Abstract: Today, we will introduce three common pulse patterns encountered in clinical practice. 01 Floating Pulse Does Not Always Indicate Exterior Condition According to the “Shang Han Lun” (Treatise on Cold Damage), it states: “If the pulse is floating, the disease is in the exterior.” This has been the primary interpretation of floating pulse in … Read more
Introduction:When the pulse is strong upon lifting and weak upon pressing, it is termed “floating pulse”. Any pulse that can be easily felt at the superficial level is referred to as “floating pulse”. Any pulse that is easily obtained at the floating level is called “pulse floating”. Application of Floating Pulse 01 “The Master said: … Read more
Excerpt from “Binhuh Pulse Studies” 1. Fu Mai (Floating Pulse) (阳) Body Condition Poem: The floating pulse travels only on the surface, like the light touch of a willow catkin; In autumn, it indicates health, but in chronic illness, it can be alarming. Similar Pulse Poem: Floating like wood in water, large and hollow is … Read more
1. Concurrent Pulse Patterns The floating pulse (fu mai) is one of the primary pulse types. Based on the floating pulse, various concurrent pulse patterns can be derived by adding relevant factors. The floating pulse is characterized by changes in pulse position and can be combined with multiple elements such as pulse rate, shape, and … Read more
The floating pulse (fu mai) is a pulse type with independent significance. It is characterized by a superficial pulse position, easily felt with light pressure, while medium or deep pressure yields less distinct results or no pulse sensation at all. The floating pulse is defined by its superficial location, situated “above the skin,” and does … Read more
What is Floating Pulse? Health Preservation Introduction Hello everyone, today we will explore the concept of Floating Pulse in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Traditional Chinese Floating Pulse Floating Pulse (fu mai) is a type of pulse that can be felt with light pressure and diminishes slightly with heavier pressure, yet does not feel empty. It … Read more
Tongue diagnosis, also known as wang she (望舌), is an important method for understanding the physiological functions and pathological changes of the body by observing the changes in the tongue’s appearance. It is used to diagnose and understand diseases. During tongue diagnosis, observation is conducted in the order of tongue tip – tongue middle – … Read more
1 Tongue Spirit The tongue spirit, or the vitality of the tongue, is part of the overall vitality of the body. The tongue spirit is a comprehensive judgment of the characteristics of the tongue image, with “red and vibrant” as the key point for differentiation, mainly reflected in the richness or dryness of the tongue … Read more
MedicineAugust 17, 2023 Thursday Small Knowledge 1. The effect of radiation protection clothing for pregnant women is limited: Although the fabric of radiation protection clothing can indeed block radiation, these clothes have large openings, making their ability to block electromagnetic radiation limited. 2. Juicing fruits is not as good as juicing vegetables: Drinking two cups … Read more
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