As the old saying goes, "insufficient water leads to fire", and the yin deficiency in traditional Chinese medicine is, to put it bluntly, the "yin fluid" in the body is not enough. Just like a dry pot, there is only fire and no water, so it is naturally easy to have problems. Such people often feel dry mouth and sore throat, and no amount of water can quench their thirst; the palms of his hands and feet are hot as if he is carrying a warm baby, and he can't sleep well at night and sweats; The tongue is as red as a strawberry, the tongue coating is so thin that it is almost invisible, and mouth sores grow at every turn.

When it comes to replenishing yin deficiency, many people's first reaction is Liuwei Dihuang pills. But did you know? Yin deficiency is also divided into "five organ factions", just like five different trees, which have to be watered differently. Today I will introduce to you a Yin Tonifying Soup recorded by the famous Qing Dynasty doctor Chen Shiduo in the "Secret Records of the Stone Chamber", which is divided into four groups of ten herbs, taking care of the yin fluid of the five organs.

Group 1: Four "waterers"

The four herbs of cooked ground, sand ginseng, wheat winter, and asparagus, are like four professional gardeners. Shudi is in charge of the liver and kidneys, sand ginseng takes care of the lungs and stomach, Ophiopogon is responsible for the heart, lungs and stomach, and Asparagus mainly attacks the lungs and kidneys. Together, they can make all internal organs drink "yin liquid water". People with weak waist and knees, calf cramps, and always feeling thirsty can be relieved by drinking for a while.

Group 2: Cold Blood Fire Brigade

The pair of Xuan Shen and the Earth are dedicated to dealing with "virtual fire barbecue". Xuan Shen cools the lungs, stomach, and kidneys, and protects the heart, liver and kidneys. Blood is like a "yin river" in the body, and these two medicines can cool down the river water and prevent the "yin fluid" of the internal organs from drying out. People who have five irritability (heat in the palms of the hands and feet and chest) and can't sleep at night tossing and turning, drink this is the most symptomatic.

Group 3: Fire Clearance Special Agent Group

The pair of "firefighters" Danpi and Digupi, Danpi specializes in extinguishing the "fire" of the heart and liver, and the Digupi can not only scavenge the false fire in the kidneys, but also extinguish the hidden fire in the lungs. It's like installing an automatic fire extinguishing system on the body, and once the fire is cleared, the blood vessels will not be "burned".

Group 4: Harmonization of the logistics department

The combination of white peony and tangerine peel is particularly interesting. White peony is like a "peacemaker", which can not only help the cooked land nourish the kidneys and liver, but also help the earth nourish yin and blood, and together with Danpi, it can also reduce liver fire and treat tinnitus and dizziness. tangerine peel is like a "supervisor" to prevent other medicines from hurting the spleen and stomach if they are too cold. Just like seasoning is needed for cooking, tangerine peel can make the whole recipe milder.

The best thing about this recipe is that it not only nourishes the yin fluid for the five organs, but also clears the excess fire. It is especially suitable for those who are as thin as a bamboo pole, have a hot heart, are dizzy, and have a red tongue. However, I would like to remind everyone that traditional Chinese medicine pays attention to syndrome differentiation and treatment, and it is best to find a professional Chinese medicine practitioner to see if it is suitable for you, but don't make up for it yourself!