Yang

Yang is a concept of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that is used to describe one half of the dualistic nature of the universe, according to the philosophy of Yin and Yang. Yang represents the active, positive, and masculine aspects of existence, while its counterpart, Yin, represents the passive, negative, and feminine aspects.

Concept

In TCM, Yang is associated with function and activity. It is the force that drives all things and is associated with heat, light, and movement. Yang is also associated with the day, the sun, and the seasons of spring and summer. In the human body, Yang is associated with the function of the organs and the metabolism.

Balance of Yin and Yang

In TCM, health is believed to be a state of balance between Yin and Yang. When this balance is disrupted, disease can occur. Treatments in TCM aim to restore this balance, often through the use of herbal medicine, acupuncture, and dietary therapy.

Yang Deficiency

A Yang deficiency is a condition in TCM where there is not enough Yang energy in the body. This can lead to symptoms such as cold extremities, fatigue, and a slow metabolism. Treatment for a Yang deficiency often involves warming the body and increasing activity levels.

See Also

• Yin
• Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Five Elements (Chinese philosophy)
• Qi
• Meridian (Chinese medicine)

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