TCM diagnosis: Stomach Yin deficiency

When the stomach's moisturizing juices are exhausted and digestion stagnates

Congratulations! You have taken the first important step and analyzed your current health situation.

On this page you can find out all about this TCM pattern: what it means, which complaints are typical and what you can do about it.

On this page, you will learn:

  • What this diagnosis means from the point of view of TCM and Western medicine
  • Where your symptoms come from and how they are connected
  • Which specific treatment methods can help you now
  • How you can nourish your stomach yin and harmonize your digestion with TCM herbs, acupressure, qi gong and nutrition

The good news: A stomach yin deficiency can be treated very well with the right measures. With a moisturizing diet, gentle methods and sufficient rest, you can rebuild your stomach yin and strengthen your digestion.

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What is a gastric yin deficiency?

When the moisturizing juices of the stomach are exhausted

The TCM perspective: Moisturize the stomach and nourish digestion

In traditional Chinese medicine, the stomach is the central digestive organ and is often referred to as the „sea of food“. Stomach yin is the cool, moisturizing substance that lubricates the stomach and makes digestion possible.

Stomach yin is like cooling water in a cooking pot. Without this water, the food burns instead of cooking gently. The stomach becomes dry, digestion stagnates and the natural downward movement of the stomach is disturbed.

In TCM, the stomach receives and „breaks down“ the food, while the spleen transforms the nutrients and distributes them throughout the body. With a stomach yin deficiency, there is a lack of moisture for this digestive work - dry mucous membranes, loss of appetite and constipation are the result.

The result of a stomach yin deficiency: The moisturizing yin that lubricates the stomach and supports digestion is depleted. Empty heat can develop, the stomach lining dries out and the natural digestive function is impaired.

The typical signs of a stomach yin deficiency:

  • Dry mouth, especially in the afternoon and evening
  • Loss of appetite or ravenous hunger without a real feeling of hunger
  • Dull stomach pain or slight burning sensation
  • Constipation with dry, hard stools
  • Nausea without vomiting
  • Dry, chapped lips
  • Feeling thirsty, but no desire to drink
  • Emaciation despite normal food intake

The good news: Stomach yin can be rebuilt with patience and the right measures. With a moisturizing diet, sufficient fluids and herbs such as Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon), you can moisturize your stomach and harmonize your digestion.

The Western perspective: Chronic gastritis and mucosal atrophy

From a Western perspective, gastric yin deficiency often corresponds to chronic atrophic gastritis or a condition of reduced gastric juice production. The gastric mucosa is thinner than normal and the protective mucus layer is reduced.

Think of your stomach like a cooking pot: With sufficient „yin“, it is well coated and can process food gently. If the stomach lacks yin, the coating is worn away - the food sticks, burns and the pot itself is damaged.

Modern gastroenterology recognizes that chronic stress, unhealthy eating habits and certain medications (especially NSAIDs) can attack the stomach lining. TCM has described this condition as stomach yin deficiency for thousands of years and successfully treats it with moisturizing methods.

What does modern medicine show?

  • Chronic atrophic gastritis: regression of the gastric mucosa
  • Decreased gastric juice: less hydrochloric acid and digestive enzymes
  • Impaired intestinal motility: delayed gastric emptying, constipation
  • Sjogren's-like symptoms: dryness of the mucous membranes
  • Functional dyspepsia: complaints without organic findings
  • Dehydration and electrolyte imbalances

Modern research confirms: Certain TCM herbs such as Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon) and Sha Shen (Glehnia) have been shown to have mucous membrane-protecting and moisturizing properties. They can regenerate the stomach lining and stimulate the natural production of moisture.

TCM treatment of gastric yin deficiency starts right here: It moisturizes the stomach, protects the mucous membrane and restores the natural digestive function - gently, sustainably and without side effects.

Ask the Yellow Emperor — Your TCM diagnosis explained
Qi Bo | The Yellow Emperor | Dr. Lisa Weber
MASTER OF THE HEALING ARTS | TCM FOUNDER | MODERN PHYSICIAN

What happens when the legendary Yellow Emperor from TCM sits down with his advisor Qi Bo and a modern doctor? They discuss your diagnosis - with 4000 years of knowledge AND current science.

Stomach Yin deficiency - when the moisturizing juices of the stomach are exhausted

The Yellow Emperor: „Qi Bo, in my realm people complain of dry mouth, loss of appetite and constipation. Their lips are chapped, their stool is hard like sheep dung and they have a burning sensation in their stomach. Although they eat, they lose weight. What is the cause?“

Qi Bo: „Your Majesty, these people suffer from a deficiency of stomach yin - the moisturizing, cooling substance that lubricates the stomach and enables digestion. The stomach is the ‚sea of food‘ and the most important place for digestion. Stomach yin is like the water in a saucepan - without it, food burns instead of gently cooking. When Stomach Yin is depleted, the stomach dries out, the mucous membranes become cracked, and the natural downward movement of the stomach is disturbed. Hence the constipation - the dryness continues downwards.“

Dr. Weber: „This corresponds remarkably to the concept of atrophic gastritis! In this disease, the gastric mucosa is thinned and the protective mucus layer is reduced. Less gastric juice is produced and digestion is impaired. Interestingly, patients show exactly these symptoms: Loss of appetite, a burning sensation in the upper abdomen, constipation due to reduced intestinal motility. TCM recognized these connections thousands of years ago!“

The Yellow Emperor: „You're talking about the downward movement of the stomach. Explain this in more detail.“

Qi Bo: „Majesty, in TCM every organ has a natural direction of movement. The stomach moves downwards - it receives the food and directs it downwards into the intestine. The spleen, on the other hand, moves upwards - it transforms the food and transports the nutrients upwards. When stomach yin is exhausted, the downward movement is disrupted. The food stagnates, the stool becomes dry and hard. In severe cases, the movement can even be reversed, causing nausea and belching.“

Dr. Weber: „That's an elegant description of peristalsis! The stomach and intestines actually have a directional movement that transports food forward. In chronic gastritis and dehydration, this motility is often disturbed - delayed gastric emptying, reduced intestinal peristalsis. The TCM description of ‚disturbed downward movement‘ captures precisely this phenomenon. And treatment through moisturizing is consistent with what we know: Adequate hydration is essential for normal intestinal motility!“

The Yellow Emperor: „What causes the stomach yin to become exhausted?“

Qi Bo: „There are many causes, Your Majesty. First: Irregular eating - hasty eating, skipping meals or eating too late exhausts the stomach. Second: Dry, spicy food - too much fried, grilled, hot and spicy food burns the stomach yin. Third: Chronic illnesses with fever - they consume the body fluids. Fourth: Emotional stress - especially suppressed emotions and brooding damage the spleen and stomach. Fifth: Excessive consumption of stimulants - coffee, alcohol and cigarettes deplete Yin. Sixth: Certain medications - some drugs dry out the stomach.“

Dr. Weber: „All of these factors are scientifically known to be risk factors for gastritis! Alcohol and smoking reduce mucus production. Stress increases acid production and impairs blood flow to the mucous membrane. Irregular eating disrupts the circadian rhythm of digestion. Hot spices can irritate the mucous membrane in sensitive stomachs. The TCM recommendations for prevention are absolutely medically sound!“

The Yellow Emperor: „What signs on the body reveal a stomach yin deficiency?“

Qi Bo: „The signs are characteristic, Your Majesty. The tongue is red, especially in the center - the stomach area. It has little or no coating - the juices are missing. It is dry and may show cracks - the lack of fluids is visible. The lips are dry and cracked - the stomach opens into the mouth. The pulse is thin like a fine thread - Xi Mai - and can be slightly rapid. It is particularly weak at the right guan position, the stomach place on the wrist.“

Dr. Weber: „Tongue diagnosis detects real physiological conditions! A dry, cracked tongue is a classic sign of dehydration. An absent or minimal tongue coating can indicate atrophic gastritis - the coating consists largely of bacteria and exfoliated cells, which are reduced when the mucous membrane is weakened. And dry, cracked lips are a well-known sign of dehydration and vitamin deficiencies. Traditional diagnostics detect measurable body conditions!“

The Yellow Emperor: „How can the stomach yin be nourished?“

Qi Bo: „Majesty, the treatment principle is: Yang Wei Sheng Jin - nourish the Stomach Yin and generate body fluids. First: Moisturizing diet - pears moisten the stomach, rice gently nourishes, honey lubricates digestion. Second: Regular meals - the stomach loves regularity. Eat three times a day at the same time. Thirdly: Eat slowly and consciously - hasty eating damages the stomach. Fourth: Avoid dry and spicy food - fried, grilled and spicy food further depletes Yin.“

Dr. Weber: „These nutritional recommendations make gastroenterological sense! Pears contain pectin, which protects the stomach lining. Rice is easy to digest and does not irritate the mucous membrane. Honey has proven mucous membrane-protecting and antibacterial properties. Regular meals optimize the digestive rhythm and prevent excessive acid formation. And slow chewing promotes saliva production, which neutralizes the stomach pH. These traditional recommendations are physiologically sound!“

The Yellow Emperor: „What about the classic herbal formulas for stomach yin?“

Qi Bo: „The classic formula is Sha Shen Mai Men Dong Tang - the decoction of Glehnia and Ophiopogon. It contains Bei Sha Shen - Glehnia root - for gentle moisturizing, Mai Men Dong - Ophiopogon - for Yin nourishment, and Yu Zhu - Solomon's Seal - for generating body fluids. For severe dryness, we add Shi Hu - Dendrobium - one of the most precious Yin-nourishing herbs. For nausea and disturbed downward movement, we add Zhu Ru - bamboo shells - for harmonization.“

Dr. Weber: „These herbs are pharmacologically interesting! Ophiopogon contains saponins and polysaccharides, which have been shown to stimulate mucus production and have an antioxidant effect. Glehnia has mucous membrane-protecting properties. Dendrobium contains mucopolysaccharides, which have a moisturizing effect. Several studies show that Sha Shen Mai Men Dong Tang can be helpful in chronic atrophic gastritis - mucosal regeneration is promoted!“

The Yellow Emperor: „Wonderful! Let's turn this wisdom into a practical plan.“

THE 3-WAY METHOD FOR GASTRIC YIN DEFICIENCY

MORNING PROTOCOL (Nourish Stomach Yin):

  • TCM: Warm breakfast - the stomach needs soft, warm food in the morning to activate it
  • Science: Warm food is easier to digest and gently stimulates gastric juice production
  • Practical: Rice congee with a little honey and stewed apple - or porridge with pears
  • TCM: Lukewarm water after getting up - gently awakens the stomach
  • Science: Liquid in the morning hydrates after a night's rest and stimulates peristalsis
  • Practical: A glass of lukewarm water with a teaspoon of honey - 30 minutes before breakfast
  • TCM: Acupressure on Ma 36 (Zusanli) - strengthens the stomach and promotes digestion
  • Science: This point has been shown to improve gastric emptying and intestinal motility
  • Practical: 3 finger widths below the knee, on the outside of the shin. Massage gently in a circular motion for 2-3 minutes

TAGS-STRATEGY (protect stomach yin):

  • TCM: Regular meals - the stomach loves routine and regularity
  • Science: Eating regularly optimizes the digestive rhythm and prevents acidosis
  • Practical: 3 main meals at fixed times, do not skip meals, do not eat too late
  • TCM: Chew slowly and consciously - relieves the stomach and aids digestion
  • Science: Thorough chewing increases saliva production, which protects the stomach
  • Practical: Chew each bite 20-30 times, eat without distraction, enjoy in peace
  • TCM: Moisturizing snack - nourishes the stomach yin
  • Science: Pears and other juicy fruits provide liquid and protective pectins
  • Practical: A ripe pear in the afternoon or stewed apple with a little cinnamon

EVENING RITUAL (regenerate stomach yin):

  • TCM: Light dinner - the stomach needs time to regenerate during the night
  • Science: Late, heavy meals disrupt the nightly regeneration of the stomach lining
  • Practical: Eat before 7 pm, prefer light soups or steamed vegetables
  • TCM: Acupressure on KG 12 (Zhongwan) - the alarm point of the stomach calms and harmonizes
  • Science: This point is located above the stomach and can have a positive influence on stomach function
  • Practical: Halfway between the navel and the breastbone. Gently massage in a circular motion for 2-3 minutes
  • TCM: Qi Gong „Connecting heaven and earth“ - harmonizes stomach and spleen
  • Science: Gentle movement with deep breathing promotes digestion and relaxation
  • Practical: 10 minutes of gentle Qi Gong in the evening, focused on the center of the body

The Yellow Emperor: „Qi Bo, how long does it take for the stomach yin to be nourished again?“

Qi Bo: „Majesty, the stomach yin can regenerate relatively quickly if the right measures are taken consistently. After 1-2 weeks, most people notice that dry mouth subsides, appetite returns and digestion becomes more regular. After 4-6 weeks, the improvements become clearer: constipation is relieved, lips become softer and the burning sensation in the stomach disappears. After 2-4 months, the stomach yin can be noticeably nourished - digestion is harmonious, energy is stable, dry mouth has disappeared. The key is regularity, Majesty - the stomach loves routine more than any other organ!“

Dr. Weber: „This corresponds to what we see in the treatment of atrophic gastritis! The gastric mucosa can regenerate, but it needs time and the right conditions. Studies show that a mucosal-protective diet and certain herbs can promote regeneration within a few months. Regular meals are essential - they allow the stomach to prepare for digestion and prevent acid spikes!“

The Yellow Emperor: „What must be avoided at all costs with a stomach yin deficiency?“

Qi Bo: „Your Majesty, the most important thing is: Firstly, avoid spicy and dry food - chili, fried food, strongly spiced food burns the already scarce Yin. Secondly, avoid irregular eating - the stomach hates nothing more than irregularity. Thirdly, greatly reduce coffee and alcohol - they deplete the stomach yin and irritate the mucous membrane. Fourthly, don't eat too quickly and don't eat too much - both overtax the weakened stomach. Fifthly, avoid eating late - the stomach needs the night to regenerate. And sixthly: avoid stress while eating - emotionally upset food damages digestion.“

Dr. Weber: „All scientifically verifiable! Hot spices can directly irritate the mucous membrane. Irregular eating leads to acid peaks and disturbs the digestive rhythm. Coffee and alcohol increase acid production and damage the mucous membrane. Hasty eating and large portions mechanically overload the stomach. Eating late at night disrupts nightly regeneration. And stress while eating reduces blood flow to the digestive tract and impairs digestion. These recommendations are based on gastroenterology!“

The Yellow Emperor: „Then the message is clear: stomach yin is the moisturizing substance that lubricates the stomach and enables digestion. When it is exhausted, the stomach dries out, digestion stagnates and discomfort arises. With patient care - moisturizing food, regular meals, slow eating and avoiding harmful influences - we can nourish the stomach yin again and restore harmonious digestion.“

Qi Bo: [smiles] „That's right, Your Majesty. The stomach is the sea of food that nourishes us all. When the stomach yin is nurtured, digestion flows like a calm stream - we can eat with joy, digest with ease and enjoy life with a good appetite.“

About our „3 Wise Men“ story

Who are the Yellow Emperor and Qi Bo?

The Yellow Emperor (Huangdi) is said to have lived around 2600 BC and is considered the mythical founder of Chinese culture and medicine. Qi Bo was his most important advisor and personal physician. Their discussions about health, illness, and human nature were recorded in the most important fundamental work of TCM.

The book: Huangdi Neijing

The Huangdi Neijing, also known as The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine, was probably written between 200 BC and 200 AD. It is the oldest surviving work on Chinese medicine and consists of dialogues between the Yellow Emperor and his advisors, mainly Qi Bo.

This work is to TCM what the Bible is to Christianity: the absolute foundation. All the important concepts - yin and yang, the 5 elements, qi, meridians and acupuncture points - are systematically described here for the first time.

Our modern approach: The 3 wise men

In our series „The Three Sages,“ we bring together the Yellow Emperor and Qi Bo with the fictional modern doctor and microbiologist Dr. Weber.

Important note: All three characters and their conversations are purely fictitious and invented by us.

We use this narrative form, similar to the dialogue form in the book Huangdi Neijing, to convey the often complex interrelationships of TCM in an understandable and entertaining way. When the 4,000-year-old emperor is confronted with modern science, enlightening „aha moments“ arise that show that ancient wisdom and new research often speak the same language — just in different words.

This makes TCM lively, understandable and practically applicable for your everyday life.

The dialogs are creative interpretations - not historical documents. For medical questions, please consult a qualified TCM therapist or doctor.

Your treatment options

A gastric yin deficiency is very treatable! TCM offers you a variety of effective methods to rebuild your stomach yin and harmonize your digestion. You don't have to do everything at once - choose the methods that suit you and your everyday life.

Here you will find specific treatment approaches that have been proven effective in TCM for thousands of years and that you can largely apply yourself.

TCM herbal therapy

TCM herbs are the basis every classic TCM treatment. The carefully compiled mixtures have a synergistic effect — this means that the individual herbs reinforce each other's effects and balance out any possible side effects.

What modern medicine is only just discovering—the power of plant substances—has been used successfully by TCM for over 2,500 years.

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Herb (Pinyin) German designation Function in the recipe
May Men Dong (Ophiopogonis Radix) Snake beard root emperor Nourishes the stomach yin and produces body fluids
Sheng Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix) Raw rehmannia root minister Nährt das Yin, kühlt und befeuchtet
Sha Shen (Glehniae Radix) Glehnia root minister Nährt Lungen– und Magen–Yin, befeuchtet die Mitte
Yu Zhu (Polygonati Odorati Rhizoma) Fragrant Solomon's seal assistant Befeuchtet sanft und stärkt die Magen–Flüssigkeiten
Zhi Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix Melle Tosta) Honey–Licorice Root harmonizer Harmonisiert die Rezeptur und stärkt das Magen–Qi

Explanation of the most important herbs

emperor Mai Men Dong (Schlangenbart) — Der Säfte–Spender
Mai Men Dong — Schlangenbart

Mai Men Dong ist eines der vornehmsten Yin–Tonika — sein süßer, leicht bitterer Geschmack nährt das Magen–Yin und erzeugt Körperflüssigkeiten, ohne Feuchtigkeit zu stauen. Als Kaiser gibt es der Rezeptur ihre befeuchtende Richtung. Die Saponine und Polysaccharide der Schlangenbartwurzel werden in Untersuchungen mit antioxidativen und schleimhautschützenden Eigenschaften in Verbindung gebracht.

minister Sheng Di Huang (rohe Rehmannia) — Der Yin–Kühler
Sheng Di Huang — rohe Rehmannia

Sheng Di Huang kühlt das Blut, nährt das Yin und erzeugt Körperflüssigkeiten — in roher Form wirkt es stärker kühlend und befeuchtend, ideal bei Yin–Mangel mit Leerhitze. Catalpol und Acteoside der rohen Rehmanniawurzel werden in Untersuchungen mit antioxidativen und schleimhautschützenden Eigenschaften in Verbindung gebracht.

minister Sha Shen (Glehnia) — Der Yin–Nährer
Sha Shen — Glehnia

Sha Shen nährt das Lungen– und Magen–Yin — als Glehnia–Wurzel befeuchtet sie die oberen Atemwege und den Magen gleichermaßen, eine Brücke zwischen Lunge und Mitte. Die Polyacetylene und Cumarine der Glehnia–Wurzel werden in Untersuchungen mit entzündungshemmenden Eigenschaften in Verbindung gebracht.

assistant Yu Zhu (Solomon's Seal) — Der sanfte Befeuchter
Yu Zhu — Salomonsiegel

Yu Zhu — der Duftende Salomonsiegel — befeuchtet sanft ohne Schwere; es nährt das Yin, ohne Feuchtigkeit zu stauen, und stärkt die Magen–Flüssigkeiten auf zarte Weise. Die Polysaccharide des Salomonsiegels werden in Untersuchungen mit antioxidativen Eigenschaften in Verbindung gebracht.

Recommended dosage

The dosage depends on the severity.

Based on your questionnaire results, we have highlighted the appropriate dosage for you below.

At light Severity:

  • 2 tablets 3 times a day (morning, noon, and late afternoon) = 6 tablets per day
  • Optional, if taking 3 doses a day is difficult for you: 3 tablets twice a day — same daily amount
  • We recommend at least 2 cans, each containing 240 tablets (enough for about 12 weeks)

At middle Severity:

  • 3 tablets 3 times a day (morning, noon, and late afternoon) = 9 tablets per day
  • We recommend at least 3 cans, each containing 240 tablets (enough for about 12 weeks)
  • If your condition improves, switch to the dosage recommendation for mild symptoms

At significantly Severity:

  • 4 tablets 3 times a day (morning, noon, and late afternoon) = 12 tablets per day
  • We recommend at least 4 cans, each containing 240 tablets (enough for about 12 weeks)
  • If your condition improves, switch to the dosage recommendation for moderate severity

Why 3 times a day?
This ensures that the herbs' effects are evenly distributed throughout the day.

IMPORTANT:

  • Take the tablets with at least 0.2 liters of warm water
  • Ideally, 30 minutes before or after a meal
  • This suggestion is not a substitute for a medical diagnosis or treatment
  • If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a chronic medical condition, or are taking medication, consult a doctor or a TCM practitioner beforehand.
  • If you have a severe cold, fever, or diarrhea, stop taking this product
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Herbs are just one part of TCM. Combine taking them with other practices—acupressure, qigong, Pilates, or yoga, BS+, as well as meditation and breathing exercises. Afterward, take a two-week break from taking the herbs. Then, if needed, you can TCM analysis try again and/or compare your result with your TCM practitioner or discuss it with your doctor.

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Why BS+ for gastric yin deficiency?

In TCM, the stomach is responsible for the absorption and „decomposition“ of food - it needs sufficient yin in the form of fluids and juices for this. If there is a stomach yin deficiency, the stomach dries out: The mucous membranes are no longer nourished, digestion slows down and the stool becomes hard and dry. This internal dryness always affects the intestines too - the intestinal flora loses its moist environment and becomes impoverished, which further weakens the overall digestive power.

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Particularly important for stomach yin deficiency:

  • Binds moisture in the intestine and counteracts internal dryness
  • Promotes smooth bowel movements in case of constipation due to dryness caused by yin deficiency
  • Nourishes the intestinal flora as a basis for the regeneration of the stomach and intestinal mucosa

Acupressure

Acupressure is acupuncture without needles. - you can apply them yourself at any time. By applying gentle pressure to certain points, you activate the energy flow in the meridians and support your digestion.

These three points form the classic combination for nourishing the stomach yin and harmonizing digestion. Regular, gentle stimulation is particularly important for gastric yin deficiency - patient care nourishes the yin and moisturizes the stomach.

ACUPUNCTURE POINT: Ma 36

Stomach 36

Three miles of foot - To San Li
Location acupuncture point St 36 graphic
  • The most important point for digestion of all
  • Strengthens the stomach and spleen at the same time
  • Nourishes the stomach yin and strengthens the qi
  • Improves appetite and digestion
  • Regulates bowel movements in case of constipation

Location: 3 finger widths below the knee, 1 finger width outside the shin in a muscle depression.

Application:
Massage twice a day for 2-3 minutes with medium pressure. Particularly effective in the morning before breakfast.

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ACUPUNCTION POINT: Ma 44

Stomach 44

Inner courtyard - Nei Ting
Location acupuncture point St 44 graphic
  • Clears stomach heat and empty heat
  • Helps with heartburn and acid reflux
  • Relieves burning in the stomach
  • Reduces cravings and excessive appetite
  • Also for headaches in the forehead area

Location: In the webbed skin between the 2nd and 3rd toe.

Application:
Press gently twice a day for 30-45 seconds. Particularly effective for heartburn and a burning sensation in the stomach.

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ACUPUNCTURE POINT: KG 12

Concept vessel 12

Center of the stomach - Zhong Wan
Location acupuncture point Kg 12 graphic
  • Stomach alarm point - harmonizes directly
  • Comprehensively regulates stomach function
  • Helps with nausea and bloating
  • Promotes gastric emptying
  • Has a calming effect on the middle warmer

Location: On the midline of the abdomen, halfway between the navel and the tip of the sternum (4 finger widths above the navel).

Application:
Gently massage in a circular motion twice a day for 2-3 minutes. Clockwise for constipation, anticlockwise for diarrhea. Particularly effective after meals for bloating.

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Qi Gong

Qi Gong is moving meditation - Gentle, flowing exercises that harmonize your energy flow and support your digestion. If you have a stomach yin deficiency, these exercises help to nourish your stomach yin, strengthen your center and harmonize your digestion.

Regular practice of Qi Gong (as little as 10-15 minutes a day) has been shown to have positive effects on digestion, stress reduction and general well-being.

QI GONG: Exercise 1

Connecting heaven and earth

Harmonizes stomach and spleen
Wolfgang doing the Qi Gong exercise Connecting Heaven and Earth (5 Elements Qi Gong)

Particularly helpful for:

  • Digestive complaints of all kinds
  • Loss of appetite and nausea
  • Bloating and flatulence
  • Tiredness after eating

Effect:
This classic earth element exercise directly harmonizes the stomach and spleen. By alternately stretching upwards and downwards, the center is stretched and the digestive organs are gently massaged - ideal for stomach yin deficiency with digestive weakness.

Exercise explanation
QI GONG: Exercise 2

Watch the full moon

Strengthens stomach and spleen, relieves tension
Wolfgang doing the Qi Gong exercise Looking at the full moon (5 Elements Qi Gong)

Particularly helpful for:

  • Tension in the abdominal area
  • Stress and tension when eating
  • Stagnation in the middle heater
  • Emotional stress on the digestive system

Effect:
This exercise stretches and relaxes the entire torso and relieves tension in the digestive area. The gentle twisting movement massages the internal organs and promotes the flow of Qi in the center - particularly helpful for stomach Yin deficiency with a feeling of tension.

Exercise explanation
QI GONG: Exercise 3

Lowering and raising Qi

Directly regulates the stomach and spleen
Wolfgang doing the Qi Gong exercise Qi lowering and lifting (5 Elements Qi Gong)

Particularly helpful for:

  • Weak digestion and loss of appetite
  • Feeling of heaviness after eating
  • Tiredness and lack of energy
  • Constipation due to sluggish digestion

Effect:
With this Qi Gong exercise, you harmonize your earth element and thus the energies of the spleen and stomach. Only when this central element is in harmony do we feel vital and full of energy.

Exercise explanation

These Qi Gong exercises are specially selected to harmonize the stomach and spleen and nourish the stomach yin. They strengthen the center, promote digestion and help to find inner peace.

All exercises work particularly well if you practise them between 7 and 9 a.m. - this is the stomach's peak time in the organ clock. The time between 9 and 11 a.m. (spleen time) is also ideal for digestive exercises.

QI GONG:

When and how often?

In the morning (ideal):

  • All 3 exercises as a sequence: approx. 15–20 min.
  • Or just 1-2 exercises: approx. 5-10 min.
  • Best between 7 and 9 a.m. (stomach time)
  • Before breakfast or 30 minutes afterwards

In between:

  • Individual exercises as required (e.g. after eating if you feel full)
  • „Connecting heaven and earth“ for quick digestive aid

Regularity is more important than duration:

  • It is better to exercise for 10 minutes every day than for 60 minutes once a week.
  • After 2–3 weeks, you will notice the first changes.
  • After 2 months of regular practice: noticeably better digestion

Pro tip: Do not practise Qi Gong directly after large meals - wait at least 30 minutes. If you have stomach yin deficiency, you should perform the exercises particularly gently and slowly and breathe deeply into your stomach.

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Meridian Yoga — The Yoga of TCM

Meridian Yoga combines yoga with traditional Chinese medicine. The result is a holistic exercise concept for better health and more energy.

The following exercises specifically activate the stomach meridian - the longest Yang meridian, which runs from the forehead across the front of the body to the toes. Activating it harmonizes the stomach and nourishes the stomach yin.

MERIDIAN YOGA: Exercise 1

The tree with acupressure

Activates Ma 36 and strengthens the stomach
Wolfgang doing the meridian yoga exercise tree for the stomach meridian with watchpoint drawn in

Particularly helpful for:

  • Weak digestion and loss of appetite
  • Tiredness and lack of energy
  • Constipation and sluggish digestion
  • Feeling of heaviness in the stomach

Effect:
This exercise combines the classic tree pose with acupressure on Ma 36 - the most important digestive point. While balancing, you hold the point on your lower leg. Double effect: balance training plus acupressure to strengthen the stomach and spleen.

Exercise explanation
MERIDIAN YOGA: Exercise 2

The bow for the stomach meridian

Stretches the entire stomach meridian
Kati doing the meridian yoga exercise The arch for the stomach meridian with stretch line drawn in

Particularly helpful for:

  • Tension in the abdomen and thighs
  • Carrier digestion and stagnation
  • Lack of energy and heaviness
  • Blocked energy flow in the center

Effect:
The bow is an intensive backbend that stretches the entire stomach meridian - from the forehead to the chest and abdomen to the thighs. This stretch activates the flow of Qi in the stomach meridian and harmonizes the digestive function.

Exercise explanation

Both exercises activate the stomach meridian, which is the longest yang meridian and runs from the forehead across the entire front of the body to the toes. It has 45 acupuncture points and is closely linked to digestive function.

Particularly effective: Hold each position for 3-5 breaths, visualizing nourishing, moisturizing energy that strengthens your stomach and builds your stomach yin.

MERIDIAN YOGA:

When and how often?

Best time:

  • In the morning between 7 and 9 a.m. (stomach time)
  • Or in the evening as a gentle exercise before going to sleep
  • Not immediately after eating - wait at least 1-2 hours

Duration:

  • Hold each position for 3–5 breaths.
  • Complete sequence: 10–15 minutes
  • 3–5 times per week for best results

Important:

  • Only practise the bow on an empty stomach
  • Breathe deeply and slowly during the positions
  • Stretching should be comfortable, never painful.

Pro tip: Combine Meridian Yoga with the Qi Gong exercises „Connecting Heaven and Earth“ or „Lowering and Raising Qi“. This combination of stretching and gentle movement optimally harmonizes the stomach and nourishes the stomach yin.

Nutrition according to TCM

„Let food be your medicine.“ - This principle has been valid in TCM for thousands of years. In the case of stomach yin deficiency, the right diet is particularly important for moistening the stomach and strengthening your digestion.

The stomach yin belongs to the Element earth and needs Moisturizing, nourishing and easily digestible food, to protect the stomach lining and harmonize digestion.

What you eat, HOW you eat and WHEN you eat - all of this influences your stomach yin and your digestive power.

The golden rules for a strong stomach yin

What is good for you:

Moisturizing fruits

  • Pears (the classic stomach-yin food!)
  • Apples (especially stewed)
  • Grapes (nourish the juices)
  • Papayas (support digestion)

Pears are the most important food for stomach yin deficiency!

Nourishing vegetables

  • Spinach (gently moisturizes)
  • Tomato (cools and moisturizes)
  • Cucumber (very moisturizing)
  • Zucchini (easily digestible)

All juicy vegetables nourish the stomach yin

Moisturizing proteins

  • Pork (highly moisturized)
  • Duck (cools and nourishes)
  • Tofu (light and moisturizing)
  • Eggs (gently nourish the yin)

Pork is traditionally the most moisturizing meat

Stomach-friendly cereals

  • Rice (neutral and nourishing)
  • Millet (strengthens the center)
  • Oats (moisturizes and soothes)
  • Barley (cools and moisturizes)

Rice congee is the ideal breakfast for stomach yin deficiency

What you should avoid:

Hot spices

  • Chili (burns the yin!)
  • Pepper in large quantities
  • Ginger (only very sparingly)
  • Garlic (avoid raw)

Spiciness dries out the stomach!

Dry preparations

  • Deep-fried and deep-fried food
  • Grilled food (especially charred)
  • Dry cookies and crackers
  • Toast and dry bread

Dry food dehydrates the stomach!

Stomach-damaging drinks

  • Coffee (irritates the mucous membrane)
  • Alcohol (dries out and heats up)
  • Black tea in large quantities
  • Ice-cold drinks

Coffee exhausts the stomach yin particularly strongly!

Difficult to digest

  • Very fatty meat
  • Cheese in large quantities
  • Raw food in large quantities
  • Cold food straight from the fridge

Overstrains the weakened stomach!

HOW YOU SHOULD EAT:

Regular meals

  • 3 main meals at fixed times
  • The stomach loves routine!
  • Don't skip meals
  • Do not eat too late in the evening (before 7 pm)

Eat slowly and consciously

  • Chew each bite 20-30 times
  • Eat in peace, without distractions
  • Do not eat while standing or walking
  • Enjoy your meals!

Thorough chewing relieves the stomach enormously!

Drink properly

  • Sufficient liquid (1.5-2 liters)
  • Room temperature or lukewarm water
  • Do not drink too much during the meal
  • Herbal teas instead of coffee

Moisturizing is the key to stomach yin deficiency

IDEAL MENU FOR ONE DAY:

Breakfast (7-9 a.m.):

  • Rice congee with stewed apple
  • In addition: Lukewarm water with honey

Lunch (12:00–1:00 p.m.):

  • Rice with steamed vegetables and tofu
  • In addition: Light chicken soup
  • Or: Spinach with egg and rice

Dinner (6–7 p.m.):

  • Light vegetable soup with rice
  • Or: Steamed fish with vegetables
  • In addition: Pear compote for dessert

Snack if needed:

  • One ripe pear or stewed apple
  • Or: Handful of grapes

The most important rule when changing your diet is:

Start with ONE step!
Don't change everything at once.

Our suggestion for getting started:

  1. Eat a pear or stewed apple every day - 2 weeks
  2. Hot breakfast (congee or porridge) - 2 weeks
  3. Reduce coffee and replace with herbal tea - 2 weeks

Step by step, you will notice how your stomach yin is nourished again and your digestion is harmonized.

Your stomach yin will thank you!

RECIPE: MOISTURIZING PEAR AND RICE CONGEE

Ingredients:

For 2 portions

  • 100 g rice (preferably round grain)
  • 1 ripe pear
  • 1 liter of water
  • 1-2 tablespoons honey
  • Optional: 5 goji berries, a little cinnamon
Preparation:
  1. Wash the rice and boil with 1 liter of water
  2. Reduce the heat and simmer for 45-60 minutes until creamy
  3. Peel, core and cut the pear into small pieces
  4. Add the pear pieces in the last 10 minutes
  5. Sweeten with honey and serve warm
  6. Optional: Garnish with goji berries and cinnamon
Effect:

Gently and deeply moisturizes the stomach

Nourishes the stomach yin and produces body fluids

Easily digestible and easy on the stomach

Ideal as a breakfast for stomach yin deficiency!

RECIPE: HONEY-PEAR DESSERT (CLASSIC FOR YIN DEFICIENCY)

Ingredients:

For 2 portions

  • 2 ripe pears
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 200 ml water
  • Optional: 5 g Chuan Bei Mu (TCM pharmacy)
Preparation:
  1. Wash the pears, cut off the top and scoop out the core
  2. Pour the honey into the hollowed-out pears
  3. Optional: Add Chuan Bei Mu powder to the honey
  4. Put the lid back on, place in a steaming pot
  5. Steam for 30-40 minutes until soft
  6. Serve warm, drink the juice with it
Effect:

The classic TCM home remedy for moisturizing

Nourishes the lung and stomach yin

Also helps with dry coughs

As a dessert or snack - possible every day!

Breathing

Breathing is the bridge between body and mind. In TCM, we say: „The lungs govern qi“ — through conscious breathing, you can directly influence your energy flow, harmonize all organ systems, and activate your self-healing powers.

Studies show: Proper breathing activates the parasympathetic nervous system (rest & regeneration), massages the internal organs from within, improves oxygen supply, and reduces stress hormones. The good news: Just 5–10 minutes a day can have a measurable effect on your overall well-being.

Recommended breathing techniques

ABDOMINAL BREATHING — The basis for every breathing technique

Natural breathing

Abdominal breathing is the most natural and effective form of breathing. With every breath, you massage your internal organs, activate the flow of energy, and bring qi to the center of your body (dantian).

Wolfgang shows you step by step, How to learn abdominal breathing correctly—lying down to start with, then later also sitting and standing.

Duration: 9 minutes

Learning abdominal breathing
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4–7–8 BREATHING — Calms you down immediately

Breathing to fall asleep and combat inner restlessness

4–7–8 breathing (inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 7 seconds, exhale for 8 seconds) is known as a „natural sedative.“ This special rhythm calms your nervous system in just a few minutes—perfect for stress, racing thoughts, or trouble falling asleep.

Perfect for the evening or whenever you want to calm down quickly.

Duration: 9 minutes

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BOX BREATHING — For inner coherence

Professional breathing for focus and calmness

Box Breathing (4 seconds on, 4 seconds hold, 4 seconds off, 4 seconds hold) combines activation and relaxation in perfect balance. This method is used by elite soldiers, athletes, and executives to remain calm and focused even in extremely stressful situations.

Train your CO₂ tolerance and brings the heart, breathing, and nervous system
into a harmonious state.

Duration: 9 minutes

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COHERENT BREATHING — Harmonizes body & mind

Breathing against burnout

With coherent breathing You breathe in for 5.5 seconds and out for 5.5 seconds. This rhythm brings your heart and breathing into perfect synchrony—a state that science refers to as „coherence.“ This method is also used in clinics for burnout treatment and stress reduction.

Proven to improve Heart rate variability (HRV) — the most important marker for stress resistance, health, and life expectancy.

Duration: 14 minutes

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COHERENT BREATHING Around the clock

Our 24/7 livestream on coherent breathing runs non-stop. You can tune in at any time and join in right away.

Perfect for:
✓ Spontaneous breaks to catch your breath in between
✓ If you need help breathing
✓ As background while working
✓ For falling asleep (calms the nervous system)
✓ For regular daily practice

relaxation

When your body is relaxed, all organ systems can function optimally. Chronic tension blocks your body's self-healing powers and keeps you in a state of constant stress. Through targeted relaxation techniques, you activate the parasympathetic nervous system and send your body the signal: „Now I can regenerate, heal, and build strength.“

Progressive muscle relaxation is one of the most researched relaxation methods and has been used successfully for over 100 years. It helps you to recognize tension, actively release it, and achieve a state of deep relaxation—whenever you want.

Recommended relaxation technique

PROGRESSIVE MUSCLE RELAXATION (PMR)

The scientifically proven relaxation method

Progressive muscle relaxation according to Jacobson is one of the most widely researched relaxation techniques worldwide. By deliberately tensing and relaxing individual muscle groups, you learn to consciously perceive tension and actively release it.

Proven effect:
Lowers blood pressure, improves sleep, reduces chronic pain, relieves tension, and activates self-healing powers. Successfully used by psychologists to treat anxiety disorders, depression, and chronic pain.

Progressive muscle relaxation according to Jacobsen

Maria guides you step by step through the entire exercise—perfect for beginners and advanced practitioners alike.

Duration: 23-minute complete guide

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Meditation

Meditation calms the mind — and a calm mind harmonizes the body. In TCM, we know that every emotion affects a specific organ. Through regular meditation, you learn to break out of destructive thought patterns, find emotional balance, and strengthen your inner core.

Modern studies confirm: Meditation has been proven to change brain structure, reduce stress hormones, strengthen the immune system, and improve self-healing powers. Just 10 minutes a day can change your life forever.

Recommended meditations

GUIDED MEDITATIONS FOR EVERY DAY

Your personal meditation library

We have a complete Playlist with over 60 guided meditations, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques—from short 5-minute meditations for in between to deep 30-minute sessions for intensive practice.

In the playlist you will find:

  • Morning meditations for a mindful start to the day
  • Meditations for restful sleep
  • Breathing meditations for inner peace
  • Meditations against stress, brooding, and worries
  • TCM standing meditations for all 5 elements
  • Body scan and body journeys
  • Healing meditations to activate self-healing powers
  • Special breathing techniques (4–7–8, coherent breathing, bee breathing)
Playlist with meditations

Perfect for beginners and advanced practitioners. Choose the right meditation for you depending on your time, the time of day, and your needs.

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More tips for your everyday life

In addition to traditional TCM treatment methods there are many small everyday habits that can strengthen your stomach yin and harmonize your digestion. In TCM, the stomach is the „sea of food“ - with the right habits, you can give it the care it needs.

Optimize eating habits

🕐 Regularity is the key

The stomach loves routine more than any other organ:

  • Always eat at the same time - even at the weekend
  • Don't skip meals - the stomach still produces acid
  • Leave breaks between meals (4-5 hours)
  • Don't eat too late - last meal before 7 pm
  • Don't skip breakfast - your stomach is at its strongest in the morning
🍽️ Mindful eating

How you eat is almost as important as what you eat:

  • Eat sitting down, never standing or walking
  • Without distractions (no cell phone, no TV)
  • Chew each bite 20-30 times
  • Eat slowly - a meal should take 20-30 minutes
  • Stop when you are full, don't eat when you are hungry
🌡️ Note the temperature

The stomach likes it warm and moist:

  • Prefer hot meals, especially in the morning
  • Don't drink anything ice cold - weakens the stomach
  • Cold food (salad, raw vegetables) only at lunchtime, when your stomach is at its strongest
  • Pay particular attention to hot meals in winter
  • Avoid cold drinks with your meal

Moisturizing from the inside

💧 Drink properly

Fluid is essential for stomach yin deficiency:

  • 1.5-2 liters daily - spread throughout the day
  • Prefer room temperature or lukewarm water
  • A glass of lukewarm water in the morning after getting up
  • Do not drink too much while eating (dilutes the gastric juices)
  • Drink 30 minutes before eating or 1 hour afterwards
🍵 Moisturizing teas

These teas nourish the stomach yin:

  • Chrysanthemum tea (cools and moisturizes gently)
  • Mai Men Dong tea (classic yin nourisher)
  • Pear leaf tea (moisturizes the stomach)
  • Green tea (only in the morning, in small quantities)
  • Honey water (moisturizes and lubricates)
🚫 What you should avoid

These drinks deplete the stomach yin:

  • Coffee - highly dehydrating and irritating (max. 1 cup/day)
  • Alcohol - dries out and heats up
  • Ice cold drinks - weakens stomach function
  • Carbonic acid - flatulent and irritating
  • Very strong black tea

Stress and digestion

😰 Stress directly damages the stomach

TCM has known this for thousands of years:

  • Stress and worries attack the center (stomach and spleen)
  • Digestion is interrupted during stress (flight-or-fight mode)
  • Depressed emotions build up in the stomach
  • Anger and frustration can trigger stomach complaints
  • Modern medicine confirms this: Stress increases stomach acid production
🧘 Stress relief for the stomach

These methods relieve the digestive system:

  • Calm down briefly before eating (3 deep breaths)
  • Do not eat when feeling strong emotions
  • Relax for 10-15 minutes after eating
  • Regular relaxation exercises (Qi Gong, meditation)
  • Don't discuss problems over a meal
💡 Important to know

Strengthening the stomach yin takes time and patience. The stomach regenerates if you give it regular, moisturizing food and avoid stress when eating. With consistent care, you will feel your digestion harmonize, your appetite return and the symptoms of dryness disappear. Be patient with yourself - the healing of the stomach happens step by step.

For optimal treatment progress

TCM is not a quick fix for symptoms., but rather a holistic healing process. You will achieve the best results if you consistently integrate the treatment into your daily routine and give your body time to regenerate.

Integration into everyday life

Start with ONE step

Don't try to change everything at once! That's overwhelming and leads to
usually leads to you giving up. Instead:

  • Week 1-2: Introduce a warm breakfast, eat a pear every day
  • Week 3-4: Establish regular meals, reduce coffee
  • Week 5-6: Qi Gong „Connecting heaven and earth“ daily 10 min.
  • Week 7-8: Integrate acupressure Ma 36 and KG 12
  • From week 9: Add further methods as required
Realistic expectations

After 1-2 weeks: First improvements noticeable

  • Less dry mouth
  • Appetite returns
  • Less burning sensation

After 4-6 weeks: Significant improvements

  • Constipation dissolves
  • Lips become softer
  • Digestion becomes more regular

After 2-4 months: Sustainable healing

  • Stomach Yin is noticeably strengthened
  • Digestion runs smoothly
  • Energy and well-being are back

TCM vs. Western medicine

TCM and Western medicine are not mutually exclusive — they complement each other!

When Western medicine is important:

  • For acute severe pain
  • If there is blood in the stool or vomit
  • For persistent weight loss
  • For precise diagnoses (gastroscopy, laboratory)

Where TCM has its strengths:

  • For functional stomach complaints
  • For chronic gastritis
  • For prevention and regeneration
  • For holistic healing

Ideal: Combine both systems! Use Western medicine for
Acute treatment and accurate diagnosis, TCM for lasting healing
and strengthening of the digestive power.

Important: Never stop taking prescribed medication without consulting your doctor first!
Talk to your doctor when you start TCM treatment.

Syndrome differentiation according to TCM:

Tongue: Red, especially in the center (stomach area), little or no coating, dry, possibly cracks in the center, thin tongue body

Pulse: Thin (Xi Mai 细脉), possibly slightly fast (Shuo Mai 数脉), weak at the right guan position (stomach)

Pathomechanism:
The stomach yin, which moistens the stomach and enables digestion, is depleted. Without sufficient moisture, the stomach lining dries out, the downward movement of the stomach is disturbed and the digestive function is impaired. Empty heat can develop.

Treatment principle:
Yang Wei Sheng Jin (养胃生津) - Nourish the stomach Yin and generate body fluids

Classic recipe:
Sha Shen Mai Men Dong Tang (沙参麦门冬汤) - Glehnia and Ophiopogon decoction

Important modifications depending on accompanying symptoms:

  • For severe dryness and constipation: + Shi Hu (Dendrobii Herba), Xuan Shen (Scrophularia Radix)
  • In empty heat with burning: + Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma), Zhu Ru (Bambusä Caulis in Täniam)
  • For nausea and disturbed downward movement: + Zhu Ru (Bambusä Caulis), Ban Xia (Pinelliä Rhizoma - only in small amounts for Yin deficiency!)
  • In case of simultaneous Qi deficiency: + Tai Zi Shen (Pseudostellariä Radix), Huang Qi (Astragali Radix - careful, can dry)

Every step counts

Your body WANTS to heal—you just have to create the right conditions for it to do so.

Remember:

👣 Every little step counts
You don't have to be perfect. Even one warm meal a day is better than none. Even 5 minutes of qigong is better than no exercise at all.

⏳ Patience pays off
It took years for your body to get into this state. Give it time to regenerate. Healing takes time, but it WILL happen.

🎯 Focus on what you can DO
Don't concentrate on what you are doing „wrong". Focus on every positive step you take.

💚 Be good to yourself
Perfection does not exist. It is acceptable to have an off day occasionally. Tomorrow is a new day when you can continue.

🤝 You are not alone
Thousands of people are walking this path with you. For over 2,000 years, TCM has been helping people like you who want to regain their health.

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