Many people find themselves suffering from both Yin deficiency and Yang deficiency, which can be quite a headache as they don't know which to address first. Today, I will explain this to you in detail.

People with Yin deficiency generally experience symptoms such as a dry mouth and throat, insomnia with excessive dreaming, dry stools, irritability, tinnitus, and night sweats; men may experience heightened libido or nocturnal emissions. Those with Yang deficiency often manifest symptoms like cold intolerance, low energy, loose stools, increased nighttime urination, and a cold sensation in the lower abdomen; men may experience decreased libido or erectile dysfunction. A combined deficiency of both Yin and Yang presents a mix of these symptoms, exhibiting characteristics of both conditions simultaneously.

Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that a deficiency of both Yin and Yang does not occur simultaneously from the outset; it is either a case of Yin deficiency affecting Yang, or Yang deficiency affecting Yin. If Yang deficiency leads to Yin deficiency, the symptoms of Yang deficiency are generally dominant and more prominent. In this case, the treatment should focus primarily on tonifying Yang, supplemented by nourishing Yin. Conversely, if Yin deficiency leads to Yang deficiency and the manifestations of Yin deficiency are more prominent, the focus should be on nourishing Yin, supplemented by tonifying Yang. Therefore, if you experience a deficiency of both Yin and Yang, you must first consult a professional physician to differentiate your syndrome before proceeding with the corresponding treatment.