What Are the Differences Between Warming Yang, Tonifying Yang, and Unblocking Yang?

What Are the Differences Between Warming Yang, Tonifying Yang, and Unblocking Yang?

Yang deficiency is a common issue we encounter. Some individuals, upon experiencing Yang deficiency, directly use Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan (Kidney Qi Pill) to warm and tonify Yang, but end up with symptoms of excess heat. What is the reason for this? To tonify Yang, it is essential to first understand the differences between … Read more

Practical Guide: Warming Yang, Reviving Yang, and Supplementing Yang

Practical Guide: Warming Yang, Reviving Yang, and Supplementing Yang

For listeners who enjoy audiobooks, you can click below to listen to the audio. “If there is deficiency, supplement it.” When Yang is deficient, it must be supplemented. Although the term Yang deficiency is used, all five organs have Yang, so the treatment varies. Different individual conditions require targeted approaches to supplement Yang to achieve … Read more

Understanding the Differences Between Warming Yang, Strengthening Yang, Unblocking Yang, Elevating Yang, and Returning Yang in TCM

Understanding the Differences Between Warming Yang, Strengthening Yang, Unblocking Yang, Elevating Yang, and Returning Yang in TCM

Warming Yang, Strengthening Yang, Unblocking Yang, Elevating Yang, and Returning Yang are all methods for regulating Yang Qi. What are the differences between them, and how can they be distinguished? According to the Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon): “Yang Qi is like the sun in the sky; if it loses its place, it will … Read more

How to Treat Yang Deficiency?

How to Treat Yang Deficiency?

Many people consult Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners who diagnose them with Yang deficiency. Do you know that treating Yang deficiency is not simple? Let’s explore how TCM treats Yang deficiency. It is important to understand that warming Yang, tonifying Yang, and unblocking Yang are common methods for treating conditions related to Yang Qi. In … Read more