Wang Shuangxiang

The Slippery Pulse in Li Shizhen’s ‘Binhuhuaixue’ and Wang’s 43 Pulses in ‘Pulse Diagnosis’

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The Slippery Pulse in Li Shizhen's 'Binhuhuaixue' and Wang's 43 Pulses in 'Pulse Diagnosis'

Slippery (Yin within Yang) The slippery pulse is characterized by a smooth and flowing sensation, akin to pearls rolling (as described in the ‘Pulse Classic’). It feels as if it is about to slip away. The slippery pulse indicates an excess of Yin Qi, hence the pulse flows smoothly like water. The pulse is the … Read more

The Floating Pulse in Li Shizhen’s ‘Binhulu Pulse Studies’ and Wang’s 43 Pulses in ‘Pulse Diagnosis’

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The Floating Pulse in Li Shizhen's 'Binhulu Pulse Studies' and Wang's 43 Pulses in 'Pulse Diagnosis'

Floating (Yang) The floating pulse (fu mai), when lifted, is abundant, but when pressed, it is insufficient (from the “Pulse Classic”). It resembles the feathers on a bird’s back being lightly blown by a breeze, appearing light and floating (qīng fàn mào), like following the elm pods (from the “Suwen”), like wood floating on water … Read more