Spleen syndromes Pulse and Tongue

Question 1

Sp Qi Xu (deficient condition)

Answer 1

P - Deficient - like a cloud
T - Pale or normal - quivering, swollen. If chronic sides may have transverse cracks.

Question 2

Sp Yang Xu (deficient condition)

Answer 2

P - Deep, weak, slow
T - Pale wet swollen

Question 3

Sp qi Sinking

Answer 3

P - Deficient
T - Pale or normal

Question 4

Sp not controlling bl

Answer 4

P - Deficient or thin
T - Pale or normal

Question 5

Sp qi xu with damp (mixed condition)

Answer 5

P - Weak floating or deficient and slippery
T Pale or normal and swollen (esp on sides)

Question 6

Cold Damp invading Spleen (full condition)

Answer 6

P - Slippery and slow
T - Sticky thick white coat

Question 7

damp Heat invading Spleen (full condition)

Answer 7

P - Slippery, rapid
T - Thick sticky yellow coat