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