Distinguish Yin Deficiency from Yang Deficiency

Yin deficiency and yang deficiency are distinguished by clinical manifestations, tongue diagnosis, pulse diagnosis, etc.

1. The main clinical manifestations of

yin deficiency patients are deficiency heat syndrome, such as flushing cheeks, dry throat, five upset heat, etc., while yang deficiency patients are mainly characterized by chest distress and pain, fear of cold, low temperature of limbs, pale face, etc.

2.

Tongue and tongue coating of yin deficiency patients are characterized by red tongue with little coating and lack of fluid, while yang deficiency patients are characterized by pale, fat and tender tongue, white or dark purple coating.

3. Pulse diagnosis

When yin deficiency occurs, it will lead to insufficient fluid and blood in blood vessels and thin and rapid pulse. Yang deficiency patients are characterized by slow, weak or weak pulse.