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Purple skin: blood stasis & yin deficiency

I have met a 91 year old man, former professor, famous author and brave warrior.  The skin on the back of his hands and one leg is purple, striated and patchy purple colors.  Why?  What simple things can be done to help this?

In curiosity,
Frannie

Dear Frannie,

This is a classic blood stasis condition, complicated by yin deficiency.

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