In the book S Zhongyi Famen, it is stated: All diseases can only be differentiated by the overall xu shi han re (deficiency and excess, cold and heat), with no distinction between local exterior and interior, meridians, or organs. This applies to treating colds, fevers, and even malignant tumors. If one understands this, despite the … Read more
濒 湖 脉 学 李 时 珍 著 《濒湖脉学》是李时珍撷取《内经》、《脉经》等诸书精华，结合自己的经验撰著而成。总为一卷，内容分两部分，一是阐述了27种脉象的脉形特点，辨别方法及主治病证，二是引录了其父李言闻阐述脉学理论的《四言举要》。 Xu Mai (Deficient Pulse) Large and soft, with weak pressure, the pulse feels empty under the fingers. 【Translation】The pulse is large and soft, beating slowly and weakly, indicating a Xu Mai (Deficient Pulse). When pressed firmly, the pulse subtly moves beneath the fingers, giving a feeling … Read more
Xu Mai Category Xu Mai Category: The Xu Mai (Deficient Pulse) category includes five types: Xu (Deficient), Xi (Thin), Wei (Minute), Dai (Intermittent), and Duan (Short). The pulse is weak and lacks strength.; Xu When lifted, it is slow and large; when pressed, it feels loose, resembling a valley with no boundaries. Do not confuse … Read more
Daily TCM Insights at 11:30 AM Authoritative and high-quality knowledge in Traditional Chinese Medicine If you like it, please give me a star Editor’s Introduction Pulse diagnosis, as one of the main diagnostic methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), plays a significant role in guiding diagnosis, pattern differentiation, and treatment. The ability to distinguish various … Read more
Editor’s Note Pulse diagnosis is a distinctive feature of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), reflecting many aspects of a patient’s physical and mental condition. However, learning pulse diagnosis is not an easy task, as similar pulse patterns can often lead to confusion. Professor Yang Zhen, a renowned expert in liver diseases, has many insights into pulse … Read more
The dual string pulse indicates cold, as it is often found in cases of significant deficiency after purging. The single string pulse indicates fluid retention. — Jin Kui Yao Lue This string pulse is primarily associated with cold and fluid retention, as well as pain, and is linked to the Shaoyang pulse, which is … Read more
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The twenty-eight pulse types can be understood through four aspects: pulse position, frequency, shape, and the momentum of the pulse. For example, floating and sinking refer to different pulse positions, slow and rapid refer to frequency differences, large and small refer to shape differences, and empty and full refer to the momentum differences. Some pulse … Read more
Source: Medical Education Network 1. Shi Mai (Full Pulse): The pulse is strong in all three positions: cun, guan, and chi. Main Disease: Full syndrome. The pathogenic qi is excessive while the righteous qi is abundant, leading to a clash between the two, resulting in a strong pulse due to full qi and blood. 2. … Read more
Xian Mai (弦脉), or the ‘string-like pulse’, is akin to pressing on a guitar string, feeling tight, straight, and long, rising and falling directly. The Xian Mai is the primary pulse associated with liver and gallbladder diseases. The liver is considered a ‘hard organ’, and when ill, the meridians and tendons become tense, resulting in … Read more
Written by/ TCM Medical Theory When the east wind blows, all pulses exhibit a string-like quality. At this time, the vital energy of a person may also encounter issues. In spring, all things are born, and the pulse becomes hard, showing a string-like appearance. In autumn, it tends to show a retraction. However, some individuals … Read more