Table 6 Indicators of the Blood stasis pattern (16)
Item | pattern indicator |
|---|---|
headache | headache with a pulling sensation |
| Â | site-fixed headache |
| Â | old headache |
facial complexion | black face with black eyelid |
eye's abnormal condition | purpura in the sclera |
mouth | cyanotic lips |
sputum | fishy smell mouth odor |
oppression in the chest | bloated feeling in the chest and hypochondriac region |
palpitations fearful throbbing | palpitation with anxiety or discomfort |
abdomen | tension in the upper abdomen and complain of lower abdominal tenderness |
| Â | mass in the abdomen |
skin | purpura |
tongue | tongue purple in color |
| Â | tongue with red, white or black spots as well as thorn-like protrusions on its surface |
| Â | cyanotic tongue |
Pulse | rough pulse |