TCM II - Deficiency of Body Fluids:

Question 1

Signs and symptoms

Answer 1

• Dry skin, Mouth, nose, lips or tongue
• Muscle tears

Question 2

Tongue

Answer 2

• Dry

Question 3

Pulse

Answer 3

• ThIn, especially in the right middle position

Question 4

Aetiology

Answer 4

• Poor hydration
• Blood deficiency
• Exposure to dry climate or central heating

Question 5

Organ related symptoms:
Lung

Answer 5

• Lung Dryness
• Dry cough
• Thirst
• Dry Great
• Hoarse voice

Question 6

Organ related symptoms:
Large intestine

Answer 6

• Large intestine dryness
• Constipation with a dry stool

Question 7

Organ related symptoms:
Stomach

Answer 7

• Stomach Dryness
• Dry tongue with horizontal cracks
• Dry mouth but with no desire to drink

Question 8

Diet advice

Answer 8

• Avoid foods and substances that are dehydrating: Coffee, black tea, alcohol, undercooked rice, toast
• Eat warm wet foods: soups, stews, congees, porridges
• Eat moistening foods: pear, melon, grapes, honey, yoghurt
• Healthy oils, fats and broths are deeply hydrating