Xu Mai

Analysis of Xu Mai (Deficient Pulse) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Analysis of Xu Mai (Deficient Pulse) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

濒 湖 脉 学 李 时 珍 著 《濒湖脉学》是李时珍撷取《内经》、《脉经》等诸书精华，结合自己的经验撰著而成。总为一卷，内容分两部分，一是阐述了27种脉象的脉形特点，辨别方法及主治病证，二是引录了其父李言闻阐述脉学理论的《四言举要》。 Xu Mai (Deficient Pulse) Large and soft, with weak pressure, the pulse feels empty under the fingers. 【Translation】The pulse is large and soft, beating slowly and weakly, indicating a Xu Mai (Deficient Pulse). When pressed firmly, the pulse subtly moves beneath the fingers, giving a feeling … Read more

Introduction to Pulse Diagnosis

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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

Decoding the ‘Xu Mai’ (Deficient Pulse) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Decoding the 'Xu Mai' (Deficient Pulse) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The term Xu Mai (虚脉, Deficient Pulse) literally means an empty or weak pulse. In the three positions of the pulse (cun, guan, chi), whether lifted or pressed, it feels weak. The Pulse Classic states: “The Xu Mai is slow, large, and soft; pressing it reveals a lack of strength, and it feels empty under … Read more

Differences Between Floating Pulse and Similar Pulses: How to Distinguish Them?

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Differences Between Floating Pulse and Similar Pulses: How to Distinguish Them?

Traditional Chinese Medicine Case Studies / Medical Discussions / Reference Articles for Learning Clinical TCMIntroduction:How to distinguish between Qiao Mai (Hollow Pulse), Hong Mai (Surging Pulse), Xu Mai (Weak Pulse), Ru Mai (Soft Pulse), San Mai (Scattered Pulse), and Wei Mai (Minute Pulse), which are all types of floating pulses? Floating pulse and its easily … Read more

28 Common Pulse Types in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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28 Common Pulse Types in Traditional Chinese Medicine

1. Fu Mai (Floating Pulse) – Lightly felt, slightly reduced with heavy pressure but not empty, more pronounced when lifted, less when pressed. Characteristics: The pulse is felt superficially under the skin, easily detected with light pressure, and slightly diminishes with heavier pressure. Significance: Commonly seen in exterior syndromes, also in cases of floating yang … Read more

Differences Between Floating Pulse and Similar Pulses: How to Distinguish Them?

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Differences Between Floating Pulse and Similar Pulses: How to Distinguish Them?

Introduction: How can we distinguish between Qiao Mai (Floating Pulse), Hong Mai (Surging Pulse), Xu Mai (Weak Pulse), Ru Mai (Soft Pulse), San Mai (Scattered Pulse), and Wei Mai (Minute Pulse), which are all types of floating pulses? The Floating Pulse is characterized by a light and clear upward floating sensation, akin to the pure … Read more