
Dr. Kao introduces the pulse diagnosis course, emphasizes real-world clinical experience and medical accuracy, and notes materials are not AI-generated, authored by him, with text-to-speech boosting accessibility.
Defines the slow pulse (chi mai) as one breath equals three beats, a sluggish rhythm tied to cold and qi stagnation, with contrasts to rapid, moderate, and racing pulses.
Identify the rapid pulse (shu mai) as more than five beats per breath and relate it to yang heat, yin deficiency, and cold-heat disorders, with two categories and sample formulas.
Identify the moderate pulse as four beats per breath with a gentle, unhurried quality, indicating physiological harmony or dampness obstructing yang qi.
Explore the racing pulse (ji mai), an urgent, 7–8-beat-per-breath rhythm. Discover how racing pulse signals extreme yang and yin exhaustion, guiding formulas such as xiao cheng qi tang.
Explore the wiry pulse (xian mai) in traditional Chinese medicine, focusing on form and momentum, differentiating it from the tight pulse and its liver-gallbladder and Chai Hu formula associations.
Identify the tight pulse (jin mai) as a tense, bound pulse signaling yin pathogens obstructing yang qi, tied to wind-cold patterns and formulas such as ma huang tang.
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) pulse diagnosis, focusing on both theoretical foundations and practical applications. You will learn how to identify and interpret the classical 28 pulse types, understand their pathological significance, and apply this knowledge in clinical diagnosis and prescription.
While pulse diagnosis has long held a mysterious aura—appearing to reveal all hidden illnesses—in reality, accurately diagnosing a patient and formulating an effective treatment plan based solely on the pulse is a complex skill that requires structured training and experience. This course is designed to demystify pulse diagnosis and teach you how to logically connect the clinical axis of palpation → diagnosis → prescription through clear, practical instruction.
What You Will Learn:
The origin, evolution, and modern clinical application of pulse diagnosis
Proper palpation techniques, force control, and clinical precautions
The classification, definitions, and mechanisms of the 28 traditional pulse types
The clinical significance, associated diseases, formulas, and herbal patterns of each pulse
In-depth explanation and demonstration of five key pulses: Slow(Chi Mai), Rapid(Shu Mai), Moderate(Huan Mai), Racing(Ji Mai), Wiry(Xian Mai) and Tight(Jin Mai) Pulses
Why Take This Course?
Whether you are a seasoned practitioner seeking to refine your diagnostic accuracy or a newcomer eager to build a solid foundation, this course offers a structured and approachable way to master one of TCM’s most essential diagnostic tools.
Join us to unlock the practical logic behind the art of pulse reading—taught in a way that’s engaging, clinically relevant, and grounded in classical theory.
Register today and take your first step toward mastering pulse diagnosis with clarity and confidence!