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Understanding TCM Pulse Diagnosis: Recognizing Three Types of Pulses, Especially the Slippery Pulse

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Understanding TCM Pulse Diagnosis: Recognizing Three Types of Pulses, Especially the Slippery Pulse

“Observation (望), Listening (闻), Inquiry (问), and Palpation (切)” are traditional diagnostic methods in Chinese medicine, originating from the “Nanjing” (难经). Observation refers to observing the complexion; Listening refers to hearing the sounds; Inquiry refers to asking about symptoms; and Palpation refers to feeling the pulse, collectively known as the Four Examinations. Today, we will … Read more

Differentiating Diseases Based on the Four Basic Pulse Types: Floating, Sinking, Slow, and Rapid

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Differentiating Diseases Based on the Four Basic Pulse Types: Floating, Sinking, Slow, and Rapid

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

My Journey in Traditional Chinese Medicine Pulse Diagnosis: Part Sixteen

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My Journey in Traditional Chinese Medicine Pulse Diagnosis: Part Sixteen

Previously, we discussed the characteristics and treatment of the floating pulse and its related conditions. Today, we will introduce the sinking pulse and its associated conditions. What is the sinking pulse? It is a type of pulse characterized by a low position, where it is not felt with light pressure but can be felt with … Read more

Pulse Diagnosis Learning: Differentiating Floating and Sinking Pulses

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Pulse Diagnosis Learning: Differentiating Floating and Sinking Pulses

In ancient times, there was a highly esteemed pulse diagnosis method known as the “Holding Pulse Weight Method” (持脉轻重法). This method was first introduced in the “Nanjing” (难经) and is also found in the “Pulse Classic” (脉经). After the Jin Dynasty, renowned physicians such as Sun Simiao from the Tang Dynasty and Zhu Donglong from … Read more

What Do Floating and Sinking Pulses Indicate? Corresponding Conditions Explained

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The floating pulse category includes six pulse types: floating pulse (fu mai), surging pulse (hong mai), soft pulse (ru mai), scattered pulse (san mai), hollow pulse (kao mai), and leather pulse (ge mai). Their common characteristic is that they can be felt with light pressure. The classification is based on the frequency and strength of … Read more

What Do Floating and Sinking Pulses Indicate About Your Health?

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What Do Floating and Sinking Pulses Indicate About Your Health?

Written by/ TCM Medical Theory The floating pulse resembles a spring that is stuck at its highest point, unable to retract, indicating that the qi and blood are in a state of agitation. The fu organs (yang) are responsible for the flow and dispersion of qi, while the zang organs (yin) store essence and qi … Read more

The Floating and Sinking Pulses: Clinical Significance

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The Floating and Sinking Pulses: Clinical Significance

Experiencing wind-cold results in a floating pulse indicative of an exterior syndrome. If a floating pulse suddenly appears after a prolonged illness, it often signifies the symptoms of vacuous yang escaping. This is often accompanied by profuse sweating like oil, dyspnea resembling that of a cow, and a flushed face akin to makeup, resembling a … Read more

Essential Guidelines for Pulse Diagnosis in TCM

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Essential Guidelines for Pulse Diagnosis in TCM

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

Understanding the Pulse: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding the Pulse: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine

The meridians are the channels through which Qi and blood circulate in the human body. The cun kou mai (寸口脉, cun pulse), as part of the shou tai yin fei jing (手太阴肺经, Hand Taiyin Lung Meridian), is naturally filled with Qi and blood. Therefore, studying the pulse fundamentally involves examining the state of Qi and … Read more

Eight Elements of Pulse Diagnosis: Pulse Position (Floating and Sinking)

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Eight Elements of Pulse Diagnosis: Pulse Position (Floating and Sinking)

Pulse Position: Refers to the depth of the pulse manifestation. A superficial pulse is termed floating pulse (fu mai); a deep pulse is termed sinking pulse (chen mai). 　(1) Floating Pulse (fu mai) The pulse is superficial. It can be felt lightly, but pressing harder causes it to diminish. This pulse often indicates an exterior … Read more