Overview of yin and yang tonics: a balanced health option

Yin and yang tonics are classic prescriptions or Chinese patent medicines used in traditional Chinese medicine theory to reconcile the imbalance of yin and yang in the human body. They have the effects of warming yang and nourishing yin, and are suitable for syndromes of yin and yang deficiency. Common medicines include Chinese patent medicines (such as Guilu Erxianjiao, Shengmai Yin), classic prescriptions (such as Liuwei Dihuang Pills plus or minus), and medicinal and food ingredients (such as wolfberry, yam). In terms of primary and secondary structure,Taking drug efficacy as the core, supplemented by applicable groups and usage precautions, avoid exaggerating the efficacy and emphasize syndrome differentiation and treatment.

Analysis of common yin and yang tonic drugs

Yin and Yang tonics are mostly composed of natural herbs or animal medicinal materials, such asGuilu Erxian Guo(Mainly antler glue and tortoise shell glue) can benefit essence and blood and replenish vitality, and are suitable for those who are chronically ill and physically weak;Shengmai Yin(Ginseng, Ophiopogon japonicus, Schisandra chinensis) focuses on replenishing Qi and Yin to improve fatigue and palpitations. In addition,Liuwei Dihuang PillsRehmannia glutinosa, dogwood and other medicinal materials can be used to nourish yin, and combined with aconite and cinnamon, it can be converted into a yin and yang tonic prescription (such as Jingui Shenqi Pills). Please follow your doctor's advice when using it and avoid taking it with spicy food.

Applicable groups and key points of syndrome differentiation

It is common in those with Yin and Yang deficiencyChill, night sweats, fatigue and insomniaSuch contradictory symptoms need to be comprehensively judged through tongue diagnosis (pale tongue and less fluid) and pulse condition (thin, thin and weak). Middle-aged and elderly people, patients with chronic diseases and those who are frail after surgery are mostly high-risk groups, but they need to be distinguished from simple yin or yang deficiency. For example,Deficiency of kidney yin and yangYou can choose Guilu Erxian glue, andHeart and spleen deficiencyPatients should use Guipi Pills. Wrong supplementation may aggravate the symptoms. For example, if a person with yang deficiency takes too much yin-nourishing medicine, it may cause diarrhea.

Modern production and classic inheritance

Currently on the market, yin and yang tonic medicines areTraditional dosage forms (pills, ointments, oral liquids)Mainly, well-known manufacturers such as Beijing Tongrentang (Guilu Bushen Pills) and Guangzhou Pharmaceutical Group (Shengmaiyin Oral Liquid) have passed GMP certification. The following table lists some common products:

Summary: scientific medication, coordination-based

Yin and yang tonic medicine is the embodiment of the "holistic view" of traditional Chinese medicine, and it needs to be accurately selected based on physical constitution and symptoms. Modern pharmaceutical companies improve safety through standardized production on the basis of inheriting ancient prescriptions, butAvoid self-abuseis the key. It is recommended to gradually restore the balance of yin and yang under the guidance of a doctor and with rest and relaxation. Cited sources: "Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China" (2020 edition), Zhang Zhongjing's "Synopsis of the Golden Chamber" Zhongshen Qi Pill prescription, Li Shizhen's "Compendium of Materia Medica" entry on turtle and deer medicinal materials.