As early as the pre-Qin period, there were writings documenting the slippery pulse, such as in the “Su Wen: On the Essentials of Pulse” which states: “Slippery means excess of Yin Qi.” The explanation of the character “滑 (hua)” in the “Shuo Wen Jie Zi” is “smooth”. The author uses historical timelines as the “warp” … Read more
In fact, Yin excess and Yang deficiency is a term derived from a pathological condition in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) known as “Yin excess obstructing Yang,” which can also be abbreviated as “obstructing Yang.” The character “格” in Chinese has at least four interpretations: first, it refers to a grid, such as graph paper; second, … Read more
We often hear the term “Yin Excess and Yang Deficiency”. When used to describe a person’s body, it can also be referred to as “Yin Excess and Yang Deficiency”. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that the best condition is the harmony of Yin and Yang, but some individuals have a constitution characterized by Yin Excess … Read more
What is ‘Yin Excess and Yang Deficiency’? ‘Yin Excess and Yang Deficiency’ is a theory in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It refers to a condition where the balance of Yin and Yang in the body is disrupted, leading to various diseases. TCM posits that Yin and Yang mutually constrain each other; when Yin is strong, … Read more