facial colour Flashcards

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1
Q

what does facial colour reflect?

A

the state of our Qi and blood

closely aligned to imbalance each of the 5 elements

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what does CF stand for?

A

constitutional factor

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where does facial colour show up most for the purpose of 5 elements?

A

temple, behind eyes
laugh lines
under eyes
around the mouth

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what facial colour would you associate with the fire element and where would you look for it

A

red or lack of red - most commonly lack of red

under and besides eye/laughter line/around mouth

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what facial colour would you associate with the earth element and where would you look for it

A

an earthy yellow under of besides the eyes

yellow round the mouth or on the cheeks indicates damp not earth

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what facial colour would you associate with the metal element and where would you look for it

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white, often shiny appearing as if its almost just off the face under and besides the eyes

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what facial colour would you associate with the wood element and where would you look for it

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blue/green - yellow/green - bottle green under and beside the eyes and around the mouth

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what facial colour would you associate with the water element and where would you look for it

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blue/blue-black - usually dark but can ocassionally be lighter sky blue under and beside eyes and around the mouth

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