What is Full Pulse?

Shí Mài · 實脈 · Pulse Diagnosis

A pulse that feels strong, forceful, and wide at all three depths, resisting pressure. It indicates an excess condition, often due to pathogenic factors.

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Full 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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What is Full Pulse in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

A pulse that feels strong, forceful, and wide at all three depths, resisting pressure. It indicates an excess condition, often due to pathogenic factors.

What category does Full Pulse belong to?

Full Pulse is part of the Pulse Diagnosis group of TCM concepts.

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