How can taking the pulse tell if you are pregnant?

The history of traditional Chinese medicine is extensive and profound, and many pulse-taking situations can be seen on many TV programs. Therefore, many people are curious about how Chinese medicine practitioners feel the pulse, especially some pregnant women, who can tell whether they are pregnant just by feeling the pulse, which is very magical. So, in traditional Chinese medicine, what are the main conditions to determine whether a person is pregnant?

How to detect pregnancy by taking pulse in traditional Chinese medicine

1. The pulse during pregnancy is generally slippery.

2. Pulse diagnosis in traditional Chinese medicine is generally divided into flat pulse, floating pulse, sinking pulse, slow pulse, rapid pulse, weak pulse, strong pulse, slippery pulse, surging pulse, thin pulse, stringy pulse, hurried pulse, knotted pulse and substitute pulse. Normal pulse diagnosis is also known as normal pulse and normal pulse.

What are the methods of taking pulse in traditional Chinese medicine?

1. The place for taking the pulse is generally the Cunkou pulse, which is divided into three parts: Cun, Guan, and Chi. Stretch the door handle outward and put it naturally on the table. You will see a protruding bone in the wrist area. On the side of the thumb, put the fingers of the other hand on this protrusion. On the inner edge of the protrusion, you can feel the arterial pulse. This position is "Guan". Closed (the position of the fingertips) is Cun, and closed is Chi.

2. Let the person be diagnosed sit or lie flat, with his arms calm and his heart level, wrists straight, palms facing up, and a cloth pillow placed behind the elbows to facilitate pulse diagnosis. Incorrect posture will affect the circulation of blood and qi and affect pulse diagnosis.

The ancient history of traditional Chinese medicine has a very important practical significance. With the development of medical technology, the technical level of traditional Chinese medicine has been increasingly improved. Taking the pulse during pregnancy is generally less useful. Nowadays, blood HCG test is basically used to diagnose pregnancy. Therefore, Chinese medicine pulse diagnosis can be mastered, but if you want to make a diagnosis, it is recommended to use the most direct method.