Table 7 Indicators of the Qi deficiency pattern (26)
Item | pattern indicator |
|---|---|
headache | continuous pain |
| Â | headache accompanied by empty pain |
| Â | deterioration of headache by fatigue |
dizziness | slight dizziness |
facial complexion | white complexion |
tinnitus | ringing in the ear slightly |
sputum | spitting phlegm with a low viscosity |
palpitations fearful throbbing | palpitations and shortness of breath |
abdomen | no resistance to touch of the abdomen |
skin | feeling like insects' crawling |
| Â | feeling chilly on the skin |
palm and sole | a pronounced cold in the extremities up to the knees and elbows or beyond, also the same as cold extremities |
| Â | a lack of physical strength in the four extremities |
digestion | loss of appetite |
feces | discharge of soft, unformed stools: loose stool |
urine | a high volume of transparent urine |
| Â | failure of voluntary control of urination |
sweat | lack of physical strength, excessive sweating during the daytime with no apparent cause such as physical exertion, hot weather, thick clothing or medication |
voice sound | disinclined to speak at a low volume |
tongue | larger than normal tongue, pale in color and delicate, usually bearing dental indentations on the margin: enlarged tongue |
| Â | tongue with dental indentations on its margin: a-teeth-marked tongue |
| Â | a tongue less red than normal |
| Â | thin fur |
pulse | a pulse that is deep, soft, thin and forceless |