A general term for single-celled rounded fungi that reproduce by budding. Brewers’ and bakers’ yeasts are Saccharomyces cerevisiae; therapeutic dried…

Often translated as, “original Qi,” or “primary Qi.” Yuan Qi is the most important kind of Qi in the body.…

Also known as Ying Liu, or enlarged neck. It often results from Liver Qi stagnation, Qi, and phlegm accumulation due…

One of two types of edema. Yin Shui is often chronic and has a deficient presentation of cold. It is…

Often translated as “nutritive Qi.” This Qi is carried by the blood inside the blood vessels, and is distributed to…

One of two types of jaundice. Huang means yellow. Yin Huang is caused by Spleen Yang deficiency leading to cold–damp…

An ancient Chinese philosophical concept. Literally, Yin is “the shady side of the mountain,” and Yang is “the sunny side…

Usually translated as “Bright Yang,” this is the second of the Six Channels. In this stage, stagnant heat accumulates in…

One of two types of edema. Yang Shui is often acute and has an excessive presentation of heat. It is…

One of two types of jaundice. Huang means “yellow.” Yang Huang is caused by damp–heat of Liver and Gallbladder and…