Pulse Diagnosis Flashcards
1
Q
Normal Pulse
A
60-90 bpm
If too slow, cold in body
2
Q
Floating pulse
A
Becomes weaker w/ pressure
Indicates exterior patterns.
3
Q
Deep pulse
A
Cannot be detected w/ light or moderate pressure
Indicates Qi stagnation or vacuity
Deep/rapid =heat, deep/slow= cold, deep/slippery= phlegm
4
Q
Slow pulse
A
Below 60 bpm
Indicates cold patterns. It is a Yin pulse
5
Q
Rapid pulse
A
Above 90 bpm
Indicates heat patterns
It is a yang pulse
6
Q
Pulse types: vacuous
A
It is floating, large, weak
7
Q
Pulse type: wiry
A
It is fine, long and forceful
8
Q
Pulse type: slippery
A
Like pearls in a dish. Seen in pregnancy, blood disorders, and phlegm patterns
9
Q
Pulse type: choppy
A
Speeds up and slows down, but doesn’t miss a beat
Blood or fluid deficiency
