Wudang Dao Medicine: Discussing the Similarities and Differences Between Xian Pulse and Jin Pulse

Wudang Dao Medicine: Discussing the Similarities and Differences Between Xian Pulse and Jin Pulse

The author has studied the twelve meridians and the dual diagnostic pulse method of Yin and Yang under the guidance of Daoist priest Zhu Huaying at the sacred site of Wudang Mountain for many years. Following Zhu Huaying’s approach of analyzing pulse patterns through the lens of the Neijing (Inner Canon), which emphasizes the unity … Read more

Differentiation Between Xian Pulse and Jin Pulse

Differentiation Between Xian Pulse and Jin Pulse

In clinical practice, it is common to encounter confusion between the Xian pulse (弦脉) and the Jin pulse (紧脉) when the pulse is tense. Here, we will analyze this from the perspective of integrating Chinese and Western medicine. ​ Both the Xian pulse and Jin pulse are manifestations of increased vascular tension, which often leads … Read more