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Spleen... its bloom is in the lips and four whites

脾… 其华在唇四白 〔脾… 其華在唇四白〕 pí... qí huá zài chún sì bái

The health of the spleen is reflected in the lips and surrounding area, which is generally slightly paler than other parts of the face. Strong movement of spleen qì is also reflected in red, moist, and lustrous lips. The chún sì bái, lips and four whites is understood to mean the lips and the pale flesh above, below, and either side of the mouth.

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