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Eyes
1. Symptoms Around the Eyes
Swollen eyelids — Reduced function of internal organs (kidneys, gastrointestinal, heart) leading to water retention in the body.
Dark circles — When blood contains excessive old waste, it causes the area around the eyes to darken (kidneys).
Wrinkles below the eyes — One of the signs of aging.
Sunken eye sockets — Excessive consumption of body energy.
White inner eyelids — Symptoms of anemia.
Yellowish-white small bumps on eyelids — High cholesterol.
2. Eye Conditions
Yellowing of the sclera — Warning sign of liver and gallbladder issues (jaundice).
Blood vessels in the sclera — Liver stress causing blood vessels to engorge.
Eye twitching — Warning sign of weakened immunity.
3. Functional Disorders of the Eyes
Inability to fully close eyes during sleep — Poor gastrointestinal function leading to muscle weakness throughout the body.
Easy eye fatigue — Reduced liver function.
4. Eye Discharges
“Eye crust” — Yellow eye discharge indicates “pus” (inflammation).
Dry eyes — Can easily lead to eye diseases.
Excessive tearing — Weak liver function can lead to excessive tears.
Mouth
1. Symptoms Around the Mouth
Cracked corners of the mouth — Caused by gastritis leading to false appetite.
Acne around the corners of the mouth — Weak gastrointestinal function.
Dry lips — Increased body temperature can cause dry lips.
Pale lips — Warning sign of insufficient blood.
Red lips — Excessive heat accumulation in the body.
2. Oral Symptoms and Discharges
Oral inflammation — Evidence of reduced immunity.
Bad breath — Can have five causes (active gastritis, indigestion, rhinitis, gum disease, dental plaque).
Feeling dry mouth and thick saliva — General body dehydration.
Finding a pool of saliva by the pillow in the morning — Weak gastrointestinal function.
Tongue
1. Shape of the Tongue
Jagged edges on the tongue — Swelling caused by excessive water retention.
Cracked tongue surface — Insufficient water.
2. Tongue Movement
Slanted tongue — Signal of cerebrovascular disorders.
Trembling tongue — Indicates body weakness.
3. Color of the Tongue
Red tongue body — Elevated body temperature.
Pale tongue body — Weak constitution.
Purple tongue — Signal of overly thick blood.
Varicose veins on the tongue — Dangerous signal of poor blood flow.
4. Size of the Tongue
Large and thick tongue — Excessive water retention in the body.
Small and thin tongue — Insufficient water in the body.
5. Thickness of the Tongue Coating
Thick tongue coating, almost obscuring the tongue surface — Gastrointestinal disorders or serious diseases.
Thin tongue coating, almost invisible — Weak body or allergic constitution.
6. Color of the Tongue Coating
White tongue coating — Low body temperature, reduced body function.
Yellow tongue coating — Indicates internal “heat”.
Black tongue coating — Indicates extreme physical exhaustion.
Nose
1. Condition of the Nose
Nose size — Strength of respiratory function.
Nostrils flaring — Difficulty in breathing.
2. Skin Condition of the Nose
Acne on the nose tip — Possible respiratory issues.
Red nose tip — Signal of excessive alcohol consumption.
3. Nasal Discharges
Nasal discharge can indicate body temperature — Treatment of colds varies based on type of nasal discharge.
Nasal congestion — If ignored, it can lead to systemic hypoxia.
Frequent nosebleeds — Often caused by weak gastrointestinal function.
Cheeks
1. Complexion
Red and hot cheeks — Abnormal body temperature regulation.
Pale cheeks — Insufficient oxygen supply in the body.
2. Skin Condition
Wrinkles on the cheekbones — Primarily caused by UV exposure.
Acne on the cheeks — Pay attention to diet excess or constipation.
Enlarged pores on the cheeks — Reduced sebum is the main cause of enlarged pores.
Teeth
1. Condition of the Teeth
Prone to cavities — Early sign of osteoporosis.
Gray teeth — Indicates cavities forming inside the teeth.
2. Condition of the Gums
Swollen gums — Gastritis or fatigue.
Gums prone to bleeding — Gum inflammation or weak gastrointestinal function.
Hair
1. Hair Quality
Thinning hair — Tendency towards anemia or aging.
Juvenile baldness — Excessive fat intake can deplete hair (reproductive organ decline).
Excessive hair loss — Hair loss can indicate early signs of disease.
Premature graying — Relationship between calcium and hair.
Curly hair — Indicates thinning hair quality.
Excessive split ends and breakage — Menstruation can cause hair anemia.
2. Condition of the Scalp
Excessive dandruff — Divided into “dry” (iron and protein supplementation) and “oily” (improving fat metabolism, supplementing Vitamin B) types.
Soft and lacking elasticity scalp — Indicates swelling symptoms.
Nails
1. Shape of the Nails
Vertical cracks in the nails — “Wrinkles” formed by aging.
Horizontal cracks in the nails — Indicate records of “past” (body discomfort).
Nails prone to breakage — Anemia or poor liver function.
Spoon nails — Body’s distress signal (severe anemia, uterine fibroids, endometriosis; detailed examination recommended).
Clubbing nails (feeling of pressure deformation) — Common in individuals with heart disease.
Disappearance of the white crescent at the nail base — Physical decline.
Dry nails — Indicate dryness of the nails.
2. Color of the Nails
Red nails — Indicates overly thick blood (pay attention to cardiovascular health).
Purple-black nails — Indicates turbid blood or poor heart function.
White nails — Tendency towards anemia.
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Source: Comprehensive Knowledge of Chinese Herbal Medicine
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