Xu Mai Category Xu Mai Category: The Xu Mai (Deficient Pulse) category includes five types: Xu (Deficient), Xi (Thin), Wei (Minute), Dai (Intermittent), and Duan (Short). The pulse is weak and lacks strength.; Xu When lifted, it is slow and large; when pressed, it feels loose, resembling a valley with no boundaries. Do not confuse … Read more
The Rú Mài (濡脉) is soft and fluffy, often lacking clear boundaries, while the Xì Mài (细脉) is as thin as a thread. What exactly is the Rú Xì Mài? Is it both soft and fine? Does it resemble a thin line but feel weak and fluffy? This seems a bit difficult to imagine. I … Read more
Today we will learn about Hong Mai (洪脉, Surging Pulse), Da Mai (大脉, Large Pulse), and Xi Mai (细脉, Thin Pulse). Pulse Characteristics Hong Mai: The pulse is superficial, wide, with a surging quality, resembling turbulent waves. Surging Quality refers to the pulse feeling like a high and steep wave, full and forceful when it … Read more
TCM Case Studies / Medical Discussions / Reference Articles for Learning Clinical TCMIntroduction:Pulses can be floating or sinking, and diseases can be cold or hot, interior or exterior; today we learn about the Chen Mai (Deep Pulse). The Chen Mai and its easily confused pulses Chen Mai is like the heavy and turbid earth energy, … Read more
1. Fu Mai (Floating Pulse). The fu mai is distinctly palpable, and when pressed harder, it slightly diminishes but does not disappear. A strong and large fu mai indicates exterior conditions. Characteristics: When the fingertips are lightly placed on the patient’s cun, guan, chi (寸关尺) positions, the pulse can be felt. If pressed down harder, … Read more