What is Kidney Yin Deficiency?

Shen Yin Xu · 腎陰虛 · Pattern Differentiation

A common internal pattern where the Kidney's Yin essence is insufficient, leading to 'empty heat' symptoms like night sweats, lower back pain, tinnitus, and a thin, rapid pulse.

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Kidney Yin Deficiency belongs to the Pattern Differentiation group of Traditional Chinese Medicine terminology. Browse the full TCM glossary or the related terms below.

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What is Kidney Yin Deficiency in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

A common internal pattern where the Kidney's Yin essence is insufficient, leading to 'empty heat' symptoms like night sweats, lower back pain, tinnitus, and a thin, rapid pulse.

What category does Kidney Yin Deficiency belong to?

Kidney Yin Deficiency is part of the Pattern Differentiation group of TCM concepts.

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