1. The Concept of Body Fluids Body fluids refer to all normal fluids in the human body. They include the normal bodily fluids and secretions of various organs, such as gastric juice, intestinal fluid, saliva, and synovial fluid. Habitually, they also include metabolic byproducts like urine, sweat, and tears. Thus, it is said: “Sweat and … Read more
1. Qi Generates Body Fluids The generation of body fluids (jinye) relies on the promotion and transformation of Qi. The production of body fluids is related to the functions of the spleen (pi) in dispersing fluids, the stomach (wei) in circulating essence, the small intestine (xiao chang) in managing liquids, and the large intestine (da … Read more
The imbalance between body fluids (津液, jīnyè) and Qi-Blood (气血, qìxuè) is commonly seen in clinical practice, primarily manifesting as water retention with Qi obstruction, Qi loss following fluid loss, fluid depletion leading to blood dryness, and fluid deficiency with blood stasis. 1. Water Retention with Qi Obstruction: This condition occurs when body fluids accumulate … Read more
Replenishing Body Fluids Formulas Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that body fluids (jin) have the function of moistening the skin and pores; while liquid (ye) serves to lubricate joints, moisten orifices, nourish the brain, and support the organs. When the body lacks fluids, symptoms such as dry intestines leading to constipation, dry throat, dry mouth, … Read more
— Reply with “Good Morning”, and the Lifestyle Guru will send you daily health and good mood tips — SNOWING Snow has come with winter Today’s Guide Strategy In TCM theory, “Jin Ye” (Body Fluids) is a very important concept, and throughout history, TCM practitioners have always paid close attention to “Jin Ye”. From the … Read more
The metabolic disorder of body fluids is the last fundamental pathogenesis. Recently, the weather has been quite dry, and many friends around me often experience symptoms such as dry mouth, peeling skin, and tightness in the face. Even drinking plenty of water does not alleviate these symptoms. This is a manifestation of abnormal body fluid … Read more
Currently, there are many exercise videos online, and some people have started to follow along, even running outdoors in the hot weather to sweat more. However, after a few days of this, they feel unwell, their mental state declines, and they easily become irritable and fatigued. Climbing stairs makes them feel palpitations, and they may … Read more
Firstly, there is the syndrome of insufficient body fluids, also known as jin kui (jin deficiency) or jin shang (jin injury). It is characterized by symptoms of “dryness.” Symptoms include dry mouth and throat, cracked lips, dry and lifeless skin, hard stools, scanty urination, a red tongue with little moisture, and a thin, rapid pulse. … Read more
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
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