Feeling Of Heaviness in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different feeling of heaviness patterns according to TCM theory
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Feeling of heaviness is a sensation where the body or specific parts of it feel unusually weighty or burdened. This symptom can manifest as a general sense of sluggishness, fatigue, and difficulty in movement, often accompanied by a lack of energy. Medically, it can be linked to various conditions affecting the muscles, joints, or circulatory system. People experiencing this sensation might describe it as if they are carrying an invisible load that affects their overall physical and mental well-being.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), feeling of heaviness is understood as a symptom of underlying disharmony within the body's systems. TCM posits that such symptoms can result from various patterns of disharmony, including imbalances in Qi, Blood, Yin, and Yang, or the presence of Dampness and Phlegm. Identifying the specific pattern of disharmony is crucial in TCM, as it directs the treatment approach. Unlike Western medicine, which often focuses on symptomatic relief, TCM aims to restore balance and harmony within the body to address the root cause of the heaviness.
TCM Patterns for Feeling Of Heaviness
Dampness
Heavy, sticky moisture that obstructs body functions and creates sluggishness
Causes: Feeling of heaviness of body, Feeling of heaviness, Heavy body, Feeling of heaviness of the head and body, General sensation of heaviness
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-Phlegm in the Uterus
Feeling of heaviness of body, Feeling of heaviness
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
Damp-Cold
Feeling of heaviness
Along with: Mouth ulcers, White and watery sputum, Nasal discharge, Sneezing, Chills, Abdominal pain, Cold extremities, Arthralgia, Diarrhea
Damp-Heat
Feeling of heaviness
Along with: Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst, Feeling of heat, Bitter taste in the mouth, Acne
Damp-Heat in the Gallbladder
Feeling of heaviness
Along with: Hypochondriac pain, Hypochondriac distention, Nausea or vomiting, Fat malabsorption, Dull yellow complexion, Scanty and dark urine, Fever, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Bitter taste in the mouth, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Irritability, Limb numbness, Foot edema, Alternating diarrhea and constipation, Alternating sensation of hot and cold, Yellow sclera
Damp-Heat in the Large Intestine
Feeling of heaviness
Along with: Abdominal pain, Abdominal fullness, Diarrhea, Hematochezia, Mucous in feces, Smelly stools, Anal burning, Scanty and dark urine, Fever, Excessive sweating, Feeling of heat, Thirst
Damp-Heat in the Liver
Feeling of heaviness
Along with: Hypochondrial fullness and distention with pain alleviated by warmth, Abdominal fullness, Lower abdominal fullness, Bitter taste in the mouth, Sticky taste in the mouth, Loss of appetite, Nausea, 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 in the Stomach
Feeling of heaviness
Along with: Upper abdominal pain, Upper abdominal fullness, Face pain, Congested nose, Thick nasal discharge, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Nausea, Feeling of heat, Dull yellow complexion, Sticky taste in the mouth
Damp-Heat invading the Spleen
Feeling of heaviness
Along with: Loss of appetite, 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, Bitter taste in the mouth, Upper abdominal fullness, Upper abdominal pain
Dampness in the Gallbladder
Feeling of heaviness
Along with: Jaundice, Dull yellow complexion, Yellow eyes, Hypochondriac pain, Hypochondrial fullness and distention with pain alleviated by warmth, Nausea or vomiting, Fat malabsorption, Yellow sclera, Cloudy urine, Absence of thirst, Sticky taste in the mouth, Dull headache
Damp-Phlegm in the Lungs
Feeling of heaviness
Along with: Coughing, Pale face, Sputum, Stifling sensation in the chest, Shortness of breath, Discomfort when lying down, Wheezing, Nausea, Dizziness, Profuse white sputum, Asthma, Chest distension
Damp-Wind
Feeling of heaviness
Along with: Aversion to cold, Fever, Neck gland swelling, Nausea, Excessive sweating, Occipital stiffness, Body pain, Muscle pain, Swollen joints
Obstruction Of the Spleen By Dampness with Liver Qi Stagnation
Feeling of heaviness
Along with: Upper abdominal oppression, Nausea, Loss of appetite, Diarrhea, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Dull shallow face, Irritability, Upper abdominal distension, Hypochondriac distention, Hypochondriac pain
Oedema
Feeling of heaviness
Along with: Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema, Ocular swelling, Abdominal distention
Summer Heat with Dampness
Feeling of heaviness
Along with: Fever, Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Anxiety, Thirst, Chest distension, Loss of appetite
Early Stage Summerheat with Exterior Wind-Cold
Heavy body
Along with: Fever, Chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Thirst, Flushed face, Stifling sensation in the chest, Feeling of heaviness, Body pain, Dark urine, Urinary dysfunction
Cold-Damp invading the Spleen
Feeling of heaviness of the head and body
Along with: Loss of appetite, Epigastric coldness, Head and body heaviness, Sweet taste in mouth, Absence of thirst, Diarrhea, General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Nausea, Edema, Dull pale complexion, White vaginal discharge, Upper abdominal fullness
Damp-Heat in Stomach and Spleen
Feeling of heaviness of the head and body
Along with: Head and body heaviness, Upper abdominal oppression, Nausea, Diarrhea, Fever not reduced by sweating
Wind-Damp
General sensation of heaviness
Along with: Excessive sweating, Feeling of heaviness, Edema, Urinary dysfunction, Ascites, Rheumatic heart disease, Rheumatoid arthritis, Acute glomerulonephritis, Lumbar disc disease
Spleen Deficiency with Dampness
General sensation of heaviness
Along with: Edema, Feeling of heaviness, Diarrhea, Urinary dysfunction, Glomerulonephritis, Kidney infection, Nephrotic syndrome, Cystitis, Hydrocele, Migraine
Phlegm
Thick, sticky pathological fluid that obstructs body functions and can manifest anywhere in the body
Causes: Feeling of heaviness of body, Feeling of heaviness, General sensation of heaviness, Feeling of heaviness of the head and body
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."
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
Feeling of heaviness of body, Feeling of heaviness
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
Phlegm-Fluids
Feeling of heaviness of body
Along with: Abdominal distention, Vomiting clear liquid, Feeling of heaviness, Shortness of breath, Hypochondrial pain that is worse on coughing and breathing, Coughing, Lack of sweating, Absence of thirst, Edema, Chest distension
Phlegm-Fluids in the limbs
Feeling of heaviness of body, Feeling of heaviness
Along with: Muscle pain, Lack of sweating, Absence of thirst, Profuse white sputum, Swollen limbs, Urinary dysfunction
Cold-Phlegm in the Lungs
Feeling of heaviness
Along with: Coughing, White and watery sputum, Chills, Cold hands, Sputum, Dizziness, Stifling sensation in the chest
Damp-Phlegm in the Lungs
Feeling of heaviness
Along with: Coughing, Pale face, Sputum, Stifling sensation in the chest, Shortness of breath, Discomfort when lying down, Wheezing, Nausea, Dizziness, Profuse white sputum, Asthma, Chest distension
Dry-Phlegm in the Lungs
Feeling of heaviness
Along with: Dry cough, Scanty sputum, Shortness of breath, Stifling sensation in the chest, Sputum, Dizziness, Dry throat, Wheezing, Pale face
Oedema
Feeling of heaviness
Along with: Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema, Ocular swelling, Abdominal distention
Phlegm
Feeling of heaviness
Along with: Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness
Phlegm-Fluids in the Lungs
Feeling of heaviness
Along with: Coughing, White and watery sputum, Shortness of breath, Gurgling noise in the chest, Stifling sensation in the chest, Dizziness, Chills, Cought with sticky phlegm, Itchy throat
Phlegm-Fluids above the diaphragm
General sensation of heaviness
Along with: Coughing, Asthma, Edema, Stifling sensation in the chest, Dizziness, Profuse white sputum
Phlegm-Heat in the Lungs
Feeling of heaviness of the head and body
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
Intense, ascending pathogenic force that consumes body fluids, disturbs the mind, and accelerates all physiological processes
Causes: Feeling of heaviness, General sensation of heaviness, Heavy body, Feeling of heaviness of the head and body
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
Feeling of heaviness
Along with: Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst, Feeling of heat, Bitter taste in the mouth, Acne
Damp-Heat in the Gallbladder
Feeling of heaviness
Along with: Hypochondriac pain, Hypochondriac distention, Nausea or vomiting, Fat malabsorption, Dull yellow complexion, Scanty and dark urine, Fever, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Bitter taste in the mouth, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Irritability, Limb numbness, Foot edema, Alternating diarrhea and constipation, Alternating sensation of hot and cold, Yellow sclera
Damp-Heat in the Large Intestine
Feeling of heaviness
Along with: Abdominal pain, Abdominal fullness, Diarrhea, Hematochezia, Mucous in feces, Smelly stools, Anal burning, Scanty and dark urine, Fever, Excessive sweating, Feeling of heat, Thirst
Damp-Heat in the Liver
Feeling of heaviness
Along with: Hypochondrial fullness and distention with pain alleviated by warmth, Abdominal fullness, Lower abdominal fullness, Bitter taste in the mouth, Sticky taste in the mouth, Loss of appetite, Nausea, 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 in the Stomach
Feeling of heaviness
Along with: Upper abdominal pain, Upper abdominal fullness, Face pain, Congested nose, Thick nasal discharge, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Nausea, Feeling of heat, Dull yellow complexion, Sticky taste in the mouth
Damp-Heat invading the Spleen
Feeling of heaviness
Along with: Loss of appetite, 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, Bitter taste in the mouth, Upper abdominal fullness, Upper abdominal pain
Obstruction Of the Spleen By Dampness with Liver Qi Stagnation
Feeling of heaviness
Along with: Upper abdominal oppression, Nausea, Loss of appetite, Diarrhea, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Dull shallow face, Irritability, Upper abdominal distension, Hypochondriac distention, Hypochondriac pain
Wind Cold with Internal Heat
General sensation of heaviness
Along with: High fever, Severe chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, General sensation of tightness, Flushed face, Eye hyperemia, Dry nose, Thirst, Irritability, Insomnia, Cough of blood, Mottled skin
Early Stage Summerheat with Exterior Wind-Cold
Heavy body
Along with: Fever, Chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Thirst, Flushed face, Stifling sensation in the chest, Feeling of heaviness, Body pain, Dark urine, Urinary dysfunction
Damp-Heat in Stomach and Spleen
Feeling of heaviness of the head and body
Along with: Head and body heaviness, Upper abdominal oppression, Nausea, Diarrhea, Fever not reduced by sweating
Phlegm-Heat in the Lungs
Feeling of heaviness of the head and body
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
Cold
Congeals body fluids, damages Yang Qi, and causes pain with fixed location
Causes: Feeling of heaviness, General sensation of heaviness, Heavy body, Feeling of heaviness of the head and body
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.
Cold-Phlegm in the Lungs
Feeling of heaviness
Along with: Coughing, White and watery sputum, Chills, Cold hands, Sputum, Dizziness, Stifling sensation in the chest
Damp-Cold
Feeling of heaviness
Along with: Mouth ulcers, White and watery sputum, Nasal discharge, Sneezing, Chills, Abdominal pain, Cold extremities, Arthralgia, Diarrhea
Wind Cold with Internal Heat
General sensation of heaviness
Along with: High fever, Severe chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, General sensation of tightness, Flushed face, Eye hyperemia, Dry nose, Thirst, Irritability, Insomnia, Cough of blood, Mottled skin
Early Stage Summerheat with Exterior Wind-Cold
Heavy body
Along with: Fever, Chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Thirst, Flushed face, Stifling sensation in the chest, Feeling of heaviness, Body pain, Dark urine, Urinary dysfunction
Cold-Damp invading the Spleen
Feeling of heaviness of the head and body
Along with: Loss of appetite, Epigastric coldness, Head and body heaviness, Sweet taste in mouth, Absence of thirst, Diarrhea, General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Nausea, Edema, Dull pale complexion, White vaginal discharge, Upper abdominal fullness
Wind
Causes sudden symptoms, movement disorders, and serves as the vehicle for other pathogens
Causes: Feeling of heaviness, General sensation of heaviness, Heavy body
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.
Damp-Wind
Feeling of heaviness
Along with: Aversion to cold, Fever, Neck gland swelling, Nausea, Excessive sweating, Occipital stiffness, Body pain, Muscle pain, Swollen joints
Wind Cold with Internal Heat
General sensation of heaviness
Along with: High fever, Severe chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, General sensation of tightness, Flushed face, Eye hyperemia, Dry nose, Thirst, Irritability, Insomnia, Cough of blood, Mottled skin
Early Stage Summerheat with Exterior Wind-Cold
Heavy body
Along with: Fever, Chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Thirst, Flushed face, Stifling sensation in the chest, Feeling of heaviness, Body pain, Dark urine, Urinary dysfunction
Exterior Wind
Heavy body
Along with: Aversion to cold, Fever, Headaches, Wind phobia, Nasal discharge, Clear sputum, Itchy throat, Sneezing, Coughing, Muscle pain, Itchy skin
Wind-Damp
General sensation of heaviness
Along with: Excessive sweating, Feeling of heaviness, Edema, Urinary dysfunction, Ascites, Rheumatic heart disease, Rheumatoid arthritis, Acute glomerulonephritis, Lumbar disc disease
Summer Heat
Intense summer heat that rapidly depletes both energy and fluids
Causes: Feeling of heaviness, Heavy body
Summer-Heat (暑 Shǔ) is a unique pathogenic factor in Traditional Chinese Medicine that only occurs during summer. Unlike other disease-causing factors in TCM that can arise internally or externally, Summer-Heat always comes from the environment - specifically from exposure to intense summer heat and humidity.
Summer Heat with Dampness
Feeling of heaviness
Along with: Fever, Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Anxiety, Thirst, Chest distension, Loss of appetite
Summer-Heat
Feeling of heaviness
Along with: Fever, Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Upper abdominal discomfort, Irritability, Thirst
Early Stage Summerheat with Exterior Wind-Cold
Heavy body
Along with: Fever, Chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Thirst, Flushed face, Stifling sensation in the chest, Feeling of heaviness, Body pain, Dark urine, Urinary dysfunction
Qi Deficiency
Insufficient vital energy causing fatigue, weakness, poor digestion, and reduced function of organs and protective systems
Causes: General sensation of heaviness
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.
Painful Obstruction with Qi and Blood Deficiency
General sensation of heaviness
Along with: Feeling of heaviness, Limb numbness, Difficulty in moving, Stiffness in neck, shoulder, and upper back, Periarthritis of the shoulder, Rheumatoid arthritis
Spleen Deficiency with Dampness
General sensation of heaviness
Along with: Edema, Feeling of heaviness, Diarrhea, Urinary dysfunction, Glomerulonephritis, Kidney infection, Nephrotic syndrome, Cystitis, Hydrocele, Migraine
Blood Stasis
Blood that is no longer flowing smoothly through the vessels
Causes: Feeling of heaviness
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.
Heart Vessel obstructed
Feeling of heaviness
Along with: Palpitations, Shortness of breath, Depression, Restlessness, Stifling sensation in the chest, Heart pain, Chest pain, Sputum, Dislike of speaking, Cold extremities, Sighing, Purple lips, Purple nails, Purple face
Qi Stagnation
Blocked or disrupted flow of vital energy causing distending pain, emotional distress, and symptoms that worsen with stress
Causes: Feeling of heaviness
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.
Obstruction Of the Spleen By Dampness with Liver Qi Stagnation
Feeling of heaviness
Along with: Upper abdominal oppression, Nausea, Loss of appetite, Diarrhea, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Dull shallow face, Irritability, Upper abdominal distension, Hypochondriac distention, Hypochondriac pain
Yin Excess
Pathological accumulation of cold, heavy substances causing stagnation, obstruction, and suppression of yang energy with internal cold manifestations
Causes: Feeling of heaviness
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 heaviness
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
Blood Deficiency
Insufficient blood to nourish the body, causing paleness, dizziness, and dryness throughout the system
Causes: General sensation of heaviness
Blood Deficiency represents a fundamental lack of blood volume or quality in the body, resulting in organs, tissues, and the mind being undernourished. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, blood not only refers to the red fluid in our vessels but encompasses the body's entire nourishing and moistening functions.
Painful Obstruction with Qi and Blood Deficiency
General sensation of heaviness
Along with: Feeling of heaviness, Limb numbness, Difficulty in moving, Stiffness in neck, shoulder, and upper back, Periarthritis of the shoulder, Rheumatoid arthritis
Dryness
Depletes body fluids and primarily damages the lungs
Causes: Feeling of heaviness
Dryness is the predominant pathogenic factor of autumn in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It represents environmental dryness that damages the body's fluids and particularly affects the respiratory system.
Dry-Phlegm in the Lungs
Feeling of heaviness
Along with: Dry cough, Scanty sputum, Shortness of breath, Stifling sensation in the chest, Sputum, Dizziness, Dry throat, Wheezing, Pale face
Herbal Formulas for Feeling Of Heaviness
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address feeling of heaviness
Er Chen Tang
Addresses these feeling of heaviness 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 Heaviness Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Fluids
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness of body
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal distention, Vomiting clear liquid, Feeling of heaviness, Shortness of breath, Hypochondrial pain that is worse on coughing and breathing, Coughing...
Damp-Phlegm in the Lungs
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing, Pale face, Sputum, Stifling sensation in the chest, Shortness of breath, Discomfort when lying down...
Phlegm
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness
Phlegm-Heat in the Lungs
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness of the head and body
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing, Shortness of breath, Wheezing, Stifling sensation in the chest, Sputum, Feeling of heat...
Lian Po Yin
Addresses these feeling of heaviness patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Drains Dampness
- Regulates Qi and Harmonizes the Middle Burner
- Dries Dampness
- Stops Vomiting
- Eliminates Focal Distention and Fullness
Addresses These Feeling Of Heaviness Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness
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 Stomach
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal pain, Upper abdominal fullness, Face pain, Congested nose, Thick nasal discharge, Dry mouth without desire to drink...
Damp-Heat invading the Spleen
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Nausea or vomiting, Malodorous diarrhea, Anal burning, Feeling of heat...
Damp-Heat in Stomach and Spleen
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness of the head and body
Accompanying symptoms:
Head and body heaviness, Upper abdominal oppression, Nausea, Diarrhea, Fever not reduced by sweating
Wu Ling San
Addresses these feeling of heaviness 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 Heaviness Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Fluids
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness of body
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal distention, Vomiting clear liquid, Feeling of heaviness, Shortness of breath, Hypochondrial pain that is worse on coughing and breathing, Coughing...
Oedema
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema...
Yin Excess
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Absence of thirst, Slow and forceful movement, Epigastric pain worsen by pressure, Polyuria, Feeling of chest oppression, Nausea...
Spleen Deficiency with Dampness
How it manifests:
General sensation of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Edema, Feeling of heaviness, Diarrhea, Urinary dysfunction, Glomerulonephritis, Kidney infection...
Ling Gan Wu Wei Jiang Xin Tang
Addresses these feeling of heaviness 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 Heaviness Pattern Variations
Cold-Phlegm in the Lungs
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing, White and watery sputum, Chills, Cold hands, Sputum, Dizziness...
Phlegm-Fluids in the Lungs
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing, White and watery sputum, Shortness of breath, Gurgling noise in the chest, Stifling sensation in the chest, Dizziness...
Phlegm-Fluids above the diaphragm
How it manifests:
General sensation of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing, Asthma, Edema, Stifling sensation in the chest, Dizziness, Profuse white sputum
Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang
Addresses these feeling of heaviness 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 Heaviness Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Fluids
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness of body
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal distention, Vomiting clear liquid, Feeling of heaviness, Shortness of breath, Hypochondrial pain that is worse on coughing and breathing, Coughing...
Cold-Phlegm in the Lungs
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing, White and watery sputum, Chills, Cold hands, Sputum, Dizziness...
Oedema
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema...
Ping Wei San
Addresses these feeling of heaviness patterns:
Main Actions
- Dries Dampness
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Moves Qi
- Harmonizes the Stomach
- Eliminates Focal Distention and Fullness
- Transforms Dampness and Resolves Turbidity
Addresses These Feeling Of Heaviness Pattern Variations
Obstruction Of the Spleen By Dampness with Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal oppression, Nausea, Loss of appetite, Diarrhea, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Dull shallow face...
Oedema
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema...
Cold-Damp invading the Spleen
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness of the head and body
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Epigastric coldness, Head and body heaviness, Sweet taste in mouth, Absence of thirst, Diarrhea...
Wen Dan Tang
Addresses these feeling of heaviness patterns:
Main Actions
- Regulates Qi and Transforms Phlegm
- Clears Gallbladder and Stomach Heat
- Dries Dampness
- Stops vomiting and eliminates irritability
Addresses These Feeling Of Heaviness Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Fluids
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness of body
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal distention, Vomiting clear liquid, Feeling of heaviness, Shortness of breath, Hypochondrial pain that is worse on coughing and breathing, Coughing...
Phlegm
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness
Phlegm-Heat in the Lungs
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness of the head and body
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing, Shortness of breath, Wheezing, Stifling sensation in the chest, Sputum, Feeling of heat...
Yin Chen Hao Tang
Addresses these feeling of heaviness patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat
- Drains Dampness
- Clears Damp-Heat and Resolves Jaundice
- Promotes Bowel Movement
- Benefits the Gallbladder
Addresses These Feeling Of Heaviness Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness
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:
Feeling of heaviness
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:
Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondrial fullness and distention with pain alleviated by warmth, Abdominal fullness, Lower abdominal fullness, Bitter taste in the mouth, Sticky taste in the mouth, Loss of appetite...
Fang Ji Huang Qi Tang
Addresses these feeling of heaviness patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and consolidates the Exterior
- Dispels Wind-Dampness
- Promotes Urination and Reduces Edema
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Drains Dampness
Addresses These Feeling Of Heaviness Pattern Variations
Oedema
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema...
Wind-Damp
How it manifests:
General sensation of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Feeling of heaviness, Edema, Urinary dysfunction, Ascites, Rheumatic heart disease...
Ge Hua Jie Cheng San
Addresses these feeling of heaviness patterns:
Main Actions
- Separates and reduces alcohol-Dampness
- Warms the Middle Burner
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Harmonizes the Stomach
- Relieves Alcohol Toxicity
- Promotes Urination and Drains Dampness
Addresses These Feeling Of Heaviness Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat in the Stomach
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal pain, Upper abdominal fullness, Face pain, Congested nose, Thick nasal discharge, Dry mouth without desire to drink...
Damp-Heat in Stomach and Spleen
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness of the head and body
Accompanying symptoms:
Head and body heaviness, Upper abdominal oppression, Nausea, Diarrhea, Fever not reduced by sweating
Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San
Addresses these feeling of heaviness patterns:
Main Actions
- Aromatically Transforms Dampness
- Disperses Wind-Cold from the Exterior
- Regulates Qi and Harmonizes the Middle Burner
- Directs Rebellious Qi Downward and Stops Vomiting
- Strengthens the Spleen and Stops Diarrhea
Addresses These Feeling Of Heaviness Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst...
Summer Heat with Dampness
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Anxiety...
Wei Ling Tang
Addresses these feeling of heaviness 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 Heaviness Pattern Variations
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness of body, Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Late menstruation, Amenorrhea, Scanty menstruation, Lower abdominal pain, Abdominal heaviness, Stifling sensation in the chest...
Damp-Cold
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Mouth ulcers, White and watery sputum, Nasal discharge, Sneezing, Chills, Abdominal pain...
Wu Pi Yin
Addresses these feeling of heaviness 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 Heaviness Pattern Variations
Oedema
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema...
Yin Excess
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Absence of thirst, Slow and forceful movement, Epigastric pain worsen by pressure, Polyuria, Feeling of chest oppression, Nausea...
Xiao Qing Long Tang
Addresses these feeling of heaviness 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 Heaviness Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Fluids in the limbs
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness of body, Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Muscle pain, Lack of sweating, Absence of thirst, Profuse white sputum, Swollen limbs, Urinary dysfunction
Phlegm-Fluids above the diaphragm
How it manifests:
General sensation of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing, Asthma, Edema, Stifling sensation in the chest, Dizziness, Profuse white sputum
Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang
Addresses these feeling of heaviness 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 Heaviness Pattern Variations
Phlegm
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness
Bei Mu Gua Lou San
Addresses these feeling of heaviness patterns:
Main Actions
- Moistens the Lungs and clears Heat
- Resolves Phlegm
- Moves Qi
- Stops Cough
- Generates Fluids
Addresses These Feeling Of Heaviness Pattern Variations
Dry-Phlegm in the Lungs
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Dry cough, Scanty sputum, Shortness of breath, Stifling sensation in the chest, Sputum, Dizziness...
Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
Addresses these feeling of heaviness patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Middle and Augments Qi
- Raises sunken Yang
- Lifts Sunken Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Clears Heat from deficiency (sweet-warm method)
Addresses These Feeling Of Heaviness Pattern Variations
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness of body, Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Late menstruation, Amenorrhea, Scanty menstruation, Lower abdominal pain, Abdominal heaviness, Stifling sensation in the chest...
Cang Er Zi San
Addresses these feeling of heaviness patterns:
Main Actions
- Disperses Wind
- Unblocks the Nasal Passages
- Alleviates Pain
- Drains Dampness
Addresses These Feeling Of Heaviness Pattern Variations
Damp-Wind
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Neck gland swelling, Nausea, Excessive sweating, Occipital stiffness...
Cang Fu Dao Tan Wan
Addresses these feeling of heaviness patterns:
Main Actions
- Dries Dampness and Transforms Phlegm
- Moves Qi and Resolves Stagnation
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Regulates menstruation
Addresses These Feeling Of Heaviness Pattern Variations
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness of body, Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Late menstruation, Amenorrhea, Scanty menstruation, Lower abdominal pain, Abdominal heaviness, Stifling sensation in the chest...
Chai Hu Shu Gan San
Addresses these feeling of heaviness 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 Heaviness Pattern Variations
Heart Vessel obstructed
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Shortness of breath, Depression, Restlessness, Stifling sensation in the chest, Heart pain...
Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao San
Addresses these feeling of heaviness patterns:
Main Actions
- Disperses Wind
- Relieves Headaches
- Releases the Exterior
- Disperses Cold
- Unblocks the Nasal Passages
- Activates Blood in the Head and Alleviates Headache
Addresses These Feeling Of Heaviness Pattern Variations
Exterior Wind
How it manifests:
Heavy body
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Headaches, Wind phobia, Nasal discharge, Clear sputum...
Da Qing Long Tang
Addresses these feeling of heaviness patterns:
Main Actions
- Induces Sweating and Releases the Exterior
- Clears Interior Heat
- Eliminates Irritability
- Diffuses Lung Qi
- Resolves fluid retention through sweating
Addresses These Feeling Of Heaviness Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Fluids in the limbs
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness of body, Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Muscle pain, Lack of sweating, Absence of thirst, Profuse white sputum, Swollen limbs, Urinary dysfunction
Dang Gui Shao Yao San
Addresses these feeling of heaviness patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Blood and Softens the Liver
- Strengthens the Spleen and Resolves Dampness
- Soothes the Liver and Regulates Qi
- Promotes Urination
- Relieves Abdominal Pain
- Calms the Fetus
Addresses These Feeling Of Heaviness Pattern Variations
Obstruction Of the Spleen By Dampness with Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal oppression, Nausea, Loss of appetite, Diarrhea, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Dull shallow face...
Dang Gui Si Ni Tang
Addresses these feeling of heaviness 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 Heaviness Pattern Variations
Heart Vessel obstructed
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Shortness of breath, Depression, Restlessness, Stifling sensation in the chest, Heart pain...
Di Tan Tang
Addresses these feeling of heaviness 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 Heaviness Pattern Variations
Heart Vessel obstructed
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Shortness of breath, Depression, Restlessness, Stifling sensation in the chest, Heart pain...
Er Miao San
Addresses these feeling of heaviness patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and dries Dampness
- Clears Damp-Heat from the Lower Burner
- Dispels Dampness and Unblocks Painful Obstruction
- Secures the Kidneys and Stops Vaginal Discharge
- Kills Parasites and Eliminates Lice
Addresses These Feeling Of Heaviness Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst...
Gan Lu Xiao Du Dan
Addresses these feeling of heaviness patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Drains Dampness
- Transforms Turbidity
- Resolves Toxicity
- Promotes Urination and Drains Dampness
- Benefits the Throat and Reduces Swelling
Addresses These Feeling Of Heaviness Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst...
Gui Ling Gan Lu Yin
Addresses these feeling of heaviness patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Summer-Heat
- Clears Heat
- Promotes Urination and Drains Dampness
- Transforms Qi and facilitates the resolution of Dampness
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Warms Yang and Transforms Qi
Addresses These Feeling Of Heaviness Pattern Variations
Summer Heat with Dampness
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Anxiety...
Hai Tong Pi Tang
Addresses these feeling of heaviness patterns:
Main Actions
- Dispels Wind-Dampness
- Unblocks the Channels and Collaterals
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Reduces Swelling and Alleviates Pain
- Warms the Channels and Disperses Cold
- Softens and Relaxes the Sinews
Addresses These Feeling Of Heaviness Pattern Variations
Damp-Wind
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Neck gland swelling, Nausea, Excessive sweating, Occipital stiffness...
Hao Qin Qing Dan Tang
Addresses these feeling of heaviness 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 Heaviness Pattern Variations
Phlegm
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness
Jiu Wei Qiang Huo Tang
Addresses these feeling of heaviness patterns:
Main Actions
- Induces Sweating and Releases the Exterior
- Dispels Wind-Dampness
- Clears Interior Heat
- Relieves Painful Obstruction
- Relieves Headaches
Addresses These Feeling Of Heaviness Pattern Variations
Damp-Wind
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Neck gland swelling, Nausea, Excessive sweating, Occipital stiffness...
Juan Bi Tang
Addresses these feeling of heaviness patterns:
Main Actions
- Dispels Wind-Dampness
- Tonifies Qi and harmonizes the Protective and Nutritive Qi
- Invigorates Blood and Unblocks the Channels and Collaterals
- Relieves Painful Obstruction
- Secures the Exterior
Addresses These Feeling Of Heaviness Pattern Variations
Painful Obstruction with Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
General sensation of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heaviness, Limb numbness, Difficulty in moving, Stiffness in neck, shoulder, and upper back, Periarthritis of the shoulder, Rheumatoid arthritis
Ku Shen Tang
Addresses these feeling of heaviness patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and dries Dampness
- Kills Parasites and Stops Itching
- Resolves Toxicity
Addresses These Feeling Of Heaviness Pattern Variations
Damp-Wind
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Neck gland swelling, Nausea, Excessive sweating, Occipital stiffness...
Liu Jun Zi Tang
Addresses these feeling of heaviness patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Harmonizes the Stomach
- Dries Dampness
- Resolves Phlegm
Addresses These Feeling Of Heaviness Pattern Variations
Phlegm
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness
Long Dan Xie Gan Tang
Addresses these feeling of heaviness patterns:
Main Actions
- Drains excess Fire from the Liver and Gallbladder
- Clears Damp-Heat from the Lower Burner
- Clears Heat from the Liver channel
- Promotes Urination and Drains Dampness
- Nourishes Blood and Yin to prevent damage from bitter cold
Addresses These Feeling Of Heaviness Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat in the Liver
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondrial fullness and distention with pain alleviated by warmth, Abdominal fullness, Lower abdominal fullness, Bitter taste in the mouth, Sticky taste in the mouth, Loss of appetite...
Ma Xing Shi Gan Tang
Addresses these feeling of heaviness patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Lung Heat
- Calms Wheezing
- Disperses Wind-Heat
Addresses These Feeling Of Heaviness Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Heat in the Lungs
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness of the head and body
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing, Shortness of breath, Wheezing, Stifling sensation in the chest, Sputum, Feeling of heat...
Pi Pa Qing Fei Yin
Addresses these feeling of heaviness patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Lung Heat
- Cools the Blood
- Resolves Toxicity
- Clears Damp-Heat
- Descends Lung Qi and Stops Cough
Addresses These Feeling Of Heaviness Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Heat in the Lungs
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness of the head and body
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing, Shortness of breath, Wheezing, Stifling sensation in the chest, Sputum, Feeling of heat...
Qiang Huo Sheng Shi Tang
Addresses these feeling of heaviness patterns:
Main Actions
- Disperses Wind
- Drains Dampness
- Alleviates Pain
- Releases the Exterior
- Unblocks the Channels and Collaterals
Addresses These Feeling Of Heaviness Pattern Variations
Damp-Wind
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Neck gland swelling, Nausea, Excessive sweating, Occipital stiffness...
Qing Luo Yin
Addresses these feeling of heaviness patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Summer-Heat from the Lung collaterals
- Clears Summer-Heat
- Clears Heat from the Qi level
- Generates Fluids
- Clears the Head and Brightens the Eyes
Addresses These Feeling Of Heaviness Pattern Variations
Summer-Heat
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Upper abdominal discomfort, Irritability...
Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan
Addresses these feeling of heaviness 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 Heaviness Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Heat in the Lungs
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness of the head and body
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing, Shortness of breath, Wheezing, Stifling sensation in the chest, Sputum, Feeling of heat...
Qing Re Tiao Xue Tang
Addresses these feeling of heaviness patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat from the Blood Level
- Cools the Blood
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Regulates menstruation
- Moves Qi and Alleviates Pain
Addresses These Feeling Of Heaviness Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst...
Qing Shu Yi Qi Tang
Addresses these feeling of heaviness patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Summer-Heat
- Tonifies Qi
- Nourishes Yin
- Generates Fluids
- Clears Heat from the Qi level
- Eliminates Irritability
Addresses These Feeling Of Heaviness Pattern Variations
Summer-Heat
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Upper abdominal discomfort, Irritability...
Qing Xin Li Ge Tang
Addresses these feeling of heaviness patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Resolves Toxicity
- Benefits the Throat and Reduces Swelling
- Purges Heat and Unblocks the Bowels
- Disperses Wind-Heat
- Cools the diaphragm and clears the Heart
Addresses These Feeling Of Heaviness Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Heat in the Lungs
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness of the head and body
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing, Shortness of breath, Wheezing, Stifling sensation in the chest, Sputum, Feeling of heat...
Ren Shen Ge Jie San
Addresses these feeling of heaviness patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Lung and Kidney Qi
- Stops Cough and Calms Wheezing
- Clears Lung Heat
- Resolves Phlegm
- Strengthens the Spleen and Resolves Dampness
- Aids the Kidneys in Grasping Qi
Addresses These Feeling Of Heaviness Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Heat in the Lungs
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness of the head and body
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing, Shortness of breath, Wheezing, Stifling sensation in the chest, Sputum, Feeling of heat...
San Ren Tang
Addresses these feeling of heaviness patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Damp-Heat
- Promotes Qi Movement in the San Jiao
- Transforms Dampness
- Promotes Urination and Drains Dampness
- Diffuses Lung Qi
Addresses These Feeling Of Heaviness Pattern Variations
Dampness in the Gallbladder
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Jaundice, Dull yellow complexion, Yellow eyes, Hypochondriac pain, Hypochondrial fullness and distention with pain alleviated by warmth, Nausea or vomiting...
San Zi Yang Qin Tang
Addresses these feeling of heaviness 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 Heaviness Pattern Variations
Cold-Phlegm in the Lungs
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing, White and watery sputum, Chills, Cold hands, Sputum, Dizziness...
Shao Yao Tang
Addresses these feeling of heaviness patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and dries Dampness
- Invigorates Blood and Moves Qi
- Resolves Toxicity
- Relieves Abdominal Pain
- Stops Dysentery
Addresses These Feeling Of Heaviness Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat in the Large Intestine
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal pain, Abdominal fullness, Diarrhea, Hematochezia, Mucous in feces, Smelly stools...
Sheng Yang Yi Wei Tang
Addresses these feeling of heaviness patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and Strengthens the Spleen
- Raises sunken Yang
- Clears Heat and Drains Dampness
- Dispels Wind-Dampness
- Regulates the Qi Dynamic
- Protects the Stomach
Addresses These Feeling Of Heaviness Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat in Stomach and Spleen
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness of the head and body
Accompanying symptoms:
Head and body heaviness, Upper abdominal oppression, Nausea, Diarrhea, Fever not reduced by sweating
Shi Gao Tang
Addresses these feeling of heaviness patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Resolves Toxicity
- Releases the Exterior
- Clears Heat from the Three Burners
- Releases the Exterior and Warms the Interior
Addresses These Feeling Of Heaviness Pattern Variations
Wind Cold with Internal Heat
How it manifests:
General sensation of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
High fever, Severe chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, General sensation of tightness...
Wan Dai Tang
Addresses these feeling of heaviness 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 Heaviness Pattern Variations
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness of body, Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Late menstruation, Amenorrhea, Scanty menstruation, Lower abdominal pain, Abdominal heaviness, Stifling sensation in the chest...
Xiang Ru San
Addresses these feeling of heaviness patterns:
Main Actions
- Releases the Exterior and Resolves Summerheat
- Disperses Cold
- Transforms Dampness
- Harmonizes the Middle Burner
Addresses These Feeling Of Heaviness Pattern Variations
Summer Heat with Dampness
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Anxiety...
Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang
Addresses these feeling of heaviness patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and Strengthens the Spleen
- Harmonizes the Stomach
- Moves Qi and Resolves Stagnation
- Dries Dampness and Transforms Phlegm
- Warms the Middle Burner
Addresses These Feeling Of Heaviness Pattern Variations
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness of body, Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Late menstruation, Amenorrhea, Scanty menstruation, Lower abdominal pain, Abdominal heaviness, Stifling sensation in the chest...
Xiao Feng San
Addresses these feeling of heaviness patterns:
Main Actions
- Dispels Wind and Stops Itching
- Clears Heat
- Drains Dampness
- Nourishes Blood
- Cools the Blood
Addresses These Feeling Of Heaviness Pattern Variations
Damp-Wind
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Neck gland swelling, Nausea, Excessive sweating, Occipital stiffness...
Xiao Yao San
Addresses these feeling of heaviness 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 Heaviness Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst...
Xin Jia Xiang Ru Yin
Addresses these feeling of heaviness patterns:
Main Actions
- Releases the Exterior and Resolves Summerheat
- Clears Heat
- Transforms Dampness
- Harmonizes the Middle Burner
Addresses These Feeling Of Heaviness Pattern Variations
Early Stage Summerheat with Exterior Wind-Cold
How it manifests:
Heavy body
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Thirst, Flushed face...
Xing Su San
Addresses these feeling of heaviness 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 Heaviness Pattern Variations
Phlegm
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness
Xiong Gui Er Chen Tang
Addresses these feeling of heaviness 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 Heaviness Pattern Variations
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness of body, Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Late menstruation, Amenorrhea, Scanty menstruation, Lower abdominal pain, Abdominal heaviness, Stifling sensation in the chest...
Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these feeling of heaviness 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 Heaviness Pattern Variations
Heart Vessel obstructed
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Shortness of breath, Depression, Restlessness, Stifling sensation in the chest, Heart pain...
Yu Gong San
Addresses these feeling of heaviness patterns:
Main Actions
- Drains Water and Reduces Edema
- Moves Qi and Dissipates Nodules
- Purges Heat and Unblocks the Bowels
- Warms the Lower Burner and Dispels Cold
Addresses These Feeling Of Heaviness Pattern Variations
Oedema
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema...
Zhen Wu Tang
Addresses these feeling of heaviness patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms Yang and Disperses Cold
- Promotes Urination and Drains Dampness
- Transforms Water-Dampness
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Tonifies Kidney Yang
Addresses These Feeling Of Heaviness Pattern Variations
Oedema
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema...
Zhi Sou San
Addresses these feeling of heaviness patterns:
Main Actions
- Resolves Phlegm and Stops Cough
- Diffuses Lung Qi
- Disperses Wind
- Benefits the Throat
Addresses These Feeling Of Heaviness Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Fluids in the Lungs
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing, White and watery sputum, Shortness of breath, Gurgling noise in the chest, Stifling sensation in the chest, Dizziness...
Zhou Che Wan
Addresses these feeling of heaviness patterns:
Main Actions
- Drains Water and Reduces Edema
- Moves Qi
- Purges Heat and Unblocks the Bowels
- Promotes Bowel and Urinary Movement
Addresses These Feeling Of Heaviness Pattern Variations
Oedema
How it manifests:
Feeling of heaviness
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema...