10/20/2026
Acupuncturists take your pulse in TCM to evaluate the flow of your qi (energy), blood, and the functional health of your internal organs, rather than just counting beats per minute.
Practitioners place three fingers (index, middle, and ring) on the radial artery of both wrists.
Each finger position and different levels of pressure correspond to specific internal organ systems, including the heart, liver, lungs, kidneys, spleen, and stomach.
Practitioners check the pulse at superficial, middle, and deep levels to see if an issue is closer to the surface or related to deeper internal systems.
Ultimately, your pulse acts as a real-time roadmap that helps them customize your treatment!