Pulse Method Seeking the Truth

Author: Liu Boxiang
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: This book takes the Neijing as its source and the theory of Yin-Yang as its framework, providing an in-depth yet accessible explanation of the principles of pulse-taking and the methods of pulse diagnosis. It points out the misconceptions in pulse theory since the Nanjing and corrects them, while also clarifying the proper methods of pulse diagnosis. The book is divided into three parts. The first part primarily discusses the principles of pulse-taking and the diagnostic methods of the three sections (Cun, Guan, and Wei). From the perspective of "Holism Theory," it argues the scientific rationale behind dividing the pulse-taking at the Cun point into three sections corresponding to the five internal organs, thereby affirming the scientific validity of traditional Chinese medicine pulse diagnosis. The second part explains the mechanisms, main diseases, and key differences of the 28 types of pulses, as well as various situations encountered during pulse-taking and their clinical significance. The third part focuses on the pulse methods of the four seasons and the five internal organs and their specific clinical applications, supplemented by case studies for illustration.
After decades of persistent exploration and research, the author has revealed the connotations and significance of the Neijing's pulse methods of the four seasons and the five internal organs. By integrating these methods with the diagnostic techniques of the three sections (Cun, Guan, and Wei), the book lifts the veil of mystery from pulse diagnosis, resolving the long-standing issue of how pulse theory theory has struggled to connect with clinical practice. This has transformed the traditional "understandable only through intuition, not expressible in words" scenario in pulse-taking, laying a foundation for the more scientific application of this diagnostic method in clinical practice. Studying this book will not only help beginners avoid unnecessary detours but also provide significant assistance and improvement for clinical practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine.