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
Floating Pulse (Fu Mai, 主表) 1. The floating pulse is characterized by a strong sensation of the pulse when taken superficially, while the sensation diminishes when taken at the middle or deep levels, making the pulse feel as if it is floating. 2. The overall significance of the floating pulse is that the qi and … Read more
(1) Deep Pulse 1. Characteristics of the Pulse Light pressure does not respond, heavy pressure causes a response, insufficient when lifted, excessive when pressed (Interpretation: the pulse is relatively deep) 2. Clinical Significance Commonly seen in interior syndromes; strong indicates interior excess, weak indicates interior deficiency; normal pulse can also be observed. Tips: Pathogenic factors … Read more