How to regulate the deficiency-heat constitution, and the dietary therapy for yin deficiency and internal heat

Yin deficiency constitution is one of the nine major constitutions in Traditional Chinese Medicine. People with Yin deficiency have insufficient Yin fluid in their bodies and are prone to symptoms of internal heat, such as hot palms and feet, dry mouth, and irritability. Yin deficiency constitution can be adjusted by consuming some foods in daily life.

1: It is neutral in nature, sweet and salty in taste, and has the effects of nourishing yin and moistening dryness. "Bencao Beiyao" also states: "Pork has a lasting flavor. Eating it can moisten the intestines and stomach, produce semen, and moisturize the skin." Therefore, it is also suitable for people with yin deficiency.

1: It is neutral in nature, sweet and salty in taste, can nourish yin and replenish blood, so it is suitable for people with yin deficiency. "Yi Lin Zong Yao" once said that it can "cure bone steaming, fatigue and fever, yin deficiency and blood heat." Turtle shell or tortoise shell glue processed from tortoise shells also has the effect of nourishing yin and blood, and is suitable for people with yin deficiency.

1: It is neutral in nature, sweet and salty in taste, and can nourish yin and the stomach. "Sui Xi Ju Diet" says that it can "nourish the yin of the five internal organs, clear away the heat of deficiency and fatigue, nourish the stomach and produce body fluid." People also believe that duck meat is the most ideal tonic food and is suitable for people with yin deficiency.

1: It is flat in nature and sweet in taste. It can not only nourish qi and blood, but also has the effect of nourishing yin and moistening dryness regardless of egg white or egg yolk. Eggs are considered by the medical community to be very good protein foods. The ovalbumin, ovomucoid and phosvitin in them are very complete proteins. It is quite suitable for people with yin deficiency, especially when eggs and soybeans are eaten together. As the folk custom says, eating eggs and soy milk together is more beneficial.

1: It has the effects of nourishing yin, replenishing blood, improving essence and moistening dryness. "Yao Xing Kao" says that it "reduces fire and nourishes the kidneys." "Food Do's and Don'ts" also states: "Sea cucumber replenishes kidney essence and benefits the essence and marrow." Wang Mengying, a food doctor in the Qing Dynasty, believed that sea cucumbers can "nourish yin, replenish blood, and moisturize dryness." Sea cucumber is a seafood delicacy that is high in protein and low in fat. It is very nourishing and can nourish yin. People with yin deficiency should eat it regularly.

1: It is mild in nature, sweet in taste, has the effect of nourishing yin and cooling blood, is an excellent tonic, and is most suitable for people with yin deficiency. "Bencao Beiyao" says it can "cool blood and nourish yin." "Sui Xi Ju Diet" also believes that soft-shelled turtle can "nourish the yin of the liver and kidneys, and clear away the heat caused by fatigue." Therefore, soft-shelled turtle is more suitable for people with yin deficiency and blood heat, yin deficiency and hyperactivity of fire, and asthenia and bone steaming. The back shell of the soft-shelled turtle, also known as turtle shell, also has the effect of nourishing yin and blood, and is suitable for people with yin deficiency.

1: It is cold in nature, salty in taste, and can nourish yin, resolve phlegm, and soften hard masses. Ancient doctors believed that "clams have the same function as mussels and can nourish yin and improve eyesight." Miao Xiyong of the Ming Dynasty once pointed out: "Clams are moisturizing and help produce body fluids, so they can moisten the five internal organs, stop thirst, and stimulate the appetite." This shows that they are suitable for people with yin deficiency or patients with yin deficiency, including diabetes, Sjögren's syndrome, tuberculosis, and tumors.

1: It is mild in nature and salty in taste. It can both replenish blood and nourish yin. "Yi Lin Zong Yao" once said that it "can nourish blood and nourish yin." Huang Gongxiu, a doctor in the Qing Dynasty, also said: Squid meat "is yin in nature, enters the liver to replenish blood, and enters the kidney to nourish water." It is most suitable for people with liver and kidney yin deficiency.

1: It is rich in protein and vitamins, and has the effects of nourishing yin, clearing away heat and improving eyesight. Wang Mengying of the Qing Dynasty also believed that clam meat can "clear away heat, nourish yin, nourish the liver and cool blood." People with yin deficiency often use clam meat to stew soup, which is most suitable.

1: It is mild in nature and sweet in taste. It is not only rich in nutrients, but also has the effects of nourishing yin and fluid, promoting body fluid and moistening dryness. Medical practitioners of all dynasties have praised the nourishing effect of milk, saying that milk "moisturizes the skin and quenches thirst", "moisturizes the skin", "moisturizes the large intestine", or "nourishes the five internal organs" and "moisturizes and replenishes fluids". Those with Yin deficiency should eat it regularly, which will bring them many benefits.

1: Also known as Jiangqiao column and vest column, it is a kind of seafood food. It is mild in nature, sweet and salty in taste, and can nourish yin and tonify the kidney. "Bencao Qiuzhen" says it can "nourish true yin". "Bencao Congxin" calls it "a cure for thirst." Scallops have tender meat and delicious taste. They are high-protein food. Therefore, people with yin deficiency should often use scallops to stew soup, which is most beneficial.

Get enough sleep, avoid staying up late, eat more light food, and avoid fried, barbecued, and spicy food. Eat more foods that can reduce heat, such as: cucumber, spinach, eggplant, water spinach, mung bean soup, bitter gourd, etc. Chinese medicine believes that they are all cool in nature and have a better effect in reducing heat, but you must pay attention to the dosage when eating them. Do not eat too much at one time, so as not to increase the burden on the stomach and intestines and cause diarrhea.