Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Preservation: The Language of Health in the Mirror
Observing the Five Zang Organs through the Five Senses
Dark circles around the eyes indicate liver problems;
Constant ringing in the ears
is a warning signal from the kidneys;
People with black, dry nasal skin
may also feel frequent lower back and leg weakness,
so they should moderate their sexual activity;
If you've recently lost your appetite,
even fish maw tastes bland,
check your lips—
if they're as dry and withered as a wilted petal,
your spleen is likely overburdened...
The Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon states: "The nose belongs to the lung.
The eyes belong to the liver. The lips belong to the spleen.
The tongue belongs to the heart. The ears belong to the kidney."
Look into the mirror at your facial features—
they are actually mirrors reflecting the health of your five zang organs.
With this ability to assess internal organ health through facial appearance,
you can gain clear insight into your own physical well-being.