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Understanding TCM Pulse Diagnosis: Recognizing Three Types of Pulses, Especially the Slippery Pulse

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Understanding TCM Pulse Diagnosis: Recognizing Three Types of Pulses, Especially the Slippery Pulse

“Observation (望), Listening (闻), Inquiry (问), and Palpation (切)” are traditional diagnostic methods in Chinese medicine, originating from the “Nanjing” (难经). Observation refers to observing the complexion; Listening refers to hearing the sounds; Inquiry refers to asking about symptoms; and Palpation refers to feeling the pulse, collectively known as the Four Examinations. Today, we will … Read more

Blood in Stool, Thin Pulse, Slippery Pulse – Ni Haixia’s “Huangdi Neijing” Chapter 18, Section 3, Four Classic Texts (6)

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Blood in Stool, Thin Pulse, Slippery Pulse - Ni Haixia's "Huangdi Neijing" Chapter 18, Section 3, Four Classic Texts (6)

Section 7 Blood in Stool, Thin Pulse, Slippery Pulse If the pulse is thin and deep, it indicates a Shaoyin (Lesser Yin) condition. This is often felt when the pulse is very thin and deep at the bone’s edge. When the pulse reaches the bone, remember that the bone corresponds to the kidney, right? The … Read more

Three Articles on Pulse Diagnosis: Pulse Secrets, Pulse Theory, and Pulse Methods!

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Three Articles on Pulse Diagnosis: Pulse Secrets, Pulse Theory, and Pulse Methods!

1. Pulse Secrets Floating Pulse (Fu Mai): Lightly felt, heavy pressing yields no response; it floats like wood on water. A strong floating pulse indicates wind-heat, while a weak one suggests blood deficiency. Deep Pulse (Chen Mai): Requires heavy pressure to be felt; like a stone sinking in water. A strong deep pulse indicates cold … Read more

Clinical Significance and Development of the Slippery Pulse

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Clinical Significance and Development of the Slippery Pulse

As early as the pre-Qin period, there were writings documenting the slippery pulse, such as in the “Su Wen: On the Essentials of Pulse” which states: “Slippery means excess of Yin Qi.” The explanation of the character “滑 (hua)” in the “Shuo Wen Jie Zi” is “smooth”. The author uses historical timelines as the “warp” … Read more

Zhang Litiao: Commentary on the Essentials of the Four Diagnostic Methods (Vernacular Explanation) 37 – Explanation of Slippery Pulse, Rough Pulse, and String Pulse

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Zhang Litiao: Commentary on the Essentials of the Four Diagnostic Methods (Vernacular Explanation) 37 - Explanation of Slippery Pulse, Rough Pulse, and String Pulse

Slippery pulse indicates phlegm disease, governs food stagnation, inch position indicates vomiting, and cubit position indicates blood and pus in stool.【Note】Slippery pulse is a yang pulse, with excess yang indicating phlegm, hence it governs phlegm diseases.The right guan position corresponds to the stomach, thus it governs phlegm from food.The left guan position corresponds to the … Read more

Does a ‘Slippery Pulse’ Always Indicate Pregnancy?

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Does a 'Slippery Pulse' Always Indicate Pregnancy?

Friends who have watched the TV drama “Empresses in the Palace” may remember a scene where the imperial physician concentrates and takes the pulse of the empress, then suddenly kneels and exclaims: “Congratulations, Your Majesty! The pulse is slippery, indicating a joyful sign.” At this point, everyone understands: the empress is pregnant. Therefore, when a … Read more

Reading Notes: Discussions on Pulse Diagnosis – Slippery, Choppy, Empty, and Full Pulses

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Reading Notes: Discussions on Pulse Diagnosis - Slippery, Choppy, Empty, and Full Pulses

Slippery Pulse (Hua Mai) (1) Pulse Characteristics The characteristic of a slippery pulse is that it flows smoothly, like pearls rolling, moving forward and then retreating. The “Pulse Classic” states: “Moving forward and retreating, flowing smoothly and turning, resembling the number of times.” (2) Similar Pulses Both slippery and rapid pulses flow smoothly. The main … Read more

Understanding Pulse Patterns in Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Focus on Slippery and String-like Pulses

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Understanding Pulse Patterns in Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Focus on Slippery and String-like Pulses

Personal Introduction: A “post-90s” TCM practitioner in their forties, with a Master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine, a licensed TCM physician, ten years of experience in a tertiary hospital, and ten years of independent practice in the community. I adhere to classical TCM principles, with the life goal of making TCM understandable to the public … Read more

The Significance of Slippery Pulse Beyond Pregnancy Indication

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The Significance of Slippery Pulse Beyond Pregnancy Indication

Reading Traditional Chinese MedicineEvery day11:30pushing the freshest Authoritative and high-quality knowledge of TCM If you like it, please star it for me Editor’s Guide In historical dramas, it is common for doctors to say, “Congratulations, madam, you are pregnant” after feeling the pulse. The “slippery pulse” that assists in diagnosing pregnancy is actually a pulse … Read more

What is the “Slippery Pulse” in Pulse Diagnosis?

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What is the "Slippery Pulse" in Pulse Diagnosis?

Looking for a good TCM practitioner near you or one you have visited >>> [TCM Encyclopedia App] Online/Offline reading of TCM ancient and modern books >>> [TCM Encyclopedia] September 2018 article rankings Three fingers determine life and death, pressing the pulse at the wrist to know the ailments. Pulse diagnosis is a unique diagnostic method … Read more