1. Characteristics of the Pulse According to the “Essentials of Pulse Diagnosis”: “It flows back and forth smoothly, like beads rolling on a plate, neither advancing nor retreating.” In the “Binhuh Pulse Studies”: “It flows back and forth, smoothly turning, responding like beads on a finger.” In the “Correct Eye of Pulse Diagnosis”: “The sliding … Read more
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
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) pulse diagnosis Pulse diagnosis includes both pulse examination and palpation, which are methods used by doctors to examine certain areas of the patient’s body through touch and pressure with their hands and fingertips. In TCM’s traditional diagnostic methods, “切诊 (qiè zhěn)” is an important part of the four examinations: observation, listening, … Read more