Pulse Flashcards
The left distal (cun) position represents ?
The Heart
The right proximal (chi)pulse position represents ?
Kidney yang
The left middle (guan) pulse position represents ?
Liver
The left proximal (chi) pulse position represents ?
Kidney yin
The right distal (cun) position represents ?
Lungs
The right middle (guan) position represents ?
Spleen
The pulse quality consistent with qi deficiency is
Empty, deep
The pulse quality consistent with qi stagnation is
Wiry, deep, normal speed
The pulse quality consistent with blood deficiency is
Deep and choppy, normal speed
The pulse quality consistent with yin deficiency is
Rapid, deep, thin
The pulse quality consistent with damp accumulation is
Slow, deep, slippery
The pulse quality consistent with yang deficiency is
Deep, slow, weak
The pulse quality consistent with invasion by exterior wind cold is
Superficial, tight
The pulse quality consistent with full heat/fire is
Rapid, full
The characteristics of a normal pulse are:
- Full of stomach qi (wei)
- Full of spirit (Shen)
- Is rooted (gen)
