When ordinary people read the “Shang Han Lun” (Treatise on Cold Damage), they may be skeptical of the various conclusions presented in the text. However, true practitioners see it as a pinnacle of precision medicine. The understanding of physiological and pathological conditions in the “Shang Han Lun” reaches an apex, akin to seeing through the … Read more
In Volume Ten of the “Pulse Classic” (Mài Jīng), it states: “In the center of the Qi mouth, where Yin and Yang intersect, there are five parts, each with its own master in the front, back, left, and right, divided into nine paths; by diagnosing them, one can locate the disease and evil present.” Li … Read more
Deep Pulse (Yin): Characteristics: Light pressure does not yield a response, but heavy pressure reveals the pulse. It is insufficient when lifted and excessive when pressed. The location of the deep pulse is deeper than that of a normal pulse, hence it can be understood as a “deep pulse”. The pulse characteristics indicate that the … Read more
Deep pulse, as an important type of pulse in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), provides key clues for disease diagnosis through its unique body image, main disease patterns, and associated pulse manifestations. The following is a detailed explanation of deep pulse. “Deeply penetrating the muscles and bones, like a stone thrown into water; when pressed, it … Read more
Let’s talk about the Deep Pulse (Chen Mai)! The deep pulse is associated with Yin, indicating internal diseases. A deep pulse at the cun position often presents with shortness of breath and chest pain radiating to the hypochondrium; it may be due to phlegm retention or water and blood issues. A deep pulse at the … Read more
2.Deep Pulse (Chen Mai) Diagram of Deep Pulse The deep pulse, referred to as “stone” or “ying” in the Neijing, indicates that the pulse is deep and requires significant pressure to palpate. The Pulse Classic, Volume One states: “The deep pulse is not felt with light pressure, but is palpable with heavy pressure.” Zhang Deng … Read more
Little Wang sat aside, his eyes shining with admiration. He had just started learning Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) from Teacher Xie, but he was already deeply attracted to this ancient and mysterious medicine. Today, he specifically organized some questions about pulse diagnosis to consult Teacher Xie. “Little Wang,” Teacher Xie suddenly looked up and asked … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow us! Written by: Xinglin Saodi Sheng Reflecting on past losses, mourning the untimely death, I diligently seek ancient teachings and gather various methods.■ The first lesson in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is pulse diagnosis, and the first pulse type is the floating pulse (fu mai). Ancient descriptions of … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine Case Studies / Medical Discussions / Reference Articles for Clinical Learning Understanding Floating Pulse By the Late Flow Physician There are many schools of thought regarding pulse diagnosis. This article provides a superficial explanation based on the “Binhuh Pulse Studies” and serves as a gateway for beginners. To take a pulse briefly, … Read more
When the body experiences issues, the color of the tongue can develop in two directions: one is towards white, progressing from a lighter pale white tongue to a dry white tongue. The other direction is towards red, from a red tongue to a deeper crimson, followed by red-purple and blue-purple. Tongue Quality Turning White In … Read more