Slippery (Yin within Yang) The slippery pulse is characterized by a smooth and flowing sensation, akin to pearls rolling (as described in the ‘Pulse Classic’). It feels as if it is about to slip away. The slippery pulse indicates an excess of Yin Qi, hence the pulse flows smoothly like water. The pulse is the … Read more
[Introduction to Floating Pulse Characteristics] The “Pulse Classic” states: “A floating and large pulse indicates wind stroke with heavy head and nasal congestion. A floating and slow pulse indicates numbness of the skin, with wind-cold invading the muscles. A floating and slippery pulse indicates food retention. A floating and short pulse indicates lung injury, with … Read more
Pregnancy is characterized by a special type of pulse known as “slippery pulse” (hua mai). “Slippery pulse refers to a pulse that flows smoothly, appearing round and smooth, like a pearl rolling on a jade plate.” When palpating the pulse, if it is slippery, it feels like a row of bubbles or a small iron … Read more
Slippery Pulse Authors: Li Shimao, Tian Shuxiao (1) Pulse Characteristics The slippery pulse is characterized by a smooth and flowing sensation, akin to pearls rolling, moving forward and then retreating. The “Pulse Classic” states: “Moving forward and retreating, flowing smoothly and turning, resembling the number of beats.” (2) Similar Pulses Both slippery and rapid pulses … Read more
Reading Traditional Chinese MedicineEvery day11:30Latest updates Authoritative knowledge of TCM Editor’s Introduction In historical dramas, it is common for doctors to say, “Congratulations, madam, you are pregnant” after feeling the pulse. The “slippery pulse” that assists in diagnosing pregnancy is actually a pulse type in TCM. However, the slippery pulse is not exclusive to pregnant … Read more
Hua Mai (滑脉), or “slippery pulse,” is one of the pulse patterns in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) pulse diagnosis. It refers to a pulse that feels smooth and flowing, resembling pearls rolling on a jade plate. When three fingers are placed on the patient’s cun (寸), guan (关), and chi (尺) positions, the pulse beats … Read more
Floating (Yang) 【Body Condition Poem】 The floating pulse rises only from the flesh, like following the lightness of the elm pods; in autumn, if it is present, it indicates no illness, but if encountered in a long-term illness, it can be alarming. 【Similar Condition Poem】 Floating is like wood floating in water, floating large and … Read more
1、Floating Pulse (Fu Mai) Floating pulse is strong when lifted and weak when pressed (《脉经》). It resembles the feathers on a bird’s back being lightly blown by the wind, appearing light and floating. It is like the movement of the elm seed (《素问》), like wood floating on water (Cui’s description), or like twisting the leaves … Read more
