Body fluids (津液, jīnyè) are widely present in the organs, tissues, and interstitial spaces of the body, playing a role in nourishing and moistening. At the same time, body fluids can carry Qi (气, qì), allowing Qi to circulate throughout the body and perform its physiological functions. Body fluids are also one of the material … Read more
With the changes in modern lifestyles, especially the prevalence of staying up late, the resulting depletion of jinye (body fluids) has shown a trend of affecting younger individuals. The depletion of jinye refers to the reduction in the quantity of body fluids, leading to insufficient nourishment of internal organs and external surfaces, resulting in a … Read more
Differentiation of Body Fluid Disorders Body fluids (津液, jīnyè) refer to the normal fluids in the human body, which nourish the organs, lubricate the joints, and moisten the skin. Their generation and distribution are closely related to the functions of the spleen (脾, pí), lungs (肺, fèi), and kidneys (肾, shèn). Disorders of body … Read more
Why do people in middle age often experience symptoms such as dry mouth, dry eyes, irritability, palpitations, dizziness, insomnia, and even soreness in the lower back and legs? This may be due to the body’s decline and depletion of Yin fluids. As stated in the Huangdi Neijing, “At the age of forty, Yin energy is … Read more
Definition: The syndrome of Jin Ye Kui Xu Zheng (Fluid Deficiency Syndrome) refers to the condition where the body’s fluids are insufficient, leading to a lack of nourishment and moisture in the body, organs, and orifices. The main manifestations include thirst, desire to drink, reduced urination, dry stools, and dryness of the orifices and skin. … Read more
Zeng Ye Tang (Increase Fluid Decoction) Author: Li Caiyun [Original Text]In Yangming warm disease, without upper jiao symptoms, if there is no bowel movement for several days, it should be treated immediately. If the patient has a deficiency of yin, it is not advisable to use Chengqi Decoction; instead, Zeng Ye Tang is indicated. After … Read more
Abnormal metabolism of body fluids The metabolism of body fluids essentially refers to the continuous generation, distribution, and excretion of body fluids. Normal metabolism of body fluids is a fundamental condition for maintaining a relatively constant balance between the generation, distribution, and excretion of body fluids within the body. Abnormal metabolism of body fluids indicates … Read more
01Yin Deficiency with Fluid Deficiency ① Yin Deficiency with Fluid Deficiency 【Manifestations】Thirst with a desire to drink, dry throat and tongue, five hearts heat, yellow urine and dry stools, or night sweats, red tongue or thinness, scanty or even bare red coating,fine and rapid pulse. 【Treatment Principle】Nourish Yin and increase fluids. 【Formulas】Liu Wei Di Huang … Read more
1. Heart Fluid Deficiency: Red Tip of the Tongue, Cracked Tongue Cause: Insufficient fluids in the heart and related tissues lead to dryness and lack of nourishment in the heart, internal organs, orifices, and skin. Manifestations: Thirst, reduced urination, dry skin, possible flaking or itching, brittle hair, cracked lips, red tongue with little coating and … Read more
01 Many people say I can predict the future, but I really cannot. I just understand the reasons behind things, which allows me to know what the outcomes will be. I see that wealthy people study why they became rich, while those who are unfortunate or poor analyze the reasons for their misfortune. Finding the … Read more