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
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The term pulse pattern (mài xiàng) is familiar to many, as it is a concept in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Through pulse diagnosis (bà mài), practitioners can initially assess a patient’s condition and subsequently provide targeted treatment. There are 28 common pulse patterns in TCM. What are the specific characteristics of these pulse patterns? Let’s … Read more
1. Differentiating and analyzing pulse patterns that reflect pulse position can be categorized into four types: first is the fu mai (floating pulse), second is the bu fu bu chen mai (neither floating nor sinking pulse), third is the chen mai (sinking pulse), and fourth is the fu mai (hidden pulse). The method of differentiation … Read more
When discussing the significance of the floating pulse (fu mai), we immediately think of its association with exterior syndromes, suggesting that the patient may be suffering from an exterior condition. Furthermore, if the patient exhibits symptoms such as slight cough, nasal congestion, and aversion to cold, one might hastily prescribe an exterior-releasing formula. I believe … Read more
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