What is a potential symptom of LU Phlegm-Heat?

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Phlegm-Heat in the Lung is characterized by a combination of phlegm accumulation and a heat condition affecting the lung organ function. One of the hallmark signs of this condition is a thick, sticky yellow coating on the tongue. This yellow coating indicates the presence of heat and dampness in the body, which corresponds to the heat aspect of Phlegm-Heat.

The presence of the thick yellow tongue coat is a visual cue in TCM diagnosis, reflecting the accumulation of excess moisture and heat in the lungs, which can result in symptoms such as a productive cough with yellow or green sputum, chest congestion, and potentially even fever-like symptoms.

In contrast, a cough with white sputum usually signifies a more cold or phlegm-damp condition rather than a heat condition. Loose stools are often associated with deficiency conditions or a spleen deficiency, rather than the excess type of Phlegm-Heat. Swollen lymph nodes can suggest an infectious process but are not specific to Phlegm-Heat in the lungs.

Thus, the thick sticky yellow tongue coat is a distinctive symptom that highlights the presence of both phlegm and heat in the lungs, affirming its correctness in identifying a