Yīn pattern

1. Any interior, cold, or vacuity pattern, e.g., somber-white or dark dull complexion, curled-up lying posture, cold limbs, inactivity and a tendency to talk little, low faint voice, faint weak breathing, shortness of breath and lack of strength, reduced food intake, bland taste in the mouth, absence of vexation and thirst or desire for warm drinks, sloppy stool, long voidings of clear urine, abdominal pain that likes pressure, pale enlarged tongue, glossy slimy tongue fur, and a forceless sunken slow fine pulse.

2. A pattern in which sores of any kind present with broad roots, with paleness of the skin in the affected area, and with absence of heat, swelling, redness and pain. Compare yáng pattern.