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Table 3 Diagnostic score table of heatiness

From: Quantization and diagnosis of Shanghuo (Heatiness) in Chinese medicine using a diagnostic scoring scheme and salivary biochemical parameters

Indices

Value

Indices

Value

Indices

Value

(1)Ulcer

23

(10)Eye itching

8

(19)Low-grade fever

15

(2)Dry mouth

14

(11)Secretion of the eyes

18

(20)Insomnia

8

(3)Bitterness in the mouth

15

(12)Tinnitus

11

(21)Tantrum

17

(4)Bad breath

17

(13)Pharyngoxerosis

13

(22)Yellow urine

9

(5)Gum swelling and aching or bleeding

17

(14)Sore throat

15

(23)Constipation

8

(6)Nasal obstruction

6

(15)Acne

6

(24)Red tongue

9

(7)Nasal dryness

15

(16)Dizziness

6

(25)Yellow coating

15

(8)Nose bleeding

10

(17)Scurf desquamation

6

(26)Frequent and weak pulse

11

(9)Dryness of the eyes

9

(18)Dryness-heat

17

(27)Frequent and strong pulse

13