Editor’s Note In the article “Discussing the Six Basic Pulse Types in TCM”, we learned that pulse types are divided into six categories: floating, deep, slow, rapid, weak, and strong. These six pulses are also known as pulse classifications, as they reflect some fundamental factors. Based on variations in pulse shape, force, and frequency, these … Read more
The 28 Pulse Qualities 1. Floating Pulse (Fu Mai) 【Body Image Verse】Floating on the surface, like wood floating on water; abundant when lifted, insufficient when pressed. 【Main Disease Verse】Floating pulse is Yang, indicating disease on the surface. Floating at the cun position indicates wind; floating at the left guan indicates wind in the middle jiao; … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), pulse diagnosis often employs three different levels of pressure to assess the pulse quality: light pressure on the skin is termed “floating” (jǔ), heavy pressure down to the bones is termed “deep” (àn), and moderate pressure to the muscles is termed “moderate” (xún). The floating pulse is characterized by a … Read more
▼ The most authoritative knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine is found in reading TCM ▼ Spend time reading Editor’s Introduction Pulse diagnosis is one of the most important methods in clinical diagnosis in TCM, and the difficulty of learning pulse diagnosis is widely recognized in the field. Even the founder of pulse theory, Wang Shuhe, … Read more
Pulse Position: Refers to the depth of the pulse manifestation. A superficial pulse is termed floating pulse (fu mai); a deep pulse is termed sinking pulse (chen mai). (1) Floating Pulse (fu mai) The pulse is superficial. It can be felt lightly, but pressing harder causes it to diminish. This pulse often indicates an exterior … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the term “floating pulse” (fu mai) is frequently mentioned during pulse diagnosis. Many people notice a floating pulse when they have a cold. However, some individuals may not have a cold, yet the doctor still describes their pulse as floating. What does this mean? Today, let us learn about the … Read more
The floating pulse (fu mai) can be understood as the sensation under the fingers resembling pressing on a piece of wood floating on water, or like a small boat on the water’s surface. This means that the pulse wave is located at a relatively superficial level beneath the skin, allowing it to be felt with … Read more
▲ Click on “Little Island Prescription” above to follow health and wellness Editor’s Note on Pulse Types Ancient Chinese scholars discovered the principles of blood circulation early on and found that pulse diagnosis could reveal changes in internal organs. Pulse diagnosis involves palpating the pulse at various locations on the body to observe changes in … Read more
Weekend Sharing: Initial Explanation of Floating Pulse Original By Mo Liu Lang Zhong Story of Zeng August 25, 2018 07:55 Initial Explanation of Floating Pulse By Mo Liu Lang Zhong There are many schools of pulse diagnosis; this is a superficial explanation based on the “Binhuh Pulse Studies”, serving as a gateway for beginners. To … Read more
Floating Pulse (Fu Mai):The floating pulse is superficial, felt just beneath the skin, and can be detected with light pressure. When pressed harder, the pulse may slightly diminish but does not feel weak or empty. In summary, a floating pulse indicates that the patient has an exterior condition, suggesting a mild illness where the external … Read more