detected at the floating … Read more
Pulse manifestation: The pulse that can be felt lightly by placing the hand on the skin, and when pressed firmly, it still beats strongly, is called “heavy pressure not empty”. How did Li Shizhen describe the floating pulse? “The floating pulse only travels along the flesh, like the lightness of a willow catkin.” This is … Read more
Red tongue, thin tongue body, and sparse coating indicate: this does not necessarily mean Yin deficiency with heat. The profound theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) are vast and intricate, yet fundamentally simple. They are based on the infinite reasoning of Yin and Yang, the calculations of the Five Movements and Six Qi, and the … Read more
In theory, our body is our own, and we should be the masters of our health. However, it is evident that most people’s health is handed over to doctors, making them the passive party, which should not be the case! In fact, observing our own physical condition is not that difficult. You can look at … Read more
Tongue diagnosis is one of the important methods of diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), akin to a mirror reflecting the internal health status of the body. A normal tongue should be pale red with a thin white coating. The color of the tongue can reflect the rise and fall of Qi and blood. If … Read more
(1) Physical manifestations: Facial (eyelid) swelling, oily complexion, prone to acne, diarrhea, heaviness and fatigue, dry and hard stools, irritability. (2) Causes: Qi deficiency, lack of exercise, consumption of cold drinks, leading to water retention in the body. (3) Solutions: 10 grams each of Hong Dou (Red Bean) and Yi Ren (Job’s Tears), boil in … Read more
Tongue diagnosis, also known as observation diagnosis, is an important method for understanding the physiological functions and pathological changes of the body by observing the changes in the tongue’s appearance. Different parts of the tongue correspond to different organs: the left side of the tongue corresponds to the liver (Gan), the right side corresponds to … Read more
“Tongue diagnosis” is an important part of TCM “observation diagnosis”. Mastering some basic skills of “looking at the tongue” can help you detect bodily diseases early. Regarding how to observe your tongue, experts explain that TCM divides the tongue into the tip, middle, root, and sides. TCM believes that the tip corresponds to the heart … Read more