There is a profound saying in the classics of traditional Chinese medicineWhen yin is level and yang is firm, the spirit will be in orderThis statement illustrates the core of human health—Only when the yin and yang energies within the body maintain a state of balance and harmony can the functions of the internal organs operate normally, allowing a person to be full of vitality, have a rosy complexion, and abundant energy, thereby achieving the goals of prolonging life and delaying agingConversely, once the balance of yin and yang is disrupted, whether it is simple yin deficiency, simple yang deficiency, or the more complex dual deficiency of both yin and yang, the body will gradually experience various discomforts.
而The foundation of Yin and Yang in the human body lies in the kidneysTraditional Chinese medicine believesThe kidney is the foundation of the innate constitution, storing essence and governing waterKidney essence is further divided into kidney yin and kidney yang, which are interdependent and mutually restrictive, jointly maintaining the balance of yin and yang in the human body. Once both kidney yin and kidney yang are deficient, the body will exhibit typical symptoms of "intertwined cold and heat." This is also the root cause why many people fail to achieve satisfactory results despite years of conditioning—simply supplementing either yin or yang only exacerbates the imbalance.
SpecificallyYang deficiency leads to coldThis group of people may experience symptoms such as aversion to cold, cold hands and feet, soreness in the lower back and cold legs, clear and copious urine, frequent nighttime urination, listlessness, and physical weakness.
Yin deficiency leads to heatPeople of this type may experience symptoms such as dry mouth and throat, throat discomfort, restlessness and heat, irritability and anger, dry and rough skin, insomnia and vivid dreams, night sweats, dizziness, and tinnitus. The key to addressing this condition lies in nourishing both yin and yang while maintaining balance.
Today I will share with you a specialized approach forFour herbs for dual deficiency of kidney yin and yang: Lycium barbarum, Cuscuta chinensis, Cnidium monnieri, Psoralea corylifoliaThese four herbsBalancing kidney yin and kidney yang, neither too cold nor too hot, it can harmonize yin and yang from the root。
Lycium barbarumIt can nourish kidney yin while also taking care of nourishing the liver;Dodder SeedIt can tonify the kidney and benefit essence, nourish the liver and brighten the eyes, and simultaneously address both kidney yin and kidney yang.Cnidium monnieriIt can warm the kidneys and strengthen yang, dry dampness, and kill parasitesPsoralea corylifoliaIt can tonify the kidney and strengthen yang, secure essence and reduce urination, warm the spleen and stop diarrhea. While strengthening kidney yang, it can also improve issues such as frequent nighttime urination and lower back pain caused by kidney deficiency.
These four herbs are used in combination,Nourishing Yin without retaining pathogenic factors, warming Yang without causing dryness, it can precisely harmonize the balance of kidney Yin and kidney YangFundamentally improve various discomforts caused by deficiency of both yin and yang.
Finally, it must be reminded that everyone's constitution and specific symptoms are different. Therefore, if you really need to use medication for conditioning, you must first consult a professional traditional Chinese medicine practitioner to clarify the diagnosis and adjust the prescription according to your own situation. Do not casually take medicine on your own to avoid causing trouble to your body due to inappropriate treatment.
