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
- Clears Phlegm
- Clears Gallbladder
- Regulates Qi
- Harmonizes the Stomach
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
- Transforms congested Fluids
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 the Blood
- Dispels blood Stagnation
- Spreads the Liver Qi
- Unblocks the channels
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
- Dries and dissolves Phlegm
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Soothes the Liver and calms Liver Wind (antispasmodic)
- Clear 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
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
- Disperses Stagnant Liver Qi and Blood
- Alleviates pain
- Harmonizes Blood
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 Hot Phlegm
- Clears Gallbladder Heat
- Regulates Qi
- Harmonizes the Stomach
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 and transforms Phlegm-Fluids
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Resolves 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
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
- Directs the Qi downward
- Transforms Phlegm
- Reduces harbored food
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 Fire
- Promotes urination
- Unblocks painful urinary dribbling
- Purges Fire
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 Pu Tang
Addresses these feeling of chest oppression patterns:
Main Actions
- Regulates the flow of Qi,
- Clears Phlegm
- Treats esophageal spasm
- Descends Rebellious Qi
- Dissipates clumps
- Relieves Stagnation
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
- Resolves Dampness and Phlegm
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
- Clears Liver Fire from Stagnant Liver Qi
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
- Disperses Cold
- Nourishes the Blood
- Unblocks the Blood vessels
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
- Removes Phlegm
- Opens the sensory orifices
- Tonifies Qi
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
- Clears Lung Heat
- Descends Lung Qi
- Relief wheezing and cough
- Transforms Phlegm
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 Damp and dispels Phlegm
- Regulates Qi and harmonizes the Middle Burner (Stomach and Spleen)
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
- Eliminates Blood Stagnation below the diaphragm
- Stops pain
- Promotes Qi movement
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 Phlegm
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 Heat and relieves acute conditions of the Gallbladder
- Relieves acute Damp-Heat syndromes
- Resolves Phlegm
- Harmonizes the Stomach
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
- Opens the sensory orifices
- Arrests spasms and convulsions
- Clears Heat and transforms 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...
Jia Wei Xiao Yao San
Addresses these feeling of chest oppression 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 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 and Stomach
- Clears Phlegm and mucus
- Promotes appetite
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
- Regulates Qi and removes Stagnation
- Moistens Dryness
- Transforms Phlegm
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
- Transforms Phlegm
- Directs Rebellious Qi downwards
- Stops coughing
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
- Releases the Exterior
- Dispels Wind and Dampness
- Augments Qi
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
- Expels Cold and warm the menstruation Blood
- Stops pain
- Invigorates Blood
- Dispels Blood stagnation
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
- Sedates the Heart
- Clears Phlegm
- Clears Fire
- Calms the Mind
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
- Promotes the movement of Qi
- Directs rebellious Qi downward
- Expands the chest and dissipates clumping
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
- Tonifies Blood and regulates the Liver
- Moves Qi and Blood in the lower abdomen
- Stops 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
- Tonifies the Middle Burner
- Removes Dampness
- Stops vaginal discharge
- Strengthens the Spleen
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 heat from the Lungs
- Transforms Phlegm
- Drives out Blood-Stagnation
- Discharges 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
- Promotes urination
- Warms the Yang
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Drains Dampness
- Promotes the movement of Qi
- Harmonizes the Stomach
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,
- Warms the Yang
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Promotes Qi transformation function
- Drains Dampness
- Clears edema
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
- Reduces edema, diuretic
- Regulates and strengthens Spleen Qi
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
- Pacifies the Liver
- Moves Qi
- Stops pain
- Nourishes Liver Blood
- Eliminates Stagnation
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
- Alleviates and removes thin mucus
- Directs rebellious Qi downward
- Stops vomiting
- Harmonizes the Stomach
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
- Transforms Phlegm-Fluids
- Warms the Lungs
- Directs Rebellious Qi downward
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
- Harmonizes the function of Liver and Spleen
- Relieves Liver Qi stagnation
- Nourishes the Blood
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
- Clears Dry-Cold
- Disseminates the Lung Qi and relieves cough
- Transforms thin mucus
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
- Resolves Damp-Phlegm
- Nourishes Blood
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
- Clears Heat
- Opens the sensory orifices
- Resolves toxicity
- Transforms 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...