Pulse Combinations Flashcards

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Floating Pulse

A

felt with light pressure of the fingers just, just resting on the artery.

Indicates WC or WH

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Normal Pulse

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spirit, Stomach qi, and is rooted

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Deep Pulse

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Can be felt with heavy pressure and is felt near the bone.

indicates: interior condition or problem with yin organs

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Slow Pulse

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Has three beats per cycle (of the practitioner’s breath)

indicates Cold Pattern

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Rapid Pulse

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Has more than 5 beats per cycle of practitioner’s breath.

Indicates Heat pattern

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