TCM II - Excess of Body Fluids

Question 1

Signs and symptoms

Answer 1

• Fluid swellings
• Swollen tongue
• Slippery pulse

Question 2

Aetiology

Answer 2

• Qi or Yang deficiency failing to transform Body Fluids
• Lung Qi deficiency: Oedema of the upper body, face and hands
• Spleen Yang deficiency: Oedema of the abdomen (ascites)
• Kidney Yang deficiency: Oedema of the legs and ankles

Question 3

Diet advice

Answer 3

• Avoid dairy, gluten, sugar and moistening foods: pear, melon, tomato, grapes
• Eat drying foods: Rice, barley, mushrooms, corn