1. Fu Mai (Floating Pulse)【Pulse Characteristics】Easily felt with light pressure, decreases with heavy pressureMore pronounced when lifted, less pronounced when pressedAccording to Cui’s “Pulse Classic”: “Floating pulse is like water floating on wood, easily felt with light touch.”“Zhen Zong San Mei” states: “Floating pulse is evident upon light touch, slightly decreases upon pressing but does … Read more
Floating Pulse (1) Pulse Characteristics The term “floating pulse” has two meanings. One refers to the concept of location, indicating any pulse that can be diagnosed with light pressure, regardless of its size, speed, or strength, as long as it is located superficially. This includes pulses such as Xu Mai (deficient pulse), Wei Mai (minute … Read more
Experiencing wind-cold results in a floating pulse indicative of an exterior syndrome. If a floating pulse suddenly appears after a prolonged illness, it often signifies the symptoms of vacuous yang escaping. This is often accompanied by profuse sweating like oil, dyspnea resembling that of a cow, and a flushed face akin to makeup, resembling a … Read more
1、Fú (Floating) Fú mài, jǔ zhī yǒu yú, àn zhī bù zú (《脉经》).Like a gentle breeze blowing on a bird’s feathers, it is light and floating (qīng fàn mào), like following the elm pods (《素问》), like wood floating on water (Cuī shì), like twisting scallion leaves (Lí shì). (The floating pulse has a light and … Read more
1、Fu (Floating) The floating pulse is abundant when lifted and insufficient when pressed (《脉经》). It resembles the feathers on a bird’s back being lightly blown by a breeze, appearing light and floating, like following the elm pods (《素问》), like wood floating on water (Cui’s description), or like twisting the leaves of scallions (Li’s … Read more
Excerpt from “Binhuh Pulse Studies” 1. Fu Mai (Floating Pulse) (阳) Body Condition Poem: The floating pulse travels only on the surface, like the light touch of a willow catkin; In autumn, it indicates health, but in chronic illness, it can be alarming. Similar Pulse Poem: Floating like wood in water, large and hollow is … Read more
Overview of Pulse Diagnosis 1、Floating Pulse Guidelines：Lightly press for floating, heavy press for none; floating like wood floating in water, strong floating indicates wind-heat, weak floating indicates blood deficiency. For the sinking pulse, press heavily to reveal it, like a stone sinking in water; strong sinking indicates cold pain, weak sinking indicates deficiency-cold. For the … Read more
Floating Pulse Explained By Mo Liu Lang Zhong The methods of pulse diagnosis vary among practitioners. This article is a superficial explanation based on the “Binhuh Pulse Studies,” serving as a gateway for beginners. To take a pulse briefly, it is referred to as “lifting, pressing, and searching.” This is the method of obtaining floating … Read more
Three Articles on Pulse Diagnosis: Pulse Techniques, Pulse Theory, and Pulse Methods! 1. Fú Mài (Floating Pulse): Lightly pressing reveals the pulse; heavy pressing does not. It floats like wood on water. A strong floating pulse indicates wind-heat, while a weak floating pulse suggests blood deficiency. Chén Mài (Deep Pulse): Requires heavy pressure to feel; … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us. Let’s discuss the understanding of pulse diagnosis. However, we will not delve into lengthy theories, diagnostic methods, elements, or schools of thought; instead, we will share insights and personal experiences regarding the floating pulse. The definition of floating pulse in textbooks is as follows: it is easily felt … Read more