By touching the patient's pulse, the doctor can understand the patient's physical condition, judge the condition, and make a more accurate diagnosis.
1. The basic principle of pulse control in traditional Chinese medicine.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the flow of qi and blood within the human body is closely related to physical health. The pulse is the external manifestation of the flow of qi and blood, and by touching the pulse, the doctor can perceive the operation of qi and blood, so as to judge the condition. Therefore, the basic principle of pulse control in TCM is to observe and analyze the changes in the pulse pattern to understand the health status of the body.
Second, the method of taking the pulse of traditional Chinese medicine.
1.Preparation: Before taking the pulse, the patient needs to be quiet and relaxed. Doctors also need to stay focused to make sure they sense the pulse accurately.
2.Position: The doctor puts the index finger, middle finger, and ring finger together and places them on the patient's pulse. The inchmouth is located at the radial end of the wrist striated radial, where the radial artery pulses.
3.Palpation: The doctor taps the patient's pulse with his finger to feel the change in the pulse. Be careful not to use too much force, so as not to affect perception.
4.Analysis: The doctor analyzes the patient's symptoms and signs according to the changes in the pulse that he touches, so as to judge the condition.
3. Common Pulses and Meanings.
1.Floating pulse: Obvious when you press it, the main manifestation.
2.Shen Mai: You can only feel it when you press it again, and the main certificate is the evidence.
3.Late pulse: The pulse comes slowly, and the main cold syndrome.
4.Number of pulses: The pulse comes quickly, and the main heat is the evidence.
5.Slippery veins: fluent back and forth, such as beads walking on the plate, the main phlegm drinking, food stagnation, real heat and other evidence.
6.Astringent pulse: Difficult and unsmooth exchanges, main qi stagnation, blood stasis, essence and blood deficiency and other symptoms.
Fourth, the precautions for taking the pulse of traditional Chinese medicine.
1.Stay quiet before taking a pulse and avoid strenuous exercise or emotional agitation.
2.Keep your fingers warm when taking your pulse to avoid the cold affecting your perception.
3.Pay attention to the appropriate pressure when taking the pulse, and do not use too much force or too lightly.
4.When taking the pulse, pay attention to the changes in the patient's demeanor, complexion and other physical signs.
5.After taking the pulse, the patient's symptoms and signs are analyzed to make a more accurate diagnosis.