inspection of lips Flashcards

1
Q

The lips are the “luster” of the…

A

spleen

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2
Q

Normal lips are…

A

bright, red, moist

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3
Q

red purple lips

A

heat

so much heat causes blood stasis, that’s why purple

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4
Q

red and dry lips

A

heat damaging fluids

dry lips can also be blood deficiency

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5
Q

fresh red

A

yin deficiency heat

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6
Q

pale

A

blood deficiency

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7
Q

blue green

A

pain

fright wind in children

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