Lung-Yin deficiency

In this section, the strategies of composing the formulas that tonify the Heart-blood and Liver-blood are discussed because they are common syndromes. The related Spleen disorder is discussed in Section 1, Syndrome of Spleen-Qi deficiency, the related Lung disorders are discussed in Section 2, Syndrome of Lung-Qi deficiency and Section 6, Syndrome of Lung-Yin deficiency, and the related Kidney disorder is introduced in Sections 10 and 11, Syndrome of Kidney-Yin deficiency and Syndrome of Kidney-Yang deficiency, respectively. 

As the cheeks correspond to the Lung, pinkish cheeks often indicate Lung-Yin deficiency. In a severe or chronic case, the empty-heat of the Lung may cause afternoon fever and warm palms and soles. 

E Jiao is sweet and neutral, and enters the Liver and Kidney meridians. It is an important substance to nourish the Yin and blood and moisten the dryness. In the formula to treat Lung-Yin deficiency, it is suitable for treating chronic cough, dry cough and coughing of blood. 

Herbs that nourish the Kidney-Yin can be added in a chronic condition of Lung-Yin deficiency. 

Tian Meng Dong is the coldest herb in this group and can effectively reduce heat. Since it also enters the Kidney meridian, it is often used in conditions when the Lung-Yin and the Kidney-Yin are both injured, particularly in chronic and severe syndromes of Lung-Yin deficiency. 

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