What can Chinese medicine reveal by taking the pulse?

Traditional Chinese medicine is a treasure passed down from generation to generation by our Chinese nation. Generally speaking, when we go to see a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, the first thing the doctor will do is take our pulse. Regarding taking the pulse, everyone has a different opinion. Many people believe that taking the pulse can reveal many conditions in our body, but many others say that taking the pulse is just a formality and can't reveal anything at all. Today, let’s learn about what Chinese medicine can reveal by taking the pulse.

Taking the pulse in the morning is most accurate

Taking the pulse must be done when the body is not moving much. Therefore, after the patient comes to the clinic, it is best to rest before taking the pulse. Also, when taking the pulse, there must not be any extreme emotions such as joy or sorrow. It is necessary to choose a time when the mood is calm, so that the pulse can be taken accurately.

The rise and fall of heart qi, the pulse image is the image that the pulse should indicate. The occurrence of pulse and the fluctuation of heart. The smoothness of the meridians is directly related to the surplus or deficiency of Qi and blood. Therefore, the heart and meridians are the main organs that form the pulse. Qi and blood are the material basis for the formation of pulse. Place your arm flat and close to the same level as your heart. Suggestion: The best time to take your pulse is early in the morning. Have the patient sit or lie down. Straighten your wrist, palm facing up, and place a cloth pillow on the back of your wrist to make it easier to feel your pulse. Incorrect body posture will affect the circulation of local qi and blood and affect the pulse.

The pulse reflects the circulation of qi and blood, as stated in the "Yellow Emperor's Internal Classic". Taking a pulse requires not only understanding the changes in the overall circulation of qi and blood, but also combining it with vision, observation of the five colors, observation of the internal organs, body strength and weakness, etc. It is especially pointed out that morning is the best time to take a pulse.

The Yin Qi is not disturbed, so why is it best to take the pulse in the morning?

The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine says that people are not yet tired from work at this time. The Yang Qi has not yet dissipated, no food has been eaten, the Qi in the meridians has not yet been filled, the Qi in the collaterals is very even and calm, and the Qi and blood have not been disturbed, so the pulse of a disease can be diagnosed.

It is best to take the pulse in the morning, so it can be seen. In the future, when you see a Chinese doctor, you should go in the morning to have a good time to feel your pulse, so that the doctor can treat you better and more accurately.

Many people think that taking the pulse can be done anytime and anywhere. Chinese medicine mainly uses the methods of "looking, smelling, asking and palpating" to diagnose diseases. In fact, there are some tips for taking the pulse. Many Chinese medicine experts say that taking the pulse in the morning on an empty stomach can provide the most accurate diagnostic information.

The best time to take the pulse is in the morning when the sun has just risen and people have just woken up and have not yet eaten. Because this is when the table is displayed in full screen, experts say.

The Yang energy has just entered the body and the sun has just risen. The yin energy of the human body gradually recedes at night, and after a night's rest, the body is in a relatively stable state in all aspects. The pulse during this period is a true reflection of the body's peaceful state. On the contrary, after eating, the gastrointestinal tract begins to move, the nerves controlling the gastrointestinal tract become excited, and a large amount of blood rushes to these parts, causing the pulse to change and failing to reflect the most objective results. If you take your pulse after doing certain activities, a large amount of blood will rush to the muscles of the limbs, making the pulse taking results unrepresentative and affecting the accuracy of the diagnosis. Generally speaking, in these cases, the speed, strength, and tension of the pulse will be affected.

Is Chinese medicine's pulse diagnosis for pregnancy accurate?

When watching TV dramas featuring ancient costumes, you will often see that when an old doctor takes the lady’s pulse, he will say, “Congratulations, you are pregnant.” Does slippery pulse mean pregnancy?

After pregnancy, "slippery pulse" appears, that is, the pulse flows smoothly, like beads rolling on a plate. It usually appears about forty-five days after menopause. Slippery pulse may occur during pregnancy, but it does not necessarily indicate pregnancy. "A normal person's smooth pulse indicates abundant Ying and Wei." This means that a normal person's smooth pulse indicates that he (she) has abundant Ying and Wei, which is a sign of health. There are other conditions for judging pregnancy by slippery pulse: the woman must be married, have had sexual intercourse, had normal menstruation in the past, and has had amenorrhea for more than 45 days. She must have a typical slippery pulse, a rosy face, fatigue and tiredness like a cold, swelling in the lower abdomen and breasts, or nausea and vomiting. Only then did I consider being pregnant.

Women may experience slippery pulse during their menstrual period, within three days before or after menstruation, or in the middle of two menstrual periods, which is the ovulation period. Therefore, pregnancy cannot be determined based on pulse alone. In addition, if a woman is pregnant but does not have a slippery pulse, she will often suffer from miscarriage or premature birth.

From the above article, we know that the best time to take a pulse is early in the morning. Therefore, when we see a Chinese doctor, it is best to go in the morning so that the doctor can take your pulse and treat your illness more accurately.

Traditional Chinese medicine is the national heritage of our Chinese nation. Nowadays, many people are unwilling to see Western medicine which cannot cure the root cause of the disease. Instead, they are willing to see traditional Chinese medicine which may be slow in treatment but can cure the root cause. This is enough to show that traditional Chinese medicine is becoming increasingly powerful. I have introduced so much to you today, I believe you all have a better understanding of Chinese medicine!