facial colour Flashcards
what does facial colour reflect?
the state of our Qi and blood
closely aligned to imbalance each of the 5 elements
what does CF stand for?
constitutional factor
where does facial colour show up most for the purpose of 5 elements?
temple, behind eyes
laugh lines
under eyes
around the mouth
what facial colour would you associate with the fire element and where would you look for it
red or lack of red - most commonly lack of red
under and besides eye/laughter line/around mouth
what facial colour would you associate with the earth element and where would you look for it
an earthy yellow under of besides the eyes
yellow round the mouth or on the cheeks indicates damp not earth
what facial colour would you associate with the metal element and where would you look for it
white, often shiny appearing as if its almost just off the face under and besides the eyes
what facial colour would you associate with the wood element and where would you look for it
blue/green - yellow/green - bottle green under and beside the eyes and around the mouth
what facial colour would you associate with the water element and where would you look for it
blue/blue-black - usually dark but can ocassionally be lighter sky blue under and beside eyes and around the mouth