Bitter Taste In The Mouth in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different bitter taste in the mouth patterns according to TCM theory
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A bitter taste in the mouth is a distinct and persistent sense of bitterness that can affect one's ability to enjoy food and drink. It can be a transient or a lingering ailment, often indicating an underlying condition. Synonyms for this symptom include bad taste, bitterness in the mouth, and an unpleasant taste that can occur without an obvious cause.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) sees a bitter taste in the mouth as an indication of imbalance within the body’s internal landscape. According to TCM, this symptom is not isolated but connected to the state of the internal organs, especially the Heart, Pericardium, Liver and Gallbladder.
Recognizing the specific disharmony causing this taste is crucial for TCM practitioners to provide an accurate and effective treatment plan, as it reflects the health of the body’s Qi, or vital energy.
TCM Patterns for Bitter Taste In The Mouth
Heat
Intense, ascending pathogenic force that consumes body fluids, disturbs the mind, and accelerates all physiological processes
Causes: Bitter taste in the mouth
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.
Damp-Heat
Bitter taste in the mouth
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, Acne
Damp-Heat in the Gallbladder
Bitter taste in the mouth
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, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Irritability, Feeling of heaviness, Limb numbness, Foot edema, Alternating diarrhea and constipation, Alternating sensation of hot and cold, Yellow sclera
Damp-Heat in the Liver
Bitter taste in the mouth
Along with: Hypochondrial fullness and distention with pain alleviated by warmth, Abdominal fullness, Lower abdominal fullness, Sticky taste in the mouth, Loss of appetite, Nausea, Feeling of heaviness, Yellow vaginal discharge, Vaginal itching, Vulvar eczema, Vulvar sores, Bleeding between periods, Midcycle bleeding pain, Red and swollen scrotum, Red and swelling genital, Papules, Itchy vesicular rashes, Urinary dysfunction, Urinary burning, Dark urine
Damp-Heat invading the Spleen
Bitter taste in the mouth
Along with: Loss of appetite, Feeling of heaviness, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Nausea or vomiting, Malodorous diarrhea, Anal burning, Feeling of heat, Scanty and dark urine, Low grade fever, Dull headache, Dull yellow complexion, Yellow sclera, Oily sweat, Itchy rashes, Upper abdominal fullness, Upper abdominal pain
Heat in the Blood
Bitter taste in the mouth
Along with: Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia, Hematuria, Vomiting blood, Cough of blood, Nosebleeds, Excessive menstruation
Gallbladder Heat
Bitter taste in the mouth
Along with: Alternating sensation of hot and cold, Thirst, Dry throat, Hypochondriac pain, Nausea, Upper abdominal fullness
Half Exterior Half Interior
Bitter taste in the mouth
Along with: Chest distension, Dry cough, Anxiety, Restlessness, Vomit, Loss of appetite, Dizziness, Blurry vision
Heart Fire blazing
Bitter taste in the mouth
Along with: Palpitations, Thirst, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers, Restlessness, Anxiety, Feeling of heat, Insomnia, Flushed face, Hematuria, Dark urine
Heat in Lessor Yang
Bitter taste in the mouth
Along with: Fever, Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, Sticky taste in the mouth, Malodorous diarrhea, Anal irritation, Upper abdominal burning pain, Tenesmus
Liver Fire Blazing
Bitter taste in the mouth
Along with: Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness, Flushed face, Eye hyperemia, Thirst, Vivid dreaming, Constipation, Dry stools, Dark urine, Nosebleeds, Cough of blood, Vomiting blood
Liver Fire insulting the Lungs
Bitter taste in the mouth
Along with: Shortness of breath, Asthma, Hypochondriac pain and discomfort, Cough with yellow or blood tinged sputum, Headaches, Dizziness, Flushed face, Thirst, Eye hyperemia, Scanty and dark urine, Constipation
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Fire
Bitter taste in the mouth
Along with: Tremors, Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness, Flushed face, Eye hyperemia, Thirst, Vivid dreaming, Constipation, Dry stools, Dark urine, Nosebleeds, Vomiting blood, Cough of blood
Stagnant Liver Qi turning into Fire
Bitter taste in the mouth
Along with: Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Irritability, Melancholia, Depression, Mood swings, Globus sensation, Feeling of heat, Flushed face, Thirst, Anger, Pre menstrual tension, Irregular periods, Pre menstrual breast distension, Excessive menstruation
Pericardium Fire
Bitter taste in the mouth
Along with: Palpitations, Stifling sensation in the chest, 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
Bitter taste in the mouth
Along with: Palpitations, Flushed face, 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
Bitter taste in the mouth
Along with: Palpitations, Flushed face, 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 in the Lungs
Bitter taste in the mouth
Along with: Coughing, Shortness of breath, Wheezing, Stifling sensation in the chest, Sputum, Feeling of heat, Thirst, Head and body heaviness, Dizziness, Copious thick yellow sputum
Heat in Gall Bladder
Bitter taste in the mouth
Along with: Mild chills with high fever, Stifling sensation in the chest, Vomiting of sour fluids, Thirst, Hypochondriac pain and discomfort, Nausea, Upper abdominal fullness, Cholecystitis, Icteric hepatitis, Kidney infection
Liver Qi Stagnation that transforms into Heat
Bitter taste in the mouth
Along with: Intermittent upper abdominal pain, Hernia-Related pain, Dysmenorrhea exacerbated by hot food or drinks, Irritability, Peptic ulcer, Chronic gastritis, Hepatitis, Cholecystitis
Heat Excess in the Liver or Gallbladder
Bitter taste in the mouth
Along with: Hypochondriac pain, Headaches, Dizziness, Red and irritated eyes, Hearing loss, Ear swelling, Irritability, Painful urination, Swollen and itchy external genitalia, Foul-Smelling vaginal discharge
Qi Stagnation in Gallbladder and Stomach with Phlegm Heat
Bitter taste in the mouth
Along with: Nausea or vomiting, Vertigo, Vivid dreaming, Palpitations, Anxiety, Excessive hunger, Focal distention of the chest, Slight thirst, Copious thick yellow sputum, Hypertension
Mind Disturbance
Disruption of consciousness, mental clarity, and emotional equilibrium causing restlessness, confusion, or withdrawal
Causes: Bitter taste in the mouth
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.
Heart Fire blazing
Bitter taste in the mouth
Along with: Palpitations, Thirst, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers, Restlessness, Anxiety, Feeling of heat, Insomnia, Flushed face, Hematuria, Dark urine
Pericardium Fire
Bitter taste in the mouth
Along with: Palpitations, Stifling sensation in the chest, 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
Bitter taste in the mouth
Along with: Palpitations, Flushed face, 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
Bitter taste in the mouth
Along with: Palpitations, Flushed face, 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
Thick, sticky pathological fluid that obstructs body functions and can manifest anywhere in the body
Causes: Bitter taste in the mouth
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 Fire harassing the Pericardium
Bitter taste in the mouth
Along with: Palpitations, Flushed face, 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
Bitter taste in the mouth
Along with: Palpitations, Flushed face, 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 in the Lungs
Bitter taste in the mouth
Along with: Coughing, Shortness of breath, Wheezing, Stifling sensation in the chest, Sputum, Feeling of heat, Thirst, Head and body heaviness, Dizziness, Copious thick yellow sputum
Qi Stagnation in Gallbladder and Stomach with Phlegm Heat
Bitter taste in the mouth
Along with: Nausea or vomiting, Vertigo, Vivid dreaming, Palpitations, Anxiety, Excessive hunger, Focal distention of the chest, Slight thirst, Copious thick yellow sputum, Hypertension
Dampness
Heavy, sticky moisture that obstructs body functions and creates sluggishness
Causes: Bitter taste in the mouth
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
Bitter taste in the mouth
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, Acne
Damp-Heat in the Gallbladder
Bitter taste in the mouth
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, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Irritability, Feeling of heaviness, Limb numbness, Foot edema, Alternating diarrhea and constipation, Alternating sensation of hot and cold, Yellow sclera
Damp-Heat in the Liver
Bitter taste in the mouth
Along with: Hypochondrial fullness and distention with pain alleviated by warmth, Abdominal fullness, Lower abdominal fullness, Sticky taste in the mouth, Loss of appetite, Nausea, Feeling of heaviness, Yellow vaginal discharge, Vaginal itching, Vulvar eczema, Vulvar sores, Bleeding between periods, Midcycle bleeding pain, Red and swollen scrotum, Red and swelling genital, Papules, Itchy vesicular rashes, Urinary dysfunction, Urinary burning, Dark urine
Damp-Heat invading the Spleen
Bitter taste in the mouth
Along with: Loss of appetite, Feeling of heaviness, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Nausea or vomiting, Malodorous diarrhea, Anal burning, Feeling of heat, Scanty and dark urine, Low grade fever, Dull headache, Dull yellow complexion, Yellow sclera, Oily sweat, Itchy rashes, Upper abdominal fullness, Upper abdominal pain
Qi Stagnation
Blocked or disrupted flow of vital energy causing distending pain, emotional distress, and symptoms that worsen with stress
Causes: Bitter taste in the mouth
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.
Stagnant Liver Qi turning into Fire
Bitter taste in the mouth
Along with: Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Irritability, Melancholia, Depression, Mood swings, Globus sensation, Feeling of heat, Flushed face, Thirst, Anger, Pre menstrual tension, Irregular periods, Pre menstrual breast distension, Excessive menstruation
Liver Qi Stagnation that transforms into Heat
Bitter taste in the mouth
Along with: Intermittent upper abdominal pain, Hernia-Related pain, Dysmenorrhea exacerbated by hot food or drinks, Irritability, Peptic ulcer, Chronic gastritis, Hepatitis, Cholecystitis
Qi Stagnation in Gallbladder and Stomach with Phlegm Heat
Bitter taste in the mouth
Along with: Nausea or vomiting, Vertigo, Vivid dreaming, Palpitations, Anxiety, Excessive hunger, Focal distention of the chest, Slight thirst, Copious thick yellow sputum, Hypertension
Wind
Causes sudden symptoms, movement disorders, and serves as the vehicle for other pathogens
Causes: Bitter taste in the mouth
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.
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Fire
Bitter taste in the mouth
Along with: Tremors, Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness, Flushed face, Eye hyperemia, Thirst, Vivid dreaming, Constipation, Dry stools, Dark urine, Nosebleeds, Vomiting blood, Cough of blood
Herbal Formulas for Bitter Taste In The Mouth
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address bitter taste in the mouth
Wen Dan Tang
Addresses these bitter taste in the mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Phlegm
- Clears Gallbladder
- Regulates Qi
- Harmonizes the Stomach
Addresses These Bitter Taste In The Mouth Pattern Variations
Phlegm Fire harassing the Pericardium
How it manifests:
Bitter taste in the mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Flushed face, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming...
Phlegm-Fire harassing the Heart
How it manifests:
Bitter taste in the mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Flushed face, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming...
Qi Stagnation in Gallbladder and Stomach with Phlegm Heat
How it manifests:
Bitter taste in the mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Nausea or vomiting, Vertigo, Vivid dreaming, Palpitations, Anxiety, Excessive hunger...
Yin Chen Hao Tang
Addresses these bitter taste in the mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears heat
- Resolves dampness
- Reduces jaundice
Addresses These Bitter Taste In The Mouth Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat
How it manifests:
Bitter taste in the mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst...
Damp-Heat in the Gallbladder
How it manifests:
Bitter taste in the mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac pain, Hypochondriac distention, Nausea or vomiting, Fat malabsorption, Dull yellow complexion, Scanty and dark urine...
Damp-Heat in the Liver
How it manifests:
Bitter taste in the mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondrial fullness and distention with pain alleviated by warmth, Abdominal fullness, Lower abdominal fullness, Sticky taste in the mouth, Loss of appetite, Nausea...
Zi Xue Dan
Addresses these bitter taste in the mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat
- Opens the sensory orifices
- Controls spasms and convulsions
- Extinguishes Wind
Addresses These Bitter Taste In The Mouth Pattern Variations
Heart Fire blazing
How it manifests:
Bitter taste in the mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Thirst, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers, Restlessness, Anxiety...
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Fire
How it manifests:
Bitter taste in the mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache...
Pericardium Fire
How it manifests:
Bitter taste in the mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Stifling sensation in the chest, Insomnia, Thirst, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers...
Hao Qin Qing Dan Tang
Addresses these bitter taste in the mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and relieves acute conditions of the Gallbladder
- Relieves acute Damp-Heat syndromes
- Resolves Phlegm
- Harmonizes the Stomach
Addresses These Bitter Taste In The Mouth Pattern Variations
Gallbladder Heat
How it manifests:
Bitter taste in the mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Alternating sensation of hot and cold, Thirst, Dry throat, Hypochondriac pain, Nausea, Upper abdominal fullness
Heat in Gall Bladder
How it manifests:
Bitter taste in the mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Mild chills with high fever, Stifling sensation in the chest, Vomiting of sour fluids, Thirst, Hypochondriac pain and discomfort, Nausea...
Huang Lian Wen Dan Tang
Addresses these bitter taste in the mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Hot Phlegm
- Clears Gallbladder Heat
- Regulates Qi
- Harmonizes the Stomach
Addresses These Bitter Taste In The Mouth Pattern Variations
Phlegm Fire harassing the Pericardium
How it manifests:
Bitter taste in the mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Flushed face, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming...
Phlegm-Fire harassing the Heart
How it manifests:
Bitter taste in the mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Flushed face, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming...
Jia Wei Xiao Yao San
Addresses these bitter taste in the mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Liver and Spleen Qi Stagnation
- Tonifies Spleen
- Clears Deficient Heat
- Nourishes the blood
- Clears Liver Fire from Stagnant Liver Qi
Addresses These Bitter Taste In The Mouth Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Bitter taste in the mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Stagnant Liver Qi turning into Fire
How it manifests:
Bitter taste in the mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Irritability, Melancholia, Depression...
Lian Po Yin
Addresses these bitter taste in the mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat
- Transforms Dampness
- Regulates Qi
- Harmonizes the Middle Burner
Addresses These Bitter Taste In The Mouth Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat
How it manifests:
Bitter taste in the mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst...
Damp-Heat invading the Spleen
How it manifests:
Bitter taste in the mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Feeling of heaviness, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Nausea or vomiting, Malodorous diarrhea, Anal burning...
Xie Xin Tang
Addresses these bitter taste in the mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Drains Fire
- Resolves Toxicity
- Dries Dampness
Addresses These Bitter Taste In The Mouth Pattern Variations
Heart Fire blazing
How it manifests:
Bitter taste in the mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Thirst, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers, Restlessness, Anxiety...
Pericardium Fire
How it manifests:
Bitter taste in the mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Stifling sensation in the chest, Insomnia, Thirst, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers...
Dan Zhi Xiao Yao San
Addresses these bitter taste in the mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Liver Fire from Stagnant Liver Qi
Addresses These Bitter Taste In The Mouth Pattern Variations
Stagnant Liver Qi turning into Fire
How it manifests:
Bitter taste in the mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Irritability, Melancholia, Depression...
Dang Gui Long Hui Wan
Addresses these bitter taste in the mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Drains Liver and Gallbladder Fire Excess
Addresses These Bitter Taste In The Mouth Pattern Variations
Liver Fire Blazing
How it manifests:
Bitter taste in the mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness...
Di Gu Pi Yin
Addresses these bitter taste in the mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat
- Stops bleeding
Addresses These Bitter Taste In The Mouth Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Bitter taste in the mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Er Miao San
Addresses these bitter taste in the mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Expels Dampness from the Lower Burner
- Drains Heat from the Lower Burner
Addresses These Bitter Taste In The Mouth Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat
How it manifests:
Bitter taste in the mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst...
Feng Yin Tang
Addresses these bitter taste in the mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Extinguishes and pacifies Wind with heavy medicinals
- Calms the Mind
- Clears Heat
Addresses These Bitter Taste In The Mouth Pattern Variations
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Fire
How it manifests:
Bitter taste in the mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache...
Gan Lu Xiao Du Dan
Addresses these bitter taste in the mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Resolves Dampness and transforms turbidity
- Clears Heat and resolves Toxicity
Addresses These Bitter Taste In The Mouth Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat
How it manifests:
Bitter taste in the mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst...
Huang Qin Tang
Addresses these bitter taste in the mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat
- Alleviates dysenteric disorders
- Stops pain
- Harmonizes the Middle Burner
Addresses These Bitter Taste In The Mouth Pattern Variations
Heat in Lessor Yang
How it manifests:
Bitter taste in the mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, Sticky taste in the mouth, Malodorous diarrhea, Anal irritation...
Hui Chun Dan
Addresses these bitter taste in the mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Opens the sensory orifices
- Arrests spasms and convulsions
- Clears Heat and transforms Phlegm
Addresses These Bitter Taste In The Mouth Pattern Variations
Phlegm Fire harassing the Pericardium
How it manifests:
Bitter taste in the mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Flushed face, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming...
Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San
Addresses these bitter taste in the mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Releases the Exterior
- Transforms Dampness
- Regulates Qi
- Harmonizes the Middle Burner
Addresses These Bitter Taste In The Mouth Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat
How it manifests:
Bitter taste in the mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst...
Jin Ling Zi San
Addresses these bitter taste in the mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Moves Liver Blood and Liver Qi
- Drains Liver Heat or Fire
- Stops pain
Addresses These Bitter Taste In The Mouth Pattern Variations
Liver Qi Stagnation that transforms into Heat
How it manifests:
Bitter taste in the mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Intermittent upper abdominal pain, Hernia-Related pain, Dysmenorrhea exacerbated by hot food or drinks, Irritability, Peptic ulcer, Chronic gastritis...
Ke Xie Fang
Addresses these bitter taste in the mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Fire
- Transforms Phlegm
- Preserves the Lungs
- Stops coughing and bleeding
Addresses These Bitter Taste In The Mouth Pattern Variations
Liver Fire insulting the Lungs
How it manifests:
Bitter taste in the mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Shortness of breath, Asthma, Hypochondriac pain and discomfort, Cough with yellow or blood tinged sputum, Headaches, Dizziness...
Liang Di Tang
Addresses these bitter taste in the mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Cools Blood
- Stop bleeding
Addresses These Bitter Taste In The Mouth Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Bitter taste in the mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Liang Ge San
Addresses these bitter taste in the mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Drains Fire
- Unblocks the bowels by clearing the Upper Burner
- Draining the Middle Burner
Addresses These Bitter Taste In The Mouth Pattern Variations
Heart Fire blazing
How it manifests:
Bitter taste in the mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Thirst, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers, Restlessness, Anxiety...
Ling Jiao Gou Teng Tang
Addresses these bitter taste in the mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Cools the Liver
- Extinguishes Wind
- Increases Fluids
- Relaxes the sinews
Addresses These Bitter Taste In The Mouth Pattern Variations
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Fire
How it manifests:
Bitter taste in the mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache...
Qing Jing San
Addresses these bitter taste in the mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Blood-Heat
- Stops bleeding
Addresses These Bitter Taste In The Mouth Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Bitter taste in the mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Qing Re Tiao Xue Tang
Addresses these bitter taste in the mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Expel Dampness
- Relieve pain
- Move Qi and Blood
Addresses These Bitter Taste In The Mouth Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat
How it manifests:
Bitter taste in the mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst...
Qing Xin Lian Zi Yin
Addresses these bitter taste in the mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears the Heart
- Augments the Qi and Yin
- Stops turbid painful urinary dribbling
Addresses These Bitter Taste In The Mouth Pattern Variations
Heart Fire blazing
How it manifests:
Bitter taste in the mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Thirst, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers, Restlessness, Anxiety...
Sheng Tie Luo Yin
Addresses these bitter taste in the mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Sedates the Heart
- Clears Phlegm
- Clears Fire
- Calms the Mind
Addresses These Bitter Taste In The Mouth Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Fire harassing the Heart
How it manifests:
Bitter taste in the mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Flushed face, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming...
Xiao Chai Hu Tang
Addresses these bitter taste in the mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Treats the Lesser Yang Channels (Gallbladder and Triple Warmer)
- Regulates the Liver and Spleen functions
- Addresses combined Yin-Yang symptoms of External and Internal, Excess and Deficiency, and Hot and Cold
Addresses These Bitter Taste In The Mouth Pattern Variations
Half Exterior Half Interior
How it manifests:
Bitter taste in the mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Dry cough, Anxiety, Restlessness, Vomit, Loss of appetite...
Xiao Xian Xiong Tang
Addresses these bitter taste in the mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat
- Transforms Phlegm
- Expands the chest
- Dissipates clumps
Addresses These Bitter Taste In The Mouth Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Heat in the Lungs
How it manifests:
Bitter taste in the mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing, Shortness of breath, Wheezing, Stifling sensation in the chest, Sputum, Feeling of heat...
Xiao Yao San
Addresses these bitter taste in the mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Harmonizes the function of Liver and Spleen
- Relieves Liver Qi stagnation
- Nourishes the Blood
Addresses These Bitter Taste In The Mouth Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat
How it manifests:
Bitter taste in the mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst...
Xie Qing Wan
Addresses these bitter taste in the mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears the Liver and drains Fire
Addresses These Bitter Taste In The Mouth Pattern Variations
Liver Fire Blazing
How it manifests:
Bitter taste in the mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness...
Xuan Yu Tong Jing Tang
Addresses these bitter taste in the mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Pacifies the Liver
- Removes Stagnation
- Drains Fire
- Unblocks the Meridians
Addresses These Bitter Taste In The Mouth Pattern Variations
Stagnant Liver Qi turning into Fire
How it manifests:
Bitter taste in the mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Irritability, Melancholia, Depression...
Zhi Bao Dan
Addresses these bitter taste in the mouth patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat
- Opens the sensory orifices
- Resolves toxicity
- Transforms Phlegm
Addresses These Bitter Taste In The Mouth Pattern Variations
Phlegm Fire harassing the Pericardium
How it manifests:
Bitter taste in the mouth
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Flushed face, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming...
Chai Hu Gui Zhi Tang
Traditional formula for bitter taste in the mouth
Main Actions
- Harmonizes the Lessor Yang and Greater Yang Stage
- Releases the Exterior and muscle layer
- Harmonizes the Liver, Spleen and Intestines
- Dispels Water Accumulation