Table 8 Indicators of the Yin deficiency pattern (22)
Item | pattern indicator |
|---|---|
headache | headache accompanied by hot flush |
| Â | continuous pain |
| Â | headache accompanied by empty pain |
dizziness | dizziness slightly |
facial complexion | pale face and red zygomatic site |
tinnitus | ringing in the ear slightly |
mouth and lip | dry mouth |
| Â | aphta and tongues sores |
sputum | sputum with blood |
palpitation and fearful throbbing | palpitation with anxiety or discomfort |
abdomen | no resistance to touch of the abdomen |
skin | dry skin |
palm and sole | heat in the palms and soles |
sleeping | inability to sleep due to anxiety |
heat condition | afternoon tidal fever |
sweat | night sweating |
tongue | a tongue thinner than normal |
| Â | dry and red tongue |
| Â | thin fur or mirror tongue |
| Â | peeled fur |
purse | fine and rapid tongue |