Essence of Pulse Method

Author: Xu Jinjing
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Publish Date: 2001-01-01
Features: This book conducts an in-depth and meticulous investigation, research, and analysis of ancient pulse literature, uncovering important academic findings that have been buried or misunderstood for centuries or even millennia. It re-discusses the practical significance of certain pulse phenomena such as the Xie pulse, the Huo pulse, and the Dai pulse, as well as the process by which these pulse phenomena were misunderstood and misinterpreted. Additionally, it presents a simple and practical method for pulse-taking. Based on the results of the investigation, research, and analysis, it introduces the constitutive conditions, normative pulse shapes, classification methods, methods for distinguishing pathological pulses, and the primary diseases associated with various pulse phenomena. It also re-explains certain terms, touches upon the cognitive methods and expressions of ancient physicians, and discusses issues related to meridian theory and the essence of meridians.