There is a major principle in pulse diagnosis: when the three positions of the pulse (cun, guan, chi) are all floating and equal, it generally indicates a lack of disease, hence it is called a normal pulse. Many women experience this during pregnancy, although it may have a slightly slippery quality. In addition, any disease … Read more
1. Fu Mai (Floating Pulse): Located in the superficial layer under the skin, it can be felt with light pressure, and slightly pressing reduces but does not empty the pulse. Significance: Generally seen in exterior syndromes, also observed in floating yang deficiency. 2. Chen Mai (Deep Pulse): Cannot be detected with light pressure; moderate pressure … Read more
How to Diagnose Diseases Associated with Deep Pulse? The deep pulse (chen mai) does not exist in isolation; it generally combines with other pulse types, indicating different states. Overall, it can be summarized as: Deep pulse indicates water retention and yin deficiency diseases, with rapid heat or slow cold and phlegm. Weak and deep suggests … Read more