The major Interior patterns |
Interior-Heat-Deficiency (Deficiency of Yin)
Symptoms::::: SYST: acute-chronic becoming more severe aftermath of high fever fatigue-lethargy feels or dislikes heat, especially in afternoon hot palms, soles and head perspiration during sleep RESP: shallow INTAK: thirsty prefers cold drinks OUTFL: urine dark-colored constipation PAIN: pain or discomfort of torso relieved by cold relieved by pressure or touch MOTN: rapid weak SPCH: rapid quiet voice talkative BEHAV: outgoing, excitable passive excitable but lacks persistence Signs::::: TTIS: red fissures TCOAT: absent, or very thin white, perhaps yellow PULS: weakened-thready rapid PHYS: face, especially cheeks, reddish |
Interior Heat Evil
Symptoms::::: SYST: acute-chronic becoming more severe feels or dislikes heat feverish, especially if acute RESP: exaggerated rasping INTAK: thirsty prefers cold drinks OUTFL: urine dark-colored urination scanty constipation PAIN: pain or discomfort of torso relieved by cold MOTN: rapid forceful violent SPCH: rapid BEHAV: agitated or restless Signs::::: TTIS: red or scarlet spots, raised red TCOAT: yellow thick PULS: rapid strong PHYS: scleras reddish face reddish |
Interior-Heat-Excess
Symptoms::::: SYST: acute-chronic becoming more severe feels or dislikes heat RESP: exaggerated rasping INTAK: thirsty prefers cold drinks OUTFL: urine dark-colored constipation PAIN: pain or discomfort of torso relieved by cold aggravated by pressure/touch MOTN: rapid forceful violent SPCH: rapid loud voice talkative BEHAV: outgoing, excitable aggressive Signs::::: TTIS: red TCOAT: yellow thick PULS: rapid strong |
Interior-Cold-Deficiency (Deficiency of Yang)
Symptoms::::: SYST: chronic fatigue-lethargy feels or dislikes cold perspiration spontaneous RESP: shallow shortness of breath INTAK: thirst, diminished prefers hot drinks OUTFL: urine light-colored diarrhea or BM loose PAIN: relieved by heat relieved by pressure or touch MOTN: slow weak SPCH: slow quiet voice reticent BEHAV: passive withdrawn Signs::::: TTIS: pale TCOAT: thin white PULS: weakened-faint-soggy slow |
Interior Cold Evil
Symptoms::::: SYST: chronic feels or dislikes cold INTAK: thirst, diminished prefers hot drinks OUTFL: urine light-colored diarrhea or BM loose PAIN: pain or discomfort of torso relieved by heat MOTN: slow SPCH: slow BEHAV: withdrawn Signs::::: TTIS: pale TCOAT: white PULS: slow |
Interior-Cold-Excess
Symptoms::::: SYST: chronic feels or dislikes cold RESP: exaggerated rasping INTAK: thirst, diminished prefers hot drinks OUTFL: urine light-colored diarrhea or BM loose PAIN: pain or discomfort of torso relieved by heat aggravated by pressure or touch MOTN: slow forceful SPCH: slow loud voice BEHAV: withdrawn Signs::::: TTIS: pale TCOAT: thick white PULS: slow strong |