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Damage to yīn
伤阴 〔傷陰〕shāng yīn
Loss of body fluids.
1. Scorching of yīn fluid by hyperactive yáng.
2. Also humor desertion. Loss of fluids more severe than damage to liquid, generally occurring in the later stages of externally contracted febrile diseases when the patient’s general condition is poor and characterized by a desiccated, peeling, or mirror tongue that is dull crimson in color. The throat and mouth, lips, nose, and skin are dry although the thirst is not pronounced. There are also signs such as dry bound stool and short voidings of scant urine. In severe cases, there may be clouded spirit and tetanic reversal.
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