Holistic Health Print Kidney Yin Deficiency Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Pattern of Illness Written by facebook twitter Written by Cathy Wong Cathy Wong is a nutritionist and wellness expert. Her work is regularly featured in media such as First For Women, Woman's World, and Natural Health. Learn about our editorial policy Cathy Wong Updated on May 30, 2018 More in Holistic Health Herbal Medicine Supplements Aromatherapy & Essential Oils Massage Therapy Symptoms of Kidney Yin DeficiencyDry mouth, especially at nightDark, scanty urinationNight sweatsThirstDizzinessMalar flushSensation of heat in palms, soles, chestHeat flushes in the afternoon or eveningConstipationForgetfulnessRinging in the earsChronic low back soreness or weaknessDesire to lie down and sleepHair falls out easilyToothacheDeclining muscle mass, thin bodyDry throatHot palms and solesPremature ejaculationNocturnal emissionTongueReddish tongue with little or no coatingPulseFloating and empty pulseRelated ConditionsHigh blood pressureLow back painTinnitusDiabetesChronic urogenital infectionsHerbs Used For Kidney Yin Deficiency RehmanniaLyciiSchisandra Foods Used For Kidney Yin DeficiencyThese are just some of the foods that are believed to help kideny yin deficiency Kidney beansBlack sesame seedsWalnutsProteinAsparagusEggSweet PotatoSeaweedString beansCeleryParsleyGrapesPlumBerriesSea salt Since symptoms of imbalances in alternative medicine may be linked to a number of medical conditions, it's important to consult your physician if you have any health concerns. Self-treating a health condition and avoiding or delaying standard care may have serious consequences. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Sign up for our Health Tip of the Day newsletter, and receive daily tips that will help you live your healthiest life. Sign Up You're in! Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. What are your concerns? Other Inaccurate Hard to Understand Submit Article Sources Verywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial policy to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. Kaptchuk TJ. The Web That Has No Weaver: Understanding Chinese Medicine. Chicago: Contemporary (McGraw-Hill) 2000 Lu, H. Chinese Natural Cures, New York: Black Dog and Leventhal Publishers, 1994. References Continue Reading