Excited liveryang Individuals present with irritability, dizziness, headache; the tongue is red and the pulse is taut.

The major selected acupoints are xia-xi, xing-jian and quchi. 2. Dampness accumulation due to spleen deficiency Individuals present with discomfort in the gastric area, body heaviness, scanty urine excretion; the tongue coating is greasy and the pulse is hesitant. The basic selected acu-points are zhong-wan, shui-dao and pishu. Heat stagnation in the stomach Individuals present with excessive appetite, easy feelings of hunger or thirst. The tongue coating has a slight yellow color; the pulse is rolling and rapid. The basic selected acu-points are nei-ting, qu-chi and shan-ju-xu. Constipation due to intestinal dryness Individuals present with constipation and a full feeling in the gastric and abdominal regions. The tongue coating is yellow and greasy; the pulse is taut and tense. The basic selected acu-points are qu-chi, tian-shu and zhigou. Qi (vital energy) insufficiency in the spleen and lungs Individuals present with a full feeling in the gastric and abdominal regions, general weakness, dizziness, limb swelling and scanty urine excretion. Their tongue looks pale, and the pulse is hesitant. The basic selected acupoints are fei-shu, pi-shu and tai-bai. Yang deficiency in the spleen and kidney Individuals present with weakness and soreness in the lower limbs and lumbar regions, general swelling, impotence in males, excessive vaginal discharge in the female. Their tongue looks pale and the pulse is fine. The basic selected acu-points are pi-shu, shen-shu and tai-bai.

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In case of excessive appetite add nei-ting; for heart palpitations and shortness of breath add shen-men and nei-guan; for constipation add tian-shu and zhi-gou and for scanty urine add shui-fen and yin-ling-quan. (See graphics for references.)