Tuesday, November 7, 2017

I did not know this

Sanpaku gan (三白眼) or Sanpaku (三白) is a Japanese term meaning “three whites.”  It is generally referred to in English as "sanpaku eyes" and refers to eyes in which the white space above or below the iris is visible.


She has it.

 In the art of Japanese medical face reading, when the white part of the eye, known as the sclera, is visible beneath the iris, it represents physical imbalance in the body and is claimed to be present in alcoholics, drug addicts and people who over-consume sugar or grain. Conversely, when the upper sclera is visible it is said to be an indication of mental imbalance in people such as psychotics, murderers, and anyone rageful. Stress and fatigue may also be a cause.  In either condition, it is believed that these people attract accidents and violence.

In 1965 Ohsawa, assisted by William Dufty, wrote You Are All Sanpaku, which offers the following perspective on the condition:




3 comments:

  1. In the US, we call them "psycho eyes". I prefer the American term. But that's because I'm an American. If I was Japanese, I'd be content with "Sanpaku eyes".

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    1. [of historical interest] During the American Revolution at the battle of Bunker (and Breed's) Hill, the British suffered from Sanpaku eyes...

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  2. I think I'd need photos to get what they mean.

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