Feeling Of Chest Oppression in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different feeling of chest oppression patterns according to TCM theory
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Feeling of chest oppression is characterized by a persistent sensation of tightness, pressure, or constriction within the thoracic cavity. This discomfort can vary from mild to severe and may be accompanied by difficulties in breathing or a suffocating feeling. Such symptoms are commonly referred to as chest pressure, oppressive feeling in the chest, or simply chest heaviness. This condition not only affects physical well-being but can also influence emotional states, leading to increased anxiety or stress.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perceives symptoms like chest oppression as indications of imbalances or blockages within the body's vital energy, known as Qi. According to TCM, the smooth flow of Qi and Blood throughout the body is essential for health, and any disruption in this flow can lead to disease and discomfort.
Identifying the specific pattern of disharmony causing chest oppression is critical in TCM, as it guides the therapeutic approach, including the choice of acupuncture points, herbs, and lifestyle adjustments.
TCM Patterns for Feeling Of Chest Oppression
Phlegm
Thick, sticky pathological fluid that obstructs body functions and can manifest anywhere in the body
Causes: Chest pressure, Feeling of oppression of the chest
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
Chest pressure, Feeling of oppression of the chest
Along with: Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness
Cold-Phlegm
Feeling of oppression of the chest
Along with: White and watery sputum, Stifling sensation in the chest, Cold extremities, Nausea, Loss of appetite
Cold-Phlegm in the Lungs
Feeling of oppression of the chest
Along with: Coughing, White and watery sputum, Chills, Cold hands, Sputum, Dizziness, Stifling sensation in the chest, Feeling of heaviness
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
Feeling of oppression of the chest
Along with: Late menstruation, Amenorrhea, Scanty menstruation, Lower abdominal pain, Abdominal heaviness, Stifling sensation in the chest, Generalized fatigue, Diarrhea, Dull pale complexion, Obesity, Infertility, Ovarian cysts, Ovarian fibroids, Polycystic ovary syndrome, Pseudocyesis, Sputum, Feeling of heaviness
Phlegm Fire harassing the Pericardium
Feeling of oppression of the chest
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
Feeling of oppression of the chest
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 above the diaphragm
Feeling of oppression of the chest
Along with: Coughing, Asthma, Edema, Stifling sensation in the chest, Dizziness, Profuse white sputum
Phlegm-Heat
Feeling of oppression of the chest
Along with: Upper abdominal oppression, Mucous in feces, Depression
Wind-Phlegm
Feeling of oppression of the chest
Along with: Dizziness, Stifling sensation in the chest, Aphasia, Coughing and wheezing with copious sputum, Noisy breathing, Limb numbness
Heat
Intense, ascending pathogenic force that consumes body fluids, disturbs the mind, and accelerates all physiological processes
Causes: Chest pressure, Feeling of oppression of the chest
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
Chest pressure
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
Phlegm Fire harassing the Pericardium
Feeling of oppression of the chest
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
Feeling of oppression of the chest
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
Feeling of oppression of the chest
Along with: Upper abdominal oppression, Mucous in feces, Depression
Stagnant Liver Qi turning into Fire
Feeling of oppression of the chest
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
Qi Stagnation
Blocked or disrupted flow of vital energy causing distending pain, emotional distress, and symptoms that worsen with stress
Causes: Feeling of fullness in the chest, Feeling of oppression of the chest
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.
Qi And Blood Stagnation
Feeling of fullness in the chest
Along with: Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails, Irritability, 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 Qi Stagnation
Feeling of oppression of the chest
Along with: Palpitations, Chest distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Depression
Qi Stagnation
Feeling of oppression of the chest
Along with: General fullness, Moving pain, Depression, Irritability, Mood swings, Sighing
Stagnant Liver Qi turning into Fire
Feeling of oppression of the chest
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
Blood Stasis
Blood that is no longer flowing smoothly through the vessels
Causes: Feeling of fullness in the chest, Feeling of oppression of the chest
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.
Qi And Blood Stagnation
Feeling of fullness in the chest
Along with: Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails, Irritability, 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 Blood Stagnation
Feeling of oppression of the chest
Along with: Stabbing chest pain, Chest constriction, Stifling sensation in the chest
Heart Vessel obstructed
Feeling of oppression of the chest
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
Pericardium Blood Stagnation
Feeling of oppression of the chest
Along with: Palpitations, Chest pain, Chest distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Shortness of breath, Purple lips, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps, Dark menstrual clots
Dampness
Heavy, sticky moisture that obstructs body functions and creates sluggishness
Causes: Chest pressure, Feeling of fullness in the chest, Feeling of oppression of the chest
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
Chest pressure
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
Wind-Cold-Damp invading with Qi Deficiency
Feeling of fullness in the chest
Along with: High fever, Fever without perspiration, Headaches, Neck pain, Stiff neck, Painful extremities, Focal distention, Chest distension, Congested nose, Noisy breathing, Coughing
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
Feeling of oppression of the chest
Along with: Late menstruation, Amenorrhea, Scanty menstruation, Lower abdominal pain, Abdominal heaviness, Stifling sensation in the chest, Generalized fatigue, Diarrhea, Dull pale complexion, Obesity, Infertility, Ovarian cysts, Ovarian fibroids, Polycystic ovary syndrome, Pseudocyesis, Sputum, Feeling of heaviness
Cold
Congeals body fluids, damages Yang Qi, and causes pain with fixed location
Causes: Feeling of fullness in the chest, Feeling of oppression of the chest
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.
Wind-Cold-Damp invading with Qi Deficiency
Feeling of fullness in the chest
Along with: High fever, Fever without perspiration, Headaches, Neck pain, Stiff neck, Painful extremities, Focal distention, Chest distension, Congested nose, Noisy breathing, Coughing
Cold-Phlegm
Feeling of oppression of the chest
Along with: White and watery sputum, Stifling sensation in the chest, Cold extremities, Nausea, Loss of appetite
Cold-Phlegm in the Lungs
Feeling of oppression of the chest
Along with: Coughing, White and watery sputum, Chills, Cold hands, Sputum, Dizziness, Stifling sensation in the chest, Feeling of heaviness
Mind Disturbance
Disruption of consciousness, mental clarity, and emotional equilibrium causing restlessness, confusion, or withdrawal
Causes: Feeling of oppression of the chest
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 Fire harassing the Pericardium
Feeling of oppression of the chest
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
Feeling of oppression of the chest
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
Wind
Causes sudden symptoms, movement disorders, and serves as the vehicle for other pathogens
Causes: Feeling of fullness in the chest, Feeling of oppression of the chest
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.
Wind-Cold-Damp invading with Qi Deficiency
Feeling of fullness in the chest
Along with: High fever, Fever without perspiration, Headaches, Neck pain, Stiff neck, Painful extremities, Focal distention, Chest distension, Congested nose, Noisy breathing, Coughing
Wind-Phlegm
Feeling of oppression of the chest
Along with: Dizziness, Stifling sensation in the chest, Aphasia, Coughing and wheezing with copious sputum, Noisy breathing, Limb numbness
Qi Deficiency
Insufficient vital energy causing fatigue, weakness, poor digestion, and reduced function of organs and protective systems
Causes: Feeling of fullness in the chest
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.
Wind-Cold-Damp invading with Qi Deficiency
Feeling of fullness in the chest
Along with: High fever, Fever without perspiration, Headaches, Neck pain, Stiff neck, Painful extremities, Focal distention, Chest distension, Congested nose, Noisy breathing, Coughing
Yin Excess
Pathological accumulation of cold, heavy substances causing stagnation, obstruction, and suppression of yang energy with internal cold manifestations
Causes: Feeling of oppression
Yin Excess represents patterns in Traditional Chinese Medicine where yin-natured pathological substances - cold, phlegm, dampness, and fluids - accumulate excessively in the body, overwhelming yang energy and causing obstruction, stagnation, and cold manifestations throughout the system.
Yin Excess
Feeling of oppression
Along with: Absence of thirst, Slow and forceful movement, Epigastric pain worsen by pressure, Polyuria, Feeling of chest oppression, Nausea, Excessive vaginal discharge, Loss of appetite, Pain relieved by heat, Chills, Cold extremities, Pale urine
Herbal Formulas for Feeling Of Chest Oppression
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address feeling of chest oppression
Wen Dan Tang
Addresses these feeling of chest oppression patterns:
Main Actions
- Regulates Qi and Transforms Phlegm
- Clears Gallbladder and Stomach Heat
- Dries Dampness
- Stops vomiting and eliminates irritability
Addresses These Feeling Of Chest Oppression Pattern Variations
Phlegm
How it manifests:
Chest pressure, Feeling of oppression of the chest
Accompanying symptoms:
Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness
Phlegm Fire harassing the Pericardium
How it manifests:
Feeling of oppression of the chest
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia...
Phlegm-Fire harassing the Heart
How it manifests:
Feeling of oppression of the chest
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia...
Phlegm-Heat
How it manifests:
Feeling of oppression of the chest
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal oppression, Mucous in feces, Depression
Ling Gan Wu Wei Jiang Xin Tang
Addresses these feeling of chest oppression patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Lungs and Stops Cough
- Resolves Phlegm-Fluid Retention
- Disperses Cold
- Strengthens the Spleen and Resolves Dampness
Addresses These Feeling Of Chest Oppression Pattern Variations
Cold-Phlegm
How it manifests:
Feeling of oppression of the chest
Accompanying symptoms:
White and watery sputum, Stifling sensation in the chest, Cold extremities, Nausea, Loss of appetite
Cold-Phlegm in the Lungs
How it manifests:
Feeling of oppression of the chest
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing, White and watery sputum, Chills, Cold hands, Sputum, Dizziness...
Phlegm-Fluids above the diaphragm
How it manifests:
Feeling of oppression of the chest
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing, Asthma, Edema, Stifling sensation in the chest, Dizziness, Profuse white sputum
Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these feeling of chest oppression 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 Feeling Of Chest Oppression Pattern Variations
Heart Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Feeling of oppression of the chest
Accompanying symptoms:
Stabbing chest pain, Chest constriction, Stifling sensation in the chest
Heart Vessel obstructed
How it manifests:
Feeling of oppression of the chest
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Shortness of breath, Depression, Restlessness, Stifling sensation in the chest, Heart pain...
Pericardium Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Feeling of oppression of the chest
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Chest pain, Chest distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Shortness of breath, Purple lips...
Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang
Addresses these feeling of chest oppression patterns:
Main Actions
- Transforms Wind-Phlegm and Stops Spasms
- Strengthens the Spleen and Resolves Dampness
- Calms the Liver and stops dizziness
- Directs Rebellious Qi Downward and Stops Vomiting
- Regulates Qi and Transforms Phlegm
Addresses These Feeling Of Chest Oppression Pattern Variations
Phlegm
How it manifests:
Chest pressure, Feeling of oppression of the chest
Accompanying symptoms:
Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness
Wind-Phlegm
How it manifests:
Feeling of oppression of the chest
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Stifling sensation in the chest, Aphasia, Coughing and wheezing with copious sputum, Noisy breathing, Limb numbness
Chai Hu Shu Gan San
Addresses these feeling of chest oppression 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 Feeling Of Chest Oppression Pattern Variations
Heart Vessel obstructed
How it manifests:
Feeling of oppression of the chest
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Shortness of breath, Depression, Restlessness, Stifling sensation in the chest, Heart pain...
Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Feeling of oppression of the chest
Accompanying symptoms:
General fullness, Moving pain, Depression, Irritability, Mood swings, Sighing
Huang Lian Wen Dan Tang
Addresses these feeling of chest oppression 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 Feeling Of Chest Oppression Pattern Variations
Phlegm Fire harassing the Pericardium
How it manifests:
Feeling of oppression of the chest
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia...
Phlegm-Fire harassing the Heart
How it manifests:
Feeling of oppression of the chest
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia...
Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang
Addresses these feeling of chest oppression patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms Yang and Transforms Fluid Retention
- Strengthens the Spleen and Resolves Dampness
- Subdues Rushing Qi (Ben Tun)
- Resolves Phlegm-Fluid Retention
Addresses These Feeling Of Chest Oppression Pattern Variations
Phlegm
How it manifests:
Chest pressure, Feeling of oppression of the chest
Accompanying symptoms:
Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness
Cold-Phlegm in the Lungs
How it manifests:
Feeling of oppression of the chest
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing, White and watery sputum, Chills, Cold hands, Sputum, Dizziness...
San Zi Yang Qin Tang
Addresses these feeling of chest oppression patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Lungs and Transforms Phlegm-Fluids
- Descends Qi
- Stops Cough and Calms Wheezing
- Promotes Digestion and Resolves Food Stagnation
- Loosens the chest and resolves distension
Addresses These Feeling Of Chest Oppression Pattern Variations
Cold-Phlegm
How it manifests:
Feeling of oppression of the chest
Accompanying symptoms:
White and watery sputum, Stifling sensation in the chest, Cold extremities, Nausea, Loss of appetite
Cold-Phlegm in the Lungs
How it manifests:
Feeling of oppression of the chest
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing, White and watery sputum, Chills, Cold hands, Sputum, Dizziness...
Ba Zheng San
Addresses these feeling of chest oppression patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Drains Fire
- Promotes Urination and Relieves Stranguria
- Clears Damp-Heat from the Lower Burner
- Promotes Urination and Drains Dampness
Addresses These Feeling Of Chest Oppression Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat
How it manifests:
Chest pressure
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst...
Ban Xia Hou Po Tang
Addresses these feeling of chest oppression patterns:
Main Actions
- Moves Qi and Dissipates Nodules
- Descends Qi
- Resolves Phlegm
- Dries Dampness
- Harmonizes the Stomach
Addresses These Feeling Of Chest Oppression Pattern Variations
Heart Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Feeling of oppression of the chest
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Chest distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Depression
Cang Fu Dao Tan Wan
Addresses these feeling of chest oppression patterns:
Main Actions
- Dries Dampness and Transforms Phlegm
- Moves Qi and Resolves Stagnation
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Regulates menstruation
Addresses These Feeling Of Chest Oppression Pattern Variations
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Feeling of oppression of the chest
Accompanying symptoms:
Late menstruation, Amenorrhea, Scanty menstruation, Lower abdominal pain, Abdominal heaviness, Stifling sensation in the chest...
Dan Zhi Xiao Yao San
Addresses these feeling of chest oppression 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 Feeling Of Chest Oppression Pattern Variations
Stagnant Liver Qi turning into Fire
How it manifests:
Feeling of oppression of the chest
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Irritability, Melancholia, Depression...
Dang Gui Si Ni Tang
Addresses these feeling of chest oppression 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 Feeling Of Chest Oppression Pattern Variations
Heart Vessel obstructed
How it manifests:
Feeling of oppression of the chest
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Shortness of breath, Depression, Restlessness, Stifling sensation in the chest, Heart pain...
Di Tan Tang
Addresses these feeling of chest oppression 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 Feeling Of Chest Oppression Pattern Variations
Heart Vessel obstructed
How it manifests:
Feeling of oppression of the chest
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Shortness of breath, Depression, Restlessness, Stifling sensation in the chest, Heart pain...
Ding Chuan Tang
Addresses these feeling of chest oppression patterns:
Main Actions
- Restores Lung Diffusing and Descending Functions
- Calms Wheezing
- Clears Lung Heat
- Resolves Phlegm
- Releases the Exterior
Addresses These Feeling Of Chest Oppression Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Heat
How it manifests:
Feeling of oppression of the chest
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal oppression, Mucous in feces, Depression
Er Chen Tang
Addresses these feeling of chest oppression patterns:
Main Actions
- Dries Dampness and Transforms Phlegm
- Regulates Qi and Harmonizes the Middle Burner
- Directs Rebellious Qi Downward and Stops Vomiting
- Strengthens the Spleen and Resolves Dampness
- Disperses stagnation in the chest and diaphragm
Addresses These Feeling Of Chest Oppression Pattern Variations
Phlegm
How it manifests:
Chest pressure, Feeling of oppression of the chest
Accompanying symptoms:
Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness
Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these feeling of chest oppression 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 Feeling Of Chest Oppression Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Feeling of fullness in the chest
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Gun Tan Wan
Addresses these feeling of chest oppression 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 Feeling Of Chest Oppression Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Heat
How it manifests:
Feeling of oppression of the chest
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal oppression, Mucous in feces, Depression
Hao Qin Qing Dan Tang
Addresses these feeling of chest oppression patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Liver and Gallbladder Heat
- Harmonizes the Shaoyang
- Clears Damp-Heat
- Harmonizes the Stomach
- Resolves Phlegm
- Moves Qi
Addresses These Feeling Of Chest Oppression Pattern Variations
Phlegm
How it manifests:
Chest pressure, Feeling of oppression of the chest
Accompanying symptoms:
Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness
Hui Chun Dan
Addresses these feeling of chest oppression 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 Feeling Of Chest Oppression Pattern Variations
Phlegm Fire harassing the Pericardium
How it manifests:
Feeling of oppression of the chest
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia...
Jia Wei Xiao Yao San
Addresses these feeling of chest oppression 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 Feeling Of Chest Oppression Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Feeling of fullness in the chest
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Liu Jun Zi Tang
Addresses these feeling of chest oppression patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Harmonizes the Stomach
- Dries Dampness
- Resolves Phlegm
Addresses These Feeling Of Chest Oppression Pattern Variations
Phlegm
How it manifests:
Chest pressure, Feeling of oppression of the chest
Accompanying symptoms:
Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness
Qi Ge San
Addresses these feeling of chest oppression 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 Feeling Of Chest Oppression Pattern Variations
Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Feeling of oppression of the chest
Accompanying symptoms:
General fullness, Moving pain, Depression, Irritability, Mood swings, Sighing
Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan
Addresses these feeling of chest oppression 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 Feeling Of Chest Oppression Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Heat
How it manifests:
Feeling of oppression of the chest
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal oppression, Mucous in feces, Depression
Ren Shen Bai Du San
Addresses these feeling of chest oppression patterns:
Main Actions
- Disperses Wind-Cold
- Drains Dampness
- Tonifies Qi
- Releases the Exterior
- Alleviates Pain
- Resolves Phlegm
Addresses These Feeling Of Chest Oppression Pattern Variations
Wind-Cold-Damp invading with Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Feeling of fullness in the chest
Accompanying symptoms:
High fever, Fever without perspiration, Headaches, Neck pain, Stiff neck, Painful extremities...
Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these feeling of chest oppression patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Warms the Channels and Disperses Cold
- Moves Qi and Alleviates Pain
- Regulates menstruation
Addresses These Feeling Of Chest Oppression Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Feeling of fullness in the chest
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Sheng Tie Luo Yin
Addresses these feeling of chest oppression 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 Feeling Of Chest Oppression Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Fire harassing the Heart
How it manifests:
Feeling of oppression of the chest
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia...
Si Mo Tang
Addresses these feeling of chest oppression 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 Feeling Of Chest Oppression Pattern Variations
Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Feeling of oppression of the chest
Accompanying symptoms:
General fullness, Moving pain, Depression, Irritability, Mood swings, Sighing
Tao Hong Si Wu Tang
Addresses these feeling of chest oppression 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 Feeling Of Chest Oppression Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Feeling of fullness in the chest
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Wan Dai Tang
Addresses these feeling of chest oppression patterns:
Main Actions
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Drains Dampness
- Soothes the Liver and Regulates Qi
- Astringes to Stop Vaginal Discharge
- Raises Clear Yang
- Moves Qi
Addresses These Feeling Of Chest Oppression Pattern Variations
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Feeling of oppression of the chest
Accompanying symptoms:
Late menstruation, Amenorrhea, Scanty menstruation, Lower abdominal pain, Abdominal heaviness, Stifling sensation in the chest...
Wei Jing Tang
Addresses these feeling of chest oppression patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Lung Heat
- Resolves Phlegm
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Expels Pus
Addresses These Feeling Of Chest Oppression Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Feeling of fullness in the chest
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Wei Ling Tang
Addresses these feeling of chest oppression patterns:
Main Actions
- Dries Dampness and strengthens the Spleen
- Promotes Urination and Drains Dampness
- Regulates Qi and Harmonizes the Middle Burner
- Warms Yang and Transforms Qi
- Transforms Water-Dampness
Addresses These Feeling Of Chest Oppression Pattern Variations
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Feeling of oppression of the chest
Accompanying symptoms:
Late menstruation, Amenorrhea, Scanty menstruation, Lower abdominal pain, Abdominal heaviness, Stifling sensation in the chest...
Wu Ling San
Addresses these feeling of chest oppression patterns:
Main Actions
- Promotes Urination and Drains Dampness
- Warms Yang and Transforms Qi
- Releases the Exterior
- Supplements Earth to Control Water
- Resolves Phlegm-Fluid Retention
Addresses These Feeling Of Chest Oppression Pattern Variations
Yin Excess
How it manifests:
Feeling of oppression
Accompanying symptoms:
Absence of thirst, Slow and forceful movement, Epigastric pain worsen by pressure, Polyuria, Feeling of chest oppression, Nausea...
Wu Pi Yin
Addresses these feeling of chest oppression patterns:
Main Actions
- Promotes Urination and Reduces Edema
- Transforms Dampness and Moves Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Descends Lung Qi to open the water pathways
- Moves Qi and Relieves Distension
Addresses These Feeling Of Chest Oppression Pattern Variations
Yin Excess
How it manifests:
Feeling of oppression
Accompanying symptoms:
Absence of thirst, Slow and forceful movement, Epigastric pain worsen by pressure, Polyuria, Feeling of chest oppression, Nausea...
Wu Yao Tang
Addresses these feeling of chest oppression patterns:
Main Actions
- Moves Qi
- Regulates menstruation
- Alleviates Pain
- Soothes the Liver and Regulates Qi
- Nourishes and invigorates Blood
Addresses These Feeling Of Chest Oppression Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Feeling of fullness in the chest
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Xiao Ban Xia Tang
Addresses these feeling of chest oppression patterns:
Main Actions
- Resolves Phlegm-Fluid Retention
- Directs Rebellious Qi Downward and Stops Vomiting
- Stops Vomiting
- Dries Dampness
Addresses These Feeling Of Chest Oppression Pattern Variations
Phlegm
How it manifests:
Chest pressure, Feeling of oppression of the chest
Accompanying symptoms:
Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness
Xiao Qing Long Tang
Addresses these feeling of chest oppression 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 Feeling Of Chest Oppression Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Fluids above the diaphragm
How it manifests:
Feeling of oppression of the chest
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing, Asthma, Edema, Stifling sensation in the chest, Dizziness, Profuse white sputum
Xiao Yao San
Addresses these feeling of chest oppression 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 Feeling Of Chest Oppression Pattern Variations
Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Feeling of oppression of the chest
Accompanying symptoms:
General fullness, Moving pain, Depression, Irritability, Mood swings, Sighing
Xing Su San
Addresses these feeling of chest oppression patterns:
Main Actions
- Gently disperses Cool Dryness
- Diffuses Lung Qi
- Resolves Phlegm
- Stops Cough
- Releases the Exterior
- Resolves Phlegm-Fluid Retention
Addresses These Feeling Of Chest Oppression Pattern Variations
Phlegm
How it manifests:
Chest pressure, Feeling of oppression of the chest
Accompanying symptoms:
Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness
Xiong Gui Er Chen Tang
Addresses these feeling of chest oppression patterns:
Main Actions
- Dries Dampness and Transforms Phlegm
- Nourishes and invigorates Blood
- Regulates Qi and Harmonizes the Middle Burner
- Promotes Menstruation
Addresses These Feeling Of Chest Oppression Pattern Variations
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Feeling of oppression of the chest
Accompanying symptoms:
Late menstruation, Amenorrhea, Scanty menstruation, Lower abdominal pain, Abdominal heaviness, Stifling sensation in the chest...
Zhi Bao Dan
Addresses these feeling of chest oppression 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 Feeling Of Chest Oppression Pattern Variations
Phlegm Fire harassing the Pericardium
How it manifests:
Feeling of oppression of the chest
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia...