What does it mean to nourish yin and produce fluids?

Nourishing Yin and generating fluid is a treatment for Yin deficiency syndrome, and generating fluid also serves to nourish the fluid (essence). According to Chinese medicine, nourishing yin and generating fluids means increasing the qi of the kidneys, so that a person is not anxious or thirsty and has plenty of fluids. But it needs to be done in moderation to achieve a balance of yin and yang. Common proprietary Chinese medicines for nourishing yin and generating fluids include Liu Wei Di Huang Pill, Gan Gan Quenching Thirst Capsules and Sheng Wei Drink, etc. Different proprietary Chinese medicines have different efficacies and indications, and should be used under the guidance of a professional Chinese medicine practitioner for identification of symptoms. Liu Wei Di Huang Wan has the function of nourishing yin and tonifying the kidney, which can effectively improve the symptoms of night sweating (abnormal sweating after going to sleep and stopping after waking up), spermatorrhea, and lumbar and knee soreness and weakness (a feeling of soreness and weakness of the lumbar and knee) caused by deficiency of kidney yin. Ganluo Xie Thirst Capsules has the effect of nourishing yin and tonifying the kidney, strengthening the spleen and promoting the production of body fluid, and is mainly used for the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. Sheng Wei Drink has the effect of benefiting qi, nourishing yin and generating fluids, and can be used for qi and yin deficiency, palpitation (rapid heartbeat, often accompanied by panic) and shortness of breath. In addition, in daily life, some foods such as millet, lean meat, yam and lily are also helpful in nourishing yin and generating body fluid. It is recommended that patients go to a regular Chinese medicine hospital in time when they experience discomfort, and be treated under the guidance of a Chinese medicine practitioner who can identify the symptoms of the disease.