Yin Pathology and Imbalance

Question 1

Excess Yin does NOT indicate 'excess' of normal yin substances in body. Excess Yin is the presence of YIN Pathogen (cold, damp, phlegm, blood stasis) in the body. 

Answer 1

Deficiency Yin, indicates a physiological deficiency of Yin substances (fluid, essence, blood)

Question 2

What are the symptoms of Excess Yin?

4 points

Answer 2

• cold symptoms
• cold limbs
• pain
• pale urine

Question 3

What organs are most likely to suffer from Excess Yin?

4 Points

Answer 3

Lungs
Stomach
Intestines
Uterus

Question 4

What is the main cause of Yin deficiency in Western World?

Answer 4

overwork

Question 5

What is the only way YIN deficiency can develope rapidly?

Answer 5

Febrile diseases

Pathogenic heat consumes fluids

Question 6

What are the symptoms of deficiency Yin?

Answer 6

• feeling of heat in afternoon
• dry mouth
• desire to drink small sips

Question 7

What organs are most likely to become Yin Deficienct?

5 Points

Answer 7

Heart
Lungs
Stomach
Liver
Kidney