Slippery pulse in Chinese medicine is characterized by fluent flow, smoothness of the fingers, like a disk walking beads.
Chinese medicine believes that the normal pulse, also known as “flat pulse” or “normal pulse”, is characterized by three parts of the pulse, not floating, not sinking, not fast and not slow (a breath of four to five, about 60 to 90 times per minute), and slow and powerful, rhythmic uniformity.
The pulse of the Slippery Pulse is characterized by a pulse that is round and smooth like a pearl, extremely fluent, with a feeling of rolling back and forth from the ulnar part to the cun part, like a rolling pearl turning forward under the finger.
Slippery pulse is common in phlegm (pathological products formed by water metabolism disorders), food accumulation (indigestion of food and accumulation in the stomach), solid heat; for the fight between evil and positive, qi and blood is strong, and the pulse is smooth due to the smooth pulse; the pulse is smooth and gentle, can be seen in young and strong people and pregnant women.
If the pulse is abnormal, it is necessary to consult a doctor to identify the cause, carry out TCM diagnosis, and follow the doctor’s instructions to standardize the treatment if necessary.