Introduction: Zhang Zhongjing’s pulse diagnosis is not merely a theoretical overview but is closely integrated with clinical practice. Today, we present an analysis of Zhang Zhongjing’s Xian pulse by Mr. Gu Juezhong from Ningxia Medical University. Mr. Gu’s reasoning is clear and well-founded, providing us with a correct method for interpreting Zhang Zhongjing’s pulse diagnosis. … Read more
The author has studied the twelve meridians and the dual diagnostic pulse method of Yin and Yang under the guidance of Daoist priest Zhu Huaying at the sacred site of Wudang Mountain for many years. Following Zhu Huaying’s approach of analyzing pulse patterns through the lens of the Neijing (Inner Canon), which emphasizes the unity … Read more
Promoting Traditional Chinese Culture, Inheriting the Lifeblood Continuing the teachings of the sages, opening peace for all generations The medicine of Qi Huang holds a crucial and significant position in traditional Chinese culture, being an inseparable part of it. Throughout the long river of history, it has condensed the wisdom of the Chinese people, contributing … Read more
In clinical practice, it is common to encounter confusion between the Xian pulse (弦脉) and the Jin pulse (紧脉) when the pulse is tense. Here, we will analyze this from the perspective of integrating Chinese and Western medicine. Both the Xian pulse and Jin pulse are manifestations of increased vascular tension, which often leads … Read more
Chinese Medicine Book Club Issue 953 One issue daily, accompanying the growth of TCM practitioners Author/Zou Mengcheng IIntroduction: Pulse diagnosis is a practical technique for physicians. How to examine the unclear forms of pulse? What is the Xian pulse? What diseases does it indicate? What about the Kiao pulse, is it only related to bleeding? … Read more
In previous articles, it was mentioned that Zhang Zhongjing’s pulse method categorizes pulses into Yin and Yang types, indicating that floating, large, rapid, moving, and slippery pulses are Yang, while sinking, thin, weak, Xian (string-like), and faint pulses are Yin. Among these, the Xian pulse is a Yin pulse that is relatively difficult to understand, … Read more
Follow the “Qihuang Yongdao” public account and click on “Read the Original” to learn more. Today, we continue discussing the qualities of the pulse: Wei (Fine), Duan (Short), Shi (Full), Xian (String-like), Jin (Tight), Hua (Slippery), and Chang (Long) and their corresponding disease patterns: 22. Wei Pulse Pulse Quality: Extremely fine and soft, faint upon … Read more