Sometimes, readers come to ask me about pulse diagnosis. I have noticed that a common question is how to distinguish between Xuan Mai (string-like pulse), Jin Mai (tight pulse), and Xi Mai (fine pulse). It seems this is a frequent concern for beginners in pulse diagnosis. Today, I will share my thoughts on this. First, … Read more
Hua Mai (Slippery Pulse): Indicates excess heat, phlegm-dampness, and food stagnation (Mnemonic: Market gossip creates excitement) Xuan Mai (Suspended Pulse): Associated with liver and gallbladder diseases, phlegm-fluid, and pain (Mnemonic: String of a lute, pain from drinking) Redness on both sides of the tongue indicates liver and gallbladder fire. External cold: aversion to cold with … Read more
![Pulse Diagnosis ‖ The Twenty-Eight Pulses and Their Main Diseases [Part 2]](https://tcmland.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/adeb21b6-2d1c-4e02-820e-8565c39e096e.jpg)
The twenty-eight pulse types can be understood through four aspects: pulse position, frequency, shape, and the momentum of the pulse. For example, floating and sinking refer to different pulse positions, slow and rapid refer to frequency differences, large and small refer to shape differences, and empty and full refer to the momentum differences. Some pulse … Read more