Theoretical Insights Discussion on the Deep Pulse by Zhang Zhongjing Baotou City Xinglin Traditional Chinese Medicine Research Institute Meng Linsheng Zhang Zhongjing’s discussion on the deep pulse includes 59 entries, with 23 in the “Jin Kui” and 36 in the “Shang Han” (including 3 in the “Bian Mai Fa”, 8 in the “Ping Mai Fa”, … Read more
Chen Mai (沉脉), literally understood as a “deep pulse,” refers to a pulse that is felt at the deepest level. When diagnosing Chen Mai, it cannot be detected lightly at the floating level; it can only be clearly felt when pressed heavily at the deep level. Firstly, Chen Mai does not necessarily indicate a pathological … Read more
Click the blue text to follow Dr. Zhao The Twenty-Eight Pulses of CHEN MAI 沉脉 “Insufficient when lifted, excessive when pressed” Like sand wrapped in cotton, soft on the outside but firm on the inside Chen Mai (沉脉) is felt with a heavy hand pressing down to the bones. Chen (沉) is the opposite of … Read more
Deep pulse, as an important type of pulse in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), provides key clues for disease diagnosis through its unique body image, main disease patterns, and associated pulse manifestations. The following is a detailed explanation of deep pulse. “Deeply penetrating the muscles and bones, like a stone thrown into water; when pressed, it … Read more
Let’s talk about the Deep Pulse (Chen Mai)! The deep pulse is associated with Yin, indicating internal diseases. A deep pulse at the cun position often presents with shortness of breath and chest pain radiating to the hypochondrium; it may be due to phlegm retention or water and blood issues. A deep pulse at the … Read more
2.Deep Pulse (Chen Mai) Diagram of Deep Pulse The deep pulse, referred to as “stone” or “ying” in the Neijing, indicates that the pulse is deep and requires significant pressure to palpate. The Pulse Classic, Volume One states: “The deep pulse is not felt with light pressure, but is palpable with heavy pressure.” Zhang Deng … Read more
“Body Condition Poem“ Water flows moistening the deep pulse, soft and smooth between the muscles and bones. For women, the depth is measured at the cun (寸) position, while for men, it is at the chi (尺) position; this is considered normal. “Main Disease Poem” The deep pulse indicates water accumulation in the yin channels, … Read more
Serious Statement: All content in this public account is organized from the courses of the Houpu Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Class, intended solely for the learning use of Houpu TCM students. Unauthorized dissemination for commercial purposes is prohibited, and violators will be held accountable. 😭When taking a pulse, the patient’s pathogenic qi can easily enter … Read more
Little Wang sat aside, his eyes shining with admiration. He had just started learning Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) from Teacher Xie, but he was already deeply attracted to this ancient and mysterious medicine. Today, he specifically organized some questions about pulse diagnosis to consult Teacher Xie. “Little Wang,” Teacher Xie suddenly looked up and asked … Read more
Floating Pulse is characterized by a strong presence when lifted and a weak presence when pressed (as stated in the Pulse Classic). It resembles the gentle breeze ruffling the feathers on a bird’s back, light and fleeting (a description of its subtlety), akin to the floating of the Yuan (Elm) pods (as mentioned in the … Read more