Heart Yin Deficiency

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心陰虛 (Xīn Yīn Xū)

Zang-Fu

Tongue

Red, little coat, red tip

Pulse

Thin, rapid

Key Symptoms

PalpitationsInsomniaNight sweatsFive-center heatRestlessnessDry mouth

Overview

Deficient Heart Yin with empty heat agitating the Shen.

Etiology

Chronic anxiety, febrile illness damaging Yin, or constitutional Yin deficiency.

Pathomechanism

Deficient Yin fails to anchor the Shen and empty heat arises.

Treatment Principle

Nourish Yin, clear empty heat, and calm the Shen.

Representative Formulas

Acupuncture Points

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