The Mystery of Chinese Pulse Diagnosis: 200 Pulse Diagrams Explained

Author: Xu Dihua et al.
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book is divided into two parts. The first part, consisting of five chapters, primarily introduces the theory and methods of Traditional Chinese Medicine pulse diagnosis. The authors utilize multidisciplinary knowledge and instrumental testing to elucidate the scientific connotations of the Yin-Yang pulse method, the morphological characteristics of the five zang pulse signs, and the practical significance of the Sanbu Jiuhou pulse diagnostic method. It also introduces the pulse-taking and syndrome differentiation methods of famous TCM practitioners from the Qing and Republican periods, as well as the authors' own insights. The second part, with four chapters, focuses on discussing over 200 pulse diagrams, highlighting the morphological features and quantitative (grade) methods of 22 pathological pulse types and combined pulse signs. It provides representative pulse diagrams for more than 80 common disease syndromes, analyzing their morphological and pathological characteristics. This book is suitable for clinical TCM practitioners, integrated Chinese and Western medicine physicians, TCM researchers, and students and faculty of TCM institutions. Reading this book will enable you to gain a fresh perspective on the classical pulse diagnosis of TCM and elevate your pulse diagnostic skills to a new level.