Wiry (Xian)

Clinical Significance
Liver disharmony Pain Phlegm
Aspect
shape
Feeling
This pulse feels taut like a guitar string. The Wiry pulse really hits the fingers.
Kind
Other

Wiry (Xian)

Feeling

This pulse feels taut like a guitar string. It is thinner, more taut and harder than the Tight pulse. The Wiry pulse really hits the fingers.

Clinical significance

The Wiry pulse can indicate three different conditions:

  • Liver disharmony
  • Pain
  • Phlegm