Yin Deficiency Constitution

陰虛體質 / 阴虚体质

Constitutional pattern with heat signs and insufficient fluids.

This entry is a TCM pattern

Quick Facts

Health Topic	Constitution Care
Also Known As	Yin Xu constitution, Yin-deficient type, Tendency to Yin deficiency, Dry heat constitution
Common Symptoms	A constitutional tendency toward dryness and empty heat. People with this constitution often report dry mouth and throat, warm palms and soles, night sweating, preference for cool drinks, and a thinner body frame. Sleep may be light, and the tongue is often red with little coating.
Related Classical Formulas	Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan · Zhu Ling Tang · Sha Shen Mai Dong Tang · Bai He Gu Jin Tang · Liu Wei Di Huang Wan

Yin Deficiency Constitution in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Yin deficiency constitution describes a long-term constitutional tendency in Traditional Chinese Medicine, rather than an acute disease. It is characterised by insufficient Yin fluids and a tendency toward empty heat signs such as dry mouth, night sweats and warm palms. In classical practice this constitution is distinguished from excess heat patterns and from pure Qi deficiency. Nourishing Yin and clearing empty heat are the traditional strategic directions associated with it; specific formulas are selected only after further pattern differentiation in the clinical setting.