What is Slow Pulse?

Huǎn Mài · 緩脈 · Pulse Diagnosis

A pulse with fewer than four beats per breath, indicating a condition of cold, deficiency, or a normal healthy pulse in some individuals.

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Slow Pulse belongs to the Pulse Diagnosis group of Traditional Chinese Medicine terminology. Browse the full TCM glossary or the related terms below.

Related Pulse Diagnosis terms

Big PulseChoppy PulseDeep PulseDrumskin PulseEmpty PulseFaint PulseFloating PulseFull PulseHidden PulseHollow PulseHurried PulseIntermittent PulseLong PulseLooose Pulse

Frequently asked questions

What is Slow Pulse in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

A pulse with fewer than four beats per breath, indicating a condition of cold, deficiency, or a normal healthy pulse in some individuals.

What category does Slow Pulse belong to?

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

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