# TCM Pulse & Tongue — Zhang Zhongjing Six-Meridian Decoder

Project pulse (floating/deep/slow/rapid…) and tongue (pale/red/purple/coating) signs onto the Shanghan Lun six-meridian (六经辨证) templates with classical formula correspondence

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/tcm-pulse-and-tongue-pattern-zhang-zhongjing-decoder

- **Category:** Health

- **Keywords:** tcm, shanghan lun, 六经辨证, pulse diagnosis, tongue diagnosis, zhang zhongjing, meridian, formula, chinese medicine, 中医, 伤寒论

## Overview

For TCM practitioners, students, and Shanghan Lun self-learners. Enter pulse and tongue signs (and optional symptoms); a weighted rule engine projects them onto the six meridian patterns (Taiyang/Yangming/Shaoyang/Taiyin/Shaoyin/Jueyin), showing per-pattern affinity, the principal formula and sub-pattern refinements (Guizhi Tang, Mahuang Tang, Baihu Tang, Chengqi Tang, Xiao Chaihu Tang, Lizhong Tang, Sini Tang, Huanglian Ejiao Tang, Wumei Wan…), with classical-clause sources. Based on the Shanghan Lun six-meridian framework. ⚠ Classical-text education tool, NOT a medical device; must not replace a licensed TCM practitioner; pulse/tongue are subjective; formulas are historical correspondence only.

## Inputs

- **Pulse quality** (select)
- **Tongue body** (select)
- **Tongue coating** (select)
- **Accompanying symptoms** (textarea): Optional, comma-separated, e.g. aversion to cold, fever, stiff neck, no sweat, body ache

## When to use

- When studying Zhang Zhongjing’s Shanghan Lun six-meridian framework.
- When comparing pulse and tongue signs with classical Taiyang, Yangming, Shaoyang, Taiyin, Shaoyin, and Jueyin templates.
- When reviewing how optional symptom descriptions may affect a classical pattern projection.

## How it works

- Select one or more pulse qualities, such as floating, deep, slow, rapid, string-taut, tight, fine, or faint.
- Choose a tongue body description and one or more coating characteristics.
- Optionally enter accompanying symptoms as comma-separated text.
- Review the HTML result with per-pattern affinity, historical formula correspondence, refinements, and classical-clause sources.

## Use cases

- TCM students reviewing six-meridian pattern relationships and classical formula correspondences.
- Practitioners comparing described signs with Shanghan Lun teaching templates during text-based study.
- Self-learners exploring how combinations such as floating-tight pulse, thin-white coating, and aversion to cold map to classical patterns.

## Frequently asked questions

### What does this tool analyze?

It analyzes selected pulse qualities, tongue signs, and optional symptoms within the Shanghan Lun six-meridian framework.

### Which patterns are included?

The tool includes Taiyang, Yangming, Shaoyang, Taiyin, Shaoyin, and Jueyin patterns.

### Can I enter more than one pulse or coating sign?

Yes. Pulse qualities and tongue coatings support multiple selections.

### Does the tool provide a medical diagnosis?

No. It is a classical-text education tool, not a medical device or substitute for a licensed practitioner.

### Are the formulas treatment recommendations?

No. Formula names are historical correspondences for study and should not be self-administered.

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