If you find that your urine is yellow—not a normal yellow—and has a strong odor, you must pay attention. This may be a distress signal sent by your body.

First, consider excessive Heart Fire. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the Heart and Small Intestine share an interior-exterior relationship. The Small Intestine is involved in fluid metabolism. When Heart Fire is excessive and shifts downward to the Small Intestine, yellow urine occurs. This is often accompanied by symptoms such as irritability, a short temper, and poor sleep quality at night. In this situation, it is necessary to clear Heart Fire.

Secondly, consider the possibility of Kidney Deficiency. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) posits that the Kidney is the "Water Viscus" and governs the two excretions (urination and defecation). When there is a deficiency of Kidney Yin in the body, Yang becomes stronger than Yin, leading to a relative hyperactivity of Kidney Yang. This results in an inability to promptly discharge excess water from the body; as the urine becomes concentrated, symptoms of yellow urine easily occur. This is often accompanied by reduced urine volume, soreness and weakness of the waist and knees, dry mouth and throat, tidal fever, and night sweats. In such cases, it is necessary to nourish and supplement Kidney Yin.

Lastly, consider whether it is caused by excessive Damp-Heat in the body. The Kidney governs water metabolism; when Kidney function is impaired and water metabolism becomes abnormal, fluids will accumulate. If they remain in the body for a long time, they form Dampness, which transforms into Heat over time due to stagnation. When Dampness and Heat combine, they form Damp-Heat. This is accompanied by symptoms such as yellow urine with a strong odor, as well as a burning or painful sensation during urination. This condition requires clearing Heat and dispelling Dampness.

However, a reminder to everyone: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) medication requires syndrome differentiation (Bian Zheng). If needed, please consult a professional physician promptly for diagnosis, treatment, and conditioning.