General Deficiency and Excess of Yin and Yang
Quality of: | Excess Yang - Acute (Excess Heat Condition) | Yin Xu - Chronic (Deficient Heat Condition) | Excess Yin - Acute (Excess Cold/Dampness Condition) | Yang Xu - Chronic (Deficient Cold Condition) |
Pulse
Normal: Moderate |
Rapid, Strong.
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Rapid, Weak.
- Could Be Thinner |
Slow.
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Slow, Weak.
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Tongue
Normal: Pink/Light Red |
Red Body, Yellow Coat
Notes:
Yellow Due To Heat Burning Body Fluids. |
Red Body, Thin/No Coat
Notes: Light Mild Heat/Slow Boiling Heat. Map Coating (Partial Peel: Only Part Of Tongue Has Coat). |
Pale/Pink Or Purplish/Bluish Body.
- Poss. Thick Coat - Poss. Swollen Notes: Thickness Due To Excess Body Fluids. |
Pale Body, Thin/White Coat (Normal), Flaccid.
- Poss. Teeth Marks Over Months Or Years
Notes: Not Excess Or Additive Cold, More Of A Xu Cold. Has Nothing To Do W/Yin Fluids. Water Metabolism Slows, Causing Chronic Water Retention Problem. |
Face
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Red.
- Poss. Dryness
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Only Cheeks Red.
- Poss. Dryness
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Pale.
- Poss. Swollen
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Pale.
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Eyes
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Red.
Notes:
If Inflammation Is Involved There Will Be Burning Sensation. Any Burning Sensation Is Usually Associated W/Heat. |
Red, Dry.
Notes:
Dryness Due To Fluid Xu, And Heat Excess. |
Edema Around Eyes.
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Dark Circles.
Notes: Dark Circles Due To Slow/Poor Circulation. Kidney Involved: Kidney Qi Xu, Or Kidney Yang Xu. |
Skin
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Red, Inflamed.
- Poss. Skin Rashes
Notes:
If Patient Sweats, It Will Be A Profuse Sweat. |
Dry Skin.
- Poss. Rash, But No Puss Or Wounds
- Poss. Sweat, But Only In Late Afternoon, Or At Night - Poss. Five Palm Heat |
Oily Skin, Body Odor, Pale.
- Poss. Rashes W/Puss If There Is Dampness
- Poss. Cysts, Masts, Edema Due To Fatty Tissue Stagnation
Notes:
If There Is Sweat, It Will Be Greasy And Oily. Dampness Tries To Protect The Evil By Pulling It Down, Inhibiting Sweat From Benefiting Fever Condition. |
Spontaneous Sweat W/Wo Exertion.
Notes: Door Is Open, Functional Yang Energy Xu, So Sweat Leaks Out.
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Lungs
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Strong/Loud Cough W/Phlegm.
- Poss. Yellow, Green, Or Brown Phlegm. Indicates Infectious Disease
- Poss. Blood |
Weak/Dry Cough.
- Poss. Aftermath Of Illness
Notes:
Smokers Cough. |
Profuse Thick White/Clear Phlegm.
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Shortness Of Breath, Difficulty Breathing, Or Weak Shallow Breathing.
Notes:
Asthma Has Both Lung And Kidney Xu. |
Heart
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Very Rapid/Strong Beat.
Notes:
Stimulants Such As Coffee & Cigarettes Are Excess Yang Additives Into The System. |
Rapid/Weak Beat.
- Poss. Discomfort/Pain Around The Heart
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Very Poor Blood Circulation.
- Poss. Heart Pain
- Congestion: Blood Clots Due To Blood Stagnation
Notes:
Heart Failure Prevalent.
When There Is Stagnation There Is Pain, No Stagnation, No Pain.
Angina.
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Weak Heart And Low Functional Energy, Lots Of Heart Problems.
- Poss. Skipping Heart Rates
- Poss. Cardiac Pain, And Cardiac Failure
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Appetite
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High.
Notes:
Patient May Eat A Lot, But Do Not Gain Weight
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Hungry, But Can Not Eat.
- Poss. Gas, Bloating, Abdominal Pain, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea
Notes:
Deficient Fluids (Insufficient To Digest Food). |
Very Low Appetite.
Notes:
Crave Foods That Create Dampness, Such As Raw Or Greasy Foods, Makes Patient Feel Comfortable. Could Be Cause Of Illness.
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Very Low Appetite, No Energy To Eat/Digest.
- Poss. Undigested Food In Stool
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Thirst
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High Thirst, Likes High Quantity Of Cold Drinks.
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Thirsty, Sips Cool Drinks, But Can Not Drink Very Much.
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Might/Might Not Have Low Thirst.
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Low Thirst, Likes Warm Water.
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Digestion
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Bloating, Stool Will Be Dry, W/Difficult Bowel Movement, Extending Pain, Sharp Pain, Does Not Like Pressure, Does Not Like Heat.
- Poss. Burning Diarrhea Associated W/Damp Heat Or From Extreme Heat Stagnation. Truly A Constipation Condition Where Only Fluids Can Be Passed (Appears To Be Diarrhea), But Solids Are Not Passed
Notes:
Do Not Give Patients Warm Water Or Spicy Foods.
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Dry Hard Stool (Chronic). Dull, Achy Abdominal Pain, W/A Little Burning Sensation. Likes Pressure, Does Not Like Heat.
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Sticky Stool W/Mucus, Poorly Formed. Abdominal Pain. Does Not Like Pressure. Likes Heat.
- Poss. Diarrhea
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Weak/Slow Digestion. Mild, Dull, Achy Abdominal Pain. Likes Heat, Likes Pressure.
- Poss. Early Morning Diarrhea. Lowest Environmental Yang.
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Kidney / Bladder
(Water Metabolism) |
Dark, Scant, Yellow Urine, Strong Urinary Track Inflammation (UTI).
- Poss. Extending/Sharp Pain
Notes:
UTI Symptoms: Urgency, Frequency, And Burning Sensation.
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Scant, Light Yellow Urine, Low Grade UTI.
- Poss. Chronic
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Copious Urination, Light/Whitish Colored.
- Poss. Cloudy Or W/Puss Due To Dampness
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Copious, Clear, Frequent, Usually Night Urination.
- Poss. Feeling Of Not Being Finished, Due To Lack Of Functional Energy
Notes:
Kidney Yang Deficiency Problem.
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Reproduction
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Strong/Excess Sex Drive
- Poss. High Chance Of Contracting Illness (Fatigue, PID's, STD's, Prostatitis)
- Poss. Hormone Imbalance
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Slightly Higher Sex Drive, But Tires Easily (Hard Time Performing).
- Poss. Vaginal Dryness
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Prone To STD's, Yeast, Infections, Warts, Cysts.
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Low Sex Drive, Can't Perform.
- Poss. Infertility, Premature Ejaculation, Nocturnal Emissions, Low Sperm Count
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Menses
Normal: Regular, No PMS, No Cramps, No Clots, No Spotting |
Very Red Color, Short Cycle.
- Poss. Early Menstruation (5 To 7 Days)
Notes:
Blood Is Either Dried Up In A Short Cycle, Or Heavy Due To Pushing Force Of Heat.
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Brown Or Dark Red, Scanty.
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Dark Purplish, Long Period Or No Period Due To Excess Fluids Or Cold Respectively
- Poss. Blood Clots
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Long Cycle, Thin, Or Light Colored, Delayed Menstruation.
- Poss. Skipping Cycle (No Cycle)
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Sleep
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Does Not Like To Sleep, Toss And Turn, Restless.
Notes:
Coffee Is A Good Example Of Excess Functional Energy Added To The System.
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Trouble Falling Asleep, Symptoms Worse At Night.
- Poss. Day Time Naps, Easier To Fall Asleep
Notes:
Blood Deficiency.
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Wants To Sleep, Groggy After Sleep.
Notes:
Clear Yang Gets Pulled Down By Dampness.
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Wants To Sleep A Lot, Likes To Take Naps, And Always Feels Better After Sleep.
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Energy
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High Level Of Energy, Restless.
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Restless, But Exhausted. Tired, But Cannot Sleep.
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Often Feel Tired, Lethargic w/no Motivation.
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Weak, Due To No Functional Energy, True Weakness.
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Emotions
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Angry, Anxious, Agitated, Restless All The Time.
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Angry And Anxious, But Less Energy Behind The Emotion.
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Clinical, Mental, Or Neurological Disorders.
Notes: Two Types Of Mental Illness. Phlegm Misting The Heart: Not Social, Hide In A Corner. Phlegm Heat Attacks/Invades The Heart. |
Sad, Depressed, No Motivation, Cannot Interact, Afraid, Low Self Esteem.
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Speech
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Loud, Rapid, Talks A Lot.
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Speaks Quickly, But Not Loud Or Strong.
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Slow Speech, Heavy Or Phlegmy Voice, Speech Disorders, Esp. W/Tongue Swelling.
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Slow And Weak. Mainly Yes Or No Answers.
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Body Temperature
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Hot, High Fever, Sensitive To Heat.
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Low Grade Fever, 5 Palm Heat (Also called 5 Center Heat).
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Cold, Sensitive To Cold.
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Very Cold, Sensitive To Cold.
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