False improvement in dying patients with chronic illnesses that consume them. Before dying, a Yang escape (the Yin has been consumed and cannot contain the Yang) rises to the head and gives the impression that they are better.

1. Red cheeks.
2. Sudden change from dull look to lively and bright look.
3. Mental state: confused mind that suddenly recovers clarity.
4. Suddenly speaks again.
5. Sudden appetite.
6. Vital state: exhausted Qi and Jing.