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1. Damp-Heat in the Lower Burner
Clinical manifestations: Frothy, yellow, foul-smelling vaginal discharge, genital itching and burning, heavy sensation in the lower abdomen and legs, dark scanty urine with possible burning, thirst with no desire to drink.
Tongue: C Pulse: l
Treatment principle: red body with a yellow greasy coating thickest at the root,slippery and rapid, often more pronounced at the rear position
2. Damp-Heat in the Liver Channel
Clinical manifestations: Intense genital itching and burning, thick yellow foul-smelling discharge, bitter taste in the mouth, pain or fullness along the ribs, irritability or frustration.
Tongue: D Pulse: r
Treatment principle: red body with redder sides, yellow greasy coating thicker at the center and root,wiry, slippery, and rapid
3. Spleen Deficiency with Dampness
Clinical manifestations: Whitish or clear vaginal discharge, loose stools or diarrhea, abdominal bloating after eating, fatigue and heaviness of the body, poor appetite.
Tongue: T Pulse: o
Treatment principle: pale, swollen body with teeth marks, white greasy coating,soggy, possibly slippery
4. Liver Qi Stagnation that Transforms into Heat
Clinical manifestations: Genital itching and burning worsening with anger, bitter taste in the mouth, distending or burning pain along the ribs, irritability and explosive anger, dry mouth and throat.
Tongue: C Pulse: o
Treatment principle: red body with redder sides, yellow coating,wiry and rapid, especially at the left middle position
Clinical manifestations: Scanty or thin vaginal discharge, persistent itching often worse at night, vaginal dryness, night sweats, soreness and weakness of the lower back and knees, dizziness and dry eyes.
Tongue: N Pulse: o
Treatment principle: red, thin body with cracks, little or no coating, dry surface,fine, rapid, and wiry, left rear position weak