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Traditional Chinese Medicine/Methodology Of Taking The Pulse
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Taking The Pulse
Depth And Level
Procedure
The pulse is accessed with the fingertips at the center of the small area between the nail and the flat pad of the finger. Exceptions are the following:
Special Lung position, use the flat part of the index finger
Distal positions, use the radial side of the index finger
Gallbladder and Stomach-Pylorus Extension positions, use the ulnar side of the middle finger
Pelvis/Lower Body position, use the ulnar side of the ring (4th) finger
For the Neuro-psychological, Mitral Valve, Liver Radial Engorgement, and Special Lung positions, use one finger alone.
Broad Focus
Gender And Age
Rhythm And Rate
Closer Focus