Foundation Knowledge

Thin Pulse

A thin pulse commonly suggests Blood deficiency, Yin deficiency, or general deficiency of substance.

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Definition

A thin pulse feels narrow and fine, suggesting insufficiency rather than excess.

Clinical Meaning

It often points toward Blood deficiency, Yin deficiency, or chronic depletion.

Pitfall / Exam Tip

A thin pulse is usually a clue toward deficiency. The next step is to decide whether the deficiency is mainly Blood, Yin, or Essence.

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