Liver Yin Deficiency
肝阴虚gān yīn xū · deficiency (emptiness)
Tongue
red and dry, with little coating
Pulse
wiry, thin (thready) and rapid
Description
Depleted Liver Yin fails to nourish the eyes, sinews and Liver and often gives rise to empty heat; it is closely bound to Kidney Yin.
Symptoms
dry, gritty eyes and blurred vision dizziness dry mouth and throat irritability and restlessness numbness of the limbs, muscle twitching heat in the palms and soles, night sweats
Treatment principle
nourish Liver (and Kidney) Yin
Recommended formulas
六味地黄丸
Points
Ququan
Taichong
Taixi
Ganshu
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