The common "four empirical evidences" in traditional Chinese medicine correspond to 4 kinds of tongue images, and self-examination in the mirror!
1. Phlegm dampness
Tongue image: The tongue is fat and large, and the tongue coating is white and greasy
Manifestations: Sleepy, lack of energy, lack of energy, poor appetite, sticky mouth
Conditioning ideas: dryness, dampness and phlegm
Reference: Erchen Pill
2. Blood clots
Tongue image: the tongue is dark purple or ecchymosis in color, and the two tendons under the tongue are very thick and black and purple
Manifestations: The skin color is dull, easy to get spots, the lips are dull, and the body is inexplicably tingling
Reference: Bloodfu Bullet
3. Damp heat
Tongue image: The color of the tongue is red, and the tongue coating is thick and yellow
Manifestations: Frequent mouth ulcers, acne on the face, oily hair, damp thighs
Conditioning ideas: clear the dampness and heat
Reference: Gentian laxative liver pills
4. Depression
Tongue image: The tongue is swollen on both sides
Manifestations: depressed mood, thinking about more things, stomach distention, pain in both flanks
Conditioning ideas: soothing the liver and relieving depression
Reference: Bupleurum Shu Liver San
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