In clinical practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the syndromes of “Kidney Yin Deficiency” (Shen Yin Xu) and “Kidney Yang Deficiency” (Shen Yang Xu) are relatively common in people’s daily lives. However, many people find it difficult to distinguish between these two conditions. So today, let’s discuss this issue for everyone’s reference.
First, let’s look at urination:
Kidney Yang Deficiency: Frequent urination with a large volume, clear quality, increased nighttime urination, prone to diarrhea, and undigested food;
Kidney Yin Deficiency: Due to Yin deficiency generating internal heat, there is a small volume of urine, yellow or red color, and constipation;
Second, let’s examine temperature sensitivity:
Kidney Yang Deficiency: Aversion to cold, cold extremities, and difficulty warming up;
Kidney Yin Deficiency: Irritability, episodes of heat sensation, flushed cheeks, and warm palms and soles;
Third, let’s assess sweating:
Kidney Yang Deficiency: Spontaneous sweating during the day, worsened by slight movement;
Kidney Yin Deficiency: Restlessness before sleep and night sweats after sleeping;
Fourth, let’s observe the tongue coating:
Kidney Yang Deficiency: Thick white tongue coating with a pale tongue body;
Kidney Yin Deficiency: Red tongue with little or no coating, often dry and cracked;
Fifth, let’s consider fluid preferences:
Kidney Yang Deficiency: Prefers warm water;
Kidney Yin Deficiency: Prefers cool water;
Sixth, let’s evaluate mental state:
Kidney Yin Deficiency: Irritable and easily angered, restless;
Kidney Yang Deficiency: Listless, fatigued, and depressed.
Reference for Treatment of Kidney Yang Deficiency and Kidney Yin Deficiency01Kidney Yang Deficiency
The treatment for Kidney Yang Deficiency should focus on warming and tonifying Kidney Yang. TCM believes that Kidney Yang is the Yang of water, thus it is best to seek Yang from within the essence of the kidneys, which leads to a more lasting Yang without harming Kidney Yin, achieving a state of balance between Yin and Yang. The formula “Zhongjing Yougui Wan” (Right Return Pill) from the “Jingyue Quanshu” is recommended.
The name “Yougui Wan” implies that “to effectively tonify Yang, one must seek Yang from within Yin,” indicating the interrelation and mutual generation of Yin and Yang. While tonifying Kidney Yang, one must not neglect Kidney Yin. The formula contains ingredients such as Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia Root), Lu Jiao (Deer Antler), Tu Si Zi (Cuscuta Seed), and Gou Qi Zi (Goji Berry), which not only warm and tonify Kidney Yang but also replenish essence and blood, allowing Yang to be supported by Yin, leading to boundless transformation and more stable and lasting Yang.
02Kidney Yin Deficiency
The treatment for Kidney Yin Deficiency should focus on nourishing and tonifying Kidney Yin. TCM believes that Kidney Yin arises from Kidney essence, thus treatment should primarily replenish Kidney essence.
The commonly used formula for tonifying Kidney Yin is “Zuo Gui Wan” (Left Return Pill), which excels at nourishing the true Yin of the kidneys and “nurturing Yin while containing Yang,” ensuring that tonifying Kidney Yin does not harm Kidney Yang, making it safe for patients with Kidney Yin Deficiency to take.
Note:
1. Over-the-counter medications should be taken according to the instructions or under medical advice.
2. Prescription medications should be taken under the guidance of a qualified physician.
3. Use medications with caution; TCM emphasizes syndrome differentiation and treatment, and different conditions require different medications. Therefore, if discomfort occurs, it is best to consult a qualified physician at a local hospital promptly.
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