General Weakness in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different general weakness patterns according to TCM theory
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Condition Categories
Condition Categories
General weakness, broadly characterized by a lack of strength and energy, is a common symptom affecting many individuals. This condition encompasses various forms such as fatigue, lassitude, debility, and a pale appearance.
Specific manifestations like Post-Illness Weakness and Weakness and Stiffness fall under this broad category, each with its own nuances but sharing the core feature of diminished physical and often mental vigor.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) interprets general weakness as a sign of underlying disharmony within the body's energy systems. Unlike Western medicine, which often focuses on the symptom, TCM seeks to understand and treat the root cause of weakness.
This holistic approach considers factors like Qi (vital energy), blood, Yin and Yang balances, and the functioning of internal organs to restore overall health and vitality.
TCM Patterns for General Weakness
Qi Deficiency
Causes: General weakness, Lassitude, Lack strength
Qi and Blood Deficiency
General weakness
Along with: Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations, Dizziness, Poor memory, Insomnia, Dislike of speaking, Loss of appetite, Limb numbness, Skin numbness
Qi Deficiency
General weakness
Along with: Weak voice, Generalized fatigue, Apathy, Dislike of speaking, Spontaneous sweat, Frequent colds or flu, Loss of appetite, Diarrhea, Shortness of breath
Spleen and Lung Qi Deficiency
Lassitude
Along with: Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Pale face, Weak limbs, Diarrhea, Obesity, Shortness of breath, Coughing, Weak voice, Spontaneous sweat, Dislike of speaking, Frequent colds or flu, Aversion to cold
Spleen Qi Deficiency
Lassitude
Along with: Slight abdominal distension after eating, General weakness, Desire to lie down, Slight abdominal pain, Excessive gas and flatulence, Bloated abdomen, Dyspepsia, Swollen complexion, Obesity
Stomach and Spleen Qi Deficiency
Lassitude
Along with: Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Pale face, Weak limbs, Diarrhea, Upper abdominal discomfort, Loss of taste
Spleen or Kidney Qi Deficiency
Lack strength
Along with: Early menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Lower back pain, Dizziness, Chills, Nocturia, Thin menstrual blood, Shortness of breath, Palpitations, Spontaneous sweat
Yang Deficiency
Causes: Lassitude, Exhaustion from long-term illness, Weakness and stiffness
Kidney and Spleen Yang Deficiency
Lassitude
Along with: Lower back pain, Weak and cold knees, Back cold sensation, Chills, Weak legs, Bright pale face, Erectile dysfunction, Premature ejaculation, Oligospermia, Watery ejaculate, Low sex drive, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Clear urination, Nocturia, Apathy, Leg edema, Female infertility, Diarrhea, Depression, Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distention, Desire to lie down
Kidney Yang Deficiency
Lassitude, Exhaustion from long-term illness
Along with: Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills, Weak legs, Bright pale face, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Leg edema, Female infertility, Diarrhea, Depression, Erectile dysfunction, Premature ejaculation, Oligospermia, Low sex drive, Pale and abudant urination, Constipation
Spleen Yang Deficiency
Lassitude
Along with: Slight abdominal distension after eating, General weakness, Desire to lie down curled up, Pale face, Cold extremities, Chills, Undigested food in stools, Excessive gas and flatulence, Bloated abdomen, Abdominal pain relieved by pressure and warmth, Dull shallow face
Yang Deficiency or Empty Yang
Lassitude
Along with: Chills, General cold feeling, Pale urine, Undigested food in stools, General weakness, Abdominal pain relieved by pressure and warmth, Frequent urination, Polyuria, Nocturia, White vaginal discharge
Deficiency of both the Kidney Yin and Yang
Lassitude
Along with: Menopausal symptoms, Hypertension, Irregular periods, Menopausal hot flashes, Excessive sweating, Irritability, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Depression, Palpitations
Painful Obstruction with Liver and Kidney Deficiency
Weakness and stiffness
Along with: Lower back and leg pain and heaviness, Aversion to cold, General cold feeling, Palpitations, Shortness of breath, Chronic lower back pain, Sciatica, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Periarthritis of the shoulder
Yin Deficiency
Causes: Weakness, Lassitude
Yin Deficiency
Weakness
Along with: Heat sensation in palms, Emaciation, Sore throat at night, Thirst, Anxiety, Jumpy, Scanty and dark urine, Dry stools, Dry mouth and throat at night, Nocturnal emission, Pain relieved by pressure and cold, Preference for sipping
Kidney Yin Deficiency
Lassitude
Along with: Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation, Scanty and dark urine, Infertility, Premature ejaculation, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Depression, Anxiety, Heat sensation in palms, Evening heat sensation, Flushed cheekbones, Menopausal hot flashes, Preference for sipping, Evening anxiety
Deficiency of both the Kidney Yin and Yang
Lassitude
Along with: Menopausal symptoms, Hypertension, Irregular periods, Menopausal hot flashes, Excessive sweating, Irritability, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Depression, Palpitations
Dampness
Causes: Lack strength, Lassitude
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
Lack strength
Along with: Late menstruation, Amenorrhea, Scanty menstruation, Lower abdominal pain, Abdominal heaviness, Stifling sensation in the chest, Generalized fatigue, Diarrhea, Dull pale complexion, Obesity, Infertility, Ovarian cysts, Ovarian fibroids, Polycystic ovary syndrome, Pseudocyesis, Sputum, Feeling of heaviness
Cold-Damp invading the Spleen
Lassitude
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
Summer Heat with Dampness
Lassitude
Along with: Fever, Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Anxiety, Thirst, Chest distension, Loss of appetite
Blood Deficiency
Causes: General weakness, Lassitude
Qi and Blood Deficiency
General weakness
Along with: Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations, Dizziness, Poor memory, Insomnia, Dislike of speaking, Loss of appetite, Limb numbness, Skin numbness
Spleen Blood Deficiency
Lassitude
Along with: Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Pale face, Weak limbs, Diarrhea, Depression, Emaciation, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Insomnia, Slight abdominal distension after eating
Cold
Causes: Lassitude
Cold in the Uterus
Lassitude
Along with: Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Cold-Damp invading the Spleen
Lassitude
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
Phlegm
Causes: Lack strength
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
Lack strength
Along with: Late menstruation, Amenorrhea, Scanty menstruation, Lower abdominal pain, Abdominal heaviness, Stifling sensation in the chest, Generalized fatigue, Diarrhea, Dull pale complexion, Obesity, Infertility, Ovarian cysts, Ovarian fibroids, Polycystic ovary syndrome, Pseudocyesis, Sputum, Feeling of heaviness
Blood Stasis
Causes: Lassitude
Spleen and Liver Blood Deficiency
Lassitude
Along with: Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Dull pale complexion, Weak limbs, Diarrhea, Emaciation, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Insomnia, Limb numbness, Dizziness, Blurry vision, Eye floaters, Night blindness, Pale lips, Muscle weakness, Muscle cramps, Withered and brittle nails, Dry hair, Skin dryness, Depression, Lack of direction
Qi Sinking
Causes: Lassitude
Spleen Qi Sinking
Lassitude
Along with: Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating
Summer Heat
Causes: Lassitude
Summer Heat with Dampness
Lassitude
Along with: Fever, Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Anxiety, Thirst, Chest distension, Loss of appetite
Herbal Formulas for General Weakness
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address general weakness
Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
Addresses these general weakness patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi of the Spleen and Stomach (Middle Burner)
- Raises the Yang
- Detoxifies
- Lifts what has sunken
Addresses These General Weakness Pattern Variations
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Lack strength
Accompanying symptoms:
Late menstruation, Amenorrhea, Scanty menstruation, Lower abdominal pain, Abdominal heaviness, Stifling sensation in the chest...
Spleen or Kidney Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Lack strength
Accompanying symptoms:
Early menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Lower back pain, Dizziness, Chills, Nocturia...
Spleen and Lung Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Pale face, Weak limbs...
Spleen Qi Sinking
How it manifests:
Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating
Spleen Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Slight abdominal distension after eating, General weakness, Desire to lie down curled up, Pale face, Cold extremities, Chills...
Stomach and Spleen Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Pale face, Weak limbs...
Gui Pi Tang
Addresses these general weakness patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies and nourish Qi and Blood
- Tonifies Heart and Spleen
Addresses These General Weakness Pattern Variations
Spleen or Kidney Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Lack strength
Accompanying symptoms:
Early menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Lower back pain, Dizziness, Chills, Nocturia...
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
General weakness
Accompanying symptoms:
Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations, Dizziness...
Spleen and Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Dull pale complexion, Weak limbs...
Spleen Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Pale face, Weak limbs, Diarrhea...
Cang Fu Dao Tan Wan
Addresses these general weakness patterns:
Main Actions
- Resolves Dampness and Phlegm
Addresses These General Weakness Pattern Variations
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Lack strength
Accompanying symptoms:
Late menstruation, Amenorrhea, Scanty menstruation, Lower abdominal pain, Abdominal heaviness, Stifling sensation in the chest...
Ba Zhen Tang
Addresses these general weakness patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies and augments Qi
- Tonifies and augments Blood
Addresses These General Weakness Pattern Variations
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
General weakness
Accompanying symptoms:
Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations, Dizziness...
Er Xian Tang
Addresses these general weakness patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin and tonifies Yang of the Kidneys
- Clears Empty Heat
- Regulates the Directing and Penetrating Vessels
Addresses These General Weakness Pattern Variations
Deficiency of both the Kidney Yin and Yang
How it manifests:
Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Menopausal symptoms, Hypertension, Irregular periods, Menopausal hot flashes, Excessive sweating, Irritability...
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Lassitude, Exhaustion from long-term illness
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills...
Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang
Addresses these general weakness patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Spleen and Stomach Qi
- Removes Dampness
- Moves Qi
- Alleviates pain
- Strengthens the Spleen and Harmonizes the Stomach,
Addresses These General Weakness Pattern Variations
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Lack strength
Accompanying symptoms:
Late menstruation, Amenorrhea, Scanty menstruation, Lower abdominal pain, Abdominal heaviness, Stifling sensation in the chest...
Guo Qi Yin
Addresses these general weakness patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the menses
- Dispels blood Stagnation
- Nourishes the blood
Addresses These General Weakness Pattern Variations
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
General weakness
Accompanying symptoms:
Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations, Dizziness...
Ping Wei San
Addresses these general weakness patterns:
Main Actions
- Dries Dampness
- Improves the Spleen's transportive function
- Promotes the movement of Qi
- Harmonizes the Stomach
Addresses These General Weakness Pattern Variations
Cold-Damp invading the Spleen
How it manifests:
Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Epigastric coldness, Head and body heaviness, Sweet taste in mouth, Absence of thirst, Diarrhea...
Zhi Gan Cao Tang
Addresses these general weakness patterns:
Main Actions
- Augments the Qi
- Nourishes Yin
- Nourishes the Blood
- Restores the pulse
Addresses These General Weakness Pattern Variations
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
General weakness
Accompanying symptoms:
Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations, Dizziness...
Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San
Addresses these general weakness patterns:
Main Actions
- Releases the Exterior
- Transforms Dampness
- Regulates Qi
- Harmonizes the Middle Burner
Addresses These General Weakness Pattern Variations
Summer Heat with Dampness
How it manifests:
Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, Tight feeling in chest and stomach...
Xiang Ru San
Addresses these general weakness patterns:
Main Actions
- Releases the Exterior
- Scatters Cold
- Transforms Dampness
- Harmonizes the Middle Burner
Addresses These General Weakness Pattern Variations
Summer Heat with Dampness
How it manifests:
Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, Tight feeling in chest and stomach...
Gui Ling Gan Lu Yin
Addresses these general weakness patterns:
Main Actions
- Expels Summerheat
- Clears Heat
- Transforms Qi
- Removes Dampness
Addresses These General Weakness Pattern Variations
Summer Heat with Dampness
How it manifests:
Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, Tight feeling in chest and stomach...
He Che Da Zao Wan
Addresses these general weakness patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Kidneys
- Strengthens the Directing and Penetrating Vessels
- Regulates the periods
Addresses These General Weakness Pattern Variations
Spleen or Kidney Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Lack strength
Accompanying symptoms:
Early menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Lower back pain, Dizziness, Chills, Nocturia...
Liu Wei Di Huang Wan
Addresses these general weakness patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the yin and nourishes the Kidneys
Addresses These General Weakness Pattern Variations
Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Weakness
Accompanying symptoms:
Heat sensation in palms, Emaciation, Sore throat at night, Thirst, Anxiety, Jumpy...
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Wen Jing Tang
Addresses these general weakness patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Uterus and vessels
- Nourishes Blood
- Dispels Cold
- Dispels Blood Stagnation
Addresses These General Weakness Pattern Variations
Cold in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Li Zhong Wan
Addresses these general weakness patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Middle Burner
- Strengthens the Spleen and Stomach
Addresses These General Weakness Pattern Variations
Kidney and Spleen Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Weak and cold knees, Back cold sensation, Chills, Weak legs, Bright pale face...
Dang Gui Shao Yao San
Addresses these general weakness patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Liver Blood
- Spreads the Liver Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Resolves Dampness
Addresses These General Weakness Pattern Variations
Spleen and Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Dull pale complexion, Weak limbs...
Si Jun Zi Tang
Addresses these general weakness patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen and Stomach
Addresses These General Weakness Pattern Variations
Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
General weakness
Accompanying symptoms:
Weak voice, Generalized fatigue, Apathy, Dislike of speaking, Spontaneous sweat, Frequent colds or flu...
Spleen and Lung Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Pale face, Weak limbs...
Spleen Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Slight abdominal distension after eating, General weakness, Desire to lie down, Slight abdominal pain, Excessive gas and flatulence, Bloated abdomen...
Stomach and Spleen Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Pale face, Weak limbs...
Zuo Gui Wan
Addresses these general weakness patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Yin
- Strengthens the Kidneys
- Fills the Essence
- Augments the marrow
Addresses These General Weakness Pattern Variations
Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Weakness
Accompanying symptoms:
Heat sensation in palms, Emaciation, Sore throat at night, Thirst, Anxiety, Jumpy...
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these general weakness patterns:
Main Actions
- Expels Cold and warm the menstruation Blood
- Stops pain
- Invigorates Blood
- Dispels Blood stagnation
Addresses These General Weakness Pattern Variations
Cold in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Huan Shao Dan
Addresses these general weakness patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Spleen, Heart and Kidneys
- Nourishes Yin and Blood
- Augments Qi
- Tonifies Yang
- Promotes Longevity
Addresses These General Weakness Pattern Variations
Kidney and Spleen Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Weak and cold knees, Back cold sensation, Chills, Weak legs, Bright pale face...
Shao Yao Gan Cao Tang
Addresses these general weakness patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Blood and augments the Yin
- Moderates painful spasms
- Alleviates pain
Addresses These General Weakness Pattern Variations
Spleen and Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Dull pale complexion, Weak limbs...
Liu Jun Zi Tang
Addresses these general weakness patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen and Stomach
- Clears Phlegm and mucus
- Promotes appetite
Addresses These General Weakness Pattern Variations
Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
General weakness
Accompanying symptoms:
Weak voice, Generalized fatigue, Apathy, Dislike of speaking, Spontaneous sweat, Frequent colds or flu...
Spleen and Lung Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Pale face, Weak limbs...
Spleen Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Slight abdominal distension after eating, General weakness, Desire to lie down, Slight abdominal pain, Excessive gas and flatulence, Bloated abdomen...
Mu Li San
Addresses these general weakness patterns:
Main Actions
- Inhibits sweating
- Stabilizes the exterior
Addresses These General Weakness Pattern Variations
Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Weakness
Accompanying symptoms:
Heat sensation in palms, Emaciation, Sore throat at night, Thirst, Anxiety, Jumpy...
Wen Qi Hua Shi Tang
Addresses these general weakness patterns:
Main Actions
- Supports Kidney Yang
- Supplies Spleen Qi
- Expels Cold and Dampness from the Uterus
Addresses These General Weakness Pattern Variations
Cold in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Ba Wei Di Huang Wan
Addresses these general weakness patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Yang
- Warms the Kidneys and lower extremities
Addresses These General Weakness Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Lassitude, Exhaustion from long-term illness
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills...
Yang Deficiency or Empty Yang
How it manifests:
Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Chills, General cold feeling, Pale urine, Undigested food in stools, General weakness, Abdominal pain relieved by pressure and warmth...
Xiang Sha Yang Wei Wan
Addresses these general weakness patterns:
Main Actions
- Strengthens and harmonizes the Spleen and Stomach
- Resolves Dampness
Addresses These General Weakness Pattern Variations
Stomach and Spleen Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Pale face, Weak limbs...
Zeng Ye Cheng Qi Tang
Addresses these general weakness patterns:
Main Actions
- Generates Body Fluids
- Nourishes the Yin
- Unblocks the bowels
- Drains Heat
Addresses These General Weakness Pattern Variations
Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Weakness
Accompanying symptoms:
Heat sensation in palms, Emaciation, Sore throat at night, Thirst, Anxiety, Jumpy...
You Gui Wan
Addresses these general weakness patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies Kidney Yang
- Replenishes the Essence
- Tonifies the Blood
Addresses These General Weakness Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Lassitude, Exhaustion from long-term illness
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills...
Yang Deficiency or Empty Yang
How it manifests:
Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Chills, General cold feeling, Pale urine, Undigested food in stools, General weakness, Abdominal pain relieved by pressure and warmth...
Fei Er Wan
Addresses these general weakness patterns:
Main Actions
- Kills parasites
- Reduces accumulation
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Clears Heat
Addresses These General Weakness Pattern Variations
Spleen Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Slight abdominal distension after eating, General weakness, Desire to lie down, Slight abdominal pain, Excessive gas and flatulence, Bloated abdomen...
Zhi Bo Di Huang Wan
Addresses these general weakness patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Yin
- Drains Fire
Addresses These General Weakness Pattern Variations
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan
Addresses these general weakness patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies and warms Kidney Yang
Addresses These General Weakness Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Lassitude, Exhaustion from long-term illness
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills...
Shen Ling Bai Zhu San
Addresses these general weakness patterns:
Main Actions
- Augments the Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Drains Dampness
- Stops diarrhea
Addresses These General Weakness Pattern Variations
Spleen Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Slight abdominal distension after eating, General weakness, Desire to lie down, Slight abdominal pain, Excessive gas and flatulence, Bloated abdomen...
Stomach and Spleen Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Pale face, Weak limbs...
Bai Zi Yang Xin Tang
Addresses these general weakness patterns:
Main Actions
- Reinforces and strengthens Heart Qi
- Calms the Mind
- Nourishes and moistens the Heart Blood
- Tonifies the Kidney Yin
Addresses These General Weakness Pattern Variations
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Wu Zi Yan Zong Wan
Addresses these general weakness patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Kidney Yang
- Strengthens the Essence
Addresses These General Weakness Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Lassitude, Exhaustion from long-term illness
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills...
Sheng Yang Yi Wei Tang
Addresses these general weakness patterns:
Main Actions
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Augments the Qi
- Raises the Yang
- Releases Dampness
Addresses These General Weakness Pattern Variations
Stomach and Spleen Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Pale face, Weak limbs...
Qi Bao Mei Ran Dan
Addresses these general weakness patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the Kidney Yin and Essence
- Nourishes the Liver Blood
- Beautifies hair
Addresses These General Weakness Pattern Variations
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Tu Si Zi Wan
Addresses these general weakness patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Kidneys
- Prevents abnormal leakage such as urinary incontinence or seminal emissions
Addresses These General Weakness Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Lassitude, Exhaustion from long-term illness
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills...
Ji Chuan Jian
Addresses these general weakness patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Kidneys
- Nourishes the Blood
- Strengthens the Essence
- Moistens the Intestines
- Unblocks bowels
Addresses These General Weakness Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Lassitude, Exhaustion from long-term illness
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills...
Yu Lin Zhu
Addresses these general weakness patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Kidney Yang
- Consolidates the Penetrating and Directing Vessel (Chong Mai, Ren Mai)
- Facilitating pregnancy
- Promotes Blood circulation and regulates menstruation
Addresses These General Weakness Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Lassitude, Exhaustion from long-term illness
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills...
Zhen Wu Tang
Addresses these general weakness patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies the Yang and Qi of the Spleen and Kidneys
- Eliminates Dampness
Addresses These General Weakness Pattern Variations
Spleen Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Slight abdominal distension after eating, General weakness, Desire to lie down curled up, Pale face, Cold extremities, Chills...
Yi Huang Tang
Addresses these general weakness patterns:
Main Actions
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Dries Dampness
- Clears Heat
- Stops vaginal discharge
Addresses These General Weakness Pattern Variations
Spleen Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Slight abdominal distension after eating, General weakness, Desire to lie down curled up, Pale face, Cold extremities, Chills...
Huang Tu Tang
Addresses these general weakness patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Yang
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Nourishes the Blood
- Stops bleeding
Addresses These General Weakness Pattern Variations
Spleen Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Slight abdominal distension after eating, General weakness, Desire to lie down curled up, Pale face, Cold extremities, Chills...
Wen Pi Tang
Addresses these general weakness patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies the Spleen Yang
- Clears Cold Evil
Addresses These General Weakness Pattern Variations
Spleen Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Slight abdominal distension after eating, General weakness, Desire to lie down curled up, Pale face, Cold extremities, Chills...
Ban Liu Wan
Addresses these general weakness patterns:
Main Actions
- Fortifies the Fire at the Gate of Vitality
- Expels Cold
- Unblocks the Yang
- Drains Turbidity
Addresses These General Weakness Pattern Variations
Yang Deficiency or Empty Yang
How it manifests:
Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Chills, General cold feeling, Pale urine, Undigested food in stools, General weakness, Abdominal pain relieved by pressure and warmth...
Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang
Addresses these general weakness patterns:
Main Actions
- Anti-rheumatic, clears Wind, Cold and Damp Stagnation
- Strengthens the function of the Liver and Kidney
- Tonifies Qi and Blood
Addresses These General Weakness Pattern Variations
Painful Obstruction with Liver and Kidney Deficiency
How it manifests:
Weakness and stiffness
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back and leg pain and heaviness, Aversion to cold, General cold feeling, Palpitations, Shortness of breath, Chronic lower back pain...