Constitutional signs. Kader Kochi.

Signs of excess 

Tongue large, tongue coating is thick.

Heavy movements.

Pressure and touches increase discomfort.

Active. 

Impulsive. 

High voice. 

Heavy respiration.

Polyphagia. 

Strong pulse.

Signs of deficiency 

Tongue small, tongue coating is thin. 

Weak movements.

Pressure and touches relieve discomfort. 

Passive. 

Low voice. 

Short breathings. 

Dizziness, appetite poor.

 Weak pulse.

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Heat Signs

Red face. 

Prefer bath. 

Dislikes to heat. 

Increased BMR.

Impulsive. 

outgoing mood. 

Increased thirst. 

Rapid movement.

Desire for cold water. 

Dark urine.

Constipation. 

Rapid pulse.

Cold Signs

Pale face. 

Limbs cold. 

Fear of cold. 

Prefer warmth.

Withdrawn manner.

No thirst. 

Slow movement. 

Desire for hot drinks. 

Clear urine.

Watery stool. 

 Slow pulse.

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Yang Signs

Active, restless. 

Red face.

Likes to stretch when lying down. 

Tongue red and dry, tongue 

coating thick and yellow.

Coarse voice, talkative.

Respiration full and deep, foetid odor.

Patient feel hot.

Desire warmth.

Pulse full.

Yin Signs

Quiet, withdrawn manner. 

Weak. 

Likes to lie down curled up. 

Tongue moist, tongue coating thin and white. 

Voice low and without strength. 

Few words. 

Respiration shallow and week, shortness of breath, acrid odor.

Thin watery secretion and excretion.

Weak pulse.