Pulse diagnosis is the most difficult diagnostic method in Chinese medicine, but alos the most important. It can be learnt only with a lot of practice and experience. This book gives an overview of the 28 pulses in Chinese medicine. The characteristics of the pulses are demonstrated by a unique combination of image and text presented in a humorous and memorable way. The snake cartoons help to distinguish the pulse qualitites at a glance. In addition, the characteristics of each pulse are described in terms of the meaning of its name, its qualities and its causes.