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Yin Excess

Yin Excess describes a relatively full predominance of cold, fluids, or other yin qualities that constrain movement and transformation. In traditional theory, it is a broad functional pattern whose manifestations may involve digestion, urination, and a sense of heaviness or oppression. Study defining presentations and traditional differentiation context in this educational pattern record.

Key reference facts

Nature
Full
Organ affinity
Spleen, Kidneys, Stomach, Lungs
Defining presentations
No thirst; Forceful but slow movement; Epigastric pain worsen by pressure; Profuse urination; Feeling of oppression
Treatment principles
Disperse or transform excessive yin in traditional terms; Warm the functional center when cold predominates; Promote fluid movement while distinguishing retention from deficiency; Restore orderly qi movement according to the pattern emphasis

Related library records

Source reference: Me & Qi - TCM Patterns Database

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