Table 3.
Most common symptoms/indications of prescriptions
| Symptom | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Abdominal pain▴ |
55 |
| Fatigue/Lassitude |
43 |
| Soft or liquid stool▴ |
36 |
| Weakness |
33 |
| Dark urine |
29 |
| Stomachache▴ |
29 |
| Abdominal distension▴ |
29 |
| Vomiting▴ |
29 |
| Dry and hard stool▴ |
29 |
| Dry mouth |
28 |
| No appetite▴ |
27 |
| Yellow and greasy furred tongue* |
25 |
| White, greasy and thick furred tongue* |
23 |
| Pale face |
23 |
| Fever |
23 |
| Heart palpitation |
20 |
| Dizziness |
20 |
| Nausea▴ | 20 |
Note: * The symptom was probably influenced by the interpretation of TCM experts included in the textbook editing. ▴ The symptom related to gastro-intestinal disease.