Generalized Fatigue in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different generalized fatigue patterns according to TCM theory
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Condition Categories
Condition Categories
Generalized fatigue is a common complaint characterized by a pervasive and persistent sense of weariness, lack of energy, and diminished capacity for physical and mental work. Unlike normal tiredness which results from specific exertion and is usually alleviated by rest, generalized fatigue is chronic and not proportionate to one's activity level.
This symptom can manifest in various forms, such as debility, lassitude, and exhaustion, including specific types like morning fatigue and chronic fatigue syndrome.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), generalized fatigue is viewed through the lens of energy balance and harmony within the body. TCM practitioners believe this condition results from disharmonies or deficiencies in the body’s Qi (vital energy), Blood, Yin, or Yang.
TCM approaches fatigue not just as a physical issue but as a holistic imbalance, emphasizing the interconnectedness of physical symptoms with emotional and mental well-being. Identifying the underlying pattern of disharmony is crucial for effective treatment in TCM.
TCM Patterns for Generalized Fatigue
Qi Deficiency
Insufficient vital energy causing fatigue, weakness, poor digestion, and reduced function of organs and protective systems
Causes: Fatigue, Tiredness, Lassitude, Tiredness in the morning
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.
Qi Deficiency
Fatigue, Tiredness
Along with: General weakness, Weak voice, Generalized fatigue, Apathy, Dislike of speaking, Spontaneous sweat, Frequent colds or flu, Loss of appetite, Diarrhea, Shortness of breath
Qi and Blood Deficiency
Fatigue, Tiredness
Along with: General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations, Dizziness, Poor memory, Insomnia, Dislike of speaking, Loss of appetite, Limb numbness, Skin numbness
Heart Qi Deficiency
Fatigue
Along with: Palpitations, Exertional dyspnea, Pale face, Spontaneous sweat, Generalized fatigue
Kidney Qi not Firm
Fatigue
Along with: Lower back pain, Lower back weakness, Polyuria, Weak urine stream, Enuresis, Nocturnal emission, Generalized fatigue, Chills, Cold extremities, White vaginal discharge, Bearing down sensation in abdomen, Recurrent miscarriage
Liver Qi Deficiency
Fatigue
Along with: Dizziness, Blurry vision, Eye floaters, Nervousness, Timidity, Easily startled, Lack of courage, Indecision, Sighing, Vivid dreaming, Depression, Irritability, Hypochondriac distention, Irregular periods, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, Abdominal distention
Spleen Qi Deficiency
Fatigue, 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
Spleen and Lung Qi Deficiency
Tiredness, 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
Stomach and Spleen Qi Deficiency
Tiredness, 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
Lung and Heart Qi Deficiency
Tiredness
Along with: Shortness of breath, Coughing, Weak voice, Dislike of speaking, Pale face, Frequent colds or flu, Generalized fatigue, Palpitations, Depression, Spontaneous sweat, Sighing
Lung Qi Deficiency
Tiredness
Along with: Daytime sweating, Dislike of speaking
Stomach Qi Deficiency
Tiredness in the morning
Along with: Morning fatigue
Heart and Spleen Qi and Blood Deficiency
Fatigue
Along with: Palpitations, Poor memory, Restless sleeplessness, Fever, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, Coughing, Shortness of breath, Exertional dyspnea, Weight loss
Spleen or Kidney Qi Deficiency
Fatigue
Along with: Early menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Lower back pain, Dizziness, Chills, Nocturia, Thin menstrual blood, Shortness of breath, Palpitations, Spontaneous sweat
Heart and Spleen Deficiency
Fatigue
Along with: Palpitations, Insomnia, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, Anxiety, Pale face, Poor memory, Diarrhea, Scanty menstruation, Pale lips
Spleen and Stomach Qi Deficiency
Fatigue
Along with: Dizziness, Unsteadiness, Blurry vision, Deafness, Tinnitus, Shortness of breath, Weak voice, Pale face, Loss of appetite, Diarrhea
Spleen Deficiency
Tiredness
Along with: Sticky vaginal discharge, Generalized fatigue, Depression, Cold extremities, Diarrhea, White vaginal discharge, Loss of appetite, Amenorrhea, Dull shallow face, Weak limbs
Stomach Deficiency
Tiredness
Along with: Nausea or vomiting, Generalized fatigue, Chills, Loss of appetite, Depression, Dry mouth, Morning sickness
Spleen Deficiency with Dampness
Tiredness
Along with: Edema, Feeling of heaviness, Diarrhea, Urinary dysfunction, Glomerulonephritis, Kidney infection, Nephrotic syndrome, Cystitis, Hydrocele, Migraine
Yang Deficiency
Insufficient yang qi causing coldness, fatigue, and diminished physiological functions throughout the body
Causes: Fatigue, Lassitude, Tiredness, Exhaustion from long-term illness, Exhaustion
Yang Deficiency represents a fundamental weakness of the body's yang qi in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It manifests as an inability to warm the body, transform substances, and maintain normal physiological activities, resulting in various cold-type symptoms and functional decline.
Heart Yang Deficiency
Fatigue
Along with: Palpitations, Exertional dyspnea, Generalized fatigue, Spontaneous sweat, Slight feeling of stuffiness in the heart, Chills, Cold hands, Bright pale face, Dark lips
Kidney Yang Deficiency
Fatigue, Lassitude, Tiredness, 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
Lung Yang Deficiency
Fatigue
Along with: Coughing and wheezing with copious sputum, Cold extremities, Spontaneous sweat, Frequent colds or flu, Pale face, Generalized fatigue, Shortness of breath, Absence of thirst, Wheezing, Weak voice
Spleen Yang Deficiency
Fatigue, 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
Fatigue, 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
Kidney and Spleen Yang Deficiency
Tiredness, 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
Greater Yin stage
Tiredness
Along with: Loss of appetite, Vomit, Abdominal fullness, Chills, Diarrhea, Absence of thirst, Generalized fatigue
Stomach Yang Deficient and Cold
Tiredness
Along with: Epigastric pain relieved with pressure or eating, Loss of appetite, Desire for hot beverages and foods, Vomiting clear liquid, Absence of thirst, Weak limbs, Cold extremities, Generalized fatigue, Pale face
Wind-Cold invading with Yang Deficiency
Exhaustion
Along with: Low grade fever, Severe chills, Hypersomnia, Cold extremities, Lumbar pain, Lower back pain, Lower back coldness, General cold feeling, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Weak voice
Deficiency of both the Kidney Yin and Yang
Fatigue, Lassitude
Along with: Menopausal symptoms, Hypertension, Irregular periods, Menopausal hot flashes, Excessive sweating, Irritability, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Depression, Palpitations
Spleen or Kidney Yang Deficiency
Tiredness
Along with: Abdominal pain that worsens with cold, Urinary dysfunction, Deep pain and heaviness in limbs, Dizziness, Heavy sensation in the head, Edema, Diarrhea, Palpitations, Coughing, Vomit
Yin Deficiency
Depletion of cooling, moistening fluids causing dryness, false heat rising, and restless agitation throughout the body
Causes: Fatigue, Tiredness, Lassitude, Exhaustion
Yin Deficiency represents a fundamental pattern in Traditional Chinese Medicine where the body's yin fluids - blood, essence, and body fluids - become depleted, losing their ability to cool, moisten, and anchor the yang energy, resulting in relative hyperactivity of yang and internal heat manifestations.
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
Fatigue
Along with: Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache, Insomnia, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs, Dry eyes, Blurry vision, Dry throat, Dry hair, Skin dryness, Withered and brittle nails, Vaginal dryness, Night sweats, Dry stools, Nocturnal emission, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Late menstruation, Infertility, Melasma
Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
Fatigue
Along with: Afternoon heat sensation, Dry mouth, Preference for sipping, Dry mouth and throat at night, Night sweats, Cardiac burning sensation, Hot palms and soles, Dry stools, Scanty and dark urine, Flushed cheekbones
Stomach and Spleen Yin Deficiency
Fatigue
Along with: Loss of appetite, Dry mouth, Preference for sipping, Dry stools, Dry lips, Nausea, Generalized fatigue, Upper abdominal discomfort, Loss of taste
Kidney Yin Deficiency
Tiredness, 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
Lung Yin Deficiency
Tiredness
Along with: Hoarse voice, Itchy throat, Dislike of speaking, Thin chest
Heart Yin Deficiency
Exhaustion
Along with: Night sweats, Feeling of uneasiness, Feeling of heat, Heat sensation in palms, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Deficiency of both the Kidney Yin and Yang
Fatigue, Lassitude
Along with: Menopausal symptoms, Hypertension, Irregular periods, Menopausal hot flashes, Excessive sweating, Irritability, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Depression, Palpitations
Empty-Heat caused by Yin Deficiency
Fatigue
Along with: Nighttime fever, Emaciation, Chronic pyelonephritis, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Renal tuberculosis, Tidal fever, Hot palms and soles, Red skin eruptions, Night sweats, Generalized fatigue
Yin and Blood Deficiency
Fatigue
Along with: Irritability, Heart palpitations with anxiety, Generalized fatigue, Restless sleeplessness, Poor concentration, Nocturnal emission, Poor memory, Dry stools, Mouth ulcers, Menopausal symptoms
Stomach Deficiency
Tiredness
Along with: Nausea or vomiting, Generalized fatigue, Chills, Loss of appetite, Depression, Dry mouth, Morning sickness
Blood Deficiency
Insufficient blood to nourish the body, causing paleness, dizziness, and dryness throughout the system
Causes: Fatigue, Tiredness, Lassitude
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.
Qi and Blood Deficiency
Fatigue, Tiredness
Along with: General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations, Dizziness, Poor memory, Insomnia, Dislike of speaking, Loss of appetite, Limb numbness, Skin numbness
Heart Blood Deficiency
Fatigue
Along with: Easily startled, Vivid dreaming, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Spleen Blood Deficiency
Fatigue, 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
Spleen and Heart Blood Deficiency
Tiredness
Along with: Palpitations, Dizziness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Poor memory, Anxiety, Easily startled, Dull pale complexion, Pale lips, Generalized fatigue, Muscle weakness, Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Scanty menstruation
Heart and Spleen Qi and Blood Deficiency
Fatigue
Along with: Palpitations, Poor memory, Restless sleeplessness, Fever, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, Coughing, Shortness of breath, Exertional dyspnea, Weight loss
Liver Blood and Kidney Essence Deficiency
Fatigue
Along with: Primary amenorrhea, Lower back pain, Generalized fatigue, Knee pain, Dizziness, Depression, Amenorrhea, Apathy, Chills, Dark face
Heart and Spleen Deficiency
Fatigue
Along with: Palpitations, Insomnia, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, Anxiety, Pale face, Poor memory, Diarrhea, Scanty menstruation, Pale lips
Yin and Blood Deficiency
Fatigue
Along with: Irritability, Heart palpitations with anxiety, Generalized fatigue, Restless sleeplessness, Poor concentration, Nocturnal emission, Poor memory, Dry stools, Mouth ulcers, Menopausal symptoms
Dampness
Heavy, sticky moisture that obstructs body functions and creates sluggishness
Causes: Fatigue, Lassitude, Tiredness
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
Fatigue
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
Damp-Phlegm
Fatigue
Along with: Profuse white sputum, Focal distention of the chest, Upper abdominal focal distention, Nausea, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst, Obesity, Swollen limbs, Abdominal fat
Damp-Heat
Fatigue
Along with: Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst, Feeling of heat, Feeling of heaviness, Bitter taste in the mouth, Acne
Oedema
Fatigue
Along with: Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema, Ocular swelling, Abdominal distention
Cold-Damp invading the Spleen
Lassitude, Tiredness
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
Spleen Deficiency with Dampness
Tiredness
Along with: Edema, Feeling of heaviness, Diarrhea, Urinary dysfunction, Glomerulonephritis, Kidney infection, Nephrotic syndrome, Cystitis, Hydrocele, Migraine
Cold
Congeals body fluids, damages Yang Qi, and causes pain with fixed location
Causes: Fatigue, Lassitude, Tiredness, Exhaustion
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 in the Uterus
Fatigue, Lassitude, Tiredness
Along with: Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Cold-Damp invading the Spleen
Lassitude, Tiredness
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
Greater Yin stage
Tiredness
Along with: Loss of appetite, Vomit, Abdominal fullness, Chills, Diarrhea, Absence of thirst, Generalized fatigue
Wind-Cold invading with Yang Deficiency
Exhaustion
Along with: Low grade fever, Severe chills, Hypersomnia, Cold extremities, Lumbar pain, Lower back pain, Lower back coldness, General cold feeling, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Weak voice
Stomach Deficiency
Tiredness
Along with: Nausea or vomiting, Generalized fatigue, Chills, Loss of appetite, Depression, Dry mouth, Morning sickness
Phlegm
Thick, sticky pathological fluid that obstructs body functions and can manifest anywhere in the body
Causes: Fatigue
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
Fatigue
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
Damp-Phlegm
Fatigue
Along with: Profuse white sputum, Focal distention of the chest, Upper abdominal focal distention, Nausea, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst, Obesity, Swollen limbs, Abdominal fat
Phlegm
Fatigue
Along with: Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness
Oedema
Fatigue
Along with: Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema, Ocular swelling, Abdominal distention
Heat
Intense, ascending pathogenic force that consumes body fluids, disturbs the mind, and accelerates all physiological processes
Causes: Fatigue, Tiredness
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.
Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
Fatigue
Along with: Afternoon heat sensation, Dry mouth, Preference for sipping, Dry mouth and throat at night, Night sweats, Cardiac burning sensation, Hot palms and soles, Dry stools, Scanty and dark urine, Flushed cheekbones
Damp-Heat
Fatigue
Along with: Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst, Feeling of heat, Feeling of heaviness, Bitter taste in the mouth, Acne
Empty-Heat caused by Yin Deficiency
Fatigue
Along with: Nighttime fever, Emaciation, Chronic pyelonephritis, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Renal tuberculosis, Tidal fever, Hot palms and soles, Red skin eruptions, Night sweats, Generalized fatigue
Stomach Deficiency
Tiredness
Along with: Nausea or vomiting, Generalized fatigue, Chills, Loss of appetite, Depression, Dry mouth, Morning sickness
Qi Sinking
Weakened lifting force causing downward bearing sensations, organ prolapse, and inability to hold things in their proper position
Causes: Fatigue, Tiredness, Lassitude
Qi Sinking represents a progression from Spleen Qi deficiency in Traditional Chinese Medicine, where the spleen's essential lifting function fails, causing various downward symptoms and organ displacement.
Large Intestine collapse
Fatigue
Along with: Chronic diarrhea, Anus prolapse, Hemorrhoids, Generalized fatigue, Cold extremities, Loss of appetite, Mental exhaustion, Craving for hot beverages
Spleen Qi Sinking
Tiredness, Lassitude
Along with: Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating
Qi Collapsing or Qi Sinking
Tiredness
Along with: Uterine prolapse, Prolapsed bladder, Stomach prolapse, Nephroptosis, Anus prolapse, Bearing down sensation in abdomen, Hemorrhoids, Chronic diarrhea, Frequent and urgent urination, Urinary incontinence, Generalized fatigue, Apathy, Intestines prolapse, Vaginal prolapse
Essence Deficiency
Depletion of the fundamental substance governing growth, development, reproduction, and aging
Causes: Fatigue
Essence Deficiency is a fundamental pattern category in Traditional Chinese Medicine involving insufficient Jing (精), the vital substance that governs human growth, development, reproduction, and the aging process. Jing forms the material foundation of life itself, stored primarily in the Kidneys, and manifests throughout the body as the source of constitutional strength and vitality.
Liver Blood and Kidney Essence Deficiency
Fatigue
Along with: Primary amenorrhea, Lower back pain, Generalized fatigue, Knee pain, Dizziness, Depression, Amenorrhea, Apathy, Chills, Dark face
Blood Stasis
Blood that is no longer flowing smoothly through the vessels
Causes: Tiredness, Lassitude
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.
Spleen and Liver Blood Deficiency
Tiredness, 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 Rebellion
Qi flowing against its natural direction, typically surging upward when it should descend
Causes: Tiredness
Qi Rebellion represents a fundamental disruption in the body's energy flow, where qi moves against its proper direction - like water flowing uphill or smoke sinking downward. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, each organ has a natural directional flow for its qi, and when this flow reverses, it creates a cascade of symptoms that shoot upward through the body.
Rebellious Liver Qi invading the Spleen
Tiredness
Along with: Irritability, Abdominal distention, Abdominal pain, Alternating diarrhea and constipation, Dry stools, Excessive gas and flatulence, Generalized fatigue
Yang Excess
Excessive yang energy that generates heat, agitation, and hyperactivity throughout the body systems
Causes: Feeling work-up
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.
Liver Yang Rising
Feeling work-up
Along with: Headaches, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry mouth, Dry throat, Insomnia, Irritability, Exhaustion, Anger, Stiff neck, Shoulder stiffness, Stiff upper back
Summer Heat
Intense summer heat that rapidly depletes both energy and fluids
Causes: Lassitude
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
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
Wind
Causes sudden symptoms, movement disorders, and serves as the vehicle for other pathogens
Causes: Exhaustion
Wind is the predominant pathogenic factor of spring in Traditional Chinese Medicine and is considered the leader of the six external pathogens. Wind is described as "the leader of the hundred diseases" (百病之长), serving as the primary factor in external pathogenic invasions. Wind represents a pathogen characterized by constant movement, changeability, and a tendency to affect the upper and outer portions of the body.
Wind-Cold invading with Yang Deficiency
Exhaustion
Along with: Low grade fever, Severe chills, Hypersomnia, Cold extremities, Lumbar pain, Lower back pain, Lower back coldness, General cold feeling, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Weak voice
Herbal Formulas for Generalized Fatigue
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address generalized fatigue
Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi of the Spleen and Stomach (Middle Burner)
- Raises the Yang
- Detoxifies
- Lifts what has sunken
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Weak voice, Generalized fatigue, Apathy, Dislike of speaking, Spontaneous sweat...
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Fatigue
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:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Early menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Lower back pain, Dizziness, Chills, Nocturia...
Large Intestine collapse
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Chronic diarrhea, Anus prolapse, Hemorrhoids, Generalized fatigue, Cold extremities, Loss of appetite...
Liver Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Blurry vision, Eye floaters, Nervousness, Timidity, Easily startled...
Spleen Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Slight abdominal distension after eating, General weakness, Desire to lie down curled up, Pale face, Cold extremities, Chills...
Spleen and Lung Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness, 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:
Tiredness, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating
Stomach and Spleen Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Pale face, Weak limbs...
Spleen Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Sticky vaginal discharge, Generalized fatigue, Depression, Cold extremities, Diarrhea, White vaginal discharge...
Qi Collapsing or Qi Sinking
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Uterine prolapse, Prolapsed bladder, Stomach prolapse, Nephroptosis, Anus prolapse, Bearing down sensation in abdomen...
Gui Pi Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies and nourish Qi and Blood
- Tonifies Heart and Spleen
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Weak voice, Generalized fatigue, Apathy, Dislike of speaking, Spontaneous sweat...
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Spleen or Kidney Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Early menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Lower back pain, Dizziness, Chills, Nocturia...
Heart and Spleen Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Insomnia, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, Anxiety, Pale face...
Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Easily startled, Vivid dreaming, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Spleen Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Pale face, Weak limbs, Diarrhea...
Spleen and Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Dull pale complexion, Weak limbs...
Spleen and Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Dizziness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Poor memory, Anxiety...
Si Jun Zi Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen and Stomach
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Lung Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing and wheezing with copious sputum, Cold extremities, Spontaneous sweat, Frequent colds or flu, Pale face, Generalized fatigue...
Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Weak voice, Generalized fatigue, Apathy, Dislike of speaking, Spontaneous sweat...
Spleen Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Slight abdominal distension after eating, General weakness, Desire to lie down, Slight abdominal pain, Excessive gas and flatulence, Bloated abdomen...
Spleen and Lung Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Pale face, Weak limbs...
Stomach and Spleen Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Pale face, Weak limbs...
Lung and Heart Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Shortness of breath, Coughing, Weak voice, Dislike of speaking, Pale face, Frequent colds or flu...
Lung Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Daytime sweating, Dislike of speaking
Stomach Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness in the morning
Accompanying symptoms:
Morning fatigue
Liu Jun Zi Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen and Stomach
- Clears Phlegm and mucus
- Promotes appetite
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Weak voice, Generalized fatigue, Apathy, Dislike of speaking, Spontaneous sweat...
Spleen Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Slight abdominal distension after eating, General weakness, Desire to lie down, Slight abdominal pain, Excessive gas and flatulence, Bloated abdomen...
Spleen and Lung Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Pale face, Weak limbs...
Spleen Deficiency with Dampness
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Edema, Feeling of heaviness, Diarrhea, Urinary dysfunction, Glomerulonephritis, Kidney infection...
Si Wu Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Restores and nourishes Blood
- Stimulates Blood circulation
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Cold in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Lassitude, Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Liver Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Blurry vision, Eye floaters, Nervousness, Timidity, Easily startled...
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
He Che Da Zao Wan
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Kidneys
- Strengthens the Directing and Penetrating Vessels
- Regulates the periods
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Liver Blood and Kidney Essence Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Primary amenorrhea, Lower back pain, Generalized fatigue, Knee pain, Dizziness, Depression...
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Spleen or Kidney Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Early menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Lower back pain, Dizziness, Chills, Nocturia...
Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and Blood
- Nourishes the Heart
- Calms the Mind
- Warms Yang
- Strengthens the Spleen and Lungs
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Heart and Spleen Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Poor memory, Restless sleeplessness, Fever, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue...
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Spleen and Stomach Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Unsteadiness, Blurry vision, Deafness, Tinnitus, Shortness of breath...
Shen Ling Bai Zhu San
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Augments the Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Drains Dampness
- Stops diarrhea
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Spleen Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, 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 Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Dry mouth, Preference for sipping, Dry stools, Dry lips, Nausea...
Stomach and Spleen Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Pale face, Weak limbs...
Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the Yin
- Nourishes the Blood
- Clears Heat
- Calms the Mind
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Afternoon heat sensation, Dry mouth, Preference for sipping, Dry mouth and throat at night, Night sweats, Cardiac burning sensation...
Yin and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Irritability, Heart palpitations with anxiety, Generalized fatigue, Restless sleeplessness, Poor concentration, Nocturnal emission...
Heart Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Exhaustion
Accompanying symptoms:
Night sweats, Feeling of uneasiness, Feeling of heat, Heat sensation in palms, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Spleen and Stomach Qi
- Removes Dampness
- Moves Qi
- Alleviates pain
- Strengthens the Spleen and Harmonizes the Stomach,
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Late menstruation, Amenorrhea, Scanty menstruation, Lower abdominal pain, Abdominal heaviness, Stifling sensation in the chest...
Damp-Phlegm
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Profuse white sputum, Focal distention of the chest, Upper abdominal focal distention, Nausea, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst...
Stomach Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Nausea or vomiting, Generalized fatigue, Chills, Loss of appetite, Depression, Dry mouth...
You Gui Wan
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies Kidney Yang
- Replenishes the Essence
- Tonifies the Blood
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Kidney Qi not Firm
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Lower back weakness, Polyuria, Weak urine stream, Enuresis, Nocturnal emission...
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Lassitude, Tiredness, 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:
Fatigue, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Chills, General cold feeling, Pale urine, Undigested food in stools, General weakness, Abdominal pain relieved by pressure and warmth...
Ba Wei Di Huang Wan
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Yang
- Warms the Kidneys and lower extremities
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Lassitude, Tiredness, 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:
Fatigue, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Chills, General cold feeling, Pale urine, Undigested food in stools, General weakness, Abdominal pain relieved by pressure and warmth...
Bao Yuan Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Qi and warms the Yang
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Heart Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Exertional dyspnea, Pale face, Spontaneous sweat, Generalized fatigue
Lung and Heart Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Shortness of breath, Coughing, Weak voice, Dislike of speaking, Pale face, Frequent colds or flu...
Cang Fu Dao Tan Wan
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Resolves Dampness and Phlegm
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Late menstruation, Amenorrhea, Scanty menstruation, Lower abdominal pain, Abdominal heaviness, Stifling sensation in the chest...
Phlegm
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness
Er Chen Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Dries Damp and dispels Phlegm
- Regulates Qi and harmonizes the Middle Burner (Stomach and Spleen)
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Damp-Phlegm
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Profuse white sputum, Focal distention of the chest, Upper abdominal focal distention, Nausea, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst...
Stomach Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Nausea or vomiting, Generalized fatigue, Chills, Loss of appetite, Depression, Dry mouth...
Er Xian Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin and tonifies Yang of the Kidneys
- Clears Empty Heat
- Regulates the Directing and Penetrating Vessels
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Deficiency of both the Kidney Yin and Yang
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Menopausal symptoms, Hypertension, Irregular periods, Menopausal hot flashes, Excessive sweating, Irritability...
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Lassitude, Tiredness, Exhaustion from long-term illness
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills...
Gu Ben Zhi Beng Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and Yang
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Weak voice, Generalized fatigue, Apathy, Dislike of speaking, Spontaneous sweat...
Spleen or Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal pain that worsens with cold, Urinary dysfunction, Deep pain and heaviness in limbs, Dizziness, Heavy sensation in the head, Edema...
Jiu Xian San
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Secures the Lungs
- Stops coughing
- Augments Qi
- Nourishes Yin
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Lung Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Daytime sweating, Dislike of speaking
Lung Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Hoarse voice, Itchy throat, Dislike of speaking, Thin chest
Li Zhong Wan
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Middle Burner
- Strengthens the Spleen and Stomach
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Kidney and Spleen Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Weak and cold knees, Back cold sensation, Chills, Weak legs, Bright pale face...
Greater Yin stage
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Vomit, Abdominal fullness, Chills, Diarrhea, Absence of thirst...
Liu Wei Di Huang Wan
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the yin and nourishes the Kidneys
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Liver Blood and Kidney Essence Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Primary amenorrhea, Lower back pain, Generalized fatigue, Knee pain, Dizziness, Depression...
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Ping Wei San
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Dries Dampness
- Improves the Spleen's transportive function
- Promotes the movement of Qi
- Harmonizes the Stomach
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Oedema
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema...
Cold-Damp invading the Spleen
How it manifests:
Lassitude, Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Epigastric coldness, Head and body heaviness, Sweet taste in mouth, Absence of thirst, Diarrhea...
Qing Hao Bie Jia Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Yin
- Clears Heat
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Afternoon heat sensation, Dry mouth, Preference for sipping, Dry mouth and throat at night, Night sweats, Cardiac burning sensation...
Empty-Heat caused by Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Nighttime fever, Emaciation, Chronic pyelonephritis, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Renal tuberculosis, Tidal fever...
Tu Si Zi Wan
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Kidneys
- Prevents abnormal leakage such as urinary incontinence or seminal emissions
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Kidney Qi not Firm
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Lower back weakness, Polyuria, Weak urine stream, Enuresis, Nocturnal emission...
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Lassitude, Tiredness, Exhaustion from long-term illness
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills...
Wan Dai Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Middle Burner
- Removes Dampness
- Stops vaginal discharge
- Strengthens the Spleen
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Late menstruation, Amenorrhea, Scanty menstruation, Lower abdominal pain, Abdominal heaviness, Stifling sensation in the chest...
Spleen Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Sticky vaginal discharge, Generalized fatigue, Depression, Cold extremities, Diarrhea, White vaginal discharge...
Xiang Sha Yang Wei Wan
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Strengthens and harmonizes the Spleen and Stomach
- Resolves Dampness
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Stomach and Spleen Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Pale face, Weak limbs...
Stomach Yang Deficient and Cold
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Epigastric pain relieved with pressure or eating, Loss of appetite, Desire for hot beverages and foods, Vomiting clear liquid, Absence of thirst, Weak limbs...
Xiao Yao San
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Harmonizes the function of Liver and Spleen
- Relieves Liver Qi stagnation
- Nourishes the Blood
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Liver Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Blurry vision, Eye floaters, Nervousness, Timidity, Easily startled...
Rebellious Liver Qi invading the Spleen
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Irritability, Abdominal distention, Abdominal pain, Alternating diarrhea and constipation, Dry stools, Excessive gas and flatulence...
Yi Huang Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Dries Dampness
- Clears Heat
- Stops vaginal discharge
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Spleen Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Slight abdominal distension after eating, General weakness, Desire to lie down curled up, Pale face, Cold extremities, Chills...
Spleen Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Sticky vaginal discharge, Generalized fatigue, Depression, Cold extremities, Diarrhea, White vaginal discharge...
Zhen Wu Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies the Yang and Qi of the Spleen and Kidneys
- Eliminates Dampness
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Oedema
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema...
Spleen Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Slight abdominal distension after eating, General weakness, Desire to lie down curled up, Pale face, Cold extremities, Chills...
Zhi Gan Cao Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Augments the Qi
- Nourishes Yin
- Nourishes the Blood
- Restores the pulse
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Lung Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Daytime sweating, Dislike of speaking
Ba Zhen Yi Mu Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and Blood
- Invigorates the Blood
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Ba Zheng San
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Fire
- Promotes urination
- Unblocks painful urinary dribbling
- Purges Fire
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst...
Bai He Gu Jin Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Lung and Kidney Yin
- Moistens the Lung
- Transfers Phlegm
- Clears Heat
- Reliefs Cough
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Lung Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Hoarse voice, Itchy throat, Dislike of speaking, Thin chest
Bai Zi Yang Xin Wan
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Heart Qi
- Calms the Mind and clear anxiety
- Nourish the Heart Blood
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Heart Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Exertional dyspnea, Pale face, Spontaneous sweat, Generalized fatigue
Ban Liu Wan
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Fortifies the Fire at the Gate of Vitality
- Expels Cold
- Unblocks the Yang
- Drains Turbidity
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Yang Deficiency or Empty Yang
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Chills, General cold feeling, Pale urine, Undigested food in stools, General weakness, Abdominal pain relieved by pressure and warmth...
Bi Xie Fen Qing Yin
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat
- Warms the Kidneys
- Drains Dampness
- Separates the clear from the turbid
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Spleen Deficiency with Dampness
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Edema, Feeling of heaviness, Diarrhea, Urinary dysfunction, Glomerulonephritis, Kidney infection...
Bu Fei E Jiao Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Yin
- Controls coughing
- Stops bleeding
- Tonifies the Lungs
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Lung Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Hoarse voice, Itchy throat, Dislike of speaking, Thin chest
Bu Fei Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Augments the Qi
- Stabilizes the Exterior
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Lung Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Daytime sweating, Dislike of speaking
Da Chai Hu Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Harmonizes and releases the Lesser Yang
- Drains internal clumping due to Heat
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Feeling work-up
Accompanying symptoms:
Headaches, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry mouth...
Da Ying Jian
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and Blood
- Expels Cold
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Cold in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Lassitude, Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Dang Gui Di Huang Yin
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Blood
- Tonifies Kidney and Liver Yin
- Regulates the menstrual cycle
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Liver Blood and Kidney Essence Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Primary amenorrhea, Lower back pain, Generalized fatigue, Knee pain, Dizziness, Depression...
Dang Gui Liu Huang Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the Yin
- Drains Fire
- Stabilizes the Exterior
- Stops sweating
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Afternoon heat sensation, Dry mouth, Preference for sipping, Dry mouth and throat at night, Night sweats, Cardiac burning sensation...
Dang Gui Shao Yao San
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Liver Blood
- Spreads the Liver Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Resolves Dampness
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Spleen and Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Dull pale complexion, Weak limbs...
Du Shen Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Original Qi
- Stabilizes from collapse
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Qi Collapsing or Qi Sinking
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Uterine prolapse, Prolapsed bladder, Stomach prolapse, Nephroptosis, Anus prolapse, Bearing down sensation in abdomen...
Fang Ji Huang Qi Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Diuretic, clears Excess fluid and removes edema
- Tonifies the Spleen Qi
- Calms External Wind
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Oedema
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema...
Fei Er Wan
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Kills parasites
- Reduces accumulation
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Clears Heat
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Spleen Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Slight abdominal distension after eating, General weakness, Desire to lie down, Slight abdominal pain, Excessive gas and flatulence, Bloated abdomen...
Fu Tu Dan
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Stabilizes the Kidney Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Stops leakage
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Kidney Qi not Firm
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Lower back weakness, Polyuria, Weak urine stream, Enuresis, Nocturnal emission...
Gan Cao Gan Jiang Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Lungs
- Strengthens the Stomach
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Lung Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing and wheezing with copious sputum, Cold extremities, Spontaneous sweat, Frequent colds or flu, Pale face, Generalized fatigue...
Gui Ling Gan Lu Yin
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Expels Summerheat
- Clears Heat
- Transforms Qi
- Removes Dampness
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue 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 Shao Di Huang Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Blood
- Nourishes Yin
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Gui Zhi Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Rectifies relationship between Yin and Yang
- Harmonizes Heart and Kidney
- Stabilizes and secures Essence
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Heart Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Exertional dyspnea, Generalized fatigue, Spontaneous sweat, Slight feeling of stuffiness in the heart, Chills...
Guo Qi Yin
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the menses
- Dispels blood Stagnation
- Nourishes the blood
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Huan Shao Dan
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Spleen, Heart and Kidneys
- Nourishes Yin and Blood
- Augments Qi
- Tonifies Yang
- Promotes Longevity
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Kidney and Spleen Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Weak and cold knees, Back cold sensation, Chills, Weak legs, Bright pale face...
Huang Lian E Jiao Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the Yin
- Causes Fire to descend
- Eliminates irritability
- Calms the spirit
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Afternoon heat sensation, Dry mouth, Preference for sipping, Dry mouth and throat at night, Night sweats, Cardiac burning sensation...
Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies the Middle Burner (Spleen and Stomach)
- Tonifies Qi
- Relieves spasmodic pain
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Stomach Yang Deficient and Cold
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Epigastric pain relieved with pressure or eating, Loss of appetite, Desire for hot beverages and foods, Vomiting clear liquid, Absence of thirst, Weak limbs...
Huang Tu Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Yang
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Nourishes the Blood
- Stops bleeding
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Spleen Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Slight abdominal distension after eating, General weakness, Desire to lie down curled up, Pale face, Cold extremities, Chills...
Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Releases the Exterior
- Transforms Dampness
- Regulates Qi
- Harmonizes the Middle Burner
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue 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...
Ji Chuan Jian
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Kidneys
- Nourishes the Blood
- Strengthens the Essence
- Moistens the Intestines
- Unblocks bowels
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Lassitude, Tiredness, Exhaustion from long-term illness
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills...
Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Stabilizes the Kidneys
- Binds up the semen
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Kidney Qi not Firm
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Lower back weakness, Polyuria, Weak urine stream, Enuresis, Nocturnal emission...
Ju Yuan Jian
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and Blood
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Weak voice, Generalized fatigue, Apathy, Dislike of speaking, Spontaneous sweat...
Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and transforms Phlegm-Fluids
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Resolves Dampness
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Oedema
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema...
Ling Jiao Gou Teng Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Cools the Liver
- Extinguishes Wind
- Increases Fluids
- Relaxes the sinews
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Feeling work-up
Accompanying symptoms:
Headaches, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry mouth...
Ma Huang Xi Xin Fu Zi Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifes the Yang
- Releases the Exterior
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Wind-Cold invading with Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Exhaustion
Accompanying symptoms:
Low grade fever, Severe chills, Hypersomnia, Cold extremities, Lumbar pain, Lower back pain...
Mai Men Dong Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Stomach
- Generates Body Fluids
- Directs Rebellious Qi downward
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Stomach Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Nausea or vomiting, Generalized fatigue, Chills, Loss of appetite, Depression, Dry mouth...
Qi Bao Mei Ran Dan
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the Kidney Yin and Essence
- Nourishes the Liver Blood
- Beautifies hair
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Qi Ju Di Huang Wan
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Kidney and Liver Yin
- Improves vision
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Feeling work-up
Accompanying symptoms:
Headaches, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry mouth...
Qing E Wan
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and Reinforces Kidney Yang
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Kidney Qi not Firm
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Lower back weakness, Polyuria, Weak urine stream, Enuresis, Nocturnal emission...
Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears dryness
- Moistens the Lungs
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Lung Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Hoarse voice, Itchy throat, Dislike of speaking, Thin chest
Ren Shen Dang Gui Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and Blood
- Nourishes Yin
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Heart Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Exhaustion
Accompanying symptoms:
Night sweats, Feeling of uneasiness, Feeling of heat, Heat sensation in palms, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Ren Shen Ge Jie San
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Qi
- Augments the Kidneys
- Stops coughing
- Arrests wheezing
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Lung Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Daytime sweating, Dislike of speaking
Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Expels Cold and warm the menstruation Blood
- Stops pain
- Invigorates Blood
- Dispels Blood stagnation
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Cold in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Lassitude, Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Shao Yao Gan Cao Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Blood and augments the Yin
- Moderates painful spasms
- Alleviates pain
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Spleen and Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Dull pale complexion, Weak limbs...
Sheng Mai San
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Augments Qi
- Supplies the Yin
- Stops excessive sweating
- Generates Body Fluids
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Lung Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing and wheezing with copious sputum, Cold extremities, Spontaneous sweat, Frequent colds or flu, Pale face, Generalized fatigue...
Sheng Yang Yi Wei Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Augments the Qi
- Raises the Yang
- Releases Dampness
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Stomach and Spleen Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Pale face, Weak limbs...
Sheng Yu Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and Blood
- Preserves the Blood
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Shi Quan Da Bu Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies Qi
- Warms and tonifies Blood
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Suan Zao Ren Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Blood
- Calms the Mind and eliminates irritability
- Clears Heat
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Afternoon heat sensation, Dry mouth, Preference for sipping, Dry mouth and throat at night, Night sweats, Cardiac burning sensation...
Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Calms the Liver
- Extinguishes wind
- Invigorates the blood
- Clears heat
- Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Feeling work-up
Accompanying symptoms:
Headaches, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry mouth...
Tiao Gan Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Kidney and Liver Yin
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Tong Ru Dan
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Qi and Blood
- Removes Stagnation from the breast connecting Meridians
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Tong Xie Yao Fang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Spleen
- Softens the Liver
- Expels Dampness
- Stops diarrhea
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Rebellious Liver Qi invading the Spleen
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Irritability, Abdominal distention, Abdominal pain, Alternating diarrhea and constipation, Dry stools, Excessive gas and flatulence...
Wei Ling Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Promotes urination
- Warms the Yang
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Drains Dampness
- Promotes the movement of Qi
- Harmonizes the Stomach
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Late menstruation, Amenorrhea, Scanty menstruation, Lower abdominal pain, Abdominal heaviness, Stifling sensation in the chest...
Wen Jing Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Uterus and vessels
- Nourishes Blood
- Dispels Cold
- Dispels Blood Stagnation
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Cold in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Lassitude, Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Wen Pi Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies the Spleen Yang
- Clears Cold Evil
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Spleen Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Slight abdominal distension after eating, General weakness, Desire to lie down curled up, Pale face, Cold extremities, Chills...
Wen Qi Hua Shi Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Supports Kidney Yang
- Supplies Spleen Qi
- Expels Cold and Dampness from the Uterus
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Cold in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Lassitude, Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Wu Ling San
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Promotes urination,
- Warms the Yang
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Promotes Qi transformation function
- Drains Dampness
- Clears edema
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Oedema
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema...
Wu Pi Yin
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Reduces edema, diuretic
- Regulates and strengthens Spleen Qi
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Oedema
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema...
Wu Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies the Liver and Stomach
- Directs Rebellious Qi downward
- Stops vomiting
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Stomach Yang Deficient and Cold
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Epigastric pain relieved with pressure or eating, Loss of appetite, Desire for hot beverages and foods, Vomiting clear liquid, Absence of thirst, Weak limbs...
Wu Zi Yan Zong Wan
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Kidney Yang
- Strengthens the Essence
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Lassitude, Tiredness, Exhaustion from long-term illness
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills...
Xiang Ru San
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Releases the Exterior
- Scatters Cold
- Transforms Dampness
- Harmonizes the Middle Burner
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue 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...
Xiao Jian Zhong Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies the Middle Burner (Spleen and Stomach)
- Tonifies Qi
- Relieves spasmodic pain
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Stomach Yang Deficient and Cold
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Epigastric pain relieved with pressure or eating, Loss of appetite, Desire for hot beverages and foods, Vomiting clear liquid, Absence of thirst, Weak limbs...
Xiong Gui Er Chen Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Resolves Damp-Phlegm
- Nourishes Blood
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Late menstruation, Amenorrhea, Scanty menstruation, Lower abdominal pain, Abdominal heaviness, Stifling sensation in the chest...
Yang Yin Qing Fei Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Yin
- Improves throat
- Resolves toxicity
- Clears the Lungs
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Lung Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Hoarse voice, Itchy throat, Dislike of speaking, Thin chest
Yu Gong San
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Expels water
- Reduces edema
- Unblocks the bowels
- Moves Qi
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Oedema
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema...
Yu Lin Zhu
Addresses these generalized fatigue 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 Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Lassitude, Tiredness, Exhaustion from long-term illness
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills...
Zai Zao San
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonfies the Yang
- Augments the Qi
- Induces sweating
- Releases the Exterior
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Wind-Cold invading with Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Exhaustion
Accompanying symptoms:
Low grade fever, Severe chills, Hypersomnia, Cold extremities, Lumbar pain, Lower back pain...
Zhen Xin An Shen Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Anchors the Heart and calms the Mind
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Feeling work-up
Accompanying symptoms:
Headaches, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry mouth...
Zhen Zhu Mu Wan
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Yin and Blood
- Sedates the Heart and calms the Mind
- Calms the Liver
- Anchors the yang
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Feeling work-up
Accompanying symptoms:
Headaches, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry mouth...
Zhi Bo Di Huang Wan
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Yin
- Drains Fire
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Zhou Che Wan
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Promotes Qi movement
- Harshly drives out Water and Heat Stagnation
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Oedema
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema...
Zuo Gui Wan
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Yin
- Strengthens the Kidneys
- Fills the Essence
- Augments the marrow
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Zuo Gui Yin
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Yin
- Tonifies the Kidneys
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Gui Zhi Tang
Traditional formula for generalized fatigue
Main Actions
- Releases pathogens from the muscle layer
- Regulates the Nutritive and Protective Qi