Withered-yellow facial complexion

A luster pale brownish yellow facial complexion, the color of withered leaves. It signifies vacuity or dampness. It is observed in the following situations: a) in spleen-stomach qì vacuity in conjunction with poor appetite, abdominal distension after eating, fatigue and lack of strength, scantness of breath and laziness to speak, sloppy stool, a pale tongue with white fur, and a weak moderate pulse; b) in spleen vacuity with damp obstruction with swelling of the face and limbs, heavy cumbersome limbs, reduced food intake, abdominal distension, fatigue and lack of strength, turbid heavy voice, scant urine and sloppy stool, pale enlarged tongue often with dental impressions, glossy slimy tongue fur, and a forceless moderate pulse; c) in insufficiency of provisioning-blood with pale lips and tongue, dizzy head and vision, heart palpitation and insomnia, numbness of the limbs, scant menstrual flow, delayed periods or amenorrhea, shortness of breath and low voice, and a faint fine pulse.