Slippery Stringy Pulse is usually indicative of accumulation of phlegm (a pathological product of impaired metabolism of water and fluid) and food stagnation (accumulation of food in the stomach due to indigestion) in the body, reflecting that there are many pathologies in the body, including the liver and the spleen.
Stringy pulse refers to the feeling that the pulse is straight and long, strong and hard like pressing a string. This pulse is often seen in phlegm-beverage accumulation, liver and gallbladder diseases, pain, etc. The String Pulse corresponds to the Liver. The Stringy Pulse corresponds to the liver, which is responsible for regulating qi and regulating the flow of qi. If the liver is not in a good mood, and there is a failure of detachment and excretion of qi, and the qi is depressed and unfavorable, resulting in contracture of the meridians, then the Stringy Pulse will be seen. The String Pulse can also be seen in normal people, and the pulse is more stringy in the fall.
The Slippery Pulse should feel like a pearl slipping under the finger and flowing smoothly. This pulse is often seen in cases of solid heat, phlegm-dampness, and food accumulation. A healthy person’s pulse is smooth and gentle, which is a manifestation of the fullness of Ying and Wei, and is a flat pulse, which is also healthy.
Stringy and Slippery Pulse is a combination of String Pulse and Slippery Pulse, which is a sign of phlegm-dampness and accumulation of food in the body. Seek medical attention as soon as possible if you feel unwell.