V. The Kang Ping Edition and General Principles of Ancient Texts Here, I would like to briefly discuss the Kang Ping edition. The Kang Ping edition is a version of the “Shang Han Lun” (Treatise on Cold Damage). In the past, when we studied the “Shang Han Lun”, we only regarded it as a medical … Read more
Shang Han Za Bing Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage and Miscellaneous Diseases) is the earliest clinical diagnosis and treatment book in China that connects theory with practice. It systematically analyzes the causes, symptoms, stages of development, and treatment methods of cold damage, creatively establishing the principle of differentiation and treatment based on the “Six Meridians … Read more
20250104, Female, 74 years old, height 150 cm, weight 120 Jin. Medical History: Bronchitis. Diabetes. Herpes, no longer itchy. Mild tricuspid regurgitation. Experienced diarrhea six to seven times a day during hospitalization. Hospitalized in December 2024. Medication History: Antidiabetic medication. During hospitalization, took An Gong Niu Huang Wan (安宫牛黄丸). Chief Complaint: Fatigue while walking, heavy … Read more
Reflections on ‘Studying While Practicing’ Ninety-One When Water Retention and Fluid Deficiency Coexist 1 Metabolism of Body Fluids in Traditional Chinese Medicine The Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon), Suwen, Chapter on the Differentiation of Meridians states: “When fluids enter the stomach, they circulate and transform into vital energy, ascending to the spleen, where the … Read more
The term Xu Mai (虚脉, Deficient Pulse) literally means an empty or weak pulse. In the three positions of the pulse (cun, guan, chi), whether lifted or pressed, it feels weak. The Pulse Classic states: “The Xu Mai is slow, large, and soft; pressing it reveals a lack of strength, and it feels empty under … Read more
Hello, I am Wen Junran. Today, I present to you a question on TCM diagnosis. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, pulse patterns each have their own characteristics and significance. Among them, the Xian Mai (Xian Pulse) is a relatively common pulse pattern. What are its characteristics? Among the following five options, one summarizes it most accurately; … Read more
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
The Slippery Pulse is Not Necessarily a Sign of Pregnancy The pulse pattern of pregnancy has historically been interpreted in two different ways. For instance, the Neijing states “the Shaoyin pulse is very active” (Su Wen: Ping Ren Qi Xiang Lun) and “Yin deficiency leads to Yang counteracting” (Su Wen: Yin Yang Bie Lun). The … Read more
[Body Condition Poem]The slippery pulse is like pearls rolling, flowing smoothly back and forth. [Similar Pulse Poem]Do not confuse the slippery pulse with the rapid pulse; the rapid pulse is only about the number of beats. [Main Disease Poem]The slippery pulse indicates a deficiency of Yang Qi, leading to phlegm and various diseases caused by … Read more
Introduction When first learning about pulse diagnosis, many people easily fall into the misconception that a slippery pulse (hua mai) is indicative of pregnancy, and that only pregnant women exhibit this pulse quality. This is not the case; a slippery pulse can appear in various pathological conditions and may sometimes be found in healthy individuals. … Read more