the 3 depths of the radial Pulse and their significance
superficial = state of Qi and Yang organs; Wei level (external invasion)
moderate = state of Blood and SP/ST organs
deep = state of Yin and Yin organs
Taking the pulse in the early morning when Yin is calm and Yang has not yet come forth
Best time to take the Pulse
The rate of the Pulse can be different at different positions
the overall Pulse could be rapid and slow at specific positions and a variety of combination of that dynamic
Li Dong Huang
Earth School
Sizes of Pulses can be felt at any level along with other qualities
1. Big/ Wide
2. Thin
3. Minute
4. Short
5. Long
Yin aspect of the Pulse
Width, that is whether it is thin or big
Clinical Significance of the Firm Pulse
deep struggle/ internalized trauma
stubborn Phlegm, Heat accumulation and many other possibilities
want to assess along with Rate and consider whether Blood Stasis is present by assessing the Tongue
the Mai Jing c. 280 (Pulse Classic), the Golden Mirror of Medical Traditions 1742 (Yi Zong Jin Jian) and Pulse Study of Bin Hu Lake 1564 (Bin Hu Mai Xue)
most common sources for organ and pulse attributions
When taking a 1 year old's pulse versus a 10 year old's pulse versus a relatively large person's pulse
10 years old: squeeze fingers together
1 year old: use index finger and roll
large person: spread fingers
It is possible for the positions to reflect pathology of the Yin-Yang paired organ as well
The LU position (Right wrist, cun) could indicate an issue with the LU or an [acute] issue with the LI
