Heavy Sensation In The Head in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different heavy sensation in the head patterns according to TCM theory
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A heavy sensation in the head, often described as a feeling of weightiness or pressure, can be a perplexing and distressing symptom. It's not uncommon for individuals to report a feeling as though they are wearing a helmet too tight for comfort, or as if their head is being pulled down. This sensation can be fleeting or persistent and may be accompanied by other symptoms such as fatigue or difficulty concentrating.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) interprets the heavy sensation in the head as a sign of disharmony within the body's energetic system. Unlike Western medicine, which may attribute this feeling to specific pathological conditions, TCM considers it a symptom of an imbalance in the body’s vital energies, particularly the presence of Dampness or a deficiency in Yang.
TCM Patterns for Heavy Sensation In The Head
Each pattern represents a distinct underlying imbalance that can cause heavy sensation in the head
Damp-Heat
Diagnostic signs
Soggy (Ru)
Red tongue with white sticky coating
Accompanying symptoms you may experience
Recommended herbal formulas
Diagnostic signs
Floating (Fu)
Accompanying symptoms you may experience
Recommended herbal formulas
Spleen or Kidney Yang Deficiency
Diagnostic signs
Deep (Chen), Fine (Xi)
Accompanying symptoms you may experience
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Damp-Heat
Diagnostic signs
Soggy (Ru)
Red tongue with white sticky coating
Accompanying symptoms you may experience
Recommended herbal formulas
Diagnostic signs
Floating (Fu)
Accompanying symptoms you may experience
Recommended herbal formulas
Herbal Formulas for Heavy Sensation In The Head
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address heavy sensation in the head