Symptom family: Hypotension and Pulse Irregularities
Did you mean? Weak Pulse
Explore below more details about what might cause Empty pulse according to TCM.
Qi Deficiency in TCM is like running low on battery power. Qi is the vital energy that powers every function in your body. When there's a Qi Deficiency, it means your body doesn't have enough of this essential energy. This can make you feel tired all the time, weak, or even cause shortness of breath. It's similar to how you feel when you haven't had enough sleep or nutritious food. Your body just doesn't have the energy it needs to perform at its best. Unlike modern medicine, which often focuses on specific physical causes for fatigue and weakness, TCM views Qi Deficiency as an overall energy depletion that affects your entire well-being, and it seeks to replenish and balance this vital energy.... see more
Pattern Name | Relevant Symptoms | Relevant Formulas |
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Qi Deficiency | Empty pulse, General weakness, Weak voice, Generalized fatigue, Low energy, Reluctance to speak, Spontaneous sweat, Frequent colds or flu, Lack of appetite, Diarrhea, Shortness of breath... see more | Si Jun Zi Tang | Liu Jun Zi Tang |
Explore below some TCM herbal formulas used to address empty pulse, organized by cause and by formula type.
Suitable for Qi Deficiency patterns that may cause empty pulse, such as Qi Deficiency
Learn moreFormula | Patterns Suitable For |
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Si Jun Zi Tang | Qi Deficiency |
Liu Jun Zi Tang | Qi Deficiency |
These formulas are suitable for some empty pulse-causing patterns like Qi Deficiency.
One such formula is Si Jun Zi Tang, with ginseng as a key herb.
Other formulas of this category are listed in the table below.
Formula | Patterns Suitable For (if applicable) |
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Si Jun Zi Tang | Qi Deficiency |
Liu Jun Zi Tang | Qi Deficiency |
See more details below about Ginseng (Ren Shen), a herb used to address empty pulse.
Empty pulse can be treated by these herbs when stemming from a lack of vital energy or Qi, helping to boost energy and overall vitality.
One such herb is Ginseng (Ren Shen), a key herb in some formulas recommended for empty pulse, like Si Jun Zi Tang.