TCM SYMPTOM- PATTERN IDENTIFICATION

* The Information in this transcript is derived from Chinese System of Foods for Health and Healing by Henry C. Lu, Ph.D. adapted by J. Kokko and Karma Smart. We felt that there was a need for this kind of resource on the internet, as it is unavailable elsewhere online and hard to find in any other TCM text.

CATEGORIES IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER:

1. ABDOMEN

2. ANUS and GENITALS

3. APPETITE

4. BACK

5. BELCHING

6. BLEEDING

7. BOWEL MOVEMENT

8. CHEST

9. CHILDREN'S SYMPTOMS

10. COLD and HOT SENSATIONS

11. COUGH and PHLEGM

12. EARS

13. EMOTIONS and MENTAL STATES

14. EYES

15. FACE

16. HABITS and PREFERENCES

17. HEAD and NECK

18. HICCUPS

19. LIMBS

20. MEN'S SYMPTOMS

21. MOUTH and LIMBS

22. NOSE

23. PAIN

24. PERSPIRATION

25. RESPIRATION

26. SKIN

27. SLEEP

28. TEETH

29. THROAT

30. TONGUE

31. URINATION

32. VOICE

33. VOMITING

34. WHOLE BODY

35. WOMEN (PREGNANCY and CHILDBIRTH)

36. WOMEN (VAGINAL DISCHARGE)

37. WOMEN (MENSTRUATION)

38. WOMEN (MISCELLANEOUS)

1. ABDOMEN:

- Abdominal comfort following bowel movement or flatulence (2) � SI Qi Congestion

- Abdominal distension (4) � LI Fluid Exhaustion

- Abdominal obstructions and lumps, as in swelling of the spleen and liver (2) - LV Qi Congestion

- Abdominal rumbling (2) � Disharmony Between LV and ST

- Abdominal swelling (2) � LI Damp-Heat - Cold ST - Damp-Heat Attacking LV and GB - Qi Def. of SP and LU - Yang Def. of SP and KD - Disharmony Between LV and SP

- Abdominal swelling (3) � SP Qi Def. - Damp-Heat Steaming SP - SI Qi Congestion - Simultaneous Def. of HT and SP

- Abdominal swelling after a meal (2) � ST Yin Def.

- Abdominal swelling and fullness (1) � KD Yang Def.

- Abdominal swelling around the navel that gets relieved by giving off gas (1) - Excess Heat in SI

- Congested sensation in the stomach (2) � Disharmony Between LV and SP

- Congested sensation in the stomach and abdomen (3) � Damp-Heat Steaming the SP

- Discomfort in the stomach and abdomen (3) � Cold-Damp Troubling the SP

- Falling sensation below the umbilicus (3) � Middle Energy Cave-In (Sinking SP Qi)

- Falling sensation in the abdomen that is intensified after a meal (3) - Middle Energy Cave-In (Sinking SP Qi)

- Intestinal rumbling (2) � Disharmony Between LV and SP

- Intestinal rumbling (3) � SI Qi Congestion

- Lumpy object in the lower abdomen that can be felt by touch (3) � LI Fluid Exhaustion

- Swelling and fullness in the stomach and abdomen (2) � SP Unable to Govern Blood - Food Stagnation in ST

 

2. ANUS and GENITALS

- Discharge of blood from the anus (4) � Yang Def. of SP and KD

- Eczema in the scrotum (3) � Damp-Heat Attacking LV and GB

- Falling of testicle on one side, causing walking difficulty (1) � SI Qi Congestion

- Flatulence (2) � Disharmony Between LV and SP

- Itch in the female genitals (3) � Damp-Heat Attacking LV and GB

- Itch in the genitals (3) � Damp-Heat Attacking LV and GB

- Loud flatulence (1) � LI Fluid Exhaustion

- Prolapse of the anus (1) � LI Def. and Slippery Diarrhea

- Middle Energy Cave-In (Sinking SP Qi)

- Prolapse of the anus after diarrhea (2) � LI Def. and Slippery Diarrhea

- Scrotal hernia affecting the lower abdomen (3) � Cold Obstructing the LV Meridian

3. APPETITE
- Decreased appetite (2) – Simultaneous Def. of the HT and SP
- Dislike of greasy foods (3) – Damp-Heat Steaming the SP
- Eating a lot but remaining hungry (3) – Hot ST
- Eating a lot but remaining thin (1) – Hot ST
- Eating in the morning and vomiting in the evening (2) – Cold ST
- Fondness for hot drink (1) – Cold ST
- Hungry with good appetite (1) – Hot ST
- Hungry with no appetite (1) – Disharmony Between LV and SP
- Hungry with no appetite (3) – ST Yin Def.
- Indigestion (1) – ST Yin Def.
- Qi Def. of SP and LU
- Indigestion (4) – Food Stagnation in the ST
- Loss of appetite (2) – Qi Def. of SP and LU
- Morbid hunger (1) – Yin Def. of LU and KD
- No appetite (3) – Damp-Heat Steaming the SP
- Poor appetite (1) – Phlegm Dampness Obstructing the LU
- LI Damp-Heat
- Damp-Heat Attacking the LV and GB
- KD Yang Def.
- Simultaneous Def. of the HT and SP
- Yang Def. of the SP and KD
- Poor appetite (2) – SP Unable to Govern Blood
-Yang Def. of the SP and KD
- Disharmony Between the LV and SP
- Poor appetite (3) – SP Qi Def.
- SP Yang Def.
- Cold Dampness Troubling the SP
- Swallowing difficulty (4) – ST Yin Def.

4. BACK
- Weak loins and knees (3) – KD Unable to Absorb Inspiration
- Weak loins and tibia (3) – Yin Def. of the LV and KD
- Weakness in the lower back (3) – No Communication Between the KD and HT

5. BELCHING
- Acid regurgitation (4) – LV Fire Flaming Upward
- Acid swallowing (2) – Disharmony Between the LV and SP
- Acid swallowing (3) – Hot ST
- Acid swallowing and belching of bad air (3) – Food Stagnation in the ST
- Belching (1) –Cold ST
- Belching (2) –Food Stagnation in the ST
- Disharmony Between the LV and SP
- Disharmony Between the LV and ST
- Belching after a meal (3) – SP Qi Def.
- Belching with poor appetite (3) – Food Stagnation in the ST

6. BLEEDING
- Bleeding (4) – SP Unable to Govern Blood
- LV Fire Flaming Upward
- Simultaneous Def. of the HT and SP
- Yin Def. of the LV and KD
- Bleeding from gums (1) – HT Fire Flaming
- Bleeding from gums and the space between teeth with pain (2) – Hot ST
- Bleeding from the ST (1) – LV Fire Flaming Upward
- Bleeding in small quantity (3) – SP Unable to Govern Blood
- Blood in urine (2) – Bladder Damp-Heat
- Blood in urine (3) – SP Unable to Govern Blood
- Blood in urine (4) – KD Yin Def.
- HT Fire Flaming
- Excess Heat in the SI
- Coughing up blood (4) – Wind and Heat Attacking the LU
- Discharge of blood from the anus (4) – SP Unable to Govern Blood
- Discharge of blood from the mouth (4) – Dry LU
- LV Fire Offending LU
- Menstrual bleeding (1) – HT Blood Def.
- Nosebleed (1) – Hot LU (LU Fire)
- Hot ST
- Nosebleed (2) – LV Fire Flaming Upward
- HT Fire Flaming
- Nosebleed (4) – Wind and Heat Attacking LU
- Dry LU
- Vaginal bleeding (1) – Loosening of KD Qi
- Vaginal bleeding (4) – Middle Energy Cave-In (Sinking SP Qi)
- SP Unable to Govern Blood
- LV Yin Def.
- KD Yin Def.

7. BOWEL MOVEMENT
- Acute diarrhea with red and white and foul-smelling stools (3) – LI Damp-Heat
- Chronic diarrhea (1) – KD Yang Def.
- Disharmony Between LV and SP
- Chronic diarrhea (4) – LI Def. and Slippery Diarrhea
- Middle Energy Cave-In (Sinking SP Qi)
- Constipation (1) – ST Yin Def.
- Constipation (2) – Food Stagnation in ST
- Hot ST
- Phlegm Fire Disturbing HT
- Constipation (4) – LI Fluid Exhaustion
- Constipation after childbirth (4) – LI Fluid Exhaustion
- Constipation or difficult bowel movement with watery stools (2)
- Damp-Heat Steaming SP
- Constipation with dry stool (2) – Hot LU (LU Fire)
- Constipation with stools as dry as sheep dung (3) – LI Fluid Exhaustion
- Diarrhea (2) – SP Unable to Govern Blood
- Diarrhea (4) – LI Damp-Heat
- SP Qi Def.
- SP Yang Def.
- Cold Dampness Troubling the SP
- Damp-Heat Steaming SP
- Food Stagnation in ST
- Cold ST
- KD Yang Def.
- Yang Def. of SP and KD
- Disharmony Between LV and SP
- Diarrhea at dawn (3) – Yang Def. of SP and KD
- Diarrhea before dawn (1) – KD Yang Def.
- Diarrhea with foul-smelling and turbid stools (1) – KD Yang Def.
- Yang Def. of SP and KD
- Diarrhea with foul-smelling and turbid stools (2) – Qi Def. of SP and LU
- Diarrhea with foul-smelling and turbid stools (3) – LI Def. and Slippery Diarrhea
- Diarrhea with pus and blood (2) – LI Damp-Heat
- Diarrhea with thin, yellowish water (3) – LI Damp-Heat
- Difficult defecation and urination (1) – Yin Def. of LV and KD
- Discharge of dry stools (1) – HT Yin Def.
- Discharge of dry stools (2) – ST Yin Def.
- LV Fire Flaming Upward
- HT Fire Flaming
- Discharge of foul-smelling and turbid stools (2) – SP Unable to Govern Blood
- Discharge of soft stools (2) – Cold Dampness Troubling SP
- Discharge of soft stools (3) – SP Qi Def.
- Frequent bowel movements with little stools (3) – LI Damp-Heat
- Frequent desire to empty the bowels (3) – Middle Energy Cave-In (Sinking SPQi)
- Irregular bowel movements (1) – Disharmony Between LV and ST
- One bowel movement in several days (3) – LI Fluid Exhaustion
- Sliding diarrhea (3) – LI Def. and Slippery Diarrhea
- Stools containing undigested foods (2) – Yang Def of SP and KD
- Stools with an offensive smell (2) – Food Stagnation in ST
- Stools with an offensive smell (3) – LI Damp-Heat
- Watery stools (1) – SP Yang Def.
- Watery stools (2) – SP Yang Def.
- Cold Obstructing LV Meridian
- Disharmony Between LV and SP
- Watery stools (3) – Cold Dampness Troubling the SP
- Simultaneous Def. of HT and SP
- Watery, thin stools (1) – Phlegm Dampness Obstructing the LU
- KD Yang Def.
- Yang Def of HT and KD
- Watery, thin stools (2) – Food Stagnation in ST

8. CHEST
- Chest discomfort (2) – LV Qi Congestion
- Phlegm Fire Disturbing HT
- Disharmony Between LV and ST
- Chest discomfort (3) –HT Qi Def.
- Choking sensation in the chest (3) – HT Yang Def.
- Congested chest (1) – LU Under Attack of Wind and Cold
- Def. and Cold LU
- Congested chest (3) – Phlegm Dampness Obstructing LU
- Congested chest with discomfort in the stomach (1) – GB Excessive Heat
- Feeling oppressed in the heart and chest (3) – Yang Def. of HT and KD
- Swelling of the rib region (2) – Disharmony Between LV and SP

9. CHILDREN’S SYMPTOMS
- Bed-wetting (1) – Loosening of KD Qi
- Fever and malnutrition (1) – Food Stagnation in ST
- Fontanel not closed on time (2) – Insufficient KD Essence (Jing)
- Incapable of sound sleep (1) – Hot ST
- Malnutrition (1) – SP Qi Def.
- Screaming during sleep (1) – Hot ST
- Slow growth (4) – Insufficient KD Essence (Jing)
- Vomiting and diarrhea (1) – Food Stagnation in ST

10. COLD and HOT SENSATIONS
- Aversion to being chilled (1) – KD Unable to Absorb Inspiration
- Aversion to being chilled (2) – Yang Def. of HT and KD
- Aversion to the cold (3) – KD Yang Def.
- HT Yang Def.
- Burning senation in the anus (2) – LI Damp-Heat
- Burning sensation in the face (2) – LV Yang Upsurging
- Chill (2) – Cold Obstructing the LV Meridian
- Cold and weak lower limbs (3) – KD Yang Def.
- Cold feet (1) – KD Yang Def.
- Cold limbs (1) – LI Def. and Slippery Diarrhea
- KD Yin Def.
- HT Fire Flaming
- Yang Def. of SP and KD
- Cold limbs (2) – Cold ST
- Cold Obstructing the LV Meridian
- KD Unable to Absorb Inspiration
- Yang Def. of HT and KD
- Cold limbs (3) – Def. and Cold LU
- SP Yang Def.
- HT Yang Def.
- Cold loins and legs (1) – KD Yang Def.
- Cold sensation (1) – KD Yang Def.
- Cold sensation alternating with hot sensation (3) – GB Excessive Heat
- Cold sensation in the chest and back (2) – Def. and Cold LU
- Coldness on the forehead that does not warm up (1) – SP Yang Def.
- Fondness for cold drink (2) – Phlegm Fire Disturbing HT
- Fondness for massage and warmth (1) – Cold ST
- Hot sensations in palms of hands and soles of feet (2) – LU Yin Def.
- HT Yin Def.
- Yin Def. of LV and KD
- Hot sensation in the body (1) – Hot LU (LU Fire)
- Hot sensation in the body (2) – LI Damp-Heat
- Hot sensation in the body (3) – LV Yang Upsurging
- KD Yin Def.
- Hot sensation in the center of palms (1) – HT Fire Flaming
- Hot sensation in the center of palms (3) – KD Yin Def.
- Hot sensation in the soles of feet (3) – KD Yin Def.
- Hot sensations as if heat were coming from the bones (3) – Yin Def. of LU and KD
- Shivering with cold (3) – Dry LU
- Shivering with cold sensations of limbs (2) – Yang Def. of SP and KD

11. COUGH and PHLEGM
- Acute attack of cough and panting (3) – Def. and Cold LU
- Acute onset of cough (3) – Hot LU
- Blood in phlegm (1) – LU Yin Def.
- Wind-Heat Attacking LU
- LV Fire Offending LU
- Blood in phlegm (2) – KD Yin Def.
- Yin Def. of LU and KD
- Cough (4) – LU Qi Def.
- LU Yin Def.
- LU Under the Attack of Wind-Cold
- Wind-Heat Attacking LU
- Hot LU (LU Fire)
- Dry LU
- Yin Def. of LU and KD
- LV Fire Offending LU
- Cough and panting (1) – KD Yang Def.
- Cough with heavy and unclear sound (1) – LU Under Attack of Wind-Cold
- Cough with meager phlegm (3) – LU Yin Def.
- Cough with oppressed sound (2) – Hot LU (LU Fire)
- Cough with weak sound (3) – LU Qi Def.
- Cough without phlegm or with little phlegm (3) – Yin Def. of LU and KD
- Coughing up and spitting up phlegm and saliva (2) – Qi Def. of SP and LU
- Coughing up blood (4) – LU Yin Def.
- Coughing up copious, watery sputum (4) – Phlegm Dampness Obstructing the LU
- Coughing up copious, whitish phlegm easily (3) – Phlegm Dampness Obstructing LU
- Coughing up fresh blood (2) – KD Yin Def.
- LV Fire Offending LU
- Coughing up meager phlegm with difficulty (3) – Dry LU
- Coughing up phlegm easily (1) – Hot LU (LU Fire)
- Coughing up pus and blood with a fishy smell (2) – Hot LU (LU Fire)
- Coughing up thin, white phlegm (3) – LU Under Attack of Wind-Cold
- Coughing up yellowish phlegm (3) – LV Fire Offending the LU
- Coughing up yellowish, sticky phlegm (2) – Phlegm-Fire Disturbing the HT
- Coughing up yellowish, sticky phlegm (3) – Wind-Heat Attacking LU
-Hot LU (LU Fire)
- Coughing with loud sound (3) – Wind-Heat Attacking LU
- Discharge of copious, thin, white phlegm (4) – Def. and Cold LU
- Discharge of copious, white phlegm (3) – Qi Def. of SP and LU
- Discharge of meager, sticky phlegm (1) – LU Yin Def.
- Discharge of meager, sticky phlegm (2) – LV Fire Offending the LU
- Discharge of thin, watery phlegm (1) – LU Qi Def.
- Discharge of thin, whitish phlegm (2) – LU Under the Attack of Wind-Cold
- Discharge of watery phlegm that is difficult to cough up (2) – Def. and Cold LU
- Discharge of white, watery phlegm (1) – Phlegm Fire Disturbing the HT
- Dry cough (1) – ST Yin Def.
- Dry cough (3) – LU Yin Def.
- Dry LU
- Phlegm (1) – Yang Def. of HT and KD
- Phlegm rumbling in the throat (1) – Phlegm Fire Disturbing the HT
- Phlegm rumbling in the throat (2) – Phlegm Dampness Obstructing the LU
- Phlegm rumbling in the throat (3) – Phlegm Dampness Obstructing the LU
- Phlegm Fire Disturbing the HT
- Phlegm rumbling with panting (1) – Yang Def. of SP and KD

12. EARS
- Deafness (1) – No Communication Between KD and HT
- Deafness (2) – Excessive Heat in SI
- Deafness (3) – GB Excessive Heat
- Deafness (4) – LV Fire Flaming Upward
- LV Yang Upsurging
- Deafness or decreased hearing (2) – Insufficient KD Essence (Jing)
- Ringing in the ears (2) – LV Yin Def.
- Insufficient KD Essence (Jing)
- No Communication Between KD and HT
- Yin Def. of LV and KD
- Ringing in the ears (4) – LV Fire Flaming Upward
- LV Yang Upsurging
- Ringing in the ears and deafness (2) – KD Yang Def.
- KD Yin Def.
- Ringing in the ears like the sound of a cicada (1) – LV Blood Def.
- Ringing in the ears or deafness (2) – Loosening of KD Qi

13. EMOTIONS and MENTAL STATES
- Anger (2) – LV Blood Def.
- Cowardice and getting scared easily (3) – GB Qi Def.
- Delirium (2) – HT Fire Flaming
- Delirium (3) – Phlegm-Fire Disturbing the HT
- Depressed, quick tempered, and insecure (1) – Hot ST
- Easily in shock (2) – HT Qi Def.
- Emotional disturbances (3) – Phlegm-Fire Disturbing the HT
- Fatigued spirits (1) – Disharmony Between LV and SP
- Feeling miserable (1) – HT Fire Flaming
- No Communication Between KD and HT
- Forgetfulness (1) – Insufficient KD Essence (Jing)
- Forgetfulness (2) – LV Yang Upsurging
- HT Qi Def.
- HT Yin Def.
- Forgetfulness (3) – HT Blood Def.
- Forgetfulness (4) – No Communication Between KD and HT
- Simultaneous Def. of HT and SP
- Getting scared easily with rapid heartbeat (1) – HT Yang Def.
- Incoherent speech (2) – Phlegm-Fire Disturbing the HT
- Insanity (2) – Heart Fire Flaming
- Irregular laughter and crying (2) – Phlegm-Fire Disturbing the HT
- Jumpiness (2) – LV Qi Congestion
- Jumpiness (3) – LV Fire Flaming Upward
- LV Yang Upsurging
- Jumpiness and being prone to anger (1) – Disharmony Between LV and SP
- Jumpiness and being prone to anger (2) – LV Fire Offending LU
- Loss of consciousness (3) – Phlegm-Fire Disturbing HT
- Love of sighing (3) – GB Qi Def.
- Maniac behavior (3) – Phlegm-Fire Disturbing HT
- Maniac-type mental illness (4) – LV Fire Flaming Upward
- Many dreams (1) – LV Blood Def.
- Many dreams (2) – LV Yang Upsurging
- Phlegm-Fire Disturbing the HT
- Simultaneous Def. of HT and SP
- Yin Def. of LV and KD
- Many dreams (3) – HT Yin Def.
- HT Blood Def.
- Mental depression (1) – GB Excessive Heat
- Mental depression (2) – Simultaneous Def. of HT and SP
- Mental depression (3) – Internal Wind Blowing
- HT Yin Def.
- HT Fire Flaming
- Phlegm-Fire Disturbing the HT
- Excessive Heat in SI
- Mental illness (4) – LV Qi Congestion
- Phlegm-Fire Disturbing the HT
- Mentally confused (2) – HT Qi Def.
- Mentally depressed (3) – LV Yang Upsurging
- Mentally fatigued (2) – HT Qi Def.
- Nervousness (1) – No Communication Between KD and HT
- Simultaneous Def. of HT and SP
- Nervousness (2) – LV Blood Def.
- Nervousness (3) – HT Qi Def.
- Nervousness (4) – HT Yin Def.
- HT Blood Def.
- Yang Def. of HT and KD
- Not alert mentally (1) – HT Fire Flaming
- Phlegm Fire Disturbing the HT
- Prone to anger (2) – GB Excessive Heat
- Prone to anger (3) – LV Fire Flaming Upward
- LV Yang Upsurging
- Prone to sadness and crying (2) – HT Qi Def.
- Prone to shock and fear (1) – LV Blood Def.
- Shock (1) – Yang Def. of HT and KD
- Sudden illogical talking (1) – Middle Energy Cave-In (SP Qi Sinking)

14. EYES
- Blurred vision (1) – KD Yin Def.
- Blurred vision (2) – LV Blood Def.
- Both eyes flickering or looking sideways or upward (2) – LV Yin Def.
- Both eyes looking upward (3) – Internal LV Wind Blowing
- Dizziness and blurred vision (3) – LV Yin Def.
- Dry and obstructive sensation in the eyes (3) – LV Blood Def.
- Dry eyes (1) – Yin Def. of LV and KD
- Misty vision (1) – LV Yang Upsurging
- Misty vision (3) – GB Qi Def.
- Night blindness (1) – Yin Def. of LV and KD
- Night blindness (3) – LV Yin Def.
- Night blindness (4) – LV Blood Def.
- Pink eyes (2) – Wind and Heat Attacking the Lungs
- Pink eyes (3) – LV Fire Flaming Upward
- Pink eyes (4) – Wind and Heat Attacking the Lungs
- Red eyes (2) – LV Fire Offending the Lungs
- Wry eyes and mouth (3) –Internal LV Wind Blowing

15. FACE
- Blackish complexion (1) – UB Cold and Def.
- Complexion and eyes the color of a fresh orange (3) – Damp-Heat Steaming the SP
- Dark and yellowish complexion (1) – Cold Damp Troubling the SP
- Dark complexion (1) – HT Yang Def.
- Edema of the face (3) – KD Unable to Absorb Inspiration (LU)
- Face becoming red when fatigued or working hard (1) –
- No Communication Between KD and HT
- Greenish complexion (2) – KD Unable to Absorb Inspiration (LU)
- Idiotic look (1) – Insufficient KD Essence (Jing)
- Pale complexion (1) – LV Blood Def.
- HT Qi Def.
- HT Yang Def.
- Yin Def. of LU and KD
- Yin Def. of LV and KD
- Pale complexion (2) – LU Qi Def.
- Cold Obstructing the LV Meridian
- Loosening of KD Qi
- HT Qi Def.
- HT Blood Def.
- Yang Def. of SP and KD
- Puffy face and limbs (3) – Yang Def. of SP and KD
- Purely white complexion (1) – SP Unable to Govern Blood
- Red and tender zygomatic regions (2) – Yin Def. of LV and KD
- Red complexion (1) – LV Yang Upsurging
- Red complexion (2) – HT Fire Flaming
- Phlegm Fire Disturbing the HT
- LV Fire Offending the LU
- Red complexion (3) – LV Fire Flaming Upward
- LV Yang Upsurging
- Red complexion with depression (2) – KD Unable to Absorb Inspiration (LU)
- Red zygomatic regions (2) – HT Yin Def.
- Yin Def. of LU and KD
- White complexion (1) – Def. and Cold LU
- Withered and white complexion (1) – LI Def. and Slippery Diarrhea
- Withered and yellowish complexion (1) – SP Yang Def.
- SP Unable to Govern Blood
- Simultaneous Def. of HT and SP
- Withered and yellowish complexion (2) – SP Qi Def.
- LV Blood Def.
- HT Blood Def.
- Simultaneous Def. of HT and SP
- Withered and yellowish complexion (3) – Internal LV Wind Blowing
- Zygomatic regions’ appearing red in the afternoon (1) – LU Yin Def.

16. HABITS and PREFERENCES
- Aversion to being chilled (1) – Def. and Cold LU
- Aversion to being chilled (3) – LU Under the Attack of Wind-Cold
- SP Yang Def.
- Aversion to wind and being chilled (2) – LU Qi Def.
- Desire for warmth and massage (3) – SP Yang Def.
- Dislike of light (1) – GB Excessive Heat
- Love of darkness (1) – GB Excessive Heat
- Love of darkness and dislike of light (1) – No Communication Between KD and HT
- Slight aversion to being chilled (3) – Wind-Heat Attacking the LU

17. HEAD and NECK
- Dizziness (1) – Middle Energy Cave-In (SP Qi Sinking)
- SP Unable to Govern Blood
- Loosening of KD Qi
- Dizziness (2) – LV Fire Flaming Upward
- KD Yang Def.
- HT Blood Def.
- Phlegm Fire Disturbing the HT
- LV Fire Offending the LU
- Dizziness (3) – KD Yin Def.
- Yin Def. of LV and KD
- Dizziness (4) – LV Blood Def.
- LV Yin Def.
- LV Yang Upsurging
- Internal LV Wind Blowing
- GB Excessive Heat
- Insufficient KD Essence (Jing)
- Simultaneous Def. of HT and SP
- Yin Def. of LV and KD
- Dizziness with a desire to lie down (3) – GB Qi Def.
- Hair falling out easily (1) – KD Yang Def.
- Heavy sensation in the head and the body as a whole (3) – Cold Damp Troubling SP
- Heavy sensation in the head with a light sensation in the leg (2) – LV Yang Upsurging
- Neck swelling (1) – KD Yang Def.
- Stiff neck (3) – Internal LV Wind Blowing
- Sudden fainting (3) – Internal LV Wind Blowing
- Vertigo and feeling about to faint (3) – Internal LV Wind Blowing

18. HICCUPS
- Hiccups (1) – HT Yin Def.
- Hiccups (2) – Cold ST
- Hiccups (4) – ST Yin Def.
- Disharmony Between LV and ST

19. LIMBS
- Difficulty in flexing and extending (2) – Yin Def. of LV and KD
- Dry and withered nails (1) – LV Blood Def.
- Fatigue of the four limbs (1) – Qi Def. of SP and LU
- Nails becoming thin or broken (1) – LV Blood Def.
- Numbness of fingers (1) – LV Yang Upsurging
- Numbness of the four limbs (1) – LV Yin Def.
- Numbness of limbs (2) – Yin Def. of LV and KD
- Numbness of limbs (3) – Internal LV Wind Blowing
- Spasm or tremor of limbs (3) – Internal LV Wind Blowing
- Weak legs (2) – Loosening of KD Qi
- No Communication Between KD and HT

20. MEN’S SYMPTOMS
- Impotence (1) – Simultaneous Def. of HT and SP
- Impotence (2) – Damp-Heat Attacking KD and LV
- Impotence (4) – KD Yang Def.
- Insufficient KD Essence (Jing)
- Inability to control ejaculation (3) – Loosening of KD Qi
- Infertility (2) – KD Yang Def.
- Premature ejaculation (2) – KD Yang Def.
- KD Yin Def.
- Premature ejaculation (3) – Loosening of KD Qi
- Seminal emission (1) – HT Fire Flaming
- Seminal emission (2) – KD Yang Def.
- Yin Def. of LU and KD
- Yin Def. of LV and KD
- Seminal emission (4) – KD Yin Def.
- Loosening of KD Qi
- No Communication Between KD and HT
- Seminal emission with erotic dreams (2) – KD Yin Def.
- No Communication Between KD and HT
- Seminal emission without erotic dreams (1) – Loosening of KD Qi
- Sexual decline (3) – Insufficient KD Essence (Jing)
- Sliding ejaculation (3) – Loosening of KD Qi
- Strong penis with easy erection (1) – Yin Def. of LV and KD

21. MOUTH and LIMBS
- Absence of thirst (1) – SP Yang Def.
- Absence of thirst (2) – Def. and Cold LU
- Cold Damp Troubling SP
- Bad breath (1) – LI Fluid Exhaustion
- Bad breath (2) – Hot ST
- Bitter taste in the mouth (1) – LV Yang Upsurging
- Bitter taste in the mouth (2) – Hot LU (LU Fire)
- Damp-Heat Steaming SP
- Hot ST
- LV Fire Offending LU
- Bitter taste in the mouth (3) – GB Excessive Heat
- Blue ring of lips (1) – Middle Energy Cave-In (Sp Qi Sinking)
- Bluish-purple nails and lips (2) – Yang Def. of HT and KD
- Copious spitting (1) – Cold ST
- Dry lips (2) – Dry LU
- Dry lips (3) – ST Yin Def.
- Dry mouth (1) – Hot ST
- Dry mouth (2) – LU Yin Def.
- Wind-Heat Attacking the LU
- Hot LU
- Dry LU
- LI Fluid Exhaustion
- KD Unable to Absorb Inspiration
- HT Yin Def.
- Dry mouth (3) – ST Yin Def.
- Dry mouth at night (1) – Yin Def. of LU and KD
- Dry mouth and drinking little (2) – Yin Def. of LU and KD
- Dry sensation in the mouth (2) – LV Fire Flaming Upward
- Dry sensation in the mouth and throat (2) – LV Yang Upsurging
- Dry sensation in the mouth with no desire to drink (2) – KD Yin Def.
- Excessive, clear saliva (2) – SP Yang Def.
- Greasy and tasteless sensation in the mouth (3) – Cold Damp Troubling SP
- Lips rolled up (1) – SP Yin Def.
- Mouth canker sore (2) – HT Fire Flaming
- Mouth closed as if screwed up (1) – LV Yin Def.
- Mouth ulcer (1) – Hot ST
- Pale lips (2) – LV Blood Def.
- HT Blood Def.
- Plentiful saliva (3) – Def. and Cold LU
- Sour and bad breath (1) – Food Stagnation in ST
- Thirst (1) – KD Yin Def.
- Thirst (2) – LI Damp-Heat
- LI Fluid Exhaustion
- HT Fire Flaming
- Thirst (3) – Hot LU
- Internal LV Wind Blowing
- Thirst with a desire for a cold drink (3) – Hot ST
- Thirst with a desire to drink (2) – Wind-Heat Attacking the LU
- Thirst with no desire to drink (1) – Disharmony Between LV and SP
- Thirst with no desire to drink (2) – Damp-Heat Steaming the SP
- Damp-Heat Attacking the LV and GB
- Too lazy to talk (2) – Yang Def. of SP and KD
- Unable to speak (3) – Internal LV Wind Blowing
- Wry mouth and eyes (3) – LV Yin Def.

22. NOSE
- Clear nasal discharge (2) – Def. and Cold LU
- Dry sensation in the nose (2) – Dry LU
- Exhaling hot air from the nose (1) – Hot LU
- Flickering of the nostril (1) – Wind-Heat Attacking the LU
- Flickering of the nostril (3) – Hot LU
- Nasal congestion (2) – LU Under the Attack of Wind-Cold
- Wind-Heat Attacking the LU
- Nasal congestion and discharge (4) – LU Under the Attack of Wind-Cold
- Nasal discharge (2) – LU Under the Attack of Wind-Cold

23. PAIN
- Abdominal pain (2) – LI Damp-Heat
- Abdominal pain (4) – LI Damp-Heat
- SP Qi Def.
- SP Yang Def.
- LV Qi Congestion
- Cold Obstructing the LV Meridian
- Abdominal pain and swelling (4) – LI Fluid Exhaustion
- Abdominal pain preceding diarrhea (3) – Disharmony Between the LV and SP
- Abdominal pain reduced after diarrhea (3) – Disharmony Between the LV and SP
- Abdominal pain with discharge of watery stool (1) – Cold Damp Troubling the SP
- Acute pain in lower abdomen below the navel affecting the back and testicles (3)
- SI Qi Congestion
- Acute stomachache that gets worse with cold and better with warmth (3)
- Cold ST
- Burning pain in the chest and hypochondrium (3) – LV Fire Offending the LU
- Burning pain in the ribs (2) – LV Fire Flaming Upward
- Burning pain in the stomach (3) – Hot ST
- Burning pain on urination (4) – Excessive Heat in SI
- Chest pain (1) – Phlegm Dampness Obstructing the LU
- Wind-Heat Attacking the LU
- Hot LU (LU Fire)
- Chest pain (3) – Hot LU (LU Fire)
- Chest pain (4) – LU Qi Def.
- Phlegm Dampness Obstructing the LU
- Dry LU
- HT Qi Def.
- HT Yang Def.
- Yang Def. of HT and KD
- Chest pain intensified by labor (3) – HT Yang Def.
- Chest pain on coughing (2) – Dry LU
- Cold pain in the lower back and knees (3) – Yang Def. of SP and KD
- Gums’ swelling with pain (4) – Hot ST
- Headache (4) – Wind-Heat Attacking the LU
- LV Fire Flaming Upward
- LV Yin Def.
- LV Yang Upsurging
- Internal LV Wind Blowing
- Headache as if being pulled (3) – Internal LV Wind Blowing
- Headache in women (2) – LV Yang Upsurging
- Headache involving the top of head (3) – Cold Obstructing the LV Meridian
- Headache on both sides of head and in corners of eyes (3) – LV Fire Flaming Upward
- Headache on the side of head (2) – LV Yang Upsurging
- Headache that drags on and on (3) – LV Yin Def.
- Headache with dizziness (2) – LV Yang Upsurging
- Headache with pain in the eyebrows (1) – Yin Def. of LV and KD
- Hernia pain in the scrotum (3) – SI Qi Congestion
- Lumbago (2) – Loosening of the KD Qi
- No Communication Between KD and HT
- Lumbago (3) – KD Yang Def.
- Lumbago (4) – Yin Def. of KD and LV
- Lumbago with weak legs (3) – KD Yin Def.
- Mild pain in the hypochondrium (3) – LV Blood Def.
- Mild stomachache (2) – Cold Dampness Troubling the SP
- Mild stomachache (3) – ST Yin Def.
- Pain affecting the testes or vagina (2) – SI Qi Congestion
- Pain and obstruction in the white of the eye (4) – LV Yin Def.
- Pain and swelling in the chest and hypochondrium regions (3) –
- Disharmony Between the LV and ST
- Pain and swelling in the ribs (1) – LV Yang Upsurging
- Pain and swelling of testicle (4) – Damp-Heat Attacking the LV and GB
- Pain around the umbilicus with hardness (2) – LI Fluid Exhaustion
- Pain at top of head or temple that is intensified by cold (2) –
- Disharmony Between the LV and ST
- Pain in the anus with swelling and burning sensation (1) – LI Damp-Heat
- Pain in the body (1) – Wind-Heat Attacking the LU
- Pain in the chest and hypochondrium (4) – LV Qi Congestion
- Pain in the eyes (2) – Damp-Heat Attacking the LV and GB
- Pain in the heart (1) – HT Qi Def.
- Pain in the heel (2) – KD Yin Def.
- Pain in the hypochondrium (4) – LV Yin Def.
- Damp-Heat Attacking the LV and GB
- GB Excessive Heat
- Yin Def. of the LV and KD
- Disharmony Between the LV and SP
- Pain in the inner part of stomach (1) – Disharmony Between the LV and ST
- Pain in the lower abdomen (3) – LV Qi Congestion
- Pain in the lower abdomen (4) – SI Qi Congestion
- Pain in the lower abdomen affecting the lumbar spine and testicles (1) –
- Excessive Heat in SI
- Pain in the lower abdomen with swelling (3) – Cold Obstructing the LV Meridian
- Pain in the penis (4) – Excessive Heat in the SI
- Pain in the ribs (1) – LV Yang Upsurging
- Pain in the skin with desire for warm massage (1) – LI Def. and Slippery Diarrhea
- Pain in the throat with dry sensation (1) – LU Qi Def.
- Pain in the throat with redness and swelling (1) – Hot ST
- Pain in the tibia (2) – KD Yin Def.
- Pain on urination (1) – HT Fire Flaming
- Pain on urination (3) – Bladder Damp-Heat
- Period pain (4) – LV Blood Def.
- Cold Obstructing the LV Meridian
- Yin Def. of the LV and KD
- Periodic stomachache with burning sensation (2) – Hot ST
- Severe headache (3) – LV Fire Flaming Upward
- Short and red urine (2) – Bladder Damp-Heat
- Skin ulcer with redness and pain (2) – HT Fire Flaming
- Sore loins and weak legs (2) – Yin Def. of the LU and KD
- Sore throat (1) – Hot LU
- Sore throat (3) – Hot LU
- Excessive Heat in SI
- Sore throat (4) – Wind-Heat Attacking the LU
- Stomachache (2) – Disharmony Between LV and SP
- Stomachache (4) – SP Qi Def.
- SP Yang Def.
- ST Yin Def.
- Food Stagnation in ST
- Cold ST
- Hot ST
- LV Qi Congestion
- Disharmony Between the LV and ST
- Stomachache that gets better after vomiting (2) – Cold ST
- Stomachache with burning pain (3) – ST Yin Def.
- Stretching pain in the scrotum (3) – Cold Obstructing the LV Meridian
- Swelling and pain in the breast (3) – LV Qi Congestion
- Toothache (2) – KD Yin Def.
- Toothache (4) – Hot ST

24. PERSPIRATION
- Absence of perspiration (1) – LU Under the Attack of Wind-Cold
- Excessive perspiration (1) – KD Yang Def.
- Excessive perspiration (2) – KD Unable to Absorb Inspiration
- HT Qi Def.
- HT Yang Def.
- Excessive perspiration (4) – L-U Qi Def.
- LV Yin Def.
- Nightsweats (1) – Simultaneous Def. of HT and SP
- Nightsweats (2) – KD Yin Def.
- HT Yin Def.
- No Communication Between the KD and HT
- Yin Def. of the LU and KD
- Yin Def. of the LV and KD
- Nightsweats (4) – LU Yin Def.
- Perspiration on the forehead (1) – KD Yang Def.

25. RESPIRATION
- Acute panting with high-pitched sound (2) – Phlegm Dampness Obstructing the LU
- Hot LU (LU Fire)
- Breathing difficulty (1) – LU Qi Def.
- KD Unable to Absorb Inspiration
- Chronic shortness of breath (4) – KD Unable to Absorb Inspiration
- Light wheezing (1) – LU Qi Def.
- More expiration than inspiration (3) – KD Unable to Absorb Inspiration
- Oppressed and rapid breathing (1) – Hot LU (LU Fire)
- Palpitations (1) – SP Unable to Govern Blood
- KD Yang Def.
- Palpitations (2) – LV Yang Upsurging
- Palpitations (3) – Phlegm Fire Disturbing the HT
- Simultaneous Def. of the HT and SP
- Palpitations (4) – HT Qi Def.
- HT Yang Def.
- HT Yin Def.
- HT Blood Def.
- HT Fire Flaming
- Yang Def. of the HT and KD
- Palpitations with nervousness (4) – No Communication Between the KD and HT
- Simultaneous Def. of the HT and SP
- Panting (1) – LU Under the Attack of Wind-Cold
- KD Yang Def.
- Panting (3) – Phlegm Dampness Obstructing the LU
- KD Unable to Absorb Inspiration
- Panting and shortness of breath and perspiration at the same time (1) –
- HT Qi Def.
- Rapid breath (1) – LV Fire Offending the LU
- Rapid expiration (2) – Phlegm Dampness Obstructing the LU
- Hot LU (LU Fire)
- Rough breath (2) – Phlegm Fire Disturbing the HT
- Shortness of breath (1) – SP Unable to Govern Blood
- Simultaneous Def. of the HT and SP
- Shortness of breath (3) – LU Qi Def.
- HT Yang Def.
- Qi Def. of the SP and LU
- Shortness of breath on movement (1) – Yin Def. of the LU and KD
- Shortness of breath that gets worse with labor (3) – HT Qi Def.
- Urgent panting (1) – Yin Def. of the LU and KD
- Weak breathing (3) – LU Qi Def.
- Wheezing (1) – KD Unable to Absorb Inspiration
- Yin Def. of the LU and KD

26. SKIN
- Edema (1) – Bladder Cold and Def.
- Edema (4) – LU Qi Def.
- Wind-Heat Attacking the LU
- Damp-Heat Steaming the SP
- KD Yang Def.
- Yang Def. of the HT and KD
- Yang Def. of the SP and KD
- Edema in the four limbs (4) – SP Qi Def.
- Edema in the lower limbs (4) – SP Yang Def.
- Edema in the whole body (1) – Yang Def. of the SP and KD
- Edema in the whole body (2) – SP Yang Def.
- Jaundice (4) – Cold Damp Troubling the SP
- Skin itch (1) – Damp-Heat Steaming the SP

27. SLEEP
- Feeling insecure over sleep (1) – LV Yang Upsurging
- Feeling insecure over sleep (2) – GB Excessive Heat
- Insomnia (1) – LU Yin Def.
- Food Stagnation in ST
- Damp-Heat Attacking the LV and GB
- Yin Def. of the LU and KD
- Insomnia (4) – LU Yin Def.
- LV Fire Flaming Upward
- LV Blood Def.
- LV Yin Def.
- GB Excessive Heat
- KD Yin Def.
- HT Qi Def.
- HT Yin Def.
- HT Blood Def.
- HT Fire Flaming
- Phlegm Fire Disturbing the HT
- No Communication Between the KD and HT
- Simultaneous Def. of the HT and SP
- Insomnia with forgetfulness (2) – Yin Def. of the LV and KD
- Poor sleep (3) – No Communication Between the KD and HT
- Sleepiness (2) – HT Yang Def.

28. TEETH
- Clinching and grinding the teeth (1) – LV Yin Def.
- Loose teeth (1) – KD Yang Def.
- KD Yin Def.
- Loose teeth (2) – Insufficient KD Essence (Jing)

29. THROAT
- Dry throat (1) – KD Yin Def.
- Yin Def. of the LV and KD
- Dry throat (2) – Dry LU
- LI Fluid Exhaustion
- KD Unable to Absorb Inspiration
- HT Yin Def.
- Dry throat (3) – LU Yin Def.
- ST Yin Def.
- Itch in the throat (2) – LU Under the Attack of Wind-Cold
- Itch in the throat (3) – LU Yin Def.
- Sensation of something in the throat (2) – LV Qi Congestion

30. TONGUE
- Dry tongue (1) – Damp-Heat Steaming the SP
- HT Yin Def.
- Dry tongue (2) – Dry LU
- LI Fluid Exhaustion
- ST Yin Def.
- Pale and fat tongue (1) – Cold Dampness Troubling the SP
- Pale tongue (1) – SP Yang Def.
- Pale tongue (2) – LI Def. and Slippery Diarrhea
- Pulpy and decayed tongue (1) – HT Fire Flaming
- Red color of the tongue (1) – LI Damp-Heat
- Damp-Heat Steaming the SP
- Red tip of the tongue (1) – Wind-Heat Attacking the LU
- Red tip of the tongue (3) – Dry LU
- Stiff tongue (3) – Internal LV Wind Blowing
- Swollen sensation at tip of tongue causing a desire to stick it out (1) –
- Phlegm Fire Disturbing the HT
- Tooth marks on the tongue (1) – SP Qi Def.
- Ulcer on the tongue (3) – HT Fire Flaming
- Ulcer or soreness on the tongue (4) – Excessive Heat in the SI
- White coating on the tongue (1) – LU Under the Attack of Wind-Cold
- SP Yang Def.

31. URINATION
- Burning sensation on urination (3) – Bladder Damp-Heat
- Clear and long stream of urine (1) – Loosening of KD Qi
- Clear and long stream of urine (2) – Cold Obstructing the LV Meridian
- Clear and long stream of urine (3) – Bladder Cold and Def.
- Diminished urination (1) – Yin Def. of the LU and KD
- Diminished urination (2) – SP Yang Def.
- Bladder Cold and Def.
- Discharge of red urine with urination difficulty (2) – Damp-Heat Steaming the SP
- Dribbling after urination (1) – HT Fire Flaming
- Dribbling after urination (2) – Middle Energy Cave-In (SP Qi Sinking)
- KD Yang Def.
- Bladder Cold and Def.
- Escape of urine on coughing (4) – LU Qi Def.
- Frequent urination (1) – Yang Def. of the HT and KD
- Frequent urination (3) – Bladder Damp-Heat
- Bladder Cold and Def.
- Frequent urination at night (1) – KD Yang Def.
- Frequent urination at night (2) – KD Yang Def.
- Frequent urination particularly at night (3) – Loosening of KD Qi
- Frequent urination with clear or white urine (1) – Yang Def. of the SP and KD
- Inability to retain urine (3) – Loosening of KD Qi
- Incontinence of urination (4) – Bladder Cold and Def.
- Incontinence of urination with dribbling (3) – Loosening of KD Qi
- Meager urine (3) – Damp-Heat Attacking the LV and GB
- Yang Def. of the HT and KD
- Meager urine accompanied by puffiness of skin (2) – Yang Def. of the SP and KD
- Red urine (2) – Phlegm Fire Disturbing the HT
- Red urine (3) – Excessive Heat in the SI
- Red, short streams of urine (2) – LI Damp-Heat
- Retention of urine (1) – KD Yin Def.
- Short stream of urine (1) – Cold Dampness Troubling the SP
- Sudden interruption during urination (3) – Bladder Damp-Heat
- Suppression of urination (4) – Damp-Heat Attacking the LV and GB
- KD Yang Def.
- Bladder Damp-Heat
- Bladder Cold and Def.
- Turbid urine (1) – Bladder Damp-Heat
- Urination difficulty (2) – Excessive Heat in the SI
- Urination difficulty (3) – Damp-Heat Attacking the LV and GB
- Urination difficulty (4) – Bladder Damp-Heat
- Urination disorders (4) – Loosening of KD Qi
- Yellowish-urine (2) – HT Fire Flaming
- Yellowish-red urine (1) – Damp-Heat Attacking the LV and GB

32. VOICE
- Hoarseness (3) – LU Yin Def.
- Loss of voice (4) – LU Under the Attack of Wind-Cold
- Dry LU
- Yin Def. of the LU and KD
- Low and weak voice (2) – KD Unable to Absorb Inspiration
- Low voice (3) – LU Qi Def.

33. VOMITING
- Dry vomiting (1) – ST Yin Def.
- Dry vomiting (2) – ST Yin Def.
- Nausea (2) –Disharmony Between the LV and SP
- Nausea (3) – Cold Dampness Troubling the SP
- Nausea and vomiting (2) – Damp-Heat Attacking the LV and GB
- Vomiting (1) – LI Damp-Heat
- Vomiting (2) – Disharmony Between the LV and SP
- Vomiting (4) – Cold Dampness Troubling the SP
- Food Stagnation in the ST
- Cold ST
- Hot ST
- Disharmony Between the LV and ST
- Vomiting of acid (1) – Disharmony Between the LV and ST
- Vomiting of acid (3) – SP Qi Def.
- Vomiting of bitter water (2) – GB Excessive Heat
- Vomiting of blood (1) – SP Qi Def.
- ST Yin Def.
- Hot ST
- LV Qi Congestion
- Disharmony Between the LV and ST
- Vomiting of blood (2) – LV Fire Flaming Upward
- HT Fire Flaming
- Vomiting of clear saliva (1) – Cold ST
- Cold Obstructing the LV Meridian
- Vomiting of decomposed acid (2) – Food Stagnation in the ST
- Vomiting of pus and blood with a fishy smell (2) – Hot LU (LU Fire)
- Vomiting of sour-smelling foods with desire for cold drink (1)
- Food Stagnation in the ST
- Vomiting right after eating (1) – Hot ST

34. WHOLE BODY
- Chronic fatigue (4) – LU Qi Def.
- LU Yin Def.
- SP Qi Def.
- LV Blood Def.
- LV Yin Def.
- KD Yang Def.
- KD Yin Def.
- Insufficient KD Essence (Jing)
- HT Qi Def.
- HT Yang Def.
- HT Yin Def.
- HT Blood Def.
- Simultaneous Def. of the HT and SP
- Yang Def. of the SP and KD
- Yin Def. of the LV and KD
- Yin Def. of the LU and KD
- Common cold (4) – LU Qi Def.
- LU Under the Attack of Wind-Cold
- Wind-Heat Attacking the LU
- Dry LU
- Contractions of tendons and muscles (1) – Internal LV Wind Blowing
- Convulsions (2) – LV Qi Congestion
- Easily susceptible to common cold (2) – LU Qi Def.
- Fainting (3) – Internal LV Wind Blowing
- Fatigue (1) – KD Yang Def.
- KD Yin Def.
- Fatigue (2) – LU Qi Def.
- SP Qi Def.
- Middle Energy Cave-In (SP Qi Sinking)
- Loosening of KD Qi
- KD Unable to Absorb Inspiration
- HT Yang Def.
- Fever (1) – Hot ST
- Fever (2) – LU Under the Attack of Wind-Cold
- LI Damp-Heat
- HT Fire Flaming
- Fever (3) – Wind-Heat Attacking the LU
- Hot LU (LU Fire)
- Dry LU
- Fever at night (1) – KD Yin Def.
- Fever due to an internal injury (4) – LV Yin Def.
- Fever that comes and goes and persists after perspiration (1)
- Damp-Heat Steaming the SP
- Heavy sensation in the body (1) – Phlegm Damp Obstructing the LU
- Damp-Heat Steaming the SP
- High fever (3) – Internal LV Wind Blowing
- Phlegm Fire Disturbing the HT
- Inability to lie on back (1) – Def. and Cold LU
- Phlegm Damp Obstructing the LU
- Inability to lie on back (3) – Phlegm Damp Obstructing the LU
- Jumping of muscles (1) – LV Blood Def.
- Jumping of muscles (2) – Yin Def. of the LV and KD
- Jumping of muscles (3) – Internal LV Wind Blowing
- Light tidal fever (1) – Hot LU (LU Fire)
- ST Yin Def.
- No Communication Between the KD and HT
- Low fever (1) – Middle Energy Cave-In (SP Qi Sinking)
- ST Yin Def.
- HT Yin Def.
- Meager energy (2) – HT Qi Def.
- Mentally fatigued (1) – LI Def. and Slippery Diarrhea
- SP Unable to Govern Blood
- Muscular twitching and cramps (2) – Yang Def. of the KD and HT
- Numbness (1) – LV Qi Congestion
- Numbness (4) – LV Blood Def.
- Overweight (2) – Cold Dampness Troubling the SP
- Paralysis (1) – Yin Def. of the LV and KD
- Paralysis (4) – Dry LU
- Yang Def. of the SP and KD
- Premature aging (3) – Insufficient KD Essence (Jing)
- Skinniness (2) – LU Yin Def.
- SP Qi Def.
- KD Yin Def.
- Yin Def. of the LU and KD
- Skinny and weak (1) – Qi Def. of the SP and LU
- Sudden fainting (1) – Middle Energy Cave-In (SP Qi Sinking)
- Tidal fever (3) – LU Yin Def.
- Yin Def. of the LU and KD
- Tidal fever in the afternoon (2) – HT Yin Def.
- Too lazy to talk (2) – SP Qi Def.
- HT Qi Def.
- HT Yang Def.
- Twitching (2) – LV Yin Def.
- HT Qi Def.
- Weak bones (1) – Insufficient KD Essence (Jing)
- Weakness (2) – Simultaneous Def. of the HT and SP
- Yang Def. of the SP and KD

35. WOMEN (PREGNANCY and CHILDBIRTH)
- Fainting after childbirth (3) – LV Yin Def.
- HT Blood Def.
- Fetus motion (1) – Loosening of KD Qi
- Miscarriage (2) – Middle Energy Cave-In (SP Qi Sinking)
- Miscarriage (4) – Loosening of KD Qi
- Morning sickness (1) – Hot ST
- HT Fire Flaming
- Disharmony Between the LV and ST
- Morning sickness (2) – LV Qi Congestion
- Prone to miscarriage (3) – Loosening of KD Qi
- Shortage of milk secretion after childbirth (1) – LV Qi Congestion

36. WOMEN (VAGINAL DISCHARGE)
- Clear and watery vaginal discharge (1) – Loosening of KD Qi
- Excessive, whitish vaginal discharge (1) – Cold Damp Troubling the SP
- Plentiful, whitish discharge (2) – SP Yang Def.
- Vaginal discharge (1) – SP Qi Def.
- Yin Def. of the LV and KD
- Vaginal discharge (4) – Damp-Heat Attacking the LV and GB
- KD Yang Def.
- Loosening of KD Qi
- Disharmony Between the LV and SP
- Whitish, vaginal discharge (1) – LV Qi Congestion

37. WOMEN (MENSTRUATION)
- Delayed period (4) – LV Yin Def.
- Discharge of blood from the anus before periods (1) – Yang Def. of the HT and KD
- Excessive menstrual bleeding (3) – SP Unable to Govern Blood
- Extended menstruation (1) – Simultaneous Def. of the HT and SP
- Irregular menstruation (1) – KD Yin Def.
- HT Blood Def.
- Simultaneous Def. of the HT and SP
- Disharmony Between the LV and SP
- Irregular menstruation (2) – LV Qi Congestion
- Irregular menstruation (4) – LV Blood Def.
- Disharmony Between the LV and SP
- Meager menstrual flow (2) – LV Blood Def.
- Yin Def. of the LV and KD
- Menstrual disorders (1) – LV Blood Def.
- Menstrual disorders (4) – LV Qi Congestion
- Menstrual flow slightly insufficient (1) – LV Blood Def.
- Overdue period (1) – LV Yin Def.
- Premature menstruation (1) – LV Qi Congestion
- Premature menstruation (4) – Yin Def. of the LV and KD
- Suppression of menses (1) – KD Yin Def.
- Suppression of menses (2) – LV Blood Def.
- LV Yin Def.
- KD Yin Def.
- Suppression of menses (3) – LV Qi Congestion
- Suppression of menses (4) – LV Yin Def.
- Yin Def. of the LV and KD

38. WOMEN
- Infertility (2) – KD Yang Def.
- KD Yin Def.
- Prolapse of the uterus (4) – Middle Energy Cave-In (SP Qi Sinking)
- Sexual decline (3) – Insufficient KD Essence (Jing)

* The Information in this text is derived from Chinese System of Foods for Health and Healing by Henry C. Lu, Ph.D. adapted by J. Kokko and Karma Smart.

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