1. Characteristics of the Pulse According to the “Pulse Classic”: “Fine pulse is smaller than minute, often present, but fine.” In “The Correct Eye of Diagnosis”: “Fine, straight, and soft, winding and coiling, resembling fine silk, more evident in minute.” As stated in “Seeking Truth in Pulse Theory”: “Fine pulses come and go like hair, … Read more
Floating Pulse (Fu Mai): When lightly pressed, the pulse feels strong; with slightly heavier pressure, it appears weak. It should be differentiated from: Empty Pulse (Kao Mai) – floating and large, with a feeling of emptiness upon deeper pressure. Surging Pulse (Hong Mai) – floating and forceful. Weak Pulse (Xu Mai) – slow and slightly … Read more
Qi · Huang · Learning · SocietyMaking Traditional Chinese Medicine More Beautiful | More Interesting | More Relevant to Life Pulse diagnosis is a method where the doctor uses their fingers to press on the patient’s arteries, observing the pulse’s characteristics to understand the patient’s condition and differentiate between syndromes. Diagnosing the Cun (寸) pulse … Read more
1. Analysis of 28 Pulses (Independent Pulse Patterns) ① Pulse patterns primarily characterized by abnormal pulse positions — Floating, Weak, Hollow, Leather, Deep, Hidden, Firm, Short, Long Concept of “abnormal pulse position”: Refers to changes in the position of the pulse body, such as vertical or horizontal shifts. For example: 1) Floating Pulse (Fu Mai): … Read more
The elements of pulse diagnosis are typically analyzed and summarized in five aspects: location, number, shape, force, and rhythm. Generally, the main factors constituting various pulse types can be roughly divided into eight aspects: location, frequency, width, length, strength, smoothness, tension, and uniformity. The different degrees of variation in these characteristics manifest as various pulse … Read more
The pulse image consists of a mixture of pulse position, strength, rate, and other factors, forming 43 distinct pulse types. The pulse diagram illustrates the position, strength, shape, frequency, and complex structure of the pulse, making it easier for beginners in pulse diagnosis to recognize and master. The pulse strength of a normal person is … Read more
1、Fú (Floating) Fú mài, jǔ zhī yǒu yú, àn zhī bù zú (《脉经》).Like a gentle breeze blowing on a bird’s feathers, it is light and floating (qīng fàn mào), like following the elm pods (《素问》), like wood floating on water (Cuī shì), like twisting scallion leaves (Lí shì). (The floating pulse has a light and … Read more
The floating pulse (fu mai) is a pulse type with independent significance. It is characterized by a superficial pulse position, easily felt with light pressure, while medium or deep pressure yields less distinct results or no pulse sensation at all. The floating pulse is defined by its superficial location, situated “above the skin,” and does … Read more
Pulse diagnosis, which includes both pulse examination and palpation, is a method used by practitioners to assess a patient’s condition through touch at specific body locations. Pulse diagnosis is a primary means of diagnosing diseases in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). (1) Locations of Pulse Diagnosis and Assessment of Zang-Fu Organs Pulse diagnosis, also known as … Read more