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MENTAL MODEL · M1595

Collapse of Yin

Collapse of Yin
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

Sudden extreme depletion of yin fluids. Manifested as sticky hot sweating (sweat feels scalding), warm hands and feet, and rapid restless pulse. Similar to severe dehydration/hypertonic state.

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

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Coolant evaporates. The engine is still running (warm hands and feet), but the coolant is gone. Imminent cylinder seizure and adhesion. Urgent need to replenish large amounts of electrolytes and fluids (Shengmai Yin / Zengye Tang).

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Sudden exhaustion of yin fluids, losing moisture and nourishment, resulting in sticky hot sweat, warm hands and feet, and rapid pulse, similar to severe dehydration/hypertonic state; must urgently nourish yin and replenish fluids, otherwise the 'coolant evaporates' damaging the whole body.

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