Yin deficiency means "the pillow is wet" and Yang deficiency means the bed is not warm
There is a popular saying among the people: "A pillow with yin deficiency will be damp, and a bed with yang deficiency will not be warm." Is there any basis for this statement?
Interpretation of traditional Chinese medicine
"Yin deficiency pillows are damp", which means that people with yin deficiency are prone to night sweats when sleeping, causing the pillows to be soaked; "Yin deficiency bed is not wet" "Warm" refers to the fact that people with yang deficiency will never get warm when sleeping. From a traditional Chinese medicine perspective, a person’s physique has a great relationship with health. "Yin deficiency" is a pathological change caused by insufficient yin fluid, loss of fluid and blood, and insufficient nourishment and nourishment. It often manifests as night sweats, irritability, insomnia, dreaminess, weight loss, dry mouth and throat, and other symptoms, such as "damp pillow" "It is the specific manifestation of yin deficiency and night sweats. "Six Books of Medical Briefs: Neiyinmen" says: "Night sweats belong to yin deficiency. If yin is deficient, yang must be combined. When yang steams and yin divides, body fluids overflow, which is night sweats." This means that sweating while sleeping, No sweat after waking up, which is called night sweats in traditional Chinese medicine. It is caused by deficiency of yin and body fluids, internal disturbance of fire and body fluids, and leakage of body fluids.
"Yang deficiency" is a pathological change caused by insufficient yang energy, weak functions, and hypometabolism in the human body. If you often have aversion to cold, lukewarm hands and feet, loose stools, pale lips, weak pulse, etc. The symptom is probably Yang deficiency. "Huangdi Nei Jing·Su Wen·Tiao Jing Lun" says: "Yang deficiency results in external cold. This is because the yang receives Qi in the upper burner and warms the skin between the flesh. If the cold air is outside, the upper burner will be blocked. If the upper burner is blocked, the cold Qi will be alone. "Leave it outside, so you shiver." This means that when the human body's yang energy is deficient, it cannot warm the skin, and cold air condenses on the body surface, causing chills. "The bed is not warm" is caused by yang deficiency and fear of cold. Typical performance.
Improvement measures
Methods for regulating "pillow tide": 1. Take Angelica Liuhuang Decoction under the guidance of a doctor. This prescription consists of Angelicae Sinensis, Raw Rehmannia, Rehmannia glutinosa, Scutellaria baicalensis, Cortex Phellodendri, It consists of 6 grams each of coptis and 12 grams of astragalus. When used together, it can nourish yin and purge fire, strengthen the surface and stop sweating. 2. For dietary therapy, eat more duck meat, pork, sea cucumber, seafood, dairy products, soy products, etc. It is not advisable to eat mutton, beef and other foods that are easy to cause internal heat. Eat more fruits and vegetables such as pears, lotus roots, lilies, lotus seeds, fungus, white fungus, bananas, dragon fruit, bitter melon, etc. These are mostly sweet and cold in nature, and they all have the effect of nourishing yin and clearing away heat. 3. Daily precautions: Go to bed early and get up early, which is beneficial to nourishing yin fluid and replenishing liver blood. People with yin deficiency constitution are usually thirsty and like to drink, but they must not drink cold water or ice water. Try to drink warm water to ensure adequate drinking water. You can make some tea substitutes that nourish yin, moisturize dryness, nourish the liver and dispel fire, such as Ophiopogon japonicus, chrysanthemum, wolfberry, honeysuckle, American ginseng, honey, etc.
Methods to treat "bed not warm": 1. Recommended prescription Yougui Pills, which contains aconite, cinnamon, and deer antler gum to warm and nourish kidney yang, replenish essence and marrow; Rehmannia glutinosa, wolfberry, dogwood, and yam Nourishing yin and nourishing the kidneys, nourishing the liver and spleen, the combination of various medicines can warm and nourish kidney yang. 2. People with yang deficiency are suitable to eat some warm foods, such as animal meat and eggs, beef, mutton, pork belly, leeks, peppers, cinnamon, etc. Ginger and brown sugar tea is also good. 3. Daily precautions: People with yang deficiency and fear of cold should "avoid the cold and stay warm" in the severe cold winter, and pay attention to cultivating yang energy in spring and summer. In summer, the human body's yang energy tends to the surface of the body, and the pores and body tissues are sparse. People with yang deficiency constitution should not let the fan blow directly when sleeping; the temperature difference between indoor and outdoor should not be too large. People with a yang-deficient constitution should also strengthen physical exercise and persist in it, such as walking, jogging, Tai Chi, Wuqinxi, Baduanjin and various dance activities. They can also often sunbathe to strengthen their yang. 4. Massage Mingmen acupoint (located on the waist, on the posterior midline, in the depression under the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra), Shenshu (located on the waist, two finger widths on the left and right sides of the spine at the same level as the navel), Guanyuan (located on the waist, at the same level as the navel) every day. Place your hand on acupuncture points such as the navel, four fingers across) and Zusanli (four fingers below the outer knee eye), and there will be some improvement.
Special reminder: Tumors, diabetes, tuberculosis, hyperthyroidism, menopausal syndrome and other diseases are prone to hot flashes, night sweats and yin deficiency. People with adrenal insufficiency, hypothyroidism and other diseases are prone to cold sensitivity. When Yang deficiency shows up, it is recommended to seek medical advice as soon as possible.