Pathological Pulses Flashcards
Pulse Character
The pulse distinctly felt on the heaven level
Superficial Pulse (Floating Pulse)
During pregnancy the mother’s pulse often becomes…
Slippery and Rapid
Compared to a male pulse, the female pulse will be…
Thinner, weaker and slightly faster
A female pulse will typically be weaker in which pulse positions?
Resistance to pressure indicates…
Excess
Thin pulse indicates…
Yin or Blood deficiency
Slow pulse indicates…
Cold
A superficial (floating) pulse indicates…
Exterior syndrome
Deficiency syndrome
A rapid pulse indicates…
Heat
A choppy pulse indicates…
Pain or deficiency (blood or qi)
Thready / Thin Pulse (characteristics)
Pulse feels fine but very distinct and clear without interruption of rhythm when pushing on the pulse.
A deep pulse indicates…
Interior syndrome
The strength of this pulse decreases slightly in the deeper levels but without feeling empty.
(characteristic)
Superficial (Floating) Pulse
This pulse is located next to the bone, it can barly be felt by light touching or moderate force. It is distinct only by pressing down to the bones and tendons.
Deep Pulse
A deficient pulse indicates…
Deficiency syndrome
A fast pulse indicates…
Heat Syndrome
Excess pulse indicates…
Excess syndrome (strong pathogen)
A large (big) pulse indicates…
Excess heat
Deficiency
(Vessel is wide)
A thready / thin pulse indicates…
Deficiency: Qì Blood or/and Yin
Excess: dampness
A long pulse indicates…
Liver Yang rising
Excessive interior heat
Normal (young person or summer time)
A short pulse indicates…
Qì disorder (stagnation or deficiencient)
Short Pulse (characteristics)
The pulse cannot be felt in all three positions. The pulse is absent in the Cun and/or Chi positions.
Slippery / rolling pulse indicates…
Food stagnation (greasy food + diary)
Phlegm or dampness
Excess heat
A choppy / hesitant pulse indicates…
Excess: stagnation of Qì and Blood, food, phlegm
Deficiency: blood or essence or threatened miscarriage
