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What is the most important information that Pulse Diagnosis provides
1)gives detailed infor about the organs
2)Reflects the state of Qi and Blood such as the sufficiency and level of Qi flow
3)yin yang relationship
4)xs/xu/external pathogen
How should the pulse be examined and interpreted
dynamically - easily influenced and aalways changing
change
What is the optimal time and position for pulse taking
1)first thing in the morning when the yang qi is arriving
2) Px should be comfortable, and arm should be horizontal, no higher than the heart
What is considered to be a fast rate and a slow rate
greater than 4 beats per breath
less than 4 bpb
4 is the magic number
What are the 3 pulse positions (all of the names)
1st/cun/inch/distal/front
2nd/guan/bar/middle
3rd/chi/cubit/proximal/rear
4-5 names each
The superficial level reflects what energy level, vital substance, and organ category?
Exterior energy level
The state of qi is reflected
Fu organs are represented
The middle level reflects what energy level, vital substance, and specific organs?
Digestion level
State of Blood is reflected
SP/ST are represented
The Deep level reflects what energy level, vital substance, and organ category?
Interior level
State of Yin is reflected
Zang organs are represented
In spring time, pulses tend to be ...
lighter, bouncier, more wirey
springy
In summer time, pulses tend to be ...
more superficial, forceful,
heat causes things to rise up
In autumn, pulses tend to be ...
floatier, softer, airy
harvest, dr, like a big pile of fluffy leaves that you want to jump into
In winter, pulses tend to be ...
deeper, more withdrawn, harder to find
hibernation
How can the pulse from an occupation of physical labor differ from an occupation of mental labor
stronger vs weaker
similar to male vs female pulse differences
What 3 qualities should a healthy pulse have?
Spirit/rhythm/force/shen
Stomach Qi/Rate
Root/depth/Jing
3 treasures
Where can a rooted pulse be felt and what does it reflect?
felt at the deep level in the 3rd position
represents the state of the kidneys
deep jing