Abnormal Behavior in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different abnormal behavior patterns according to TCM theory
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Abnormal behavior encompasses a wide range of actions and responses that deviate from typical or socially accepted norms. This can manifest in irrational, erratic, or inexplicable actions that may seem strange or out of character. Abnormal behavior can also include episodes of inappropriate speech, restlessness, irritability, or an inability to control one’s actions. These behaviors often interfere with daily functioning and relationships, signaling an underlying issue that needs to be addressed. In both Western and Eastern medicine, abnormal behavior is recognized as a significant symptom that requires careful diagnosis and treatment.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), abnormal behavior is seen as a sign of disharmony within the body, particularly in the Heart, Liver, and Spleen. Unlike Western medicine, which often focuses on psychological or neurological causes, TCM attributes abnormal behavior to imbalances in Qi, Blood, and Body Fluids, often influenced by external factors such as seasonal changes or internal factors like emotional stress. Identifying the correct pattern of disharmony is crucial in TCM, as this will guide the appropriate treatment approach to restore balance and alleviate symptoms.
TCM Patterns for Abnormal Behavior
Heat
Intense, ascending pathogenic force that consumes body fluids, disturbs the mind, and accelerates all physiological processes
Causes: Restlessness, Restlnessness, Irritability, Fidgeting, Short temper
Heat is a major pathogenic factor in Traditional Chinese Medicine that can arise from external invasion or internal generation. Heat has the characteristics of burning intensity, rising upward, consuming qi and fluids, and generating wind and disturbing blood. In TCM philosophy, normal physiological warmth is called "minor fire" (少火) which maintains life functions, while pathological heat is "major fire" (壮火) which damages the body.
Heat in the Blood
Restlessness, Restlnessness, Irritability
Along with: Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia, Hematuria, Vomiting blood, Cough of blood, Nosebleeds, Excessive menstruation
Greater Yang Accumulation of Blood
Restlessness
Along with: Lower abdominal distension, Lower abdominal fullness, Hematuria
Heat in Uterus Blood
Restlessness
Along with: Excessive menstruation, Sudden period before schedule, Dark menstrual blood, Sticky menstrual blood, Thirst, Flushed face, Anger, Anxiety, Dark urine, Constipation
Damp-Heat
Restlessness
Along with: Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst, Feeling of heat, Feeling of heaviness, Bitter taste in the mouth, Acne
Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
Restlnessness, Fidgeting
Along with: Afternoon heat sensation, Dry mouth, Preference for sipping, Dry mouth and throat at night, Night sweats, Cardiac burning sensation, Hot palms and soles, Dry stools, Scanty and dark urine, Flushed cheekbones
Full-Heat in the Small Intestine
Restlnessness
Along with: Restlessness, Insomnia, Tongue ulcers, Mouth ulcers, Throat pain, Deafness, Cardiac burning sensation, Abdominal pain, Craving for cold beverages, Scanty and dark urine, Hematuria, Urinary burning
Half Exterior Half Interior
Restlnessness
Along with: Chest distension, Bitter taste in the mouth, Dry cough, Anxiety, Restlessness, Vomit, Loss of appetite, Dizziness, Blurry vision
Heart Fire blazing
Restlnessness
Along with: Palpitations, Thirst, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers, Restlessness, Anxiety, Feeling of heat, Insomnia, Flushed face, Hematuria, Dark urine, Bitter taste in the mouth
Heat in Nutritive Qi level
Restlnessness
Along with: Nighttime fever, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Restlessness, Insomnia, Delirium, Incoherent or confused speech, Aphasia, Macules
Heat victorious agitating Blood
Restlnessness
Along with: Restlessness, High fever, Mania, Macules, Vomiting blood, Nosebleeds, Hematochezia, Hematuria
Kidney Yin Deficiency With Empty-Heat Blazing
Restlnessness
Along with: Flushed cheekbones, Restlessness, Insomnia, Night sweats, Low grade fever in the afternoon, Heat sensation in palms, Afternoon heat sensation, Evening heat sensation, Scanty and dark urine, Hematuria, Dry throat, Preference for sipping, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Nocturnal emission, Hypersexuality, Dry stools
Pericardium Fire
Restlnessness
Along with: Palpitations, Stifling sensation in the chest, Bitter taste in the mouth, Insomnia, Thirst, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers, Cardiac burning sensation, Rapid breath, Restlessness, Anxiety, Feeling of heat, Vivid dreaming, Excessive menstruation
Phlegm Fire harassing the Pericardium
Restlnessness
Along with: Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Anxiety, Incoherent or confused speech, Confusion, Rash behaviour, Uncontrolled laughing or crying, Verbal aggression, Talking to oneself, Depression, Dull shallow face, Aggression, Stifling sensation in the chest, Chest pain, Rapid breath
Phlegm-Fire harassing the Heart
Restlnessness
Along with: Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Anxiety, Incoherent or confused speech, Confusion, Rash behaviour, Uncontrolled laughing or crying, Verbal aggression, Talking to oneself, Depression, Dull shallow face, Aggression
Phlegm-Heat
Restlnessness
Along with: Upper abdominal oppression, Mucous in feces, Depression
Stomach Heat or Fire
Restlnessness, Irritability
Along with: Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry stools, Dry mouth, Mouth ulcers, Acid reflux, Nausea, Vomiting after eating, Excessive hunger, Bad breath, Feeling of heat, Acne
Bright Yang Fire in Stomach and Intestines
Irritability
Along with: Afternoon fever, Excessive sweating, Sweating on limbs, Abdominal fullness, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Dry stools, Thirst, Dark urine, Anal burning, Delirium
Bright Yang Stomach Heat
Irritability
Along with: High fever, Excessive sweating, Excessive thirst, Flushed face, Feeling of heat, Delirium
Damp-Heat in the Gallbladder
Irritability
Along with: Hypochondriac pain, Hypochondriac distention, Nausea or vomiting, Fat malabsorption, Dull yellow complexion, Scanty and dark urine, Fever, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Bitter taste in the mouth, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Feeling of heaviness, Limb numbness, Foot edema, Alternating diarrhea and constipation, Alternating sensation of hot and cold, Yellow sclera
Lesser Yin Heat Transformation
Irritability
Along with: Feeling of heat, Insomnia, Dry mouth and throat at night, Dark urine, Night sweats
Liver Fire Blazing
Irritability
Along with: Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness, Flushed face, Eye hyperemia, Thirst, Bitter taste in the mouth, Vivid dreaming, Constipation, Dry stools, Dark urine, Nosebleeds, Cough of blood, Vomiting blood
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Fire
Irritability
Along with: Tremors, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness, Flushed face, Eye hyperemia, Thirst, Bitter taste in the mouth, Vivid dreaming, Constipation, Dry stools, Dark urine, Nosebleeds, Vomiting blood, Cough of blood
Stagnant Liver Qi turning into Fire
Irritability
Along with: Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Melancholia, Depression, Mood swings, Globus sensation, Feeling of heat, Flushed face, Thirst, Anger, Pre menstrual tension, Irregular periods, Pre menstrual breast distension, Excessive menstruation
Obstruction Of the Spleen By Dampness with Liver Qi Stagnation
Irritability
Along with: Upper abdominal oppression, Nausea, Loss of appetite, Diarrhea, Feeling of heaviness, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Dull shallow face, Upper abdominal distension, Hypochondriac distention, Hypochondriac pain
Wind Cold with Internal Heat
Irritability
Along with: High fever, Severe chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, General sensation of tightness, Flushed face, Eye hyperemia, Dry nose, Thirst, Insomnia, Cough of blood, Mottled skin
Stomach Fire or Stomach Heat
Restlessness, Irritability
Along with: Toothache, Headaches, Loose teeth, Bleeding gums, Thirst, Stomatitis, Periodontitis, Glossitis, Trigeminal neuralgia, Bad breath
Disharmony between Heart and Kidneys
Restlessness
Along with: Dizziness, Tinnitus, Insomnia, Palpitations, Poor memory, Lower back pain, Knee pain, Night sweats, Constipation, Menopausal hot flashes
Damp-Heat in the Liver Channel
Restlessness, Irritability
Along with: Vulvar itching, Yellow vaginal discharge, Painful intercourse, Insomnia, Dark urine, Excessive vaginal discharge, Foul-Smelling vaginal discharge, Sticky vaginal discharge, Vaginal itching
Heat invading the Pericardium
Restlnessness, Irritability
Along with: Fever, Restlessness, Feeling of uneasiness, Incoherent or confused speech, Loss of consciousness, Viral encephalitis, Meningitis, Pertussis, Measles induced pneumonia, Mouth ulcers
Heat and Blood Stagnation in the Lower Burner
Restlnessness, Irritability
Along with: Lower abdominal pain, Nighttime fever, Incoherent or confused speech, Restlessness, Thirst, Amenorrhea, Menstrual cramps, Uterine fibroids, Retained placenta, Prolonged lochia
Exterior Cold invading with Interior Heat from Stagnation
Irritability
Along with: Fever without perspiration, Body pain, Thirst, Upper respiratory tract infections, Influenza, Purulent keratitis, Viral conjunctivitis, Sinusitis, Bronchial asthma, Viral pneumonia
Liver Qi Stagnation with Spleen Qi Deficiency that transforms into Heat
Irritability
Along with: Spontaneous sweat, Eye hyperemia, Dry mouth, Palpitations, Lower abdominal oppression, Painful urination, Excessive menstruation, Abnormal uterine bleeding, Tidal fever, Infertility
Liver Qi Stagnation that transforms into Heat
Irritability
Along with: Intermittent upper abdominal pain, Hernia-Related pain, Dysmenorrhea exacerbated by hot food or drinks, Bitter taste in the mouth, Peptic ulcer, Chronic gastritis, Hepatitis, Cholecystitis
Heat Excess in the Liver or Gallbladder
Irritability, Short temper
Along with: Hypochondriac pain, Headaches, Dizziness, Red and irritated eyes, Hearing loss, Ear swelling, Bitter taste in the mouth, Painful urination, Swollen and itchy external genitalia, Foul-Smelling vaginal discharge
Excess-Heat
Irritability
Along with: Fever, Flushed face, Red skin eruptions, Mottled skin, Thirst, Arthritis, Constipation, Scanty and dark urine, Lupus
Empty-Heat caused by Yin Deficiency
Irritability
Along with: Nighttime fever, Emaciation, Chronic pyelonephritis, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Renal tuberculosis, Tidal fever, Hot palms and soles, Red skin eruptions, Night sweats, Generalized fatigue
Yin Deficiency
Depletion of cooling, moistening fluids causing dryness, false heat rising, and restless agitation throughout the body
Causes: Restlessness, Irritability, Restlnessness, Fidgeting
Yin Deficiency represents a fundamental pattern in Traditional Chinese Medicine where the body's yin fluids - blood, essence, and body fluids - become depleted, losing their ability to cool, moisten, and anchor the yang energy, resulting in relative hyperactivity of yang and internal heat manifestations.
Yin Deficiency
Restlessness, Irritability
Along with: Heat sensation in palms, Emaciation, Sore throat at night, Thirst, Anxiety, Jumpy, Scanty and dark urine, Dry stools, Dry mouth and throat at night, Nocturnal emission, Pain relieved by pressure and cold, Preference for sipping
Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
Restlnessness, Fidgeting
Along with: Afternoon heat sensation, Dry mouth, Preference for sipping, Dry mouth and throat at night, Night sweats, Cardiac burning sensation, Hot palms and soles, Dry stools, Scanty and dark urine, Flushed cheekbones
Heart Yin Deficiency
Restlnessness
Along with: Night sweats, Feeling of uneasiness, Feeling of heat, Heat sensation in palms, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Kidney Yin Deficiency
Restlnessness, Irritability
Along with: Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation, Scanty and dark urine, Infertility, Premature ejaculation, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Depression, Anxiety, Heat sensation in palms, Evening heat sensation, Flushed cheekbones, Menopausal hot flashes, Preference for sipping, Evening anxiety
Kidney Yin Deficiency With Empty-Heat Blazing
Restlnessness
Along with: Flushed cheekbones, Restlessness, Insomnia, Night sweats, Low grade fever in the afternoon, Heat sensation in palms, Afternoon heat sensation, Evening heat sensation, Scanty and dark urine, Hematuria, Dry throat, Preference for sipping, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Nocturnal emission, Hypersexuality, Dry stools
Lesser Yin Heat Transformation
Irritability
Along with: Feeling of heat, Insomnia, Dry mouth and throat at night, Dark urine, Night sweats
Liver Yang Rising with Blood and Yin Deficiency
Irritability
Along with: Insomnia, Occasional palpitations, Anxiety, Dizziness
Kidney-Deficiency
Restlessness
Along with: Scanty menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Back pain, Knee pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Frequent urination, Late menstruation, Chills, Cold extremities
Disharmony between Heart and Kidneys
Restlessness
Along with: Dizziness, Tinnitus, Insomnia, Palpitations, Poor memory, Lower back pain, Knee pain, Night sweats, Constipation, Menopausal hot flashes
Heart and Kidney Yin Deficiency
Restlnessness
Along with: Palpitations, Insomnia, Poor memory, Night sweats, Anxiety, Tinnitus, Dizziness, Vivid dreaming, Restlessness, Nocturnal emission
Deficiency of both the Kidney Yin and Yang
Irritability
Along with: Menopausal symptoms, Hypertension, Irregular periods, Menopausal hot flashes, Excessive sweating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Depression, Palpitations, Frequent urination
Empty-Heat caused by Yin Deficiency
Irritability
Along with: Nighttime fever, Emaciation, Chronic pyelonephritis, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Renal tuberculosis, Tidal fever, Hot palms and soles, Red skin eruptions, Night sweats, Generalized fatigue
Yin and Blood Deficiency
Irritability
Along with: Heart palpitations with anxiety, Generalized fatigue, Restless sleeplessness, Poor concentration, Nocturnal emission, Poor memory, Dry stools, Mouth ulcers, Menopausal symptoms, Chronic urticaria
Qi Stagnation
Blocked or disrupted flow of vital energy causing distending pain, emotional distress, and symptoms that worsen with stress
Causes: Abnormal behavior, Abnormal speech, Inability to control oneself, Restlnessness, Restlessness, Irritability, Pre-menstrual irritability
Qi Stagnation is a fundamental pathological pattern in Traditional Chinese Medicine where the smooth flow of vital energy becomes obstructed, creating areas of pressure, pain, and dysfunction throughout the body.
Heart Blood Deficiency with Liver Qi Stagnation
Abnormal behavior, Abnormal speech, Inability to control oneself
Along with: Confusion, Melancholia, Crying, Insomnia, Yawning
Qi And Blood Stagnation
Restlnessness, Restlessness, Irritability, Pre-menstrual irritability
Along with: Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails, Mood swings, Depression, Mottled skin, Foot edema, Abdominal masses, Melena black tarry stool, Menstrual cramps, Amenorrhea, Dark menstrual clots, Dark menstrual blood, Prolonged lochia, Irregular periods, Melasma
Liver Qi Stagnation
Irritability
Along with: Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia, Depression, Mood swings, Irregular periods, Globus sensation, Pre menstrual breast distension, Pre menstrual tension, Anxiety, Anger, Melasma
Qi Stagnation
Irritability
Along with: General fullness, Moving pain, Depression, Mood swings, Sighing
Stagnant Liver Qi turning into Fire
Irritability
Along with: Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Melancholia, Depression, Mood swings, Globus sensation, Feeling of heat, Flushed face, Thirst, Anger, Pre menstrual tension, Irregular periods, Pre menstrual breast distension, Excessive menstruation
Obstruction Of the Spleen By Dampness with Liver Qi Stagnation
Irritability
Along with: Upper abdominal oppression, Nausea, Loss of appetite, Diarrhea, Feeling of heaviness, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Dull shallow face, Upper abdominal distension, Hypochondriac distention, Hypochondriac pain
Pericardium Qi Stagnation
Irritability
Along with: Mild chest pain, Chest distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Sighing, Throat lumps, Palpitations, Depression, Loss of appetite, Weak limbs, Cold extremities
Qi-Phlegm
Irritability
Along with: Globus sensation, Dysphagia, Upper abdominal oppression, Mood swings, Depression
Stomach Qi Stagnation
Irritability
Along with: Upper abdominal pain, Upper abdominal distension, Belching, Nausea, Vomit, Hiccups
Liver Qi Stagnation with Spleen Qi Deficiency that transforms into Heat
Irritability
Along with: Spontaneous sweat, Eye hyperemia, Dry mouth, Palpitations, Lower abdominal oppression, Painful urination, Excessive menstruation, Abnormal uterine bleeding, Tidal fever, Infertility
Liver Qi Stagnation that transforms into Heat
Irritability
Along with: Intermittent upper abdominal pain, Hernia-Related pain, Dysmenorrhea exacerbated by hot food or drinks, Bitter taste in the mouth, Peptic ulcer, Chronic gastritis, Hepatitis, Cholecystitis
Liver Qi Stagnation invading the Stomach
Irritability
Along with: Belching, Abdominal distention, Upper abdominal distension, Depression, Dry mouth, Loss of appetite, Craving for sour foods, Dry throat, Acid reflux, Vomiting undigested food
Phlegm
Thick, sticky pathological fluid that obstructs body functions and can manifest anywhere in the body
Causes: Abnormal and foolish behavior, Restlnessness, Irritability
Phlegm is both a pathological product and a pathogenic factor in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It results from impaired fluid metabolism when the body's transformative functions fail, particularly affecting the Spleen, Lungs, and Kidneys. Classical texts emphasize that "the Spleen is the source of phlegm production, while the Lungs are the storage vessel for phlegm."
Phlegm Misting the Heart
Abnormal and foolish behavior
Along with: Confusion, Loss of consciousness, Hypersomnia, Incoherent or confused speech, Slurred speech, Aphasia, Noisy breathing, Vomit
Phlegm Fire harassing the Pericardium
Restlnessness
Along with: Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Anxiety, Incoherent or confused speech, Confusion, Rash behaviour, Uncontrolled laughing or crying, Verbal aggression, Talking to oneself, Depression, Dull shallow face, Aggression, Stifling sensation in the chest, Chest pain, Rapid breath
Phlegm-Fire harassing the Heart
Restlnessness
Along with: Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Anxiety, Incoherent or confused speech, Confusion, Rash behaviour, Uncontrolled laughing or crying, Verbal aggression, Talking to oneself, Depression, Dull shallow face, Aggression
Phlegm-Fluids in the limbs
Restlnessness, Irritability
Along with: Feeling of heaviness, Muscle pain, Lack of sweating, Absence of thirst, Profuse white sputum, Swollen limbs, Urinary dysfunction
Phlegm-Heat
Restlnessness
Along with: Upper abdominal oppression, Mucous in feces, Depression
Phlegm
Irritability
Along with: Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness
Qi-Phlegm
Irritability
Along with: Globus sensation, Dysphagia, Upper abdominal oppression, Mood swings, Depression
Mind Disturbance
Disruption of consciousness, mental clarity, and emotional equilibrium causing restlessness, confusion, or withdrawal
Causes: Abnormal and foolish behavior, Restlnessness, Irritability
Mind Disturbance represents a broad category of patterns in Traditional Chinese Medicine involving disruptions to consciousness, mental clarity, emotional stability, and cognitive function. These patterns affect the Shen (spirit/consciousness), which according to classical texts resides in the Heart and is distributed among the five organs.
Phlegm Misting the Heart
Abnormal and foolish behavior
Along with: Confusion, Loss of consciousness, Hypersomnia, Incoherent or confused speech, Slurred speech, Aphasia, Noisy breathing, Vomit
Heart Fire blazing
Restlnessness
Along with: Palpitations, Thirst, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers, Restlessness, Anxiety, Feeling of heat, Insomnia, Flushed face, Hematuria, Dark urine, Bitter taste in the mouth
Heat victorious agitating Blood
Restlnessness
Along with: Restlessness, High fever, Mania, Macules, Vomiting blood, Nosebleeds, Hematochezia, Hematuria
Pericardium Fire
Restlnessness
Along with: Palpitations, Stifling sensation in the chest, Bitter taste in the mouth, Insomnia, Thirst, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers, Cardiac burning sensation, Rapid breath, Restlessness, Anxiety, Feeling of heat, Vivid dreaming, Excessive menstruation
Phlegm Fire harassing the Pericardium
Restlnessness
Along with: Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Anxiety, Incoherent or confused speech, Confusion, Rash behaviour, Uncontrolled laughing or crying, Verbal aggression, Talking to oneself, Depression, Dull shallow face, Aggression, Stifling sensation in the chest, Chest pain, Rapid breath
Phlegm-Fire harassing the Heart
Restlnessness
Along with: Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Anxiety, Incoherent or confused speech, Confusion, Rash behaviour, Uncontrolled laughing or crying, Verbal aggression, Talking to oneself, Depression, Dull shallow face, Aggression
Heat invading the Pericardium
Restlnessness, Irritability
Along with: Fever, Restlessness, Feeling of uneasiness, Incoherent or confused speech, Loss of consciousness, Viral encephalitis, Meningitis, Pertussis, Measles induced pneumonia, Mouth ulcers
Blood Stasis
Blood that is no longer flowing smoothly through the vessels
Causes: Restlessness, Restlnessness, Irritability, Pre-menstrual irritability
Blood Stasis represents blood that is no longer flowing smoothly through the vessels, either moving too slowly, pooling in certain areas, or congealing into clots. It's one of the most important pathological conditions in Traditional Chinese Medicine and can be both a result of disease and a cause of further illness.
Blood Stagnation
Restlessness
Along with: Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps, Dark menstrual clots, Dark menstrual blood, Lumps
Qi And Blood Stagnation
Restlnessness, Restlessness, Irritability, Pre-menstrual irritability
Along with: Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails, Mood swings, Depression, Mottled skin, Foot edema, Abdominal masses, Melena black tarry stool, Menstrual cramps, Amenorrhea, Dark menstrual clots, Dark menstrual blood, Prolonged lochia, Irregular periods, Melasma
Heart Vessel obstructed
Restlnessness
Along with: Palpitations, Shortness of breath, Depression, Restlessness, Stifling sensation in the chest, Heart pain, Chest pain, Sputum, Feeling of heaviness, Dislike of speaking, Cold extremities, Sighing, Purple lips, Purple nails, Purple face
Blood Stagnation in the Directing and Penetrating Vessels
Restlessness, Irritability
Along with: Irregular periods, Brown vaginal discharge, Dark menstrual clots, Menstrual cramps, Dark menstrual blood, Prolonged lochia, Lower abdominal pain, Umbilical pain, Breast engorgement, Breast pain
Heat and Blood Stagnation in the Lower Burner
Restlnessness, Irritability
Along with: Lower abdominal pain, Nighttime fever, Incoherent or confused speech, Restlessness, Thirst, Amenorrhea, Menstrual cramps, Uterine fibroids, Retained placenta, Prolonged lochia
Wind
Causes sudden symptoms, movement disorders, and serves as the vehicle for other pathogens
Causes: Irritability
Wind is the predominant pathogenic factor of spring in Traditional Chinese Medicine and is considered the leader of the six external pathogens. Wind is described as "the leader of the hundred diseases" (百病之长), serving as the primary factor in external pathogenic invasions. Wind represents a pathogen characterized by constant movement, changeability, and a tendency to affect the upper and outer portions of the body.
Bright Yang Fire in Stomach and Intestines
Irritability
Along with: Afternoon fever, Excessive sweating, Sweating on limbs, Abdominal fullness, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Dry stools, Thirst, Dark urine, Anal burning, Delirium
Bright Yang Stomach Heat
Irritability
Along with: High fever, Excessive sweating, Excessive thirst, Flushed face, Feeling of heat, Delirium
Interior Wind
Irritability
Along with: Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder, Mouth deviation, Eye deviation, Tremors, Headaches, Limb numbness
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Fire
Irritability
Along with: Tremors, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness, Flushed face, Eye hyperemia, Thirst, Bitter taste in the mouth, Vivid dreaming, Constipation, Dry stools, Dark urine, Nosebleeds, Vomiting blood, Cough of blood
Wind Cold with Internal Heat
Irritability
Along with: High fever, Severe chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, General sensation of tightness, Flushed face, Eye hyperemia, Dry nose, Thirst, Insomnia, Cough of blood, Mottled skin
Blood Deficiency
Insufficient blood to nourish the body, causing paleness, dizziness, and dryness throughout the system
Causes: Abnormal behavior, Abnormal speech, Inability to control oneself, Restlessness, Irritability
Blood Deficiency represents a fundamental lack of blood volume or quality in the body, resulting in organs, tissues, and the mind being undernourished. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, blood not only refers to the red fluid in our vessels but encompasses the body's entire nourishing and moistening functions.
Heart Blood Deficiency with Liver Qi Stagnation
Abnormal behavior, Abnormal speech, Inability to control oneself
Along with: Confusion, Melancholia, Crying, Insomnia, Yawning
Heart Blood Deficiency
Restlessness
Along with: Easily startled, Vivid dreaming, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Liver Yang Rising with Blood and Yin Deficiency
Irritability
Along with: Insomnia, Occasional palpitations, Anxiety, Dizziness
Yin and Blood Deficiency
Irritability
Along with: Heart palpitations with anxiety, Generalized fatigue, Restless sleeplessness, Poor concentration, Nocturnal emission, Poor memory, Dry stools, Mouth ulcers, Menopausal symptoms, Chronic urticaria
Qi Rebellion
Qi flowing against its natural direction, typically surging upward when it should descend
Causes: Restlnessness, Irritability
Qi Rebellion represents a fundamental disruption in the body's energy flow, where qi moves against its proper direction - like water flowing uphill or smoke sinking downward. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, each organ has a natural directional flow for its qi, and when this flow reverses, it creates a cascade of symptoms that shoot upward through the body.
Rebellious Qi
Restlnessness
Along with: Hiccups, Belching, Nausea, Vomit, Coughing, Asthma
Rebellious Liver Qi
Irritability
Along with: Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Hiccups, Sighing, Nausea or vomiting, Belching, Stomach churning, Breast engorgement, Headaches, Dizziness
Rebellious Liver Qi invading the Spleen
Irritability
Along with: Abdominal distention, Abdominal pain, Alternating diarrhea and constipation, Dry stools, Excessive gas and flatulence, Generalized fatigue
Rebellious Liver Qi invading the Stomach
Irritability
Along with: Upper abdominal pain, Upper abdominal distension, Hypochondriac pain, Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal oppression, Acid reflux, Hiccups, Belching, Nausea or vomiting, Sighing, Weak limbs
Dampness
Heavy, sticky moisture that obstructs body functions and creates sluggishness
Causes: Restlessness, Irritability
Dampness manifests as swelling, bloating, a feeling of heaviness in the head and limbs, and digestive issues. It's like having waterlogged tissues that make everything feel heavy and slow. Common signs include a thick, greasy tongue coating, sticky mouth sensation, and stools that are difficult to flush.
Damp-Heat
Restlessness
Along with: Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst, Feeling of heat, Feeling of heaviness, Bitter taste in the mouth, Acne
Damp-Heat in the Gallbladder
Irritability
Along with: Hypochondriac pain, Hypochondriac distention, Nausea or vomiting, Fat malabsorption, Dull yellow complexion, Scanty and dark urine, Fever, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Bitter taste in the mouth, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Feeling of heaviness, Limb numbness, Foot edema, Alternating diarrhea and constipation, Alternating sensation of hot and cold, Yellow sclera
Obstruction Of the Spleen By Dampness with Liver Qi Stagnation
Irritability
Along with: Upper abdominal oppression, Nausea, Loss of appetite, Diarrhea, Feeling of heaviness, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Dull shallow face, Upper abdominal distension, Hypochondriac distention, Hypochondriac pain
Damp-Heat in the Liver Channel
Restlessness, Irritability
Along with: Vulvar itching, Yellow vaginal discharge, Painful intercourse, Insomnia, Dark urine, Excessive vaginal discharge, Foul-Smelling vaginal discharge, Sticky vaginal discharge, Vaginal itching
Cold
Congeals body fluids, damages Yang Qi, and causes pain with fixed location
Causes: Irritability
Cold is the predominant pathogenic factor of winter in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Cold represents an environmental pathogen that, when excessive, causes disease characterized by its cold, congealing, and contracting nature. While Cold is the main pathogen of winter, it can cause illness in any season through exposure to cold temperatures, getting caught in rain, sweating followed by wind exposure, or excessive air conditioning.
Bright Yang Fire in Stomach and Intestines
Irritability
Along with: Afternoon fever, Excessive sweating, Sweating on limbs, Abdominal fullness, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Dry stools, Thirst, Dark urine, Anal burning, Delirium
Bright Yang Stomach Heat
Irritability
Along with: High fever, Excessive sweating, Excessive thirst, Flushed face, Feeling of heat, Delirium
Wind Cold with Internal Heat
Irritability
Along with: High fever, Severe chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, General sensation of tightness, Flushed face, Eye hyperemia, Dry nose, Thirst, Insomnia, Cough of blood, Mottled skin
Exterior Cold invading with Interior Heat from Stagnation
Irritability
Along with: Fever without perspiration, Body pain, Thirst, Upper respiratory tract infections, Influenza, Purulent keratitis, Viral conjunctivitis, Sinusitis, Bronchial asthma, Viral pneumonia
Yang Excess
Excessive yang energy that generates heat, agitation, and hyperactivity throughout the body systems
Causes: Restlnessness, Irritability
Yang Excess represents pathological hyperactivity of the body's yang qi in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It manifests as excessive heat, inflammation, and overstimulation that disrupts the normal balance between yin and yang, causing various acute and intense symptoms.
Yang Excess or Full Yang
Restlnessness, Irritability
Along with: Feeling of heat, Hyperactivity, Lack of sweating, Heat intolerance, Constipation
Liver Yang Rising
Irritability
Along with: Headaches, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry mouth, Dry throat, Insomnia, Exhaustion, Anger, Stiff neck, Shoulder stiffness, Stiff upper back
Liver Yang Rising with Blood and Yin Deficiency
Irritability
Along with: Insomnia, Occasional palpitations, Anxiety, Dizziness
Yang Deficiency
Insufficient yang qi causing coldness, fatigue, and diminished physiological functions throughout the body
Causes: Restlnessness, Irritability
Yang Deficiency represents a fundamental weakness of the body's yang qi in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It manifests as an inability to warm the body, transform substances, and maintain normal physiological activities, resulting in various cold-type symptoms and functional decline.
Disharmony between Heart and Kidneys caused by Kidney Yang Deficiency
Restlnessness, Irritability
Along with: Restlessness, Severe heart palpitations, Cold sensation in lower limbs, Insomnia, Anxiety, Mental exhaustion, Dysautonomia, Hypertension
Deficiency of both the Kidney Yin and Yang
Irritability
Along with: Menopausal symptoms, Hypertension, Irregular periods, Menopausal hot flashes, Excessive sweating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Depression, Palpitations, Frequent urination
Qi Deficiency
Insufficient vital energy causing fatigue, weakness, poor digestion, and reduced function of organs and protective systems
Causes: Irritability
Qi Deficiency is a fundamental pattern in Traditional Chinese Medicine where the body's vital energy is insufficient to maintain normal physiological functions, leading to weakness, fatigue, and various organ dysfunctions.
Liver Qi Deficiency
Irritability
Along with: Dizziness, Blurry vision, Eye floaters, Nervousness, Timidity, Easily startled, Lack of courage, Indecision, Sighing, Vivid dreaming, Depression, Hypochondriac distention, Irregular periods, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, Abdominal distention
Liver Qi Stagnation with Spleen Qi Deficiency that transforms into Heat
Irritability
Along with: Spontaneous sweat, Eye hyperemia, Dry mouth, Palpitations, Lower abdominal oppression, Painful urination, Excessive menstruation, Abnormal uterine bleeding, Tidal fever, Infertility
Summer Heat
Intense summer heat that rapidly depletes both energy and fluids
Causes: mental disturbances, Restlessness, Irritability
Summer-Heat (暑 Shǔ) is a unique pathogenic factor in Traditional Chinese Medicine that only occurs during summer. Unlike other disease-causing factors in TCM that can arise internally or externally, Summer-Heat always comes from the environment - specifically from exposure to intense summer heat and humidity.
Summer-Heat entering the Lesser Yin and Terminal Yin warps
mental disturbances, Restlessness, Irritability
Along with: Wasting, Thirst, Cardiac burning sensation, Paralysis, Loss of consciousness, Abnormal behavior, Muscle numbness, Muscle spasm
Summer-Heat
Irritability
Along with: Fever, Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, Upper abdominal discomfort, Thirst
Yin Collapse
Acute, critical depletion of body's yin fluids with uncontrolled yang floating upward, representing imminent life-threatening failure
Causes: Restlnessness
Yin Collapse (Wang Yin) is an emergency syndrome representing the sudden, severe exhaustion of the body's yin fluids (essence, blood, and body fluids), leading to the loss of yin's anchoring function and causing yang to float uncontrolled. Classical texts describe this as a critical juncture where "yin is exhausted while yang becomes rootless," creating a dangerous state of systemic failure that, without immediate intervention, rapidly progresses to complete yin-yang separation and death.
Collapse of Yin
Restlnessness
Along with: Low grade fever, Night sweats, Restlessness, Dry mouth with desire to sip liquids, Heat sensation in palms, Flushed cheekbones, Emaciation, Urinary retention, Constipation
Herbal Formulas for Abnormal Behavior
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address abnormal behavior
Ban Xia Hou Po Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Moves Qi and Dissipates Nodules
- Descends Qi
- Resolves Phlegm
- Dries Dampness
- Harmonizes the Stomach
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Phlegm
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness
Liver Qi Stagnation invading the Stomach
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Belching, Abdominal distention, Upper abdominal distension, Depression, Dry mouth, Loss of appetite...
Pericardium Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Mild chest pain, Chest distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Sighing, Throat lumps, Palpitations...
Qi-Phlegm
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Globus sensation, Dysphagia, Upper abdominal oppression, Mood swings, Depression
Rebellious Liver Qi invading the Stomach
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal pain, Upper abdominal distension, Hypochondriac pain, Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal oppression, Acid reflux...
Stomach Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal pain, Upper abdominal distension, Belching, Nausea, Vomit, Hiccups
Chai Hu Shu Gan San
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Courses the Liver and Resolves Constraint
- Moves Qi and Alleviates Pain
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Harmonizes the Liver and Spleen
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Heart Vessel obstructed
How it manifests:
Restlnessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Shortness of breath, Depression, Restlessness, Stifling sensation in the chest, Heart pain...
Rebellious Qi
How it manifests:
Restlnessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Hiccups, Belching, Nausea, Vomit, Coughing, Asthma
Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia...
Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
General fullness, Moving pain, Depression, Mood swings, Sighing
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Restlnessness, Restlessness, Irritability, Pre-menstrual irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Rebellious Liver Qi
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Hiccups, Sighing, Nausea or vomiting, Belching...
Xiao Yao San
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Courses the Liver and Resolves Constraint
- Nourishes Blood and Softens the Liver
- Strengthens the Spleen and Harmonizes the Middle
- Harmonizes the Liver and Spleen
- Regulates menstruation
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Restlnessness, Restlessness, Irritability, Pre-menstrual irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Damp-Heat
How it manifests:
Restlessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst...
Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia...
Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
General fullness, Moving pain, Depression, Mood swings, Sighing
Liver Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Blurry vision, Eye floaters, Nervousness, Timidity, Easily startled...
Rebellious Liver Qi invading the Spleen
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal distention, Abdominal pain, Alternating diarrhea and constipation, Dry stools, Excessive gas and flatulence, Generalized fatigue
Jia Wei Xiao Yao San
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Courses the Liver and Resolves Constraint
- Clears Heat from the Liver and Blood
- Nourishes Blood
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Harmonizes the Liver and Spleen
- Regulates menstruation
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Restlessness, Restlnessness, Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Restlnessness, Restlessness, Irritability, Pre-menstrual irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Liver Qi Stagnation with Spleen Qi Deficiency that transforms into Heat
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Spontaneous sweat, Eye hyperemia, Dry mouth, Palpitations, Lower abdominal oppression, Painful urination...
Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia...
Stagnant Liver Qi turning into Fire
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Melancholia, Depression, Mood swings...
Long Dan Xie Gan Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Drains excess Fire from the Liver and Gallbladder
- Clears Damp-Heat from the Lower Burner
- Clears Heat from the Liver channel
- Promotes Urination and Drains Dampness
- Nourishes Blood and Yin to prevent damage from bitter cold
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Restlessness, Restlnessness, Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Damp-Heat in the Liver Channel
How it manifests:
Restlessness, Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Vulvar itching, Yellow vaginal discharge, Painful intercourse, Insomnia, Dark urine, Excessive vaginal discharge...
Liver Fire Blazing
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness, Flushed face...
Heat Excess in the Liver or Gallbladder
How it manifests:
Irritability, Short temper
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac pain, Headaches, Dizziness, Red and irritated eyes, Hearing loss, Ear swelling...
Stagnant Liver Qi turning into Fire
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Melancholia, Depression, Mood swings...
Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Nourishes Blood
- Tonifies Heart Qi
- Calms the Spirit
- Clears Deficiency Heat
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Disharmony between Heart and Kidneys
How it manifests:
Restlessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Insomnia, Palpitations, Poor memory, Lower back pain...
Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Restlnessness, Fidgeting
Accompanying symptoms:
Afternoon heat sensation, Dry mouth, Preference for sipping, Dry mouth and throat at night, Night sweats, Cardiac burning sensation...
Heart and Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Restlnessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Insomnia, Poor memory, Night sweats, Anxiety, Tinnitus...
Heart Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Restlnessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Night sweats, Feeling of uneasiness, Feeling of heat, Heat sensation in palms, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Yin and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Heart palpitations with anxiety, Generalized fatigue, Restless sleeplessness, Poor concentration, Nocturnal emission, Poor memory...
Wen Dan Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Regulates Qi and Transforms Phlegm
- Clears Gallbladder and Stomach Heat
- Dries Dampness
- Stops vomiting and eliminates irritability
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Phlegm Misting the Heart
How it manifests:
Abnormal and foolish behavior
Accompanying symptoms:
Confusion, Loss of consciousness, Hypersomnia, Incoherent or confused speech, Slurred speech, Aphasia...
Phlegm Fire harassing the Pericardium
How it manifests:
Restlnessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia...
Phlegm-Fire harassing the Heart
How it manifests:
Restlnessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia...
Phlegm-Heat
How it manifests:
Restlnessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal oppression, Mucous in feces, Depression
Phlegm
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness
Liu Wei Di Huang Wan
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Kidney Yin
- Supplements Liver and Spleen Yin
- Benefits Essence and Fills the Marrow
- Clears Deficiency Heat
- Drains Dampness and Resolves Turbidity
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Disharmony between Heart and Kidneys
How it manifests:
Restlessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Insomnia, Palpitations, Poor memory, Lower back pain...
Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Restlessness, Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Heat sensation in palms, Emaciation, Sore throat at night, Thirst, Anxiety, Jumpy...
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Restlnessness, Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Kidney Yin Deficiency With Empty-Heat Blazing
How it manifests:
Restlnessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Flushed cheekbones, Restlessness, Insomnia, Night sweats, Low grade fever in the afternoon, Heat sensation in palms...
Si Wu Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Blood
- Nourishes Blood and Alleviates Pain
- Regulates menstruation
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Restlessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Easily startled, Vivid dreaming, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Liver Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Blurry vision, Eye floaters, Nervousness, Timidity, Easily startled...
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Restlnessness, Restlessness, Irritability, Pre-menstrual irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Gan Mai Da Zao Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Heart and Calms the Spirit
- Relaxes Spasms and Relieves Urgency
- Tonifies Spleen Qi
- Nourishes Yin and Moistens Dryness
- Soothes the Liver and Regulates Qi
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Heart Blood Deficiency with Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Abnormal behavior, Abnormal speech, Inability to control oneself
Accompanying symptoms:
Confusion, Melancholia, Crying, Insomnia, Yawning
Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Restlessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Easily startled, Vivid dreaming, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Heart Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Restlnessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Night sweats, Feeling of uneasiness, Feeling of heat, Heat sensation in palms, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Ling Jiao Gou Teng Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Cools the Liver and extinguishes Wind
- Softens and Relaxes the Sinews
- Settles Fright and Calms Convulsions
- Clears Heat and Transforms Phlegm
- Calms the Spirit
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Fire
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness...
Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Headaches, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry mouth...
Qi Ju Di Huang Wan
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin
- Brightens the Eyes
- Clears Liver Heat
- Tonifies Kidney Essence
- Calms the Liver and Subdues Yang
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Headaches, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry mouth...
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Restlnessness, Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Wu Yao Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Moves Qi
- Regulates menstruation
- Alleviates Pain
- Soothes the Liver and Regulates Qi
- Nourishes and invigorates Blood
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Restlnessness, Restlessness, Irritability, Pre-menstrual irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia...
Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
General fullness, Moving pain, Depression, Mood swings, Sighing
Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Resolves Toxicity
- Cools the Blood
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Nourishes Yin
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Restlessness, Restlnessness, Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Heat victorious agitating Blood
How it manifests:
Restlnessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Restlessness, High fever, Mania, Macules, Vomiting blood, Nosebleeds...
Excess-Heat
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Flushed face, Red skin eruptions, Mottled skin, Thirst, Arthritis...
Zi Xue Dan
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Resolves Toxicity
- Opens the Orifices and Revives Consciousness
- Extinguishes Wind and Stops Spasms
- Calms the Spirit and Settles Fright
- Clears Heat and Drains Fire
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Heart Fire blazing
How it manifests:
Restlnessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Thirst, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers, Restlessness, Anxiety...
Pericardium Fire
How it manifests:
Restlnessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Stifling sensation in the chest, Bitter taste in the mouth, Insomnia, Thirst, Mouth ulcers...
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Fire
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness...
Zuo Gui Wan
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Kidney Yin
- Benefits Essence and Fills the Marrow
- Nourishes Blood
- Tonifies the Liver
- Strengthens the Lower Back and Knees
- Astringes and Secures Essence
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Kidney-Deficiency
How it manifests:
Restlessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Scanty menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Back pain, Knee pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus...
Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Restlessness, Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Heat sensation in palms, Emaciation, Sore throat at night, Thirst, Anxiety, Jumpy...
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Restlnessness, Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Bai He Di Huang Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Clears Deficiency Heat
- Moistens the Lungs
- Cools the Blood
- Calms the Spirit
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Heat in Nutritive Qi level
How it manifests:
Restlnessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Nighttime fever, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Restlessness, Insomnia, Delirium, Incoherent or confused speech...
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Restlessness, Restlnessness, Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Bai Zi Yang Xin Wan
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Heart Blood
- Tonifies Heart Qi
- Nourishes Yin
- Calms the Spirit
- Moistens the Intestines and Unblocks the Bowels
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Restlessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Easily startled, Vivid dreaming, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Restlnessness, Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Da Qing Long Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Induces Sweating and Releases the Exterior
- Clears Interior Heat
- Eliminates Irritability
- Diffuses Lung Qi
- Resolves fluid retention through sweating
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Fluids in the limbs
How it manifests:
Restlnessness, Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heaviness, Muscle pain, Lack of sweating, Absence of thirst, Profuse white sputum, Swollen limbs...
Exterior Cold invading with Interior Heat from Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever without perspiration, Body pain, Thirst, Upper respiratory tract infections, Influenza, Purulent keratitis...
Dan Zhi Xiao Yao San
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Courses the Liver and Resolves Constraint
- Courses the Liver and Drains Heat
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Nourishes the Blood and harmonizes the Ying level
- Cools the Blood
- Regulates menstruation
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Restlnessness, Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Stagnant Liver Qi turning into Fire
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Melancholia, Depression, Mood swings...
Di Tan Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Scours Phlegm and Opens the Orifices
- Clears Heat and Transforms Phlegm
- Regulates Qi and resolves turbidity
- Tonifies Qi and Strengthens the Spleen
- Dries Dampness
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Phlegm Misting the Heart
How it manifests:
Abnormal and foolish behavior
Accompanying symptoms:
Confusion, Loss of consciousness, Hypersomnia, Incoherent or confused speech, Slurred speech, Aphasia...
Heart Vessel obstructed
How it manifests:
Restlnessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Shortness of breath, Depression, Restlessness, Stifling sensation in the chest, Heart pain...
Gua Lou San
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Courses the Liver and Resolves Constraint
- Moistens dryness and alleviates pain
- Clears Heat and Resolves Toxicity
- Invigorates Blood and Unblocks the Channels and Collaterals
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Stomach Fire or Stomach Heat
How it manifests:
Restlessness, Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Toothache, Headaches, Loose teeth, Bleeding gums, Thirst, Stomatitis...
Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia...
Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Disperses Fixed Masses
- Warms the Channels and Disperses Cold
- Harmonizes Qi and Blood
- Removes Stasis and Generates New Blood
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation in the Directing and Penetrating Vessels
How it manifests:
Restlessness, Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Irregular periods, Brown vaginal discharge, Dark menstrual clots, Menstrual cramps, Dark menstrual blood, Prolonged lochia...
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Restlnessness, Restlessness, Irritability, Pre-menstrual irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Gun Tan Wan
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Drains Fire and expels Phlegm
- Descends Qi and Transforms Phlegm
- Clears Lung and Stomach Heat
- Opens the bowels and purges accumulation
- Calms the Spirit and Settles Fright
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Phlegm Misting the Heart
How it manifests:
Abnormal and foolish behavior
Accompanying symptoms:
Confusion, Loss of consciousness, Hypersomnia, Incoherent or confused speech, Slurred speech, Aphasia...
Phlegm-Heat
How it manifests:
Restlnessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal oppression, Mucous in feces, Depression
Hua Ban Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat from the Qi level
- Cools the Blood
- Resolves Toxicity
- Cools the Blood and Resolves Macules
- Nourishes Yin
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Restlessness, Restlnessness, Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Stomach Heat or Fire
How it manifests:
Restlnessness, Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry stools, Dry mouth...
Huang Lian E Jiao Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin and descends Fire
- Clears Heart Fire
- Promotes Heart-Kidney Communication
- Calms the Spirit and Relieves Restlessness
- Cools the Blood and Stops Bleeding
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Restlnessness, Fidgeting
Accompanying symptoms:
Afternoon heat sensation, Dry mouth, Preference for sipping, Dry mouth and throat at night, Night sweats, Cardiac burning sensation...
Lesser Yin Heat Transformation
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Insomnia, Dry mouth and throat at night, Dark urine, Night sweats
Huang Lian Wen Dan Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Transforms Phlegm
- Clears Liver and Gallbladder Heat
- Harmonizes the Stomach and Stops Vomiting
- Regulates Qi and resolves turbidity
- Calms the Spirit and Relieves Restlessness
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Phlegm Fire harassing the Pericardium
How it manifests:
Restlnessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia...
Phlegm-Fire harassing the Heart
How it manifests:
Restlnessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia...
Jiao Tai Wan
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heart Fire
- Tonifies Kidney Yang
- Promotes Heart-Kidney Communication
- Guides Fire Back to Its Source
- Calms the Spirit and Relieves Restlessness
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Heart and Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Restlnessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Insomnia, Poor memory, Night sweats, Anxiety, Tinnitus...
Disharmony between Heart and Kidneys caused by Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Restlnessness, Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Restlessness, Severe heart palpitations, Cold sensation in lower limbs, Insomnia, Anxiety, Mental exhaustion...
Jin Ling Zi San
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Courses the Liver and Drains Heat
- Moves Qi and Alleviates Pain
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Soothes the Liver and Regulates Qi
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Liver Qi Stagnation that transforms into Heat
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Intermittent upper abdominal pain, Hernia-Related pain, Dysmenorrhea exacerbated by hot food or drinks, Bitter taste in the mouth, Peptic ulcer, Chronic gastritis...
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Restlnessness, Restlessness, Irritability, Pre-menstrual irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Ju Pi Zhu Ru Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Directs Rebellious Qi Downward and Stops Hiccup
- Clears Stomach Heat
- Harmonizes the Stomach
- Tonifies Qi
- Stops Vomiting
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Rebellious Qi
How it manifests:
Restlnessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Hiccups, Belching, Nausea, Vomit, Coughing, Asthma
Rebellious Liver Qi invading the Stomach
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal pain, Upper abdominal distension, Hypochondriac pain, Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal oppression, Acid reflux...
Liang Di Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Clears Deficiency Heat
- Cools the Blood
- Regulates menstruation
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Restlessness, Restlnessness, Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Kidney-Deficiency
How it manifests:
Restlessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Scanty menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Back pain, Knee pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus...
Qing Hao Bie Jia Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Clears Deficiency Heat
- Vents Pathogenic Heat Outward
- Cools the Blood
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Restlnessness, Fidgeting
Accompanying symptoms:
Afternoon heat sensation, Dry mouth, Preference for sipping, Dry mouth and throat at night, Night sweats, Cardiac burning sensation...
Empty-Heat caused by Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Nighttime fever, Emaciation, Chronic pyelonephritis, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Renal tuberculosis, Tidal fever...
Qing Ying Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Cools the Nutritive Level
- Resolves Heat Toxins
- Vents Pathogenic Heat Outward
- Nourishes Yin
- Generates Fluids
- Cools the Blood
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Heat in Nutritive Qi level
How it manifests:
Restlnessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Nighttime fever, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Restlessness, Insomnia, Delirium, Incoherent or confused speech...
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Restlessness, Restlnessness, Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Si Mo Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Moves Qi
- Descends Qi
- Soothes the Liver and Regulates Qi
- Broadens the Chest and Dissipates Nodules
- Supports the Upright and Dispels Pathogens
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
General fullness, Moving pain, Depression, Mood swings, Sighing
Rebellious Liver Qi invading the Stomach
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal pain, Upper abdominal distension, Hypochondriac pain, Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal oppression, Acid reflux...
Si Ni San
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Soothes the Liver and Regulates Qi
- Harmonizes the Liver and Spleen
- Courses the Liver and Resolves Constraint
- Transmits Yang and unblocks counterflow
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Rebellious Qi
How it manifests:
Restlnessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Hiccups, Belching, Nausea, Vomit, Coughing, Asthma
Rebellious Liver Qi
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Hiccups, Sighing, Nausea or vomiting, Belching...
Suan Zao Ren Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Blood and Calms the Spirit
- Clears deficiency Heat and eliminates irritability
- Nourishes Liver Blood
- Calms the Heart and Quiets the Spirit
- Harmonizes the Liver and Spleen
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Restlessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Easily startled, Vivid dreaming, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Restlnessness, Fidgeting
Accompanying symptoms:
Afternoon heat sensation, Dry mouth, Preference for sipping, Dry mouth and throat at night, Night sweats, Cardiac burning sensation...
Tao He Cheng Qi Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Breaks Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Purges Heat from the Lower Burner
- Purges Heat and Unblocks the Bowels
- Nourishes Blood and Unblocks the Vessels
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Greater Yang Accumulation of Blood
How it manifests:
Restlessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower abdominal distension, Lower abdominal fullness, Hematuria
Heat and Blood Stagnation in the Lower Burner
How it manifests:
Restlnessness, Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower abdominal pain, Nighttime fever, Incoherent or confused speech, Restlessness, Thirst, Amenorrhea...
Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Calms the Liver and Extinguishes Wind
- Calms the Liver and Subdues Yang
- Clears Heat and Drains Fire
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Supplements the Liver and Kidneys
- Calms the Spirit and Relieves Restlessness
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Headaches, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry mouth...
Tiao Wei Cheng Qi Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Mildly Purges Heat Accumulation
- Softens Hardness and Moistens Dryness
- Harmonizes the Stomach
- Clears Interior Heat
- Promotes Bowel Movement
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Stomach Heat or Fire
How it manifests:
Restlnessness, Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry stools, Dry mouth...
Bright Yang Fire in Stomach and Intestines
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Afternoon fever, Excessive sweating, Sweating on limbs, Abdominal fullness, Abdominal pain, Constipation...
Xie Xin Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Purges Fire and Resolves Toxicity
- Clears Heat from the Three Burners
- Cools the Blood and Stops Bleeding
- Dries Dampness and clears Damp-Heat
- Drains Fire
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Heart Fire blazing
How it manifests:
Restlnessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Thirst, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers, Restlessness, Anxiety...
Pericardium Fire
How it manifests:
Restlnessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Stifling sensation in the chest, Bitter taste in the mouth, Insomnia, Thirst, Mouth ulcers...
Xuan Fu Dai Zhe Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Descends Qi
- Resolves Phlegm
- Tonifies Qi
- Harmonizes the Stomach
- Eliminates Focal Distention
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Rebellious Qi
How it manifests:
Restlnessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Hiccups, Belching, Nausea, Vomit, Coughing, Asthma
Rebellious Liver Qi invading the Stomach
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal pain, Upper abdominal distension, Hypochondriac pain, Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal oppression, Acid reflux...
Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Moves Qi and Alleviates Pain
- Opens the Chest and Disperses Stagnation
- Courses the Liver and Resolves Constraint
- Guides Herbs and Blood Downward
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Heart Vessel obstructed
How it manifests:
Restlnessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Shortness of breath, Depression, Restlessness, Stifling sensation in the chest, Heart pain...
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Restlnessness, Restlessness, Irritability, Pre-menstrual irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Yue Ju Wan
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Moves Qi and Resolves Stagnation
- Resolves the Six Stagnations (Liu Yu)
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Clears Heat and Drains Fire
- Dries Dampness and strengthens the Spleen
- Promotes Digestion and Resolves Food Stagnation
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia...
Phlegm
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness
Zhen Xin An Shen Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Anchors and Calms the Spirit
- Subdues Yang and settles anxiety
- Nourishes Heart Blood
- Calms the Liver
- Dispels Stasis to Promote Healing
- Promotes Quality Sleep
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Restlessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Easily startled, Vivid dreaming, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Headaches, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry mouth...
Zhen Zhu Mu Wan
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Calms the Liver and Subdues Yang
- Nourishes Yin and Blood
- Anchors and Calms the Spirit
- Extinguishes Wind and Stops Spasms
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Headaches, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry mouth...
Liver Yang Rising with Blood and Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Insomnia, Occasional palpitations, Anxiety, Dizziness
Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Clears Deficiency Heat
- Nourishes Kidney Yin
- Supplements the Liver and Kidneys
- Drains Ministerial Fire
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Restlnessness, Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Kidney Yin Deficiency With Empty-Heat Blazing
How it manifests:
Restlnessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Flushed cheekbones, Restlessness, Insomnia, Night sweats, Low grade fever in the afternoon, Heat sensation in palms...
Zuo Jin Wan
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Liver Fire
- Directs Rebellious Qi Downward and Stops Vomiting
- Harmonizes the Stomach
- Drains Dampness
- Disperses Accumulations and Dissipates Nodules
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Liver Qi Stagnation invading the Stomach
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Belching, Abdominal distention, Upper abdominal distension, Depression, Dry mouth, Loss of appetite...
Stomach Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal pain, Upper abdominal distension, Belching, Nausea, Vomit, Hiccups
Bai Hu Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat from the Qi level
- Clears Stomach Heat
- Generates Fluids
- Generates Fluids and Relieves Thirst
- Eliminates Irritability
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Bright Yang Stomach Heat
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
High fever, Excessive sweating, Excessive thirst, Flushed face, Feeling of heat, Delirium
Bai Zi Yang Xin Wan
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Heart Blood
- Tonifies Heart Qi
- Nourishes Yin
- Calms the Spirit
- Moistens the Intestines and Unblocks the Bowels
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Restlessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Easily startled, Vivid dreaming, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Bu Gan Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Liver Blood
- Softens and Relaxes the Sinews
- Brightens the Eyes
- Nourishes Yin and Generates Fluids
- Calms the Spirit
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Middle and Augments Qi
- Raises sunken Yang
- Lifts Sunken Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Clears Heat from deficiency (sweet-warm method)
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Liver Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Blurry vision, Eye floaters, Nervousness, Timidity, Easily startled...
Ci Zhu Wan
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Subdues Floating Yang
- Calms the Spirit
- Anchors and Calms the Spirit
- Brightens the Eyes
- Opens the Ear Orifices and Brightens the Eyes
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Heart and Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Restlnessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Insomnia, Poor memory, Night sweats, Anxiety, Tinnitus...
Da Bu Yin Wan
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Drains Fire
- Clears Deficiency Heat
- Drains Ministerial Fire
- Nourishes Kidney Yin
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Collapse of Yin
How it manifests:
Restlnessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Low grade fever, Night sweats, Restlessness, Dry mouth with desire to sip liquids, Heat sensation in palms, Flushed cheekbones...
Da Chai Hu Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Harmonizes the Shaoyang
- Clears Interior Heat
- Clears Gallbladder and Stomach Heat
- Directs Rebellious Qi Downward and Stops Vomiting
- Moves Qi and Resolves Stagnation
- Eliminates Focal Distention and Fullness
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Headaches, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry mouth...
Da Cheng Qi Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Vigorously Purges Heat Accumulation
- Promotes Bowel Movement
- Moves Qi and Relieves Distension
- Softens Hardness and Moistens Dryness
- Clears interior Heat from the Yangming
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Yang Excess or Full Yang
How it manifests:
Restlnessness, Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Hyperactivity, Lack of sweating, Heat intolerance, Constipation
Dan Shen Yin
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Moves Qi
- Alleviates Pain
- Regulates Qi and Harmonizes the Middle Burner
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Restlnessness, Restlessness, Irritability, Pre-menstrual irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Dang Gui Di Huang Yin
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Kidneys
- Strengthens the Lower Back and Knees
- Nourishes Blood
- Nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin
- Strengthens the Sinews and Bones
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Restlnessness, Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Dang Gui Liu Huang Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Drains Fire
- Secures the Exterior
- Astringes to Stop Sweating
- Nourishes Blood
- Clears Heat from the Three Burners
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Restlnessness, Fidgeting
Accompanying symptoms:
Afternoon heat sensation, Dry mouth, Preference for sipping, Dry mouth and throat at night, Night sweats, Cardiac burning sensation...
Dang Gui Long Hui Wan
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Drains Liver and Gallbladder Fire
- Purges Heat and Unblocks the Bowels
- Clears Heat from the Internal Organs
- Resolves Heat Toxins
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Liver Fire Blazing
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness, Flushed face...
Dang Gui Shao Yao San
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Blood and Softens the Liver
- Strengthens the Spleen and Resolves Dampness
- Soothes the Liver and Regulates Qi
- Promotes Urination
- Relieves Abdominal Pain
- Calms the Fetus
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Obstruction Of the Spleen By Dampness with Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal oppression, Nausea, Loss of appetite, Diarrhea, Feeling of heaviness, Dry mouth without desire to drink...
Dang Gui Si Ni Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Channels and Disperses Cold
- Nourishes Blood and Unblocks the Vessels
- Promotes blood circulation through the meridians
- Dispels Cold and Alleviates Pain
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Heart Vessel obstructed
How it manifests:
Restlnessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Shortness of breath, Depression, Restlessness, Stifling sensation in the chest, Heart pain...
Dao Chi San
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heart Fire
- Nourishes Yin
- Promotes Urination and Relieves Stranguria
- Clears Heat from the Heart and Small Intestine
- Cools the Blood
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Full-Heat in the Small Intestine
How it manifests:
Restlnessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Restlessness, Insomnia, Tongue ulcers, Mouth ulcers, Throat pain, Deafness...
Di Gu Pi Yin
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin and Blood
- Clears Deficiency Heat
- Cools the Blood
- Harmonizes the Liver and Spleen
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Restlessness, Restlnessness, Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Ding Chuan Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Restores Lung Diffusing and Descending Functions
- Calms Wheezing
- Clears Lung Heat
- Resolves Phlegm
- Releases the Exterior
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Heat
How it manifests:
Restlnessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal oppression, Mucous in feces, Depression
Ding Xiang Shi Di Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Middle Burner
- Descends Qi
- Tonifies Qi
- Harmonizes the Stomach
- Directs Rebellious Qi Downward and Stops Hiccup
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Rebellious Liver Qi invading the Stomach
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal pain, Upper abdominal distension, Hypochondriac pain, Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal oppression, Acid reflux...
Ding Zhi Wan
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Heart Qi
- Calms the Spirit
- Opens the Orifices and Revives Consciousness
- Resolves Phlegm
- Settles Fright and Calms Convulsions
- Calms the Spirit and Benefits Intelligence
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Phlegm Misting the Heart
How it manifests:
Abnormal and foolish behavior
Accompanying symptoms:
Confusion, Loss of consciousness, Hypersomnia, Incoherent or confused speech, Slurred speech, Aphasia...
E Jiao Ji Zi Huang Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin and Blood
- Softens the Liver and extinguishes Wind
- Subdues Floating Yang
- Calms the Spirit
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Er Miao San
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and dries Dampness
- Clears Damp-Heat from the Lower Burner
- Dispels Dampness and Unblocks Painful Obstruction
- Secures the Kidneys and Stops Vaginal Discharge
- Kills Parasites and Eliminates Lice
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat
How it manifests:
Restlessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst...
Er Xian Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Kidney Yang
- Tonifies Kidney Essence
- Drains Ministerial Fire
- Secures the Chong and Ren Vessels
- Nourishes Blood
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Deficiency of both the Kidney Yin and Yang
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Menopausal symptoms, Hypertension, Irregular periods, Menopausal hot flashes, Excessive sweating, Generalized fatigue...
Er Zhi Wan
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin
- Tonifies the Kidneys
- Tonifies the Liver
- Cools the Blood
- Stops Bleeding
- Blackens the Hair and Beard
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Kidney-Deficiency
How it manifests:
Restlessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Scanty menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Back pain, Knee pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus...
Fei Er Wan
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Expels Parasites
- Promotes Digestion and Resolves Food Stagnation
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Clears Stomach Heat
- Moves Qi
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Stomach Heat or Fire
How it manifests:
Restlnessness, Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry stools, Dry mouth...
Feng Yin Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and extinguishes Wind
- Subdues Floating Yang
- Settles Fright and Calms Convulsions
- Guides Wind-Fire downward
- Secures Essence and Stops Leakage
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Fire
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness...
Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Moves Qi and Alleviates Pain
- Disperses Accumulations and Dissipates Nodules
- Soothes the Liver and Regulates Qi
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Restlnessness, Restlessness, Irritability, Pre-menstrual irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Gu Jing Wan
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Clears Heat
- Secures the Menses and Stops Uterine Bleeding
- Stops Bleeding
- Secures the Chong and Ren Vessels
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Restlessness, Restlnessness, Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Gui Pi Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi
- Nourishes Blood
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Tonifies Heart Qi
- Calms the Spirit
- Restores the Spleen's Governance of Blood
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Restlessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Easily startled, Vivid dreaming, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Guo Qi Yin
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Blood
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Moves Qi
- Regulates menstruation
- Warms the Channels and Disperses Cold
- Promotes Menstruation
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Restlnessness, Restlessness, Irritability, Pre-menstrual irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Huai Jiao Wan
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Stops Diarrhea
- Cools the Blood and Stops Bleeding
- Disperses Wind
- Moves Qi
- Moistens the Intestines and Unblocks the Bowels
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Heat in Uterus Blood
How it manifests:
Restlessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive menstruation, Sudden period before schedule, Dark menstrual blood, Sticky menstrual blood, Thirst, Flushed face...
Hui Chun Dan
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Transforms Phlegm
- Opens the Orifices and Revives Consciousness
- Extinguishes Wind and Stops Spasms
- Calms the Spirit and Settles Fright
- Moves Qi and Resolves Stagnation
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Phlegm Fire harassing the Pericardium
How it manifests:
Restlnessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia...
Liang Ge San
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Drains Fire
- Promotes Bowel Movement
- Clears Upper Jiao Heat
- Clears Heat and Drains Fire from the Middle Burner
- Resolves Toxicity
- Clears Heat from the Chest and Diaphragm
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Heart Fire blazing
How it manifests:
Restlnessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Thirst, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers, Restlessness, Anxiety...
Liu Yi San
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Summer-Heat
- Drains Dampness
- Promotes Urination
- Clears Heat from the Three Burners
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Summer-Heat
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, Upper abdominal discomfort...
Mu Li San
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Astringes to Stop Sweating
- Secures the Exterior
- Tonifies Qi
- Nourishes Yin
- Subdues Floating Yang
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Restlessness, Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Heat sensation in palms, Emaciation, Sore throat at night, Thirst, Anxiety, Jumpy...
Niu Huang Qing Xin Wan
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Opens the Heart Orifices
- Transforms Dampness and Resolves Turbidity
- Calms the Spirit and Settles Fright
- Extinguishes Wind and unblocks the collaterals
- Tonifies Qi and Generates Blood
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Heat invading the Pericardium
How it manifests:
Restlnessness, Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Restlessness, Feeling of uneasiness, Incoherent or confused speech, Loss of consciousness, Viral encephalitis...
Ping Wei San
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Dries Dampness
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Moves Qi
- Harmonizes the Stomach
- Eliminates Focal Distention and Fullness
- Transforms Dampness and Resolves Turbidity
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Obstruction Of the Spleen By Dampness with Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal oppression, Nausea, Loss of appetite, Diarrhea, Feeling of heaviness, Dry mouth without desire to drink...
Qi Bao Mei Ran Dan
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Supplements the Liver and Kidneys
- Nourishes Essence and Blood
- Blackens the Hair and Beard
- Strengthens the Sinews and Bones
- Secures Essence and Stops Seminal Emission
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Restlnessness, Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Qi Ge San
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Moistens Dryness
- Courses the Liver and Resolves Constraint
- Resolves Phlegm
- Descends Qi
- Nourishes Yin and Generates Fluids
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
General fullness, Moving pain, Depression, Mood swings, Sighing
Qi Li San
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Reduces Swelling
- Alleviates Pain
- Stops Bleeding
- Moves Qi
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Restlnessness, Restlessness, Irritability, Pre-menstrual irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Qing Jing San
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat from the Blood Level
- Cools the Blood
- Drains Kidney Fire
- Nourishes Yin
- Regulates menstruation
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Restlessness, Restlnessness, Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Qing Luo Yin
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Summer-Heat from the Lung collaterals
- Clears Summer-Heat
- Clears Heat from the Qi level
- Generates Fluids
- Clears the Head and Brightens the Eyes
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Summer-Heat
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, Upper abdominal discomfort...
Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Transforms Phlegm
- Regulates Qi and stops cough
- Descends Lung Qi and Calms Wheezing
- Dries Dampness and Transforms Phlegm
- Clears Lung Heat
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Heat
How it manifests:
Restlnessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal oppression, Mucous in feces, Depression
Qing Re Gu Jing Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Cools the Blood
- Secures the Menses and Stops Uterine Bleeding
- Nourishes Yin and Clears Deficiency Heat
- Astringes to Stop Uterine Bleeding
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Restlessness, Restlnessness, Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Qing Re Tiao Xue Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat from the Blood Level
- Cools the Blood
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Regulates menstruation
- Moves Qi and Alleviates Pain
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat
How it manifests:
Restlessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst...
Qing Shu Yi Qi Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Summer-Heat
- Tonifies Qi
- Nourishes Yin
- Generates Fluids
- Clears Heat from the Qi level
- Eliminates Irritability
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Summer-Heat
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, Upper abdominal discomfort...
Qing Wei San
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Stomach Heat
- Cools the Blood
- Nourishes Yin
- Resolves Toxicity
- Disperses Depressed Heat
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Stomach Heat or Fire
How it manifests:
Restlnessness, Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry stools, Dry mouth...
Qing Xin Lian Zi Yin
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heart Fire
- Benefits Qi and Nourishes Yin
- Clears Damp-Heat
- Promotes Urination and Relieves Stranguria
- Secures Essence and Stops Leakage
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Heart Fire blazing
How it manifests:
Restlnessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Thirst, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers, Restlessness, Anxiety...
Ren Shen Dang Gui Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and Generates Blood
- Nourishes Yin and Clears Deficiency Heat
- Calms the Spirit and Relieves Restlessness
- Generates Fluids and Relieves Thirst
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Heart Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Restlnessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Night sweats, Feeling of uneasiness, Feeling of heat, Heat sensation in palms, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Warms the Channels and Disperses Cold
- Moves Qi and Alleviates Pain
- Regulates menstruation
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Restlnessness, Restlessness, Irritability, Pre-menstrual irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Shen Qi Si Wu Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and Generates Blood
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Regulates menstruation
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Supplements the source of Blood production
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Restlessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Easily startled, Vivid dreaming, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Shen Tong Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Unblocks the Channels and Alleviates Pain
- Moves Qi and Alleviates Pain
- Dispels Wind-Dampness
- Unblocks the Channels and Collaterals
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Restlnessness, Restlessness, Irritability, Pre-menstrual irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Sheng Tie Luo Yin
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Anchors and Calms the Spirit
- Clears Fire and eliminates Phlegm
- Calms the Liver and Subdues Yang
- Opens the Heart Orifices
- Nourishes Yin and clears Heat
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Fire harassing the Heart
How it manifests:
Restlnessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia...
Shi Gao Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Resolves Toxicity
- Releases the Exterior
- Clears Heat from the Three Burners
- Releases the Exterior and Warms the Interior
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Wind Cold with Internal Heat
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
High fever, Severe chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, General sensation of tightness...
Shi Hui San
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Cools the Blood and Stops Bleeding
- Clears Heat and Drains Fire
- Drains Fire
- Dispels Stasis to Promote Healing
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Restlessness, Restlnessness, Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Shi Xiao San
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Dissipates Nodules and Softens Hardness
- Alleviates Pain
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Restlnessness, Restlessness, Irritability, Pre-menstrual irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Su He Xiang Wan
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Opens the Orifices and Revives Consciousness
- Dispels Cold and eliminates turbidity
- Moves Qi
- Alleviates Pain
- Resolves Phlegm
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Phlegm Misting the Heart
How it manifests:
Abnormal and foolish behavior
Accompanying symptoms:
Confusion, Loss of consciousness, Hypersomnia, Incoherent or confused speech, Slurred speech, Aphasia...
Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Descends Qi and calms wheezing
- Resolves Phlegm and Stops Cough
- Disperses Cold and Transforms Phlegm
- Aids the Kidneys in Grasping Qi
- Guides Fire Back to Its Source
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Rebellious Qi
How it manifests:
Restlnessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Hiccups, Belching, Nausea, Vomit, Coughing, Asthma
Tao Hong Si Wu Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Nourishes Blood
- Regulates menstruation
- Moves Qi in the Blood level
- Unblocks the Channels and Alleviates Pain
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Restlnessness, Restlessness, Irritability, Pre-menstrual irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Tong Xie Yao Fang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Nourishes Blood and Softens the Liver
- Drains Dampness
- Stops Diarrhea
- Moves Qi
- Relieves Abdominal Pain
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Rebellious Liver Qi invading the Spleen
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal distention, Abdominal pain, Alternating diarrhea and constipation, Dry stools, Excessive gas and flatulence, Generalized fatigue
Wei Jing Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Lung Heat
- Resolves Phlegm
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Expels Pus
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Restlnessness, Restlessness, Irritability, Pre-menstrual irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Wen Jing Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Channels and Disperses Cold
- Nourishes Blood
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Regulates menstruation
- Tonifies Qi
- Nourishes Yin and Clears Deficiency Heat
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Restlnessness, Restlessness, Irritability, Pre-menstrual irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Wu Shi Lian Mei Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heart Fire
- Clears Summer-Heat
- Nourishes Yin
- Generates Fluids
- Nourishes Kidney Yin
- Nourishes Yin and Generates Fluids
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Summer-Heat entering the Lesser Yin and Terminal Yin warps
How it manifests:
mental disturbances, Restlessness, Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Wasting, Thirst, Cardiac burning sensation, Paralysis, Loss of consciousness, Abnormal behavior...
Xia Ru Yong Quan San
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Courses the Liver and Resolves Constraint
- Nourishes Blood
- Promotes Lactation
- Invigorates Blood and Unblocks the Channels and Collaterals
- Clears Heat and Reduces Swelling
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia...
Xiao Chai Hu Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Harmonizes the Shaoyang
- Soothes the Liver and Regulates Qi
- Directs Rebellious Qi Downward and Stops Vomiting
- Supports the Upright and Dispels Pathogens
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Half Exterior Half Interior
How it manifests:
Restlnessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Bitter taste in the mouth, Dry cough, Anxiety, Restlessness, Vomit...
Xiao Cheng Qi Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Mildly Purges Heat Accumulation
- Promotes Bowel Movement
- Moves Qi and Relieves Distension
- Eliminates distention and disperses clumping
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Bright Yang Fire in Stomach and Intestines
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Afternoon fever, Excessive sweating, Sweating on limbs, Abdominal fullness, Abdominal pain, Constipation...
Xiao Qing Long Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Releases the Exterior and Disperses Wind-Cold
- Warms the Lungs and Transforms Phlegm-Fluids
- Descends Lung Qi and Calms Wheezing
- Resolves Phlegm-Fluid Retention
- Restores Lung Diffusing and Descending Functions
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Fluids in the limbs
How it manifests:
Restlnessness, Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heaviness, Muscle pain, Lack of sweating, Absence of thirst, Profuse white sputum, Swollen limbs...
Xie Huang San
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat from the Spleen and Stomach
- Clears Heat and Drains Fire from the Middle Burner
- Disperses Depressed Heat
- Awakens the Spleen and Harmonizes the Stomach
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Stomach Heat or Fire
How it manifests:
Restlnessness, Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry stools, Dry mouth...
Xie Qing Wan
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Liver Fire
- Clears Liver and Gallbladder Heat
- Nourishes Liver Blood
- Purges Heat and Unblocks the Bowels
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Liver Fire Blazing
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness, Flushed face...
Xuan Yu Tong Jing Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Courses the Liver and Resolves Constraint
- Clears Liver Fire
- Regulates Qi and Promotes Menstruation
- Nourishes Blood and Softens the Liver
- Cools the Blood and Dispels Stasis
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Stagnant Liver Qi turning into Fire
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Melancholia, Depression, Mood swings...
Yi Guan Jian
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin
- Soothes the Liver and Regulates Qi
- Nourishes Blood and Softens the Liver
- Generates Fluids
- Courses the Liver and Drains Heat
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia...
Yin Chen Hao Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat
- Drains Dampness
- Clears Damp-Heat and Resolves Jaundice
- Promotes Bowel Movement
- Benefits the Gallbladder
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat in the Gallbladder
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac pain, Hypochondriac distention, Nausea or vomiting, Fat malabsorption, Dull yellow complexion, Scanty and dark urine...
You Gui Wan
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Kidney Yang
- Benefits Essence and Fills the Marrow
- Warms the Ming Men Fire
- Nourishes Blood
- Strengthens the Sinews and Bones
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Kidney-Deficiency
How it manifests:
Restlessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Scanty menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Back pain, Knee pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus...
Yu Nu Jian
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Stomach Heat
- Nourishes Kidney Yin
- Drains Fire
- Generates Fluids
- Cools the Blood
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Stomach Fire or Stomach Heat
How it manifests:
Restlessness, Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Toothache, Headaches, Loose teeth, Bleeding gums, Thirst, Stomatitis...
Zeng Ye Cheng Qi Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin and Generates Fluids
- Purges Heat and Unblocks the Bowels
- Softens Hardness and Moistens Dryness
- Nourishes Yin and Moistens the Intestines
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Restlessness, Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Heat sensation in palms, Emaciation, Sore throat at night, Thirst, Anxiety, Jumpy...
Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Calms the Liver and Extinguishes Wind
- Subdues Floating Yang
- Nourishes Yin
- Anchors and Calms the Spirit
- Directs Blood and Qi downward
- Clears Liver Heat
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Zhi Bao Dan
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Opens the Orifices and Revives Consciousness
- Transforms Turbidity
- Clears Heat
- Resolves Toxicity
- Calms the Spirit and Relieves Restlessness
- Expels Phlegm
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Phlegm Fire harassing the Pericardium
How it manifests:
Restlnessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia...
Zhu Yu Zhi Xue Tang
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Stops Bleeding Without Retaining Stasis
- Cools the Blood
- Moves Qi
- Nourishes Yin and Subdues Yang
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Restlessness
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps...
Zuo Gui Yin
Addresses these abnormal behavior patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Kidney Yin
- Supplements True Yin
- Supplements the Liver and Kidneys
- Tonifies Spleen Qi
- Benefits Essence and Fills the Marrow
Addresses These Abnormal Behavior Pattern Variations
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Restlnessness, Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Chai Hu Gui Zhi Tang
Traditional formula for abnormal behavior
Main Actions
- Harmonizes the Shaoyang
- Harmonizes the Nutritive and Defensive Qi
- Releases the Exterior and Warms the Interior
- Soothes the Liver and Regulates Qi
- Harmonizes the Spleen and Stomach