The Distinct Differences Between Xian Pulse and Jin Pulse
The 105th pulse is floating and tight; floating indicates wind, while tight indicates cold. Wind injures the defensive qi (wei), and cold injures the nutritive qi (rong). When both wei and rong are affected, there will be pain in the joints, and one should induce sweating rather than purging. Pre-class considerations: 1. In the “Treatise … Read more
