Flushed Face in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding different flushed face patterns according to TCM theory

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9
TCM Patterns
39
Formulas
Overview
What causes it 9 TCM patterns documented
How to recognize Symptoms specific to each flushed face pattern
Classical remedies 39 herbal formulas documented

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

Causes: Flushed face, Red face

16 variations documented
Early Stage Summerheat with Exterior Wind-Cold
How it presents with flushed face

Flushed face

Along with: Fever, Chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Thirst, Stifling sensation in the chest,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Heat in the Blood
How it presents with flushed face

Red face

Along with: Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia,

Bright Yang Stomach Heat
How it presents with flushed face

Red face

Along with: High fever, Excessive sweating, Excessive thirst, Flushed face, Feeling of heat, Irritability,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Heart Fire blazing
How it presents with flushed face

Red face

Along with: Palpitations, Thirst, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers, Restlessness, Anxiety,

Heat in Uterus Blood
How it presents with flushed face

Red face

Along with: Excessive menstruation, Sudden period before schedule, Dark menstrual blood, Sticky menstrual blood, Thirst, Flushed face,

Liver Fire Blazing
How it presents with flushed face

Red face

Along with: Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness,

Liver Fire insulting the Lungs
How it presents with flushed face

Red face

Along with: Shortness of breath, Asthma, Hypochondriac pain and discomfort, Cough with yellow or blood tinged sputum, Headaches, Dizziness,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Fire
How it presents with flushed face

Red face

Along with: Tremors, Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache,

Stagnant Liver Qi turning into Fire
How it presents with flushed face

Red face

Along with: Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Irritability, Melancholia, Depression,

Pericardium Fire
How it presents with flushed face

Red face

Along with: Palpitations, Stifling sensation in the chest, Bitter taste in the mouth, Insomnia, Thirst, Mouth ulcers,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Phlegm Fire harassing the Pericardium
How it presents with flushed face

Red face

Along with: Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia,

Phlegm-Fire harassing the Heart
How it presents with flushed face

Red face

Along with: Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia,

Phlegm-Heat
How it presents with flushed face

Red face

Along with: Upper abdominal oppression, Mucous in feces, Depression

Wind Cold with Internal Heat
How it presents with flushed face

Red face

Along with: High fever, Severe chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, General sensation of tightness,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Excess-Heat
How it presents with flushed face

Flushed face

Along with: Fever, Red skin eruptions, Mottled skin, Irritability, Thirst, Arthritis,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Stomach Fire or Stomach Heat
How it presents with flushed face

Red face

Along with: Toothache, Headaches, Loose teeth, Bleeding gums, Irritability, Thirst,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Wind

Causes: Flushed face, Red face

5 variations documented
Early Stage Summerheat with Exterior Wind-Cold
How it presents with flushed face

Flushed face

Along with: Fever, Chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Thirst, Stifling sensation in the chest,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Bright Yang Stomach Heat
How it presents with flushed face

Red face

Along with: High fever, Excessive sweating, Excessive thirst, Flushed face, Feeling of heat, Irritability,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Interior Wind
How it presents with flushed face

Red face

Along with: Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder,

Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Fire
How it presents with flushed face

Red face

Along with: Tremors, Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache,

Wind Cold with Internal Heat
How it presents with flushed face

Red face

Along with: High fever, Severe chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, General sensation of tightness,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Mind Disturbance

Causes: Red face

4 variations documented
Heart Fire blazing
How it presents with flushed face

Red face

Along with: Palpitations, Thirst, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers, Restlessness, Anxiety,

Pericardium Fire
How it presents with flushed face

Red face

Along with: Palpitations, Stifling sensation in the chest, Bitter taste in the mouth, Insomnia, Thirst, Mouth ulcers,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Phlegm Fire harassing the Pericardium
How it presents with flushed face

Red face

Along with: Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia,

Phlegm-Fire harassing the Heart
How it presents with flushed face

Red face

Along with: Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia,

Phlegm

Causes: Red face

3 variations documented
Phlegm Fire harassing the Pericardium
How it presents with flushed face

Red face

Along with: Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia,

Phlegm-Fire harassing the Heart
How it presents with flushed face

Red face

Along with: Palpitations, Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia,

Phlegm-Heat
How it presents with flushed face

Red face

Along with: Upper abdominal oppression, Mucous in feces, Depression

Cold

Causes: Flushed face, Red face

3 variations documented
Early Stage Summerheat with Exterior Wind-Cold
How it presents with flushed face

Flushed face

Along with: Fever, Chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Thirst, Stifling sensation in the chest,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Bright Yang Stomach Heat
How it presents with flushed face

Red face

Along with: High fever, Excessive sweating, Excessive thirst, Flushed face, Feeling of heat, Irritability,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Wind Cold with Internal Heat
How it presents with flushed face

Red face

Along with: High fever, Severe chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, General sensation of tightness,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Qi Stagnation

Causes: Red face

1 variation documented
Stagnant Liver Qi turning into Fire
How it presents with flushed face

Red face

Along with: Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Irritability, Melancholia, Depression,

Yang Excess

Causes: Red face

1 variation documented
Yang Excess or Full Yang
How it presents with flushed face

Red face

Along with: Feeling of heat, Hyperactivity, Lack of sweating, Heat intolerance, Constipation

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Summer Heat

Causes: Flushed face

1 variation documented
Early Stage Summerheat with Exterior Wind-Cold
How it presents with flushed face

Flushed face

Along with: Fever, Chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Thirst, Stifling sensation in the chest,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Dampness

Causes: Flushed face

1 variation documented
Early Stage Summerheat with Exterior Wind-Cold
How it presents with flushed face

Flushed face

Along with: Fever, Chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Thirst, Stifling sensation in the chest,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Herbal Formulas for Flushed Face

Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address flushed face

Xin Jia Xiang Ru Yin

Addresses these flushed face patterns:

Heat Wind Cold Summer Heat Dampness

Bai Hu Tang

Addresses these flushed face patterns:

Heat Wind Cold

Zi Xue Dan

Addresses these flushed face patterns:

Heat Mind Disturbance Wind

Wen Dan Tang

Addresses these flushed face patterns:

Heat Mind Disturbance Phlegm

Huang Lian Wen Dan Tang

Addresses these flushed face patterns:

Heat Mind Disturbance Phlegm

Zhi Bao Dan

Addresses these flushed face patterns:

Heat Mind Disturbance Phlegm

Hui Chun Dan

Addresses these flushed face patterns:

Heat Mind Disturbance Phlegm

Sheng Tie Luo Yin

Addresses these flushed face patterns:

Heat Mind Disturbance Phlegm

Shi Gao Tang

Addresses these flushed face patterns:

Heat Wind Cold