Bright-pale face according to Chinese Medicine

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What is bright-pale face?

Bright-pale complexion is when the skin of your face is pale but otherwise looks bright and lively.

What causes bright-pale face according to TCM?

There are 6 patterns of disharmony in our database that are associated with bright-pale face. TCM sees our body (and mind) as a holistic system in which health issues stem from imbalances, known as "patterns of disharmony". These patterns can manifest in a wide range of symptoms and illnesses, such as bright-pale face here.

All the patterns associated with bright-pale face are "Empty" (also called "Deficient") in nature. This means that according to TCM, bright-pale face is seen as a chronic condition that is due to a deficiency of certain “Vital Substances” (such as Blood or Qi), or Yin or Yang generally.

This is the case when bright-pale face is due to "Yang Deficiency" and "Qi Deficiency", for instance.

For more details on the underlying causes and patterns behind bright-pale face, refer to this comprehensive page on the subject.

Herbal formulas used in TCM for bright-pale face

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Individual herbs used in TCM for bright-pale face

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Acupuncture and acupressure points for bright-pale face

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TCM dietary and lifestyle recommendations that might help with bright-pale face

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