METHODS AND PRODUCTS TO DIAGNOSE AND TREAT HEATINESS

摘要

Described herein are methods of diagnosing and/or classifying heatiness, a syndrome recognized in traditional Chinese Medicine, comprising assessing a patient by checking for selected symptoms, and assigning a score to the patient based on the symptoms exhibited. The invention further provides methods of treatment and the use of oral care compositions to treat heatiness.

主权项

1. A method of diagnosing heatiness comprising assessing a patient by checking for symptoms listed in Table A, and assigning a score to the patient based on the symptoms exhibitedTABLE ASymptomsvalueSymptomsvalueSymptomsvalueMouth ulcer***23Ocular itching  *8Low-grade fever**15Dry mouth **14Secretion of the**18Insomnia  *8eyeBitter taste of  **15Tinnitus**11Tantrum**17mouth(ear ringing)Halitosis **17Dry pharynx**13Yellow urine  *9Gum swelling,  **17Sore throat**15Constipation  *8pain or bleedingRed tongue   *9Acne  *6Stuffiness  *6Dryness in the  **15Dizziness  *6Yellow musci**15nasal cavityNose bleeding  *10Scurf  *6Frequent and **11(scales, flakes)weak pulseDryness of    *9Dryness-heat**17Frequent and **13the eyesstrong pulse