Core Tip: Overtime is the norm, and not working overtime has become a rarity. This is probably a true reflection of the current workplace environment. Sleeping until you wake up naturally is simply a luxurious dream. Too much overtime at night can easily lead to "internal heat" in the body.
At night, the body is supposed to be in a state of self-repair. Forcing the organs to remain in an excited state disrupts the body's micro-metabolic environment. Dry eyes, a dry mouth, an outbreak of pimples, and dull skin are common results of staying up late. Most people would say this is a case of "internal heat".
Staying up late can indeed cause "internal heat," but the heat caused by it is mostly "deficiency heat." In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), excessive yang energy creates "excess heat," while a deficiency of yin energy creates "deficiency heat." The heat from staying up late is a classic example of deficiency heat.
After staying up late, the body's energy is already depleted. Using cooling herbs to clear heat can further damage the yang energy. Over time, this can lead to problems of "deficiency cold," which is a greater harm than the original "internal heat." In contrast, the method of nourishing yin replenishes the yin deficiency. In TCM, "yin" can be explained in anatomical terms as the lymphatic circulation and the rest and self-repair of the organs. Nourishing yin, therefore, boosts the metabolic level of the lymphatic system while activating the self-repair functions of the organs. For example, Ninjiuan Honey Loquat Syrup has a great nourishing yin effect. For those who stay up late, it alleviates the various sensations of dryness caused by deficiency heat and at the same time allows the body's organs to "catch up on sleep"—enabling organs that haven't had time to rest to repair themselves better. This is key to maintaining long-term health.
At the same time, TCM places great emphasis on the internal connections between the organs. The wisdom of TCM is not to treat the foot for a foot ache or the head for a headache, but to address the underlying causes of illness. The formula of Ninjiuan Loquat Syrup, in addition to herbs that enter the lung meridian, includes ingredients like Poria, Schisandra, Trichosanthes seed, and Adenophora, which have regulatory effects on the heart, kidneys, stomach, and intestines. People who stay up late often find that when they finally have time to sleep, they are too tired to sleep well. Ingredients like Poria and Schisandra have a calming and spirit-quieting effect, not only helping people sleep soundly but also allowing the body's organs to achieve better repair and ensure internal health.