Detailed discussion on the twenty-eight pulses. 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 specific details of various pulse patterns, such as the edge of the Ke pulse, the hook of the Hong pulse, the straightness of the Xian pulse, the roundness of the Huá pulse, the prominence of the Dòng pulse, and the roughness of the Sè pulse. The book offers concrete 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, it draws on the insightful interpretations and experiences of medical experts while also adopting new scientific theories and methods. This book is highly accessible and serves as an excellent introductory guide to the study of pulse diagnosis.