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In TCM style of pulse diagnosis, we are taught that the left hand cun~guan~chi positions represent the Heart ~ Liver ~ Kidney yin, while the right hand represent Lung ~ Spleen ~ Kidney yang. In the Shanghan Lun style we analyze the pulses based on a 6 conformation system that is consistent with the 6 conformations of the Shanghan Lun itself. This system is basically 5 phase system in action. On the left hand we see the pulses as representing; Shaoyin-Taiyang ~ Jueyin-Shaoyang ~ Taiyang-Shaoyin pairs. The actual image informs us of whether the pulse represents the yin or yang conformation. For example, in the TCM style it’s difficult to interpret a wiry pulse at the middle depth of the left hand chi position. However, in the Tian Heming tradition this is no problem as it would be a Taiyang pulse image and represents the need for Fuling in the formula. This reveals the key to how Tian Heming effectively treated over 200 patients every day.
This tradition is based on the formula family style practiced by such luminaries as Xu Lingtai Tai and Yoshimasu Todo which understands formulas with a modular vision. So, how do formula families and 6 conformation pulse analysis come together? Based on the location and the image, we go directly to an herb. We recognize that a given image at a certain location is the body’s request for that herb. Next, we recall all of the formulas with that herb in it. Another image at another location means another herb. Now, what formulas have those 2 herbs in them? Do you have this symptom? Do you have that symptom? This clarifies the formula needed. Let’s look at the right guan as an example.
In the TCM tradition, the right guan represents the spleen. In Shanghan Lun tradition it represents the Taiyin and Yangming conformations. Superficial to mid-depth represents the exterior, Yang conformation and mid-depth to deep represent the interior, Yin conformation. So, at the right guan, a floating and slippery image would call for Gegen and a floating, rapid pulse would indicate the need for Shigao. A deep and forceless pulse at this location would represent the yin conformation and we know that the patient needs Renshen. With information from the other pulses, we could build our hypothesis, confirm with some key symptom and write the formula.
If our patient manifested a floating and rapid pulse on the right guan – we know the patient needs Shigao. Now, a floating and tight pulse on the right cun would indicate the need for Mahuang. So, we know that our patient needed a formula with the Mahuang-Shigao combination. Finally, we confirm some key, definitive symptoms and write our formula.
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