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
Hello, I am Wen Junran. Today, I present to you a question on TCM diagnosis. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, pulse patterns each have their own characteristics and significance. Among them, the Xian Mai (Xian Pulse) is a relatively common pulse pattern. What are its characteristics? Among the following five options, one summarizes it most accurately; … 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
Keywords: 弦脉 (Xian Mai) With the rapid development of science and technology, as well as information technology, people increasingly feel that they are living in a super fast-paced environment. We are constantly exposed to various changes and pressures, leading to a growing number of physical issues. Among those living under high-stress conditions, a common pulse … Read more
Author/Hu Mengmeng Clinical Medical College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Class of 2022, Nine-Year Program in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Li Sichu Class Abstract For a long time, the heart ‘pump’ theory has been the mainstream view of the cardiovascular system, yet it still presents contradictions. The emergence of the heart ‘wave’ theory provides a … Read more
(1) Pulse Characteristics The main feature of the Xian Mai (Xian Pulse) is that it is straight and long, moving up and down like a bowstring. There are no specific requirements for the pulse position or frequency. The pulse can be superficial or deep, and the frequency can be fast or slow. A typical Xian … Read more
Today, we will learn about Xian Mai (Xian Pulse) and Jin Mai (Jin Pulse). Characteristics of Pulse Patterns Xian Mai: Straight and long, like pressing a guitar string Jin Mai: The pulse feels tense and strong, resembling a taut rope This may sound abstract, but in concrete terms, the Xian Mai has a longer shape … Read more
The Xian Mai (Xian Pulse) is a common and important pulse pattern in clinical practice, playing a crucial role in assessing the patient’s cold-heat and deficiency-excess conditions.1. What does it feel like to touch the Xian Pulse?The Xian Pulse resembles the shape of a bowstring or a string on a musical instrument. In summary, it … Read more
The Xian Mai (Xian Pulse) is the most common and representative pulse type in clinical practice, characterized by its variability. It resembles a taut string, indicating tension, tightness, and a lack of softness and fluctuation. It can be seen in conditions of dryness and lack of nourishment, as well as in states of contraction and … Read more