Pulses

Source
The Normal Pulse: reflects good Heart Qi and Blood. It should be calm, smooth, soft, but not too soft, and not slow, rapid, rough or hard. It should be regular. Its quality should not change very often or easily. Deep level and rear position should be felt clearly, indicating that the Kidneys are healthy.

Note: Different sources vary on both their naming conventions and on the total number of standard pulse images. We have tried to organize this information to include 29 pulse images and their various names.
The Main Pulse Images

Fu Mai (Floating, Superficial)
Hong Mai (Surging, Flooding)
Ge Mai (Leathery, Drumskin, Tympanic, Hard)
Kou Mai (Hollow or Scallion Stalk, Green Onion)
Ru Mai (Soft or Soggy)
San Mai (Scattered)
Xu Mai (Forceless, Empty, Deficient)
Chen Mai (Deep)
Fu Mai (Hidden)
Lao Mai(Firm, Confined)
Ruo Mai (Weak)
Chi Mai (Slow)
Huan Mai (Slowed down, Moderate, or Relaxed)
Se Mai(Choppy, Hesitant)
Jie Mai(Knotted, Bound)
Shi Mai (Excess, Full, Replete, Forceful)
Hua Mai (Slippery, Rolling)
Jin Mai (Tight, Tense)
Chang Mai (Long)
Xuan Mai (Wiry, Taut)
Wei Mai(Minute, Faint, Indistinct)
Xi Mai(Thready, Thin)
Duan Mai (Short)
Dai Mai (Regularly Intermittent)
Shuo Mai(Rapid)
Ji Mai (Racing, Swift, Hurried)
Cu Mai (Rapid-Irregular, Skipping, Abrupt)
Dong Mai(Moving, Throbbing, Stirring)
Da Mai(Large, Big)