A depletion of Essence, leading to symptoms such as premature aging, developmental delays, infertility, and chronic weakness.
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Essence Deficiency belongs to the Vital Substances group of Traditional Chinese Medicine terminology. Browse the full TCM glossary or the related terms below.
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