wk7 - pulses - 3 slow

Question 0

Choppy / Rough Pulse – Description?

Answer 0

• less than 70 bpm (4 bpb)
• hesitant / uneven
• does not flow smoothly (but still a regular rhythm)
• in a way, opposite of slippery
• can be forceful or forceless

Question 1

What are the 3 slow pulses?

Answer 1

1. Slow
2. Moderate
3. Choppy / Rough

Question 2

Choppy / Rough Pulse – Pathology(s)?

Answer 2

1) Stagnation - pulse will be Forceful due to excess (stagnation of qi, blood, or phlegm)
2) Blood Vacuity - pulse will be Forceless (not enough blood for significant flow, therefore not enough pressure & hesitant flow)

Question 3

How is the Rough / Choppy Pulse drawn?

Answer 3

• 2 drawings: excess version & vacuity version

- both drawings have 3 beats (instead of 4)

Question 4

What are the possible pulse types for a Phlegm condition?

Answer 4

1) Slippery or Choppy Pulse – if phlegm condition is in vessels
2) Soggy Pulse – if phlegm condition is outside vessels, in the skin or flesh

Question 5

Moderate Pulse – Description?

Answer 5

• feels slow, but isn’t
• normal range: 70 to 74 bmp; 4 bpb
• even & balanced
• sometimes referred to as the “leisurely” pulse
• mostly represents health & abundance

Question 6

A Moderate Pulse may be compared to what other Pulse? Why?

Answer 6

Slippery Pulse, which feels fast but isn’t.

Question 7

Moderate Pulse – Pathology?

Answer 7

• mostly represents health & abundance

- Damp if pathological

Question 8

Moderate Pulse – Drawing?

Answer 8

looks very similar to the drawing for a Slippery Pulse, except drawn with 3.5 beats (instead of 4 beats)

Question 9

Slow Pulse – Description?

Answer 9

• less than 70 bpm (probably 60 to 70 bpm), less than 4 bpb

- may be forceful or forceless

Question 10

Slow Pulse – Pathology?

Answer 10

Cold (could be excess or vacuity)

Question 11

Slow Pulse – Drawing?

Answer 11

draw with 3 beats