Which pulse pattern is associated with stomach and spleen heat?

The pulse pattern that is associated with stomach and spleen heat is full and rapid. This pulse indicates an excess of heat in the body, which often manifests as a feeling of fullness, increased energy, and could be accompanied by symptoms such as excessive thirst or hunger, digestive discomfort, and irritability.

In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory, when there is heat in the stomach and spleen, it typically means that there is an overproduction of Yang energy or an accumulation of heat from food stagnation or digestive disturbances. The full and rapid pulse is a direct reflection of this state, showing that the Qi is active and possibly turned into heat, thereby pushing the pulse to feel stronger and quicker.

Furthermore, other pulse types such as wiry, thin and weak, or slippery and soft reflect different pathological conditions. A wiry pulse may indicate stagnation or the presence of pain, a thin and weak pulse points to deficiency and lack of energy or fluid, and a slippery pulse suggests phlegm or dampness. None of these pulse types directly indicate the heat condition that is characteristic of the stomach and spleen.