Detailed Discussion of the Twenty-Eight Meridians (Revised Edition)

Author: Cao Peilin
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: This book provides detailed discussions on 28 common pulse patterns in clinical practice, covering aspects such as pulse position, pulse strength, pulse rate, pulse rhythm, pulse shape, and pulse fullness. It also elaborates on many specific pulse details, such as the edge of the xie (revolutionary) pulse, the hook of the hong (magnificent) pulse, the straightness of the xian (tense) pulse, the roundness of the huá (smooth) pulse, the prominence of the dòng (thready) pulse, and the roughness of the sè (stiff) pulse. It offers specific methods and clear standards for determining pulse position, pulse strength, pulse shape, root presence or absence, vitality presence or absence, and the presence or absence of stomach qi. By incorporating both positive and negative case studies, the book draws on the insightful discussions and experiences of (generations of) medical practitioners while also adopting new scientific theories and methods. It is truly an accessible and easy-to-understand introduction to pulse diagnosis.