Table 1: Classification criteria for the diagnosis of TCM deficiency syndrome groups.
In the past week, did you often have the following symptoms? (Often means more than 8 hours per day and more than four days per week) |
Qi deficiency syndrome (qì xū) |
1. Felt exhausted or lack of energy 2. Did not feel like talking or talked in a low and weak voice 3. Did not feel like moving about or did not have the strength to walk |
Blood deficiency syndrome (xuè xū) |
1. Dizziness 2. Pale looking face or nails 3. Hair drop/Hair loss |
Yin deficiency syndrome (yīn xū) |
1. Dry eyes or mouth 2. Night sweats 3. Palm or face flushing sensation |
Yang deficiency syndrome (yáng xū) |
1. Afraid of cold 2. Limbs feel cold 3. Wish to have hot drinks |
*Patients who have 2 of 3 or more of the criteria in the Qi Deficiency, Blood Deficiency, Yin Deficiency, Yang Deficiency groups are compatible with that TCM syndrome.