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The Four Major Deficiencies in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Qi Deficiency Leads to Laziness, Blood Deficiency Causes Dryness, Yin Deficiency Results in Heat, and Yang Deficiency Results in Cold – How to Adjust

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The Four Major Deficiencies in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Qi Deficiency Leads to Laziness, Blood Deficiency Causes Dryness, Yin Deficiency Results in Heat, and Yang Deficiency Results in Cold - How to Adjust

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there are four major deficiencies: Qi Deficiency, Blood Deficiency, Yin Deficiency, and Yang Deficiency. Qi and blood are the roots of human life, while Yin and Yang are the foundation of health. Any deficiency in these areas indicates that the body is not in optimal health and requires supplementation. First … Read more

Understanding Yin Deficiency in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Symptoms and Common Remedies

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Understanding Yin Deficiency in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Symptoms and Common Remedies

Yin refers to the moisture present in various tissues of the body. The term deficiency indicates insufficiency. Therefore, lung yin deficiency refers to insufficient lung fluids, kidney yin deficiency indicates a lack of kidney essence, heart yin deficiency signifies inadequate heart fluids, liver yin deficiency denotes insufficient liver fluids, and spleen yin deficiency refers to … Read more

Symptoms and Management of Phlegm-Damp Constitution

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Symptoms and Management of Phlegm-Damp Constitution

Sluggishness and heaviness, prone to obesity. The “phlegm” referred to here is not the secretion produced in the trachea, but rather waste accumulated from the body’s fluids that have not been properly transformed. The most significant symptom of a phlegm-damp constitution is obesity. However, not all obese individuals have a phlegm-damp constitution. The formation of … Read more

Symptoms of Yin Deficiency and How to Regulate It

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Symptoms of Yin Deficiency and How to Regulate It

Yin deficiency and Yang deficiency are common terms in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). What are the symptoms of Yin deficiency? Let’s discuss Yin deficiency. When we talk about Yin deficiency, we first think of Liu Wei Di Huang Wan (Six-Ingredient Rehmannia Pill), which is used to tonify Kidney Yin. Symptoms of Kidney Yin deficiency include … Read more

Secrets of Health Preservation for Individuals with Yin Deficiency: Five Key Points for a Stronger Constitution

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Secrets of Health Preservation for Individuals with Yin Deficiency: Five Key Points for a Stronger Constitution

Click the “blue text below the title to follow us Under normal circumstances, the yin and yang, qi, and blood in the human body are in a balanced and stable state. However, there can be instances of yin-yang imbalance. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), patients’ constitutions are differentiated based on various causes, such as yin … Read more

Ten Herbs for Nourishing Yin: A Reference for Individuals with Yin Deficiency

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Ten Herbs for Nourishing Yin: A Reference for Individuals with Yin Deficiency

Author: Chen Chuxiong Reviewed by: Qiu Kaifeng Institution: Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University Source: Yixian Pharmacy Yin deficiency constitution refers to a condition where there is insufficient yin fluid in the body due to dysfunction of the organs, leading to symptoms such as thirst, dry throat, and internal heat caused by yin deficiency. … Read more

Differentiating Qi Deficiency, Blood Deficiency, Yin Deficiency, and Yang Deficiency: Identification Methods and Nourishing Strategies

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Differentiating Qi Deficiency, Blood Deficiency, Yin Deficiency, and Yang Deficiency: Identification Methods and Nourishing Strategies

More exciting content, please click the blue text above to follow us! In the theoretical system of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the health status of the human body is closely related to the balance of Qi (气), Blood (血), Yin (阴), and Yang (阳). The four common physical states of Qi deficiency (气虚), Blood deficiency … Read more

Manifestations of Qi Deficiency Constitution and Dietary Therapy for Qi Deficiency

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Manifestations of Qi Deficiency Constitution and Dietary Therapy for Qi Deficiency

The manifestations of Qi deficiency constitution include a weak voice, easy fatigue, susceptibility to colds, and difficulty in recovery after illness. Below, we will specifically look at the manifestations of Qi deficiency constitution. Qi deficiency constitution is characterized by weak Qi, low vitality, and diminished organ function. This condition often arises from congenital insufficiency, long-term … Read more

Zhao Bingnan: The Importance of Harmonizing Yin and Yang in Treating Persistent Skin Diseases

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Zhao Bingnan: The Importance of Harmonizing Yin and Yang in Treating Persistent Skin Diseases

Traditional Chinese Medicine Case Studies / Medical Discussions / Reference Articles for Learning Clinical TCM Introduction: Some difficult diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus and Behçet’s syndrome, can initially manifest as skin lesions. How can we understand the treatment of these diseases through the lens of Yin and Yang? Let’s explore the clinical experience of … Read more

Zhao Bingnan: The Importance of Harmonizing Yin and Yang in Treating Persistent Skin Diseases

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Zhao Bingnan: The Importance of Harmonizing Yin and Yang in Treating Persistent Skin Diseases

Introduction: Some difficult diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus and Behçet’s syndrome, can initially manifest as skin lesions. How can we utilize the concept of Yin and Yang to treat these diseases? Let’s explore the clinical experience of Dr. Zhao Bingnan!Skin diseases encompass a wide range and are closely related to various clinical specialties. Traditional … Read more