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Yin and Yang

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Yin and Yang

Yin and Yang are the underlying principles of Chinese philosophy and medicine. Good health is believed to come from a balance of Yin (negative, dark, and feminine) and Yang (positive, bright, and masculine).

Yin and Yang diagram with the yin in blue and yang in red. Below the words yin and yang are the descriptive principles of the words.
Source: Li CL. A brief outline of Chinese medical history with particular reference to acupuncture.
Perspect Biol Med. 1974 Autumn;18(1):132-43.