What to eat to improve Yin dryness

Yin dryness may be related to factors such as insufficient body fluids, yin deficiency, and excessive fire. It is recommended to eat foods such as Tremella fuciformis, Lily, Pear, Yam, Goji Berry in moderation, or follow medical advice to take medications such as Liuwei Dihuang Wan, Zhibai Dihuang Wan, Maiwei Dihuang Wan, Shengmai Yin, and Yangyin Qingfei Wan. It is recommended to seek medical attention in a timely manner, undergo syndrome differentiation and adjustment under the guidance of a doctor, and pay attention to a light diet and maintain a regular daily routine.

1. Food

1. Tremella fuciformis

Tremella fuciformis is rich in plant gum and various amino acids, which have the effect of nourishing yin and moistening the lungs, and can alleviate symptoms such as dry throat and cracked skin caused by lung yin deficiency. Can be stewed with red dates to make soup, suitable for long-term consumption.

2. Lily

Lily has a slightly cold nature and can return to the heart and lung meridians. It can clear the heart, moisten the lungs, nourish yin and calm the mind. It can improve dry cough without phlegm, upset and insomnia caused by yin deficiency, and is often eaten with lotus seeds in Congee.

3. Pear

Pear has sufficient moisture and contains organic acids such as malic acid, which has a significant effect on generating saliva and quenching thirst. When the lungs are dry and coughing, honey can be consumed directly or steamed and added. For those with spleen and stomach deficiency and cold, the intake should be controlled.

4. Yam

Yam not only nourishes the spleen and kidneys, but also generates fluids and benefits the lungs. Its mucin protein can protect mucosal tissue. It is suitable for making porridge with millet to improve the barrier of body fluid delivery caused by spleen deficiency.

5. Goji berries

Goji berries nourish kidney yin and supplement liver blood, and have a regulatory effect on dry eyes and mouth caused by liver and kidney yin deficiency. It can be chewed directly or soaked in water, and the daily dosage should not exceed 15 grams.

2. Medication

1. Liuwei Dihuang Pill

is used for treating hot flashes, night sweats, dizziness, and tinnitus caused by kidney yin deficiency. It is composed of six medicinal herbs such as Rehmannia glutinosa and should be avoided from being taken with spicy foods.

2. Zhibai Dihuang Pill

adds Zhimu and Huangbai on the basis of Liuwei Dihuang Pill, suitable for Yin deficiency and excessive fire syndrome. During medication, avoid eating greasy food.

3. Maiwei Dihuang Pills

enhance the nourishing and nourishing effects of yin and lung, improve chronic cough and low phlegm caused by lung and kidney yin deficiency, and should be discontinued when suffering from cold and fever.

4. Shengmai Drink

contains ginseng, ophiopogon japonicus and other ingredients. It is suitable for dry mouth with deficiency of both qi and yin, and should be used with caution for diabetes patients.

5. Yangyin Qingfei Pill

is used to treat dry throat and hoarseness caused by lung dryness and yin injury. It contains ingredients such as Rehmannia glutinosa and Scrophularia ningpoensis. Smoking and alcohol should be avoided during the medication period.

It is necessary to maintain a daily water intake of at least 1500 milliliters to avoid staying up late and overexertion. You can practice soothing exercises such as Eight Section Brocade to promote the circulation of qi and blood, and use a humidifier indoors to maintain air humidity. If the symptoms are not alleviated or accompanied by emaciation, low fever and other manifestations, you should go to the TCM department in time to check for tuberculosis, diabetes and other potential diseases.