Wiry (Xian) Pulse
A pulse that feels taut, straight, and long, like a guitar string under the fingers, frequently correlating with the tension of hypertension and sympathetic overdrive.
Description
A trained practitioner places three fingers over the radial artery on both wrists to feel the pulse at superficial, middle, and deep levels. They assess the rate, rhythm, volume, and quality of the pulse to determine energetic imbalances often associated with high blood pressure, such as Liver Yang Rising.