↑ Click on “Read Traditional Chinese Medicine” above to follow us Editor’s Introduction The floating pulse types have been fully shared, how is everyone learning? Pulse diagnosis is the essence of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). To master it, one must first memorize the pulse rules and understand them thoroughly, then continuously experience them in practice … Read more
TCM Case Studies / Medical Discussions / Reference Articles for Learning Clinical TCMIntroduction:Pulses can be floating or sinking, and diseases can be cold or hot, interior or exterior; today we learn about the Chen Mai (Deep Pulse). The Chen Mai and its easily confused pulses Chen Mai is like the heavy and turbid earth energy, … Read more
1. Fu Mai (Floating Pulse). The fu mai is distinctly palpable, and when pressed harder, it slightly diminishes but does not disappear. A strong and large fu mai indicates exterior conditions. Characteristics: When the fingertips are lightly placed on the patient’s cun, guan, chi (寸关尺) positions, the pulse can be felt. If pressed down harder, … Read more