What is the principle of taking the pulse?

In ancient times, most medical diagnosis was made by taking the pulse, which shows that taking the pulse has a long history. Feeling the pulse can be understood as the image of the pulse. Feeling the pulse is a standard of Chinese medicine. However, modern people know less and less about this. Some people even resist feeling the pulse and think it is unscientific. So, how much do you know about the significance and principle of pulse diagnosis? The following will introduce you to the relevant information.

The significance of pulse diagnosis

The pulse image is the appearance of the pulse. The formation of the pulse is directly related to the fluctuation of the heart, the rise and fall of heart qi, the smoothness of the meridians and the surplus and 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. At the same time, blood circulates in the meridians, flowing throughout the body. In addition to the dominant role of the heart, it must also be coordinated with the internal organs: the lungs are connected to all the meridians, and the lung Qi is spread, and the blood is released and dispersed; the spleen governs the blood and is the source of the production and transformation of Qi and blood. The blood relies on the nourishment and control of the spleen to circulate; the liver stores blood and is responsible for regulating the amount of blood; the kidneys store essence, and essence can produce blood and transform into Qi. The kidney Qi is the driving force for the functional activities of various organs and tissues. Therefore, it can reflect the comprehensive information of the whole body's internal organs, qi and blood, yin and yang.

Principles and locations of pulse diagnosis

The heart is the driving organ that forms the pulse, so the pulse can first reflect the disease of the heart. Conditions such as coronary heart disease, poor blood supply to the heart, and low heart function can be reflected in the pulse. For example, when coronary heart disease develops, the heart may stop beating, and at this time the pulse can be detected to indicate that the heart has stopped beating.

The contraction and relaxation of blood vessels reflects information such as the quality, quantity and speed of blood flow. Pathological changes in the blood vessels themselves, such as arteriosclerosis, can also be reflected in the pulse.

The pulse characteristics of knot pulse are slow pulse, occasional pauses and irregularity. Diseases such as coronary heart disease, rheumatic heart disease, and hyperthyroidism heart disease may cause pulse arrest.

Taking the pulse is a profound diagnostic method in Traditional Chinese Medicine. When taking the pulse, you should pay attention to a quiet environment. If the patient has just gone through strenuous activities, you should rest for a while before taking the pulse. The person taking the pulse must breathe evenly, be serious, concentrate his attention and carefully distinguish the pulse under his fingers. Each pulse diagnosis should not take less than one minute.