Click the blue text above to follow us! Written by: Xinglin Saodi Sheng Reflecting on past losses, mourning the untimely death, I diligently seek ancient teachings and gather various methods.■ The first lesson in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is pulse diagnosis, and the first pulse type is the floating pulse (fu mai). Ancient descriptions of … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine Case Studies / Medical Discussions / Reference Articles for Clinical Learning Understanding Floating Pulse By the Late Flow Physician There are many schools of thought regarding pulse diagnosis. This article provides a superficial explanation based on the “Binhuh Pulse Studies” and serves as a gateway for beginners. To take a pulse briefly, … Read more
Pulse manifestation: The pulse that can be felt lightly by placing the hand on the skin, and when pressed firmly, it still beats strongly, is called “heavy pressure not empty”. How did Li Shizhen describe the floating pulse? “The floating pulse only travels along the flesh, like the lightness of a willow catkin.” This is … Read more
Observation Diagnosis (Wang Zhen) is a method of diagnosing diseases based on the theories of the internal organs (zangfu) and meridians. The external aspects of the human body are closely related to the five internal organs. If there are changes in the functions of the internal organs, it will inevitably be reflected in various aspects … Read more
The Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon) is divided into two parts: Ling Shu (Spiritual Pivot) and Su Wen (Simple Questions). It is said to have originated from the Yellow Emperor, passed down orally through generations, and later supplemented and developed by physicians and medical theorists, culminating in a written text during the Spring and … Read more
Last week during a clinic visit, an intern asked me how to conduct a diagnosis in clinical practice. This question is very important; how to inquire and collect information through the four examinations reflects your clinical thinking. Previously, we discussed that the Six Meridians (Liù Jīng) originate from the Eight Principles (Bā Gāng). In clinical … Read more
For thousands of years, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has diagnosed illnesses like an examination. The patient extends their hand before the doctor, who checks the pulse on the left and right wrists, examines the tongue coating, and repeatedly inquires about the patient’s symptoms and feelings. Then, the doctor articulates the patient’s condition clearly. If the … Read more
Xu Mai (Deficient Pulse) Author: Li Shimao, Tian Shuxiao (1) Pulse Characteristics The “Pulse Classic” states: “Xu mai is slow, large, and soft; pressing it reveals weakness, and the pulse feels empty.” This describes the four components of Xu mai: floating, slow, large, and empty. Later physicians often reference this description. In ancient descriptions of … Read more
Inheriting Traditional Chinese Medicine culture and cultivating TCM talents We hope more people can share this with their friends, allowing every Chinese person to learn and understand TCM. 14 Common Pulse Types (1) Floating Pulse (Fu Mai) The pulse is superficial. It can be felt lightly, but pressing harder makes it slightly weaker. This pulse … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), if you can distinguish between xū (deficiency) and shí (excess), the effects will be very significant, leading to an improvement in the condition. However, many people cannot accurately identify true deficiency and excess, which can be quite frustrating.In fact, after feeling pulses for so long, I cannot claim to be … Read more