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
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
Pulse diagnosis is one of the four diagnostic methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), where the physician uses their fingers to palpate the patient’s pulse. This method assesses the pulse’s characteristics (i.e., pulse image) to understand the patient’s condition and differentiate between diseases, a practice highly valued by physicians throughout history. The Chen Mai (沉脉, … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the pulse is considered the vessel of blood, circulating throughout the body. The qi and blood of the five zang (organs) and six fu (hollow organs) must flow through the blood vessels. When the body is stimulated by internal or external factors, it inevitably affects the circulation of qi and … Read more
In ancient times, there was a highly esteemed pulse diagnosis method known as the “Holding Pulse Weight Method” (持脉轻重法). This method was first introduced in the “Nanjing” (难经) and is also found in the “Pulse Classic” (脉经). After the Jin Dynasty, renowned physicians such as Sun Simiao from the Tang Dynasty and Zhu Donglong from … Read more
↑ Click on “Read TCM” above to follow us Editor’s Introduction We previously released a series of formula songs that were well received! Next, we will continue to present the pulse diagnosis works—Binhuh Pulse Theory! This is another essential classic for learning Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). To facilitate a more intuitive learning experience, we will … 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
1. The pulse is characterized by floating, sinking, slow, and rapid, which are the core principles. 2. The essence of pulse theory is as fine as a hair; only a few can grasp the subtleties. Understanding the general idea suffices; the four terms floating, sinking, slow, and rapid correspond to deficiency and excess, cold and … Read more
Clinically, it is essential to recognize the seven basic pulse types. Floating indicates exterior; sinking indicates interior; Slow indicates cold; regardless of external or internal cold, the pulse is slow. Slow is defined as less than 60 beats per minute. Rapid indicates heat (regardless of excess heat, deficiency heat, low fever, or high fever); rapid … Read more
For listeners who enjoy audiobooks, you can click below to listen to the audio. Here, we will use the pulse diagnosis from “Shang Han Za Bing Lun” as a standard to explain the diagnostic application of pulse methods based on disease pulse syndrome treatment. 1. Pulse Diagnosis in “Shang Han Lun” Floating pulse indicates that … Read more