Some people often feel listless, have trouble sleeping at night, are forgetful, experience dizziness and tinnitus, and have weak, soft legs with no strength, along with soreness in the lower back and legs. Others may have issues like frequent urination, urgency, difficulty urinating, or are prone to prostate problems. Still another group feels their energy is far from what it used to be; they feel generally lazy and lack drive, their hair and beard turn white prematurely, and their libido declines. What exactly is going on with these issues?

In fact, most of these problems are closely related to the imbalance of Yin and Yang in the kidneys. Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that when Yin is calm and Yang is secure, the spirit is at peace. This means that only when the Yin and Yang within the body are balanced can a person have ample vitality and a strong constitution. It is important to know that the root of Yin and Yang lies in the kidneys. If the Yin and Yang of the kidneys become disordered, over time, the Yin and Yang of other organs and even the entire body may be affected. Therefore, to live a long life, it is crucial to regulate Yin and Yang properly.

If the Yin and Yang of the kidneys are imbalanced, we can consider Zuo Gui Wan and You Gui Wan. Zuo Gui Wan nourishes Yin and tonifies the kidneys; it may be useful when there is insufficient Yin fluid in the kidneys, leading to symptoms such as spontaneous sweating during the day, night sweats during sleep, frequent dizziness and blurry vision, along with uncontrolled enuresis and seminal emission, as well as pain and weakness in the lower back and legs.

You Gui Wan, on the other hand, warms and tonifies kidney Yang, helps replenish the Yang Qi in the kidneys, and also reinforces essence to control emission. It might be beneficial for issues like insufficient kidney Yang, congenital weak constitution, soreness and weakness in the lower back and knees with lack of strength, poor mental state, extreme sensitivity to cold, nocturnal emission and seminal emission, as well as osteoporosis.

In summary, for kidney Yin deficiency, Zuo Gui Wan can be considered, while for kidney Yang deficiency, You Gui Wan may be suitable. If both Yin and Yang are deficient, treatment should be tailored to individual conditions through pattern differentiation and syndrome-based therapy.

This article is intended for informational purposes only. Individual conditions vary, and adjustments in health management may differ accordingly. If you experience physical discomfort, please seek timely medical attention. Medications should be taken under the guidance of a doctor; do not self-administer arbitrarily to avoid mismatched treatment and potential adverse effects.