5. Black Lips: Excessive Phlegm-Damp
Associated Symptoms: Decreased appetite, indigestion, heavy limbs, oily body, and strong body odor. According to traditional Chinese medicine, spleen deficiency leads to the formation of phlegm and dampness. If kidney Yang is deficient, overall Yang deficiency occurs, affecting the metabolism of phlegm and dampness. Black lips are a common symptom of excessive phlegm-damp.
Solution: Massage the abdomen clockwise and counterclockwise to promote gastrointestinal peristalsis. Consume foods that invigorate the spleen and kidney, such as coix seed, yam, and hawthorn.
