The Characteristics of Xu Pulse in TCM

The Characteristics of Xu Pulse in TCM

“Body Condition Poem” When lifted, it is slow and large; when pressed, it is soft, resembling an empty valley. Do not mistake the kāo (floating) pulse for a single case; the kāo pulse can be large and floating like a green onion. “Main Disease Poem” The pulse is weak, and the body is hot due … Read more

Analysis of Xu Pulse: Body Image, Main Diseases, and Clinical Significance

Analysis of Xu Pulse: Body Image, Main Diseases, and Clinical Significance

The Xu pulse (虚脉) is one of the most representative pulse types in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) pulse diagnosis, playing a crucial role in assessing the deficiency or excess of the body’s vital energy (正气). The following is an in-depth analysis of the Xu pulse from the perspectives of body image and main diseases. “Xu … Read more