Earth+Greater+Yin+Temperament

Associated Organs
Spleen

Tendencies
The Earth Greater Yin type is round - round in ace and shoulders, and round in gestures, with a pale, milky or peachy complexion; soft skin; and little body hair. This type of person is not very agile, has a gentle, calm, and joyous expression, can adapt to all climates except humidity, and does not overexert him/herself for anything. ever.

In childhood such a person will be goodnatured and overweight, having an excessive appetite and a sweet tooth. Problems include earaches, bronchitis, bed wetting, and a slow descent of the testicles or late onset of menstruation.

As an adult this type of person will get temporarily tired at 11am and 5pm and will use sweets for energy

Though able to pick up the nuances of an argument, the Earth Greater Yin type tends to be somewhat absent-minded and ditractable, and when tired to have the sensation that the head is not working and that thought and concentration are impossible.

Non-emotional and non-active, this peron might be called a passive extrovert, fond of socializing but unlikely to seek contacts actively. Good-natured and mild mannered, he or she is a good listener, will not impose ideas on others, is tolerant to the point of being indifferebt, and is not upset by aggressiveness in others. When faced with others conflict, this person will not oppose, but will wait, exhibiting a passive stubborness. He or she remains untouched by most events and has no interest in the past. This type has no ambition and is lazy and negligent, but is often seen by thers as a ractical philosopher, and can make use of this attribute successfully.

This type is never in a rush, is always late but never feels guilty about it, and can et carried away by impulses, especially in art, music, and the theater.

The Earth Greater Yin temperament can replace a deep, loving relationship with a mediocre one and claim tat it is just as profound.

This person can become very depressed. When this occurs mental functions are lst, ideas don't flow loically, and the person feels incapable of doing the slightest thing. He or she will the become isolate, and the only activity will be eating.Obesity may be a problem.

Dysfunctions
Disorders of the respiratory tract, sore throat, frequent colds, asthma, pleurisy, emphysema, bradycardia, Raynauld's syndrome, disorders of vessels, gastric disorders, intestinal complaints, pancreatitis, nephrotic syndromes, cystitis, prostatitis, all menstrual disorders, hypothyroidism, diabetes, obesity, degenerative arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, headaches, convulsions, acne, eczema, psoriasis, collagen diseases, Hodgkin's disease, sinusitis, farsightedness, obsessional neurosis, depressive states, schizophrenia

Key Points
SP-4 LU-7 LU-1 SP-20