▍Source: Pharmacy Manager▍Author: Li SibaoIn the “Complete Works of Jingyue: Transmission of Loyalty”, it is stated: “In diagnosing and treating diseases, one must first examine Yin and Yang, which is the fundamental principle of medicine.” Today, let us learn about the treatment of Yin deficiency and Yang deficiency constitutions together with Pharmacy Manager.Yin Deficiency ConstitutionCommon manifestations: dry mouth and throat, flushed cheeks, hot palms and soles, night sweats, irritability, dry tongue, red tongue with little coating, or even a smooth tongue without coating.Specific classifications: Generally divided into five types: Lung Yin Deficiency (Fei Yin Xu), Heart Yin Deficiency (Xin Yin Xu), Spleen and Stomach Yin Deficiency (Pi Wei Yin Xu), Liver Yin Deficiency (Gan Yin Xu), and Kidney Yin Deficiency (Shen Yin Xu).1. Lung Yin Deficiency (Fei Yin Xu)Symptoms: dry cough, little sticky white phlegm, or blood-streaked phlegm, red tongue with little moisture, thin and rapid pulse.Treatment principle: Nourish Yin and moisten the lungs.Main formula: Sha Shen Mai Dong Tang, Bai He Guo Jin Tang, etc. (with modifications).Commonly used patent medicines: Bai He Guo Jin Wan, etc.2. Heart Yin Deficiency (Xin Yin Xu)Symptoms: palpitations, irritability, insomnia, vivid dreams, emaciation, hot palms and soles, night sweats, flushed cheeks, red tongue with little coating and dryness, thin and rapid pulse.Treatment principle: Nourish Yin and calm the heart.Main formula: Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan (with modifications).Commonly used patent medicines: Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan, etc.3. Spleen and Stomach Yin Deficiency (Pi Wei Yin Xu)Symptoms: lack of appetite, hard stools, dry mouth and lips, even dry retching, red tongue with little moisture, thin and rapid pulse.Treatment principle: Nourish Yin and harmonize the stomach.Main formula: Yi Wei Tang.Commonly used patent medicines: Wei An Jiao Nang.4. Liver Yin Deficiency (Gan Yin Xu)Symptoms: dry eyes, headache, dizziness, blurred vision, red tongue with little moisture, thin and rapid pulse.Treatment principle: Nourish Liver Yin.Main formula: Bu Gan Tang, Yi Guan Jian.Commonly used patent medicines: Liu Wei Di Huang Wan, Xiao Yao Wan, etc.5. Kidney Yin Deficiency (Shen Yin Xu)Symptoms: soreness in the lower back and knees, dizziness and tinnitus, insomnia with vivid dreams, night sweats, five hearts heat, dry throat and flushed cheeks, red tongue with little moisture, thin and rapid pulse.Treatment principle: Nourish Kidney Yin.Main formula: Zuo Gui Yin.Commonly used patent medicines: Liu Wei Di Huang Wan, Zuo Gui Wan, Qi Ju Di Huang Wan, and Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan, etc.Principles of Supplementation:Nourish Yin and reduce fire, tonify the liver and kidneys. Specific methods can include nourishing Yin, tonifying Yin, and supporting Yin.Dietary therapy: Yam and Sha Shen Congee【Ingredients】20g of yam, 20g of Sha Shen, 20g of lotus seeds, 20g of raisins, 50g of glutinous rice, appropriate amount of sugar.【Method】First, slice the yam and soak it with lotus seeds and Sha Shen, then add all ingredients, put them in a clay pot with water, bring to a boil, then simmer to make congee.【Effects】Tonifies Qi, nourishes Yin, strengthens the spleen, and calms the heart.Yang Deficiency ConstitutionCommon manifestations: generally sensitive to cold, cold hands and feet, prefers warm food and drinks, low energy, pale and swollen tongue, slow and weak pulse.Specific classifications: Heart Yang Deficiency (Xin Yang Xu), Spleen Yang Deficiency (Pi Yang Xu), and Kidney Yang Deficiency (Shen Yang Xu).1. Heart Yang Deficiency (Xin Yang Xu)Symptoms: palpitations, shortness of breath, chest tightness, or chest pain, spontaneous sweating, cold limbs, fatigue, pale and swollen or dark purple tongue, white and slippery coating, weak pulse or irregular pulse.Treatment principle: Tonify Qi and warm Yang.Main formula: Bao Yuan Tang (with modifications).Commonly used patent medicines: Xin Bao Wan, Bai Zi Yang Xin Wan, Shen Fu Qiang Xin Wan, etc.2. Spleen Yang Deficiency (Pi Yang Xu)Symptoms: reduced appetite, abdominal distension, sensitivity to cold, cold limbs, pale complexion with little vitality or floating edema, no thirst, loose stools, or undigested food, or limb swelling, short urination, or clear and copious vaginal discharge, pale and swollen tongue with tooth marks, white and slippery coating, slow and weak pulse.Treatment principle: Warm the middle and strengthen the spleen.Main formula: Xiao Jian Zhong Tang, Fu Zi Li Zhong Tang.Commonly used patent medicines: Fu Zi Li Zhong Wan.3. Kidney Yang Deficiency (Shen Yang Xu)Symptoms: soreness in the lower back, feeling cold, clear diarrhea or early morning diarrhea, frequent urination, nocturnal emissions, impotence, pale tongue with white coating, slow and weak pulse.Treatment principle: Warm and tonify Kidney Yang.Main formula: Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan, You Gui Wan.Commonly used patent medicines: Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan, You Gui Wan, Ji Sheng Shen Qi Wan, Si Shen Wan, Qing E Wan, Wu Zi Yan Zong Wan, and Gui Lu Bu Shen Wan, etc.Principles of Supplementation:Warm Yang and tonify Qi. Avoid overexertion, prefer sweet and warm foods, and use warming tonics.Dietary therapy: Lock Yang Lamb Congee.【Ingredients】20g of Lock Yang, 250g of lamb, 60g of glutinous rice.【Method】Use a clay pot to decoct Lock Yang to extract the juice, then add the cleaned and cut lamb and glutinous rice to cook congee, adding a little salt, 2 scallions, and 3 slices of ginger for seasoning.【Effects】Tonifies Kidney Yang and benefits essence.
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