Sliding Pulse

Analysis of the Sliding Pulse in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Analysis of the Sliding Pulse in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sliding Pulse (Hua Mai) is characterized by a smooth and flowing sensation, akin to beads rolling on a surface. This is described in the Pulse Classic (Mai Jing). Throughout history, physicians have clearly defined the sliding pulse as resembling beads rolling. This rolling occurs with each heartbeat, but it is distinct from the counting of … Read more

Common Pulse Patterns: Hua Mai (Sliding Pulse)

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Common Pulse Patterns: Hua Mai (Sliding Pulse)

1. Characteristics of the Pulse According to the “Essentials of Pulse Diagnosis”: “It flows back and forth smoothly, like beads rolling on a plate, neither advancing nor retreating.” In the “Binhuh Pulse Studies”: “It flows back and forth, smoothly turning, responding like beads on a finger.” In the “Correct Eye of Pulse Diagnosis”: “The sliding … Read more