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. The pulse diagnosis, also known as “qie mai” (切脉), is a diagnostic method used by TCM practitioners to assess the internal changes of diseases by palpating the … 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
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
▲ Click on “Little Island Prescription” above to follow health and wellness Editor’s Note on Pulse Types Ancient Chinese scholars discovered the principles of blood circulation early on and found that pulse diagnosis could reveal changes in internal organs. Pulse diagnosis involves palpating the pulse at various locations on the body to observe changes in … Read more
Floating Pulse (Fu Mai):The floating pulse is superficial, felt just beneath the skin, and can be detected with light pressure. When pressed harder, the pulse may slightly diminish but does not feel weak or empty. In summary, a floating pulse indicates that the patient has an exterior condition, suggesting a mild illness where the external … Read more