Slow pulse

A slow pulse is one that has three or less beats per respiration. The slow pulse is principally associated with cold and with yáng vacuity. It may occur in any disease involving insufficiency of yáng qì or obstruction of qì dynamic, such as cold, phlegm turbidity, and static blood. Occurring during pregnancy, this pulse signifies uterine vacuity cold or insecurity of fetal qì.

Similar pulse: The moderate pulse is also slower than the standard pulse, though with more than three beats per respirationand is not an indication of morbidity.