Comparative analysis on pulse diagnosis in traditional medicine in China and Myanmar
10.3760/cma.j.cn115398-20250103-00033
- VernacularTitle:中国与缅甸传统医学脉诊异同探析
- Author:
Wei LUO
1
;
Hongchang LI
;
Ningyi WEI
Author Information
1. 云南中医药大学基础医学院2022级硕士研究生，昆明 650500
- Keywords:
Pulse taking;
Medicine, traditional;
Myanmar medicine;
Traditional Chinese Medicine
- From:
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine
2025;47(9):1215-1219
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
A comparative analysis of TCM pulse diagnosis and Myanmar medicine pulse diagnosis. In the principle of pulse diagnosis, both of them recognize the heart as the power source of pulse, and attach importance to the running state of qi and blood/elements, but Myanmar medicine pays more attention to the dynamic balance of elements, and TCM focuses on the dialectical relationship between qi and blood. In terms of the diagnosis site, the diagnosis method of the lower limbs of Myanmar medicine, the diagnosis method of the pulsation of the medial foot and the lower ankle of the foot, respectively, is similar to the diagnosis method of the lower limbs of TCM, and the diagnosis method of the Taixi pulse in the diagnosis site and significance. It can evaluate the digestive ability of patients and judge whether the stomach is full or not. The blood test method of Myanmar medicine wrist is similar to the Cunkou diagnosis method of TCM in terms of location and method, but the significance is different. In the understanding of normal pulses, there are some similarities in the description of pulse position and pulse force of normal pulse, and both emphasize the change of pulse with season. In terms of disease pulse identification, 11 of the 20 common pathological blood (pulse condition) of Myanmar medicine are similar to the disease pulse of TCM in terms of morphology and main disease, but there are also obvious differences. In general, there is convergence in the theoretical basis of pulse diagnosis between China and Myanmar, and the pulse diagnosis system of Myanmar medicine can provide new ideas for TCM. It is suggested that the two countries should strengthen mutual learning, carry out cross-cultural objective joint research on pulse diagnosis, and promote the construction of relevant databases.
