Hair Graying in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding different hair graying patterns according to TCM theory

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Condition Categories

Hair Conditions Premature Aging Conditions
2
TCM Patterns
6
Formulas
Overview
What causes it 2 TCM patterns documented
How to recognize Symptoms specific to each hair graying pattern
Classical remedies 6 herbal formulas documented

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a unique perspective on hair graying. In TCM, the health of the hair is closely linked to the balance of Yin and Essence in the body. Yin represents the cooling, nourishing, and moistening aspects of the body, while Essence is the fundamental substance that supports vitality and reproduction.

TCM Patterns for Hair Graying

Yin Deficiency

Causes: Hair Graying

1 variation documented
Deficiency of the Liver and Kidney Yin
How it presents with hair graying

Hair Graying

Along with: Sore knees, Lower back pain, Knee weakness, Dry mouth, Dry tongue, Dizziness,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Essence Deficiency

Causes: Hair Graying

1 variation documented
Kidney Essence Deficiency
How it presents with hair graying

Hair Graying

Along with: Deafness, Decreased mental sharpness, Retardation, Osteomalacia, Hair loss, Lower back pain,

Herbal Formulas for Hair Graying

Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address hair graying

Er Zhi Wan

Addresses these hair graying patterns:

Yin Deficiency

Zuo Gui Wan

Addresses these hair graying patterns:

Essence Deficiency

Wu Zi Yan Zong Wan

Addresses these hair graying patterns:

Essence Deficiency

Tu Si Zi Wan

Addresses these hair graying patterns:

Essence Deficiency

Qi Bao Mei Ran Dan

Addresses these hair graying patterns:

Essence Deficiency

Huan Shao Dan

Addresses these hair graying patterns:

Essence Deficiency