What is deficiency? It means weakness. Yang deficiency refers to weak fire, while Yin deficiency refers to weak water. So, what exactly are Yang and Yin in the human body? When people consume food and inhale oxygen, through the biological transformation in the gastrointestinal tract, energy is produced. This energy is the fire of the … Read more
When encountering a symptom, the first step is to determine whether it is a heat syndrome or a cold syndrome. Heat syndromes are divided into Yang excess and Yin deficiency, while cold syndromes are divided into Yang deficiency and Yin excess. There are four pure personality types and seven mixed personality types: Yang excess with … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow us Health Preservation in the Inner Canon Those who understand some knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) should know that TCM emphasizes dialectical treatment, and the theoretical basis of dialectical treatment is the Eight Principles, which are: Yin and Yang, Exterior and Interior, Cold and Heat, Deficiency and … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), health and wellness must be considered from various aspects. Let’s explore these aspects together, and feel free to leave your comments below. Some people around us are particularly sensitive to cold. Even during the warm autumn days, while others are sweating profusely and wish for the air conditioning to run … Read more
After entering the hot season, the weather will become increasingly warm. During the dog days of summer, most people choose to cool off with “ice” options, such as chilled watermelon, ice pops, and iced cola. However, behind these “summer favorites” lies the hidden secret of “Yang deficiency”! What is “Yang Deficiency”? Yang deficiency refers to … Read more
1、Question: Why does the head and face fear cold?Answer: The head is the apex of all Yang, where Yang Qi is abundant, thus it can withstand cold. If one cannot endure cold, it indicates Yang deficiency.It is advisable to use Jianzhong Decoction (Jian Zhong Tang) with Fuzi (Aconite) to warm and tonify Yang for self-recovery.Jianzhong … Read more
Click the blue text Follow us Yang deficiency constitution is characterized by insufficient Yang Qi, leading to a state of constitution marked by cold and deficiency. 【Constitution Characteristics】 The body is often plump or the complexion is pale and dull, generally sensitive to cold and prefers warmth, with fatigue in the limbs, clear and long … Read more
Introduction Yang deficiency refers to the decline of Yang Qi in the body, leading to reduced function, weakened metabolism, and low reactivity, which manifests as insufficient Yang heat. Yang Qi plays a crucial role in warming the limbs and internal organs; thus, Yang deficiency can result in diminished bodily functions and symptoms of coldness. Common … Read more