# TCM Terminology Glossary

> **Version:** v3.0.1  
> **Purpose:** Traditional Chinese Medicine terminology reference  
> **Last Updated:** 2026-03-17

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#101 | 气虚 | qì xū | Qi Deficiency | Deficiency of primordial qi, manifests as fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath, spontaneous sweating, prone to catching cold | Qi Deficiency Constitution

#102 | 阳虚 | yáng xū | Yang Deficiency | Deficiency of yang qi, manifests as cold intolerance, cold limbs, prefers warm drinks, loose stools | Yang Deficiency Constitution

#103 | 阴虚 | yīn xū | Yin Deficiency | Deficiency of yin fluids, manifests as dry mouth and throat, hot palms and soles, night sweats, constipation | Yin Deficiency Constitution

#104 | 痰湿 | tán shī | Phlegm-Dampness | Pathological product from fluid metabolism disorder, manifests as heavy body, large abdomen, phlegm | Phlegm-Dampness Constitution

#105 | 湿热 | shī rè | Damp-Heat | Dampness combined with heat, manifests as bitter taste, heavy body, yellow urine, sticky stools | Damp-Heat Constitution

#106 | 血瘀 | xuè yū | Blood Stasis | Poor blood circulation or stagnant blood, manifests as dark complexion, purple lips, prone to spots | Blood Stasis Constitution

#107 | 气郁 | qì yù | Qi Stagnation | Stagnation of qi flow, manifests as emotional depression, sighing, sensation of foreign body in throat | Qi Stagnation Constitution

#108 | 平和质 | píng hé zhì | Balanced Constitution | Ideal constitution state with harmonious yin-yang, qi and blood, energetic, good sleep, cheerful personality | One of Nine Constitutions

#109 | 特禀质 | tè bǐng zhì | Inherited Special Constitution | Congenital abnormality or allergic constitution, prone to allergies to drugs, food, pollen | One of Nine Constitutions

#110 | 舌象 | shé xiàng | Tongue Diagnosis | Tongue's form, color, coating quality, important part of TCM inspection diagnosis | Dr. Chen

#111 | 舌体 | shé tǐ | Tongue Body | Tongue's shape and size, normal is pale red and moist, swollen indicates qi/yang deficiency, thin indicates yin deficiency | Dr. Chen

#112 | 舌苔 | shé tāi | Tongue Coating | Coating on tongue surface, white coating indicates cold/exterior pattern, yellow coating indicates heat pattern, greasy coating indicates phlegm-dampness | Dr. Chen

#113 | 齿痕 | chǐ hén | Tooth Marks | Tooth impressions on tongue edges, commonly seen in qi deficiency, yang deficiency, phlegm-dampness constitutions | Dr. Chen

#114 | 补气 | bǔ qì | Tonify Qi | Method to supplement primordial qi, commonly used herbs/foods: Astragalus (Huángqí), Codonopsis (Dǎngshēn), Chinese Yam (Shānyào), Jujube (Dàzǎo) | Qi Deficiency Wellness

#115 | 温阳 | wēn yáng | Warm Yang | Method to warm and tonify yang qi, commonly used herbs/foods: Cinnamon (Ròuguì), Dried Ginger (Gānjiāng), Lamb (Yángròu), Walnut (Hétáo) | Yang Deficiency Wellness

#116 | 滋阴 | zī yīn | Nourish Yin | Method to nourish yin fluids, commonly used herbs/foods: Lily Bulb (Bǎihé), Silver Ear Fungus (Yín'ěr), Duck (Yāròu), Black Sesame (Hēizhīma) | Yin Deficiency Wellness

#117 | 化痰祛湿 | huà tán qū shī | Resolve Phlegm and Dispel Dampness | Method to eliminate phlegm-dampness, commonly used herbs/foods: Coix Seed (Yìyǐrén), Poria (Fúlíng), Tangerine Peel (Chénpí), Winter Melon (Dōngguā) | Phlegm-Dampness Wellness

#118 | 节气养生 | jié qì yǎng shēng | Solar Term Wellness | Wellness method adjusting daily life and diet according to 24 Solar Terms characteristics | Dr. Chen

#119 | 三伏 | sān fú | San Fu (Dog Days) | Three hottest periods in summer, suitable for "treating winter diseases in summer", moxibustion and herbal patching most effective | Solar Term Wellness

#120 | 冬至 | dōng zhì | Winter Solstice | Time of year when yin peaks and yang begins to grow, best season for kidney nourishing and yang supporting | Solar Term Wellness

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