Yin deficiency is caused by a deficiency of vital fluids such as body fluids, essence, and blood, leading to insufficient Yin in the body. This results in a diminished ability to nourish and control yang heat, causing the imbalance of Yin and Yang, which manifests as dryness, heat, and other symptoms. In Chinese Tongue Diagnosis, Yin deficiency often appears as a red tongue with little or thin coating, and the tongue may show cracks, indicating severe Yin fluid deficiency in the body. The tongue appearance is a crucial tool for diagnosing this condition. 1. What Are the Symptoms of Yin Deficiency? Yin deficiency leads to a lack of body fluids, causing the body to lose the necessary moisture and nourishment. Through Chinese Tongue Diagnosis, one can observe that a person with Yin deficiency may have a red tongue, a thin or absent coating, and the tongue may appear dry or…
Blood stagnation is the condition where blood overflows from the meridians and accumulates in the tissue spaces, or when blood circulation is sluggish, leading to stagnation within the meridians or internal organs. This condition is often detected through Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) tongue diagnosis. Chinese Tongue Diagnosis helps identify signs of blood stagnation by examining the color, shape, and coating of the tongue, which gives insights into whether the body’s blood circulation is smooth and whether blood stagnation is present. 1. Symptoms of Blood Stagnation Constitution Blood stagnation is often caused by emotional imbalances (seven emotions), cold invasions, aging, or chronic illnesses that have not healed. The symptoms vary depending on the location of the blood stagnation, such as in the internal organs or meridians. Common signs include unexplained bruising on the body; dark or purple spots on the tongue, which are classic indications of blood stagnation in Chinese Tongue…