Compiled by Dan Bensky with thanks to Steven Clavey

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SYMPTOMS

TEMPORAL DISTORTIONS

-- chronic (but patient does not become debilitated)

-- history of recurrences often related to changes in weather

-- most commonly middle-aged and older patients

HOT & COLD

-- low-grade fever of subjective feverishness

-- localized sensations of heat

--localized sensations of cold (commonly on upper back)

HEAD & NECK

-- headache or heavy head

-- vertigo

-- constant drooling or excessive saliva

-- difficulty swallowing or sensation of something stuck in throat

CHEST & BACK

-- long-term stifling sensation (shortness of breath')

-- possible sudden pressure, heaviness, or pain

-- palpitations

EXTREMITIES

-- aching, distended feeling in hands and feet.

GENERAL

-- chronic, nonhealing sores

--localized areas of fullness

-- masses or nodes

MENTAL

-- poor concentration and memory

-- lethargy and hypersomnia or mania and insomnia

-- depression, paranoia, or hyperactivity (severe cases of phlegm only)

BOWELS

-- often sluggish and incomplete bowel movements, but stool not dry

-- stool may contain mucus.

PREFERENCES

-- dislikes greasy food and diary products (note that some patients have a paradoxical craving for these)

-- prefers bland foods and drinks

-- often sensitive to odors, especially petroleum-based products or perfumes

SIGNS

COMPLEXION & SKIN

-- dull (like have not washed)

-- face looks puffy; can be very oily

--obviously greasy skin

-- moist, unpleasant, secretions from the armpits, genitals, palms and soles

EYES

-- movements are slow

-- sockets are dark

-- often have exudate in the corners

BODY TYPE

-- thick (especially fingers and hands)

-- flesh is not muscular but soft and flabby.

TONGUE

-- usually white and greasy coating

-- body is relatively slack and flabby

PULSE

-- variable

-- often deep

-- often slippery, but could be wiry

-- also often soft, floating, and slippery