The cun, guan, and chi of the left hand correspond to the heart, liver, and kidneys of the human body; the cun, guan, and chi of the right hand correspond to the lungs, spleen, and mingmen (Gate of Life). Floating Pulse (Fu Mai)【Body Image Song】Floating on the skin, like wood floating on water; it is … Read more
Disease manifests through changes in the pulse, known as pathological pulses. Generally, any pulse outside the normal physiological range and individual physiological variations is considered a pathological pulse. Due to the different experiences of practitioners in pulse diagnosis, the naming methods for pulse patterns also vary. For ease of learning, similar pulse patterns are categorized … Read more
Recently, I have been studying pulse diagnosis and recording my insights as they come. Instructor: Ben Cao Shu Xiang 1.Floating Pulse (Fu Mai) Floating Pulse is felt with light contact on the skin; it is the primary pulse of the Cun (寸) position, which is normally a floating pulse. Floating pulse is also the pulse … Read more
Serious Statement: All content in this public account is organized from the courses of the Houpu Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Class, intended solely for the learning use of Houpu TCM students. Unauthorized dissemination for commercial purposes is prohibited, and violators will be held accountable. 😭When taking a pulse, the patient’s pathogenic qi can easily enter … Read more
The “cun”, “guan”, and “chi” of the left hand correspond to the heart, liver, and kidneys of the body; the “cun”, “guan”, and “chi” of the right hand correspond to the lungs, spleen, and mingmen (life gate). Floating Pulse (Fu Mai)【Body Image Song】Floating on the skin, like wood floating on water; it is abundant when … Read more
The slippery and rapid pulse (hua shuo mai) is a very common pulse pattern in clinical practice. Although it has been reiterated countless times, it is still necessary to elaborate on it again. As one of the five to seven common pulses, the slippery and rapid pulse described by Wu Ji does not represent a … Read more
It is often said that pulse diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is mysterious; however, once you understand the principles behind TCM pulse diagnosis and the information it aims to gather, this confusion will dissipate. The practice of pulse diagnosis has been passed down since ancient times, demonstrating its robust vitality and scientific basis. TCM … Read more
TCM Case Studies / Medical Discussions / Reference Articles for Learning Clinical TCMIntroduction: Mastering the four basic pulse types: floating, sinking, slow, and rapid is essential for making connections when diagnosing through pulse examination. Distinguishing diseases based on the four basic pulse types and their relation to exterior/interior and cold/heat During pulse diagnosis, the practitioner … 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. 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