Flushed Face in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different flushed face patterns according to TCM theory
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A flushed face, characterized by a noticeable redness or blushing of the facial skin, is a common physiological response to various stimuli, including emotional stress, heat, or exertion. This condition can also indicate underlying health issues or physiological reactions.
The synonyms for flushed face—blushing, facial flushing, facial redness, red face, and reddened face—each describe the appearance of the skin when increased blood flow or dilation of the blood vessels in the face occurs.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perceives a flushed face as an external manifestation of internal imbalances, particularly those related to Heat, Wind, or disturbances in Mind or the flow of Qi and Blood.
Unlike Western medicine, which often focuses on external triggers, TCM delves into the underlying disharmonies within the body's organ systems that lead to facial redness. Recognizing and addressing these patterns of disharmony is crucial for treatment in TCM, highlighting the importance of a holistic approach to health.
TCM Patterns for Flushed Face
Heat
Intense, ascending pathogenic force that consumes body fluids, disturbs the mind, and accelerates all physiological processes
Causes: Flushed face, Red face
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.
Early Stage Summerheat with Exterior Wind-Cold
Flushed face
Along with: Fever, Chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Thirst, Stifling sensation in the chest, Feeling of heaviness, Body pain, Dark urine, Urinary dysfunction
Heat in the Blood
Red face
Along with: Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia, Hematuria, Vomiting blood, Cough of blood, Nosebleeds, Excessive menstruation
Bright Yang Stomach Heat
Red face
Along with: High fever, Excessive sweating, Excessive thirst, Flushed face, Feeling of heat, Irritability, Delirium
Heart Fire blazing
Red face
Along with: Palpitations, Thirst, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers, Restlessness, Anxiety, Feeling of heat, Insomnia, Flushed face, Hematuria, Dark urine, Bitter taste in the mouth
Heat in Uterus Blood
Red face
Along with: Excessive menstruation, Sudden period before schedule, Dark menstrual blood, Sticky menstrual blood, Thirst, Flushed face, Anger, Anxiety, Dark urine, Constipation
Liver Fire Blazing
Red face
Along with: Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness, Flushed face, Eye hyperemia, Thirst, Bitter taste in the mouth, Vivid dreaming, Constipation, Dry stools, Dark urine, Nosebleeds, Cough of blood, Vomiting blood
Liver Fire insulting the Lungs
Red face
Along with: Shortness of breath, Asthma, Hypochondriac pain and discomfort, Cough with yellow or blood tinged sputum, Headaches, Dizziness, Flushed face, Thirst, Bitter taste in the mouth, Eye hyperemia, Scanty and dark urine, Constipation
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Fire
Red face
Along with: Tremors, Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness, Flushed face, Eye hyperemia, Thirst, Bitter taste in the mouth, Vivid dreaming, Constipation, Dry stools, Dark urine, Nosebleeds, Vomiting blood, Cough of blood
Stagnant Liver Qi turning into Fire
Red face
Along with: Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Irritability, Melancholia, Depression, Mood swings, Globus sensation, Feeling of heat, Flushed face, Thirst, Anger, Pre menstrual tension, Irregular periods, Pre menstrual breast distension, Excessive menstruation
Pericardium Fire
Red face
Along with: Palpitations, Stifling sensation in the chest, Bitter taste in the mouth, Insomnia, Thirst, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers, Cardiac burning sensation, Rapid breath, Restlessness, Anxiety, Feeling of heat, Vivid dreaming, Excessive menstruation
Phlegm Fire harassing the Pericardium
Red face
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
Red face
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
Red face
Along with: Upper abdominal oppression, Mucous in feces, Depression
Wind Cold with Internal Heat
Red face
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
Excess-Heat
Flushed face
Along with: Fever, Red skin eruptions, Mottled skin, Irritability, Thirst, Arthritis, Constipation, Scanty and dark urine, Lupus
Stomach Fire or Stomach Heat
Red face
Along with: Toothache, Headaches, Loose teeth, Bleeding gums, Irritability, Thirst, Stomatitis, Periodontitis, Glossitis, Trigeminal neuralgia
Wind
Causes sudden symptoms, movement disorders, and serves as the vehicle for other pathogens
Causes: Flushed face, Red face
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.
Early Stage Summerheat with Exterior Wind-Cold
Flushed face
Along with: Fever, Chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Thirst, Stifling sensation in the chest, Feeling of heaviness, Body pain, Dark urine, Urinary dysfunction
Bright Yang Stomach Heat
Red face
Along with: High fever, Excessive sweating, Excessive thirst, Flushed face, Feeling of heat, Irritability, Delirium
Interior Wind
Red face
Along with: Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder, Mouth deviation, Eye deviation, Tremors, Headaches, Limb numbness
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Fire
Red face
Along with: Tremors, Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness, Flushed face, Eye hyperemia, Thirst, Bitter taste in the mouth, Vivid dreaming, Constipation, Dry stools, Dark urine, Nosebleeds, Vomiting blood, Cough of blood
Wind Cold with Internal Heat
Red face
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
Mind Disturbance
Disruption of consciousness, mental clarity, and emotional equilibrium causing restlessness, confusion, or withdrawal
Causes: Red face
Mind Disturbance represents a broad category of patterns in Traditional Chinese Medicine involving disruptions to consciousness, mental clarity, emotional stability, and cognitive function. These patterns affect the Shen (spirit/consciousness), which according to classical texts resides in the Heart and is distributed among the five organs.
Heart Fire blazing
Red face
Along with: Palpitations, Thirst, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers, Restlessness, Anxiety, Feeling of heat, Insomnia, Flushed face, Hematuria, Dark urine, Bitter taste in the mouth
Pericardium Fire
Red face
Along with: Palpitations, Stifling sensation in the chest, Bitter taste in the mouth, Insomnia, Thirst, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers, Cardiac burning sensation, Rapid breath, Restlessness, Anxiety, Feeling of heat, Vivid dreaming, Excessive menstruation
Phlegm Fire harassing the Pericardium
Red face
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
Red face
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
Thick, sticky pathological fluid that obstructs body functions and can manifest anywhere in the body
Causes: Red face
Phlegm is both a pathological product and a pathogenic factor in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It results from impaired fluid metabolism when the body's transformative functions fail, particularly affecting the Spleen, Lungs, and Kidneys. Classical texts emphasize that "the Spleen is the source of phlegm production, while the Lungs are the storage vessel for phlegm."
Phlegm Fire harassing the Pericardium
Red face
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
Red face
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
Red face
Along with: Upper abdominal oppression, Mucous in feces, Depression
Cold
Congeals body fluids, damages Yang Qi, and causes pain with fixed location
Causes: Flushed face, Red face
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.
Early Stage Summerheat with Exterior Wind-Cold
Flushed face
Along with: Fever, Chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Thirst, Stifling sensation in the chest, Feeling of heaviness, Body pain, Dark urine, Urinary dysfunction
Bright Yang Stomach Heat
Red face
Along with: High fever, Excessive sweating, Excessive thirst, Flushed face, Feeling of heat, Irritability, Delirium
Wind Cold with Internal Heat
Red face
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
Qi Stagnation
Blocked or disrupted flow of vital energy causing distending pain, emotional distress, and symptoms that worsen with stress
Causes: Red face
Qi Stagnation is a fundamental pathological pattern in Traditional Chinese Medicine where the smooth flow of vital energy becomes obstructed, creating areas of pressure, pain, and dysfunction throughout the body.
Stagnant Liver Qi turning into Fire
Red face
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
Yang Excess
Excessive yang energy that generates heat, agitation, and hyperactivity throughout the body systems
Causes: Red face
Yang Excess represents pathological hyperactivity of the body's yang qi in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It manifests as excessive heat, inflammation, and overstimulation that disrupts the normal balance between yin and yang, causing various acute and intense symptoms.
Yang Excess or Full Yang
Red face
Along with: Feeling of heat, Hyperactivity, Lack of sweating, Heat intolerance, Constipation
Summer Heat
Intense summer heat that rapidly depletes both energy and fluids
Causes: Flushed face
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.
Early Stage Summerheat with Exterior Wind-Cold
Flushed face
Along with: Fever, Chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Thirst, Stifling sensation in the chest, Feeling of heaviness, Body pain, Dark urine, Urinary dysfunction
Dampness
Heavy, sticky moisture that obstructs body functions and creates sluggishness
Causes: Flushed face
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.
Early Stage Summerheat with Exterior Wind-Cold
Flushed face
Along with: Fever, Chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Thirst, Stifling sensation in the chest, Feeling of heaviness, Body pain, Dark urine, Urinary dysfunction
Herbal Formulas for Flushed Face
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address flushed face
Wen Dan Tang
Addresses these flushed face patterns:
Main Actions
- Regulates Qi and Transforms Phlegm
- Clears Gallbladder and Stomach Heat
- Dries Dampness
- Stops vomiting and eliminates irritability
Addresses These Flushed Face Pattern Variations
Stomach Fire or Stomach Heat
How it manifests:
Red face
Accompanying symptoms:
Toothache, Headaches, Loose teeth, Bleeding gums, Irritability, Thirst...
Phlegm Fire harassing the Pericardium
How it manifests:
Red face
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia...
Phlegm-Fire harassing the Heart
How it manifests:
Red face
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia...
Phlegm-Heat
How it manifests:
Red face
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal oppression, Mucous in feces, Depression
Long Dan Xie Gan Tang
Addresses these flushed face 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 Flushed Face Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Red face
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Liver Fire Blazing
How it manifests:
Red face
Accompanying symptoms:
Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness...
Liver Fire insulting the Lungs
How it manifests:
Red face
Accompanying symptoms:
Shortness of breath, Asthma, Hypochondriac pain and discomfort, Cough with yellow or blood tinged sputum, Headaches, Dizziness...
Zi Xue Dan
Addresses these flushed face patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Resolves Toxicity
- Opens the Orifices and Revives Consciousness
- Extinguishes Wind and Stops Spasms
- Calms the Spirit and Settles Fright
- Clears Heat and Drains Fire
Addresses These Flushed Face Pattern Variations
Heart Fire blazing
How it manifests:
Red face
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Thirst, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers, Restlessness, Anxiety...
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Fire
How it manifests:
Red face
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache...
Pericardium Fire
How it manifests:
Red face
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Stifling sensation in the chest, Bitter taste in the mouth, Insomnia, Thirst, Mouth ulcers...
Huang Lian Wen Dan Tang
Addresses these flushed face patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Transforms Phlegm
- Clears Liver and Gallbladder Heat
- Harmonizes the Stomach and Stops Vomiting
- Regulates Qi and resolves turbidity
- Calms the Spirit and Relieves Restlessness
Addresses These Flushed Face Pattern Variations
Phlegm Fire harassing the Pericardium
How it manifests:
Red face
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia...
Phlegm-Fire harassing the Heart
How it manifests:
Red face
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia...
Jia Wei Xiao Yao San
Addresses these flushed face patterns:
Main Actions
- Courses the Liver and Resolves Constraint
- Clears Heat from the Liver and Blood
- Nourishes Blood
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Harmonizes the Liver and Spleen
- Regulates menstruation
Addresses These Flushed Face Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Red face
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Stagnant Liver Qi turning into Fire
How it manifests:
Red face
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Irritability, Melancholia, Depression...
Ling Jiao Gou Teng Tang
Addresses these flushed face patterns:
Main Actions
- Cools the Liver and extinguishes Wind
- Softens and Relaxes the Sinews
- Settles Fright and Calms Convulsions
- Clears Heat and Transforms Phlegm
- Calms the Spirit
Addresses These Flushed Face Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Red face
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Fire
How it manifests:
Red face
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache...
Xie Xin Tang
Addresses these flushed face patterns:
Main Actions
- Purges Fire and Resolves Toxicity
- Clears Heat from the Three Burners
- Cools the Blood and Stops Bleeding
- Dries Dampness and clears Damp-Heat
- Drains Fire
Addresses These Flushed Face Pattern Variations
Heart Fire blazing
How it manifests:
Red face
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Thirst, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers, Restlessness, Anxiety...
Pericardium Fire
How it manifests:
Red face
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Stifling sensation in the chest, Bitter taste in the mouth, Insomnia, Thirst, Mouth ulcers...
Bai Hu Tang
Addresses these flushed face patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat from the Qi level
- Clears Stomach Heat
- Generates Fluids
- Generates Fluids and Relieves Thirst
- Eliminates Irritability
Addresses These Flushed Face Pattern Variations
Bright Yang Stomach Heat
How it manifests:
Red face
Accompanying symptoms:
High fever, Excessive sweating, Excessive thirst, Flushed face, Feeling of heat, Irritability...
Bu Gan Tang
Addresses these flushed face patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Liver Blood
- Softens and Relaxes the Sinews
- Brightens the Eyes
- Nourishes Yin and Generates Fluids
- Calms the Spirit
Addresses These Flushed Face Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Red face
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Da Cheng Qi Tang
Addresses these flushed face patterns:
Main Actions
- Vigorously Purges Heat Accumulation
- Promotes Bowel Movement
- Moves Qi and Relieves Distension
- Softens Hardness and Moistens Dryness
- Clears interior Heat from the Yangming
Addresses These Flushed Face Pattern Variations
Yang Excess or Full Yang
How it manifests:
Red face
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Hyperactivity, Lack of sweating, Heat intolerance, Constipation
Dan Zhi Xiao Yao San
Addresses these flushed face patterns:
Main Actions
- Courses the Liver and Resolves Constraint
- Courses the Liver and Drains Heat
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Nourishes the Blood and harmonizes the Ying level
- Cools the Blood
- Regulates menstruation
Addresses These Flushed Face Pattern Variations
Stagnant Liver Qi turning into Fire
How it manifests:
Red face
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Irritability, Melancholia, Depression...
Dang Gui Long Hui Wan
Addresses these flushed face patterns:
Main Actions
- Drains Liver and Gallbladder Fire
- Purges Heat and Unblocks the Bowels
- Clears Heat from the Internal Organs
- Resolves Heat Toxins
Addresses These Flushed Face Pattern Variations
Liver Fire Blazing
How it manifests:
Red face
Accompanying symptoms:
Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness...
Di Gu Pi Yin
Addresses these flushed face patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin and Blood
- Clears Deficiency Heat
- Cools the Blood
- Harmonizes the Liver and Spleen
Addresses These Flushed Face Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Red face
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Ding Chuan Tang
Addresses these flushed face patterns:
Main Actions
- Restores Lung Diffusing and Descending Functions
- Calms Wheezing
- Clears Lung Heat
- Resolves Phlegm
- Releases the Exterior
Addresses These Flushed Face Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Heat
How it manifests:
Red face
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal oppression, Mucous in feces, Depression
E Jiao Ji Zi Huang Tang
Addresses these flushed face patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin and Blood
- Softens the Liver and extinguishes Wind
- Subdues Floating Yang
- Calms the Spirit
Addresses These Flushed Face Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Red face
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Feng Yin Tang
Addresses these flushed face patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and extinguishes Wind
- Subdues Floating Yang
- Settles Fright and Calms Convulsions
- Guides Wind-Fire downward
- Secures Essence and Stops Leakage
Addresses These Flushed Face Pattern Variations
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Fire
How it manifests:
Red face
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache...
Gu Jing Wan
Addresses these flushed face patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Clears Heat
- Secures the Menses and Stops Uterine Bleeding
- Stops Bleeding
- Secures the Chong and Ren Vessels
Addresses These Flushed Face Pattern Variations
Heat in Uterus Blood
How it manifests:
Red face
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive menstruation, Sudden period before schedule, Dark menstrual blood, Sticky menstrual blood, Thirst, Flushed face...
Gun Tan Wan
Addresses these flushed face patterns:
Main Actions
- Drains Fire and expels Phlegm
- Descends Qi and Transforms Phlegm
- Clears Lung and Stomach Heat
- Opens the bowels and purges accumulation
- Calms the Spirit and Settles Fright
Addresses These Flushed Face Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Heat
How it manifests:
Red face
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal oppression, Mucous in feces, Depression
Huai Jiao Wan
Addresses these flushed face patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Stops Diarrhea
- Cools the Blood and Stops Bleeding
- Disperses Wind
- Moves Qi
- Moistens the Intestines and Unblocks the Bowels
Addresses These Flushed Face Pattern Variations
Heat in Uterus Blood
How it manifests:
Red face
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive menstruation, Sudden period before schedule, Dark menstrual blood, Sticky menstrual blood, Thirst, Flushed face...
Hui Chun Dan
Addresses these flushed face patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Transforms Phlegm
- Opens the Orifices and Revives Consciousness
- Extinguishes Wind and Stops Spasms
- Calms the Spirit and Settles Fright
- Moves Qi and Resolves Stagnation
Addresses These Flushed Face Pattern Variations
Phlegm Fire harassing the Pericardium
How it manifests:
Red face
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia...
Ke Xue Fang
Addresses these flushed face patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Liver Fire
- Calms the Lungs
- Cools the Blood
- Stops Bleeding
- Clears Heat and Transforms Phlegm
- Astringes the Lungs and Stops Cough
Addresses These Flushed Face Pattern Variations
Liver Fire insulting the Lungs
How it manifests:
Red face
Accompanying symptoms:
Shortness of breath, Asthma, Hypochondriac pain and discomfort, Cough with yellow or blood tinged sputum, Headaches, Dizziness...
Liang Di Tang
Addresses these flushed face patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Clears Deficiency Heat
- Cools the Blood
- Regulates menstruation
Addresses These Flushed Face Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Red face
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Liang Ge San
Addresses these flushed face patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Drains Fire
- Promotes Bowel Movement
- Clears Upper Jiao Heat
- Clears Heat and Drains Fire from the Middle Burner
- Resolves Toxicity
- Clears Heat from the Chest and Diaphragm
Addresses These Flushed Face Pattern Variations
Heart Fire blazing
How it manifests:
Red face
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Thirst, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers, Restlessness, Anxiety...
Qi Ju Di Huang Wan
Addresses these flushed face patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin
- Brightens the Eyes
- Clears Liver Heat
- Tonifies Kidney Essence
- Calms the Liver and Subdues Yang
Addresses These Flushed Face Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Red face
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Qing Jing San
Addresses these flushed face patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat from the Blood Level
- Cools the Blood
- Drains Kidney Fire
- Nourishes Yin
- Regulates menstruation
Addresses These Flushed Face Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Red face
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan
Addresses these flushed face 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 Flushed Face Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Heat
How it manifests:
Red face
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal oppression, Mucous in feces, Depression
Qing Re Gu Jing Tang
Addresses these flushed face patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Cools the Blood
- Secures the Menses and Stops Uterine Bleeding
- Nourishes Yin and Clears Deficiency Heat
- Astringes to Stop Uterine Bleeding
Addresses These Flushed Face Pattern Variations
Heat in Uterus Blood
How it manifests:
Red face
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive menstruation, Sudden period before schedule, Dark menstrual blood, Sticky menstrual blood, Thirst, Flushed face...
Qing Xin Lian Zi Yin
Addresses these flushed face patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heart Fire
- Benefits Qi and Nourishes Yin
- Clears Damp-Heat
- Promotes Urination and Relieves Stranguria
- Secures Essence and Stops Leakage
Addresses These Flushed Face Pattern Variations
Heart Fire blazing
How it manifests:
Red face
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Thirst, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers, Restlessness, Anxiety...
Sheng Tie Luo Yin
Addresses these flushed face patterns:
Main Actions
- Anchors and Calms the Spirit
- Clears Fire and eliminates Phlegm
- Calms the Liver and Subdues Yang
- Opens the Heart Orifices
- Nourishes Yin and clears Heat
Addresses These Flushed Face Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Fire harassing the Heart
How it manifests:
Red face
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia...
Shi Gao Tang
Addresses these flushed face 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 Flushed Face Pattern Variations
Wind Cold with Internal Heat
How it manifests:
Red face
Accompanying symptoms:
High fever, Severe chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, General sensation of tightness...
Si Wu Tang
Addresses these flushed face patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Blood
- Nourishes Blood and Alleviates Pain
- Regulates menstruation
Addresses These Flushed Face Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Red face
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin
Addresses these flushed face patterns:
Main Actions
- Calms the Liver and Extinguishes Wind
- Calms the Liver and Subdues Yang
- Clears Heat and Drains Fire
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Supplements the Liver and Kidneys
- Calms the Spirit and Relieves Restlessness
Addresses These Flushed Face Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Red face
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang
Addresses these flushed face patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Resolves Toxicity
- Cools the Blood
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Nourishes Yin
Addresses These Flushed Face Pattern Variations
Excess-Heat
How it manifests:
Flushed face
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Red skin eruptions, Mottled skin, Irritability, Thirst, Arthritis...
Xie Qing Wan
Addresses these flushed face patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Liver Fire
- Clears Liver and Gallbladder Heat
- Nourishes Liver Blood
- Purges Heat and Unblocks the Bowels
Addresses These Flushed Face Pattern Variations
Liver Fire Blazing
How it manifests:
Red face
Accompanying symptoms:
Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness...
Xin Jia Xiang Ru Yin
Addresses these flushed face patterns:
Main Actions
- Releases the Exterior and Resolves Summerheat
- Clears Heat
- Transforms Dampness
- Harmonizes the Middle Burner
Addresses These Flushed Face Pattern Variations
Early Stage Summerheat with Exterior Wind-Cold
How it manifests:
Flushed face
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Thirst, Stifling sensation in the chest...
Xuan Yu Tong Jing Tang
Addresses these flushed face patterns:
Main Actions
- Courses the Liver and Resolves Constraint
- Clears Liver Fire
- Regulates Qi and Promotes Menstruation
- Nourishes Blood and Softens the Liver
- Cools the Blood and Dispels Stasis
Addresses These Flushed Face Pattern Variations
Stagnant Liver Qi turning into Fire
How it manifests:
Red face
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Irritability, Melancholia, Depression...
Yu Nu Jian
Addresses these flushed face patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Stomach Heat
- Nourishes Kidney Yin
- Drains Fire
- Generates Fluids
- Cools the Blood
Addresses These Flushed Face Pattern Variations
Stomach Fire or Stomach Heat
How it manifests:
Red face
Accompanying symptoms:
Toothache, Headaches, Loose teeth, Bleeding gums, Irritability, Thirst...
Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang
Addresses these flushed face patterns:
Main Actions
- Calms the Liver and Extinguishes Wind
- Subdues Floating Yang
- Nourishes Yin
- Anchors and Calms the Spirit
- Directs Blood and Qi downward
- Clears Liver Heat
Addresses These Flushed Face Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Red face
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Zhi Bao Dan
Addresses these flushed face patterns:
Main Actions
- Opens the Orifices and Revives Consciousness
- Transforms Turbidity
- Clears Heat
- Resolves Toxicity
- Calms the Spirit and Relieves Restlessness
- Expels Phlegm
Addresses These Flushed Face Pattern Variations
Phlegm Fire harassing the Pericardium
How it manifests:
Red face
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia...