Author: Fan Li, Assistant Medical Practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Practice License Number: 241411381000562) This article is written by Dr. Fan Li, based on classical theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine and clinical experience, and is intended for general knowledge and educational purposes only. The qualifications can be verified on the official website of the National Health Commission of China.

When I was young, I often heard my elders say, "If your urine is yellow, your heart fire is exuberant, and if your urine is white, your kidney Qi is deficient." Back then, I just thought it was a catchy phrase, but it wasn't until I studied medicine that I realized the saying was rooted in the meticulous observations of our ancestors. The color of urine and the sensation of urination are all "speeches" from the body. For example, if there is a burning sensation or tingling pain at the urethral orifice during urination, this is not a trivial matter. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), such symptoms are often associated with imbalances in the body's internal organs and meridians...

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Understanding the Significance of Urine Color in Traditional Chinese Medicine

What's the Truth Behind the Saying "If Your Urine Is Yellow, Your Heart Fire Is Exuberant"?

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