‘Tongue description Pale red, slightly thin Rolled up edges Slight depression at the root Symptoms Deep exhaustion Depression Backache Western diagnosis None Background to disease Overwork Heetic lifestyle Emotional problems Excessive sexual activity Chinese diagnosis Slight Spleen qi deficiency (blood deficiency) Liver qi constraint Slight essence deficiency Figure 2.3.1 Male 41 years oldFigure 2.3.2 Female 38 years old ‘Tongue description Pale, thin Curled-up edges Reddish center Depression at the root Chinese diagnosis Spleen qi deficiency (blood deficiency) Liver qi constraint Heat in the Stomach Essence defi ‘Symptoms Deep exhaustion Burning around the anus Anal pain Constipation Lack of appetite Insomnia Western diagnosis Inflamed hemorthoids Background to disease Strong demands at work and home Unhappy marriage Constant frustration Four pregnancies Caffeine abuseFigure 2.3.3 Female 35 years old ‘Tongue description Pale, thin Pale edges Slightly dry, crack in the center Chinese diagnosis Slight Spleen qi deficiency (blood deficiency) Liver blood deficiency Slight Stomach yin deficiency Symptoms Exhaustion Acute diarrhea with blood and mucus Hair loss Short menstrual cycle Intense fears Western diagnosis Ulcerative colitis Background to disease Helminthes that were improperly treated in India Emotional problems Vegetarian diet Fasting