What is Yang Deficiency?

Yang Xu · 陽虛 · Pattern Differentiation

A pattern characterized by insufficient Yang Qi, leading to cold symptoms like aversion to cold, cold limbs, deep fatigue, and a deep, slow pulse.

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Yang 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 Yang Deficiency in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

A pattern characterized by insufficient Yang Qi, leading to cold symptoms like aversion to cold, cold limbs, deep fatigue, and a deep, slow pulse.

What category does Yang Deficiency belong to?

Yang Deficiency is part of the Pattern Differentiation group of TCM concepts.

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