Table 1.

Syndrome characteristics of the two TCM syndromes.

TCM pattern	Syndrome characteristic	Tongue image and pulse
Deficiency	Thoughtful, suspicious, dizzy, timid, heart palpitations, insomnia, forgetfulness, loss of appetite, pale complexion	Pale tongue, thin white fur, weak pulse
Excess	Depression, impatience, chest swell, flank rib pain, suffocating, inappetence, stool irregularities	Thin and greasy fur, string pulse