Yin Deficiency Constitution is characterized by a deficiency of bodily fluids, essence, and blood, leading to a lack of nourishment for the organs and meridians, resulting in symptoms of excessive heat. This is a primary type of constitution.
Etiology and Pathogenesis
1. Preference for spicy, fried, and dry foods.
2. Frequent anger; as stated in the Neijing, “violent anger harms Yin.”
3. Insufficient sleep or poor sleep quality.
4. Smoking, excessive drinking, and overthinking.
5. Frequent sexual activity, which depletes kidney essence.
Classification of Yin Deficiency
1. Heart Yin Deficiency: Five hearts heat, flushed cheeks in the afternoon, irritability, insomnia, palpitations, vivid dreams, and emaciation.
2. Liver Yin Deficiency: Tidal fever, night sweats, dry eyes, diminished vision, flank pain, and restless limbs.
3. Lung Yin Deficiency: Dry mouth and throat, dry cough without phlegm, scanty and sticky phlegm, emaciation, blood-streaked phlegm, and hoarseness.
4. Kidney Yin Deficiency: Five hearts heat, lower back and knee pain, dizziness, tinnitus, insomnia with vivid dreams, and premature ejaculation.
5. Stomach Yin Deficiency: Dull pain in the epigastric region, lack of appetite, dry stools, discomfort in the epigastrium, and dry retching.
Clinical Manifestations
Five hearts heat, palms and soles warm, dizziness, tinnitus, poor sleep, tidal fever, night sweats, flushed cheeks in the afternoon, blurred vision, thirst with a preference for cold drinks, dry skin, red tongue with little moisture, thin or no coating, possible cracks, and thin rapid pulse.
Related Health Tendencies: Insomnia, oral ulcers, constipation, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, tumors, menopausal syndrome, etc.
Understanding Yin Deficiency and Constipation
Many people suffer from constipation and may choose to use laxatives. However, frequent use of laxatives can harm the body, irritating the intestinal wall, reducing intestinal sensitivity, and leading to habitual constipation. Some may consume cold fruits like dragon fruit, bananas, and watermelon to relieve constipation, which may initially be effective but later lose efficacy. The root cause of constipation lies in spleen deficiency, qi deficiency, and insufficient bodily fluids. When cold fruits damage the spleen and stomach, it can worsen constipation. Especially for those with dry, hard stools resembling sheep droppings, addressing the issue requires nourishing Yin and moistening the intestines.
Targeted Treatment Plan
Treatment Approach: Nourish Kidney Yin and Calm the Spirit
Recommended Foods: Pears, lily bulbs, and tremella (silver fungus) are beneficial, while ginger, chili, and other spicy and dry foods should be avoided.
Tianshu Point: Lying supine, locate 3 finger widths to the side of the navel; press on the area where there is a feeling of soreness and distension.
Neiguan Point: Located 2 inches above the wrist crease, in the depression between the two tendons.
Shenmen Point: At the wrist crease, extend from the little finger down to the depression at the base of the palm.
San Yin Jiao Point: On the inner side of the lower leg, 3 inches above the tip of the inner ankle, behind the edge of the tibia.
Taixi Point: Located on the inner side of the foot, in the depression between the high point of the inner ankle and the Achilles tendon.
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