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Yin Herbs

Yin is a part of the yin yang harmony in feng shui. The yin is characteristically feminine and receptive, and yin deficiencies in the body generally accompany febrile or chronic diseases involving the lungs, stomach, liver and kidneys. You can use herbs that improve the available yin energy in your body to relieve symptoms that are present in these chronic or febrile diseases.

  1. Glehnia Root

    • Glehnia root is harvested during the summer months and is boiled and peeled before consumption. It is a sweet herb that works to clear the lungs of a dry cough or heal dry throats that result in a hoarse voice. It also promotes stomach health and the production of bodily fluids. One serving size of dried glehnia root is approximately 10 to 15 g, whereas a serving of fresh herb is around 15 to 30 g.

    Asparagus Root

    • Asparagus roots are harvested in the fall and cleaned, boiled and cut into thin slices. The root is both sweet and bitter and it works to calm flare-ups in the lungs and kidneys that are due to a yin deficiency by moistening the lungs and providing nourishment to the kidneys. It also helps with shortness of breath and constipation. It is not recommended for those who have stomach and kidney problems that result in a poor appetite or diarrhea. One dose is between 6 and 15 g.

    Lily Bulb

    • The lily bulb is harvested in the fall and is cleaned, boiled and left to dry in the sun. It has a sweet flavor and is used to stop coughing, nourish the heart and provide anxiety relief. It can also be used in cases of fever that involve irritability, insomnia and troublesome dreams. It should not be used by those who experience diarrhea due to spleen or stomach problems. One dose is between 10 and 15 g.

    Black Sesame Seeds

    • Ripened black sesame seeds are gathered in the fall and dried in the sun. They have a sweet taste and are used to improve the available energy of the blood, moisten the intestines and promote bowel movements. Black sesame seeds are best for those who experience dizziness, blurred vision or prematurely graying hair. They are also recommended for those who experience constipation due to dry intestines. They should not be used in cases of diarrhea. One dose is between 10 and 30 g and should be fried for highest effectiveness.

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