Table 5.

Signs of redundancy and lack of energy in the 12 main meridians

Excess

Deficinecy

I. Lung Meridian
Increased body temperature , sweating , hot to the
touch palm, ringing cough with pain , abundant
phlegm , asthma ; rush of blood to the head, pain in
the back and shoulder , shoulder muscles tension

Chills , cold sweat , runny nose , cough, hoarse ,

dry throat ; dizziness; pain in the collarbone and
chest , numbness and cooling of the upper
extremities ; itchy skin , insomnia

II. Meridian colon (Large Intestine)

Diarrhea , rumbling in the abdomen, bowel
Constipation, bloating and pain in the abdomen ;
function disorders ; dizziness; a feeling of
headache; pain in the shoulder , forearm , in the
weakness in the upper limbs ; body cold , rash ,
fingers ; hot body ; dry mouth ; condition worsens in
itching , slight cough, redness of the posterior
warm
pharyngeal wall ; condition improves warm
III. stomach Meridian
Excitement, high body temperature , bloating ,
belching , constipation , increased appetite , pain,
spastic nature in the stomach , hyperacidity ; cracked
mucous membranes of the lips , pain and cramping of
the leg muscles along the meridians , rash

Rumbling in the abdomen, diarrhea, vomiting

after eating , loss of appetite , slow digestion, a
feeling of fullness in the stomach , decreased
acidity , lethargy , depression , swelling of the
mucous membranes of the throat , weakness in
the lower extremities , mournful glance

IV. Meridian of the spleen - pancreas

Volatile appetite, feeling of fullness in the stomach ,
constipation , pain and feeling of heaviness in the
hypochondrium , nausea , belching air , food
intoxication, pain in the joints of the feet , restriction
of movement I toe , heavy sleep
V. Meridian Heart

Poor digestion , gases in the stomach , a large

number of bowel movements , pain in the
epigastric region , vomiting, weakness and
numbness in the legs , venous stasis in the legs ,
skin disorders , drowsiness during the day

Pain in the heart, in the shoulder and upper arm ,

congested face , irritability , feeling of heaviness in Heartbeat , shortness of breath on exertion ,
the limbs and chest , sometimes the body temperature pale face , a feeling of depression , boredom ,
fear , numbness of the inner surface of the
rises and there is a dry mouth
shoulder , dizziness due to lack of blood
circulation
VI . Meridian small intestine
Swelling in the lower jaw and neck , tinnitus ,
Pain in the neck , neck , temples , tinnitus , pain in the
hearing loss , weight loss , nausea , vomiting ,
navel and the lower abdomen , constipation , pain at
diarrhea , weakness of the limbs and a sensation
the back of the arm and forearm
of cold in them
VII. Bladder Meridian
Frequent urination , painful spastic phenomena from
the urogenital organs , pain and stress of the back
muscles , back pain , muscle pain and spasms of the
lower limbs , headache in the frontal and occipital
regions during bowel movements , excessive
lacrimation and eye pain, bleeding from the nose

Rare , excessive urination, puffiness and

swelling in the genital area , hypotension, neck
and spine muscles , stiffness hips , feeling of
heaviness and weakness in the lower
extremities , dizziness , weakness of the
muscles of the back , stiffness V toe ,
hemorrhoids

VIII Meridian Kidney

Rare urination, dark urine , dry mouth , nausea ,
feeling of heaviness and heat in the feet , the foot
feels warm , pain in the rump , loin , inner thigh , an
unusual burst of energy , a sense of excitement ,
increased sexual potency

Frequent urination , sweating , cold sensation in

the feet , the foot feels cold , numbness and
weakness in the lower extremities , weakness ,
lethargy , anxiety , indecisiveness , reduced
sexual potency

IX. Meridian pericardium

Depression , fatigue , heart palpitations ,
Irritability , chest pain , dysfunction of the
dizziness , shortness of breath , fear of heights ,
cardiovascular system , headache with sensation of
upper limb weakness , abdominal pain ,
hot flushes , pain in the upper limbs , shallow sleep ,
jaundice of the sclera , diarrhea , deep sleep
redness of the sclera , constipation
with a lot of dreams
X Meridian three heaters
Pain in the upper limbs , shoulder blades , neck ,
tinnitus , congested face , heat intolerance , lack of

Numbness or weakness in the limbs , neck ,

pale face , shortness of breath , chills , cold

appetite , excessive urination, insomnia, irritability

intolerance , decreased urination, mental and

physical fatigue , sadness , lethargy , impaired
hearing

XI. Meridian of the gallbladder

Sensation of fullness in the stomach , bitter taste in
the mouth, nausea , swelling of the cheeks , neck and
chin , throat diseases , insomnia , headache , pain and
cramps in the thigh and lower leg , foot hot to the
touch

Weakness , lack of energy and strength ,

swelling in the popliteal fossa , in the area of
the foot , swelling of the joints of the lower
limbs , eye diseases , jaundice of the sclera ,
vomiting bile , drowsiness , sweating at night ,
heavy and deep sighs

XII. liver Meridian

Headache , yellowness of the skin , pain in the lower
back , genitals , difficult and painful urination ,
menstrual disorders , anger , irritability , mild
irritability, impulsivity

Dizziness , pale skin , intestinal disorders ,

sexual coldness , pain in the hip and pelvis,
lower limb weakness , fatigue , blurred vision ,
depression , anxiety