A pulse that feels rough, uneven, and hesitant, like a knife scraping bamboo. It is a strong indicator of Blood deficiency or Blood stasis.
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Choppy Pulse belongs to the Pulse Diagnosis group of Traditional Chinese Medicine terminology. Browse the full TCM glossary or the related terms below.
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