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Yellowing of the body and eyes

身目发黄 〔身目發黃〕 shēn mù fā huāng

This is a sign of jaundice, which is due to damp-heat or cold-damp affecting the liver and gallbladder. A bright coloration like tangerines is attributed to damp-heat, while a dull coloration is attributed to cold-damp.

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