4. 脉弦 (Mài Xián) – String Pulse: 偏弦 (Piān Xián) indicates accumulation of pathogenic fluids; 双弦 (Shuāng Xián) indicates extreme deficiency-cold. Pulse Diagnosis: “支饮急弦 (Zhī Yǐn Jí Xián)” from 《辨脉法 (Biàn Mài Fǎ)》: “急弦” refers to a floating and tight string pulse, indicating a type of string pulse that is pronounced in the context of … Read more
Written by/ TCM Medical Theory When the east wind blows, all pulses exhibit a string-like quality. At this time, the vital energy of a person may also encounter issues. In spring, all things are born, and the pulse becomes hard, showing a string-like appearance. In autumn, it tends to show a retraction. However, some individuals … Read more
(1) Characteristics of the String Pulse The string pulse is one of the most common pulse patterns in clinical practice. When the pulse beats, it feels like pressing a taut string. The string pulse is one of the pulse patterns that we can easily grasp and experience; it was the first pulse I learned to … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine Case Studies / Medical Discussions / Reference Articles for Clinical Study of TCM Introduction: Today we introduce the “String Pulse”. The string pulse has two main characteristics: first, it is tense and stable, with a significant tension, referred to as “straight as a string”. 1Generally speaking, it represents a pulse associated with … Read more
1. Characteristics of the Pulse According to the “Pulse Classic”: “When lifted, it is absent; when pressed, it resembles a bowstring.” In “The Correct Eye of Diagnosis”: “The string pulse is like a lute string, light, empty, and smooth, straight and long, and stands firm under the fingers.” As stated in “Seeking Truth in Pulse … Read more
1. Definition of the String Pulse: The string pulse is like a taut string, straight and long, with a firm and upright feel under the fingers. It corresponds to the liver (gan) in the Five Elements. In terms of seasons, it is associated with spring; the appearance of the string pulse in spring is a … Read more
Slippery pulse indicates phlegm disease, governs food stagnation, inch position indicates vomiting, and cubit position indicates blood and pus in stool.【Note】Slippery pulse is a yang pulse, with excess yang indicating phlegm, hence it governs phlegm diseases.The right guan position corresponds to the stomach, thus it governs phlegm from food.The left guan position corresponds to the … Read more