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Stirred pulse

动脉 〔動脈〕dòng mài

A forceful pulse that is a combination of rapid, slippery, and short pulses. It is traditionally described as being like a bean that is bobbing. According to some sources, the stirred pulse is only felt at the bar (not generally recognized nowadays). The stirred pulse is a sign of fright or and fear or pain. Fright causes derangement of qì; pain causes binding of qì.

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