Irritability in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different irritability patterns according to TCM theory
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Irritability is a state of heightened emotional sensitivity where a person is easily provoked, annoyed, or agitated. This symptom can manifest as quick temper, emotional instability, or sudden emotional outbursts, making it challenging for individuals to manage their reactions to stress or minor inconveniences. From a medical perspective, irritability may be linked to underlying conditions such as anxiety, depression, or hormonal imbalances. It can also be a transient response to external stressors, lack of sleep, or poor nutrition, reflecting the complex interplay between mental and physical health.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), irritability is viewed as a symptom arising from internal imbalances, particularly within the body's Qi, or vital energy. Unlike Western medicine, which may attribute irritability to psychological or hormonal factors, TCM considers it a sign of disharmony in specific organ systems, such as the Liver or Heart. Identifying the underlying pattern of disharmony is crucial, as different patterns require different treatment approaches to restore balance and alleviate irritability.
TCM Patterns for Irritability
Heat
Intense, ascending pathogenic force that consumes body fluids, disturbs the mind, and accelerates all physiological processes
Causes: Irritability, Short temper
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.
Bright Yang Fire in Stomach and Intestines
Irritability
Along with: Afternoon fever, Excessive sweating, Sweating on limbs, Abdominal fullness, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Dry stools, Thirst, Dark urine, Anal burning, Delirium
Bright Yang Stomach Heat
Irritability
Along with: High fever, Excessive sweating, Excessive thirst, Flushed face, Feeling of heat, Delirium
Damp-Heat in the Gallbladder
Irritability
Along with: Hypochondriac pain, Hypochondriac distention, Nausea or vomiting, Fat malabsorption, Dull yellow complexion, Scanty and dark urine, Fever, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Bitter taste in the mouth, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Feeling of heaviness, Limb numbness, Foot edema, Alternating diarrhea and constipation, Alternating sensation of hot and cold, Yellow sclera
Heat in the Blood
Irritability
Along with: Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia, Hematuria, Vomiting blood, Cough of blood, Nosebleeds, Excessive menstruation
Lesser Yin Heat Transformation
Irritability
Along with: Feeling of heat, Insomnia, Dry mouth and throat at night, Dark urine, Night sweats
Liver Fire Blazing
Irritability
Along with: Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness, Flushed face, Eye hyperemia, Thirst, Bitter taste in the mouth, Vivid dreaming, Constipation, Dry stools, Dark urine, Nosebleeds, Cough of blood, Vomiting blood
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Fire
Irritability
Along with: Tremors, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness, Flushed face, Eye hyperemia, Thirst, Bitter taste in the mouth, Vivid dreaming, Constipation, Dry stools, Dark urine, Nosebleeds, Vomiting blood, Cough of blood
Stagnant Liver Qi turning into Fire
Irritability
Along with: Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Melancholia, Depression, Mood swings, Globus sensation, Feeling of heat, Flushed face, Thirst, Anger, Pre menstrual tension, Irregular periods, Pre menstrual breast distension, Excessive menstruation
Obstruction Of the Spleen By Dampness with Liver Qi Stagnation
Irritability
Along with: Upper abdominal oppression, Nausea, Loss of appetite, Diarrhea, Feeling of heaviness, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Dull shallow face, Upper abdominal distension, Hypochondriac distention, Hypochondriac pain
Stomach Heat or Fire
Irritability
Along with: Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry stools, Dry mouth, Mouth ulcers, Acid reflux, Nausea, Vomiting after eating, Excessive hunger, Bad breath, Feeling of heat, Acne
Wind Cold with Internal Heat
Irritability
Along with: High fever, Severe chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, General sensation of tightness, Flushed face, Eye hyperemia, Dry nose, Thirst, Insomnia, Cough of blood, Mottled skin
Exterior Cold invading with Interior Heat from Stagnation
Irritability
Along with: Fever without perspiration, Body pain, Thirst, Upper respiratory tract infections, Influenza, Purulent keratitis, Viral conjunctivitis, Sinusitis, Bronchial asthma, Viral pneumonia
Liver Qi Stagnation with Spleen Qi Deficiency that transforms into Heat
Irritability
Along with: Spontaneous sweat, Eye hyperemia, Dry mouth, Palpitations, Lower abdominal oppression, Painful urination, Excessive menstruation, Abnormal uterine bleeding, Tidal fever, Infertility
Liver Qi Stagnation that transforms into Heat
Irritability
Along with: Intermittent upper abdominal pain, Hernia-Related pain, Dysmenorrhea exacerbated by hot food or drinks, Bitter taste in the mouth, Peptic ulcer, Chronic gastritis, Hepatitis, Cholecystitis
Heat Excess in the Liver or Gallbladder
Irritability, Short temper
Along with: Hypochondriac pain, Headaches, Dizziness, Red and irritated eyes, Hearing loss, Ear swelling, Bitter taste in the mouth, Painful urination, Swollen and itchy external genitalia, Foul-Smelling vaginal discharge
Excess-Heat
Irritability
Along with: Fever, Flushed face, Red skin eruptions, Mottled skin, Thirst, Arthritis, Constipation, Scanty and dark urine, Lupus
Empty-Heat caused by Yin Deficiency
Irritability
Along with: Nighttime fever, Emaciation, Chronic pyelonephritis, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Renal tuberculosis, Tidal fever, Hot palms and soles, Red skin eruptions, Night sweats, Generalized fatigue
Heat invading the Pericardium
Irritability
Along with: Fever, Restlessness, Feeling of uneasiness, Incoherent or confused speech, Loss of consciousness, Viral encephalitis, Meningitis, Pertussis, Measles induced pneumonia, Mouth ulcers
Heat and Blood Stagnation in the Lower Burner
Irritability
Along with: Lower abdominal pain, Nighttime fever, Incoherent or confused speech, Restlessness, Thirst, Amenorrhea, Menstrual cramps, Uterine fibroids, Retained placenta, Prolonged lochia
Damp-Heat in the Liver Channel
Irritability
Along with: Vulvar itching, Yellow vaginal discharge, Painful intercourse, Restlessness, Insomnia, Dark urine, Excessive vaginal discharge, Foul-Smelling vaginal discharge, Sticky vaginal discharge, Vaginal itching
Stomach Fire or Stomach Heat
Irritability
Along with: Toothache, Headaches, Loose teeth, Bleeding gums, Thirst, Stomatitis, Periodontitis, Glossitis, Trigeminal neuralgia, Bad breath
Qi Stagnation
Blocked or disrupted flow of vital energy causing distending pain, emotional distress, and symptoms that worsen with stress
Causes: Irritability, Pre-menstrual irritability
Qi Stagnation is a fundamental pathological pattern in Traditional Chinese Medicine where the smooth flow of vital energy becomes obstructed, creating areas of pressure, pain, and dysfunction throughout the body.
Liver Qi Stagnation
Irritability
Along with: Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia, Depression, Mood swings, Irregular periods, Globus sensation, Pre menstrual breast distension, Pre menstrual tension, Anxiety, Anger, Melasma
Qi And Blood Stagnation
Irritability, Pre-menstrual irritability
Along with: Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails, Mood swings, Depression, Mottled skin, Foot edema, Abdominal masses, Melena black tarry stool, Menstrual cramps, Amenorrhea, Dark menstrual clots, Dark menstrual blood, Prolonged lochia, Irregular periods, Melasma
Qi Stagnation
Irritability
Along with: General fullness, Moving pain, Depression, Mood swings, Sighing
Stagnant Liver Qi turning into Fire
Irritability
Along with: Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Melancholia, Depression, Mood swings, Globus sensation, Feeling of heat, Flushed face, Thirst, Anger, Pre menstrual tension, Irregular periods, Pre menstrual breast distension, Excessive menstruation
Obstruction Of the Spleen By Dampness with Liver Qi Stagnation
Irritability
Along with: Upper abdominal oppression, Nausea, Loss of appetite, Diarrhea, Feeling of heaviness, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Dull shallow face, Upper abdominal distension, Hypochondriac distention, Hypochondriac pain
Pericardium Qi Stagnation
Irritability
Along with: Mild chest pain, Chest distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Sighing, Throat lumps, Palpitations, Depression, Loss of appetite, Weak limbs, Cold extremities
Qi-Phlegm
Irritability
Along with: Globus sensation, Dysphagia, Upper abdominal oppression, Mood swings, Depression
Stomach Qi Stagnation
Irritability
Along with: Upper abdominal pain, Upper abdominal distension, Belching, Nausea, Vomit, Hiccups
Liver Qi Stagnation with Spleen Qi Deficiency that transforms into Heat
Irritability
Along with: Spontaneous sweat, Eye hyperemia, Dry mouth, Palpitations, Lower abdominal oppression, Painful urination, Excessive menstruation, Abnormal uterine bleeding, Tidal fever, Infertility
Liver Qi Stagnation that transforms into Heat
Irritability
Along with: Intermittent upper abdominal pain, Hernia-Related pain, Dysmenorrhea exacerbated by hot food or drinks, Bitter taste in the mouth, Peptic ulcer, Chronic gastritis, Hepatitis, Cholecystitis
Liver Qi Stagnation invading the Stomach
Irritability
Along with: Belching, Abdominal distention, Upper abdominal distension, Depression, Dry mouth, Loss of appetite, Craving for sour foods, Dry throat, Acid reflux, Vomiting undigested food
Yin Deficiency
Depletion of cooling, moistening fluids causing dryness, false heat rising, and restless agitation throughout the body
Causes: Irritability
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.
Lesser Yin Heat Transformation
Irritability
Along with: Feeling of heat, Insomnia, Dry mouth and throat at night, Dark urine, Night sweats
Liver Yang Rising with Blood and Yin Deficiency
Irritability
Along with: Insomnia, Occasional palpitations, Anxiety, Dizziness
Kidney Yin Deficiency
Irritability
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
Yin Deficiency
Irritability
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
Deficiency of both the Kidney Yin and Yang
Irritability
Along with: Menopausal symptoms, Hypertension, Irregular periods, Menopausal hot flashes, Excessive sweating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Depression, Palpitations, Frequent urination
Empty-Heat caused by Yin Deficiency
Irritability
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
Irritability
Along with: Heart palpitations with anxiety, Generalized fatigue, Restless sleeplessness, Poor concentration, Nocturnal emission, Poor memory, Dry stools, Mouth ulcers, Menopausal symptoms, Chronic urticaria
Wind
Causes sudden symptoms, movement disorders, and serves as the vehicle for other pathogens
Causes: Irritability
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.
Bright Yang Fire in Stomach and Intestines
Irritability
Along with: Afternoon fever, Excessive sweating, Sweating on limbs, Abdominal fullness, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Dry stools, Thirst, Dark urine, Anal burning, Delirium
Bright Yang Stomach Heat
Irritability
Along with: High fever, Excessive sweating, Excessive thirst, Flushed face, Feeling of heat, Delirium
Interior Wind
Irritability
Along with: Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder, Mouth deviation, Eye deviation, Tremors, Headaches, Limb numbness
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Fire
Irritability
Along with: Tremors, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness, Flushed face, Eye hyperemia, Thirst, Bitter taste in the mouth, Vivid dreaming, Constipation, Dry stools, Dark urine, Nosebleeds, Vomiting blood, Cough of blood
Wind Cold with Internal Heat
Irritability
Along with: High fever, Severe chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, General sensation of tightness, Flushed face, Eye hyperemia, Dry nose, Thirst, Insomnia, Cough of blood, Mottled skin
Cold
Congeals body fluids, damages Yang Qi, and causes pain with fixed location
Causes: Irritability
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.
Bright Yang Fire in Stomach and Intestines
Irritability
Along with: Afternoon fever, Excessive sweating, Sweating on limbs, Abdominal fullness, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Dry stools, Thirst, Dark urine, Anal burning, Delirium
Bright Yang Stomach Heat
Irritability
Along with: High fever, Excessive sweating, Excessive thirst, Flushed face, Feeling of heat, Delirium
Wind Cold with Internal Heat
Irritability
Along with: High fever, Severe chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, General sensation of tightness, Flushed face, Eye hyperemia, Dry nose, Thirst, Insomnia, Cough of blood, Mottled skin
Exterior Cold invading with Interior Heat from Stagnation
Irritability
Along with: Fever without perspiration, Body pain, Thirst, Upper respiratory tract infections, Influenza, Purulent keratitis, Viral conjunctivitis, Sinusitis, Bronchial asthma, Viral pneumonia
Blood Stasis
Blood that is no longer flowing smoothly through the vessels
Causes: Irritability, Pre-menstrual irritability
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.
Qi And Blood Stagnation
Irritability, Pre-menstrual irritability
Along with: Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails, Mood swings, Depression, Mottled skin, Foot edema, Abdominal masses, Melena black tarry stool, Menstrual cramps, Amenorrhea, Dark menstrual clots, Dark menstrual blood, Prolonged lochia, Irregular periods, Melasma
Blood Stagnation in the Directing and Penetrating Vessels
Irritability
Along with: Irregular periods, Brown vaginal discharge, Dark menstrual clots, Menstrual cramps, Dark menstrual blood, Prolonged lochia, Lower abdominal pain, Umbilical pain, Breast engorgement, Breast pain
Heat and Blood Stagnation in the Lower Burner
Irritability
Along with: Lower abdominal pain, Nighttime fever, Incoherent or confused speech, Restlessness, Thirst, Amenorrhea, Menstrual cramps, Uterine fibroids, Retained placenta, Prolonged lochia
Phlegm
Thick, sticky pathological fluid that obstructs body functions and can manifest anywhere in the body
Causes: Irritability
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."
Phlegm-Fluids in the limbs
Irritability
Along with: Feeling of heaviness, Muscle pain, Lack of sweating, Absence of thirst, Profuse white sputum, Swollen limbs, Urinary dysfunction
Phlegm
Irritability
Along with: Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness
Qi-Phlegm
Irritability
Along with: Globus sensation, Dysphagia, Upper abdominal oppression, Mood swings, Depression
Yang Excess
Excessive yang energy that generates heat, agitation, and hyperactivity throughout the body systems
Causes: Irritability
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
Irritability
Along with: Headaches, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry mouth, Dry throat, Insomnia, Exhaustion, Anger, Stiff neck, Shoulder stiffness, Stiff upper back
Liver Yang Rising with Blood and Yin Deficiency
Irritability
Along with: Insomnia, Occasional palpitations, Anxiety, Dizziness
Yang Excess or Full Yang
Irritability
Along with: Feeling of heat, Hyperactivity, Lack of sweating, Heat intolerance, Constipation
Qi Rebellion
Qi flowing against its natural direction, typically surging upward when it should descend
Causes: Irritability
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
Irritability
Along with: Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Hiccups, Sighing, Nausea or vomiting, Belching, Stomach churning, Breast engorgement, Headaches, Dizziness
Rebellious Liver Qi invading the Spleen
Irritability
Along with: Abdominal distention, Abdominal pain, Alternating diarrhea and constipation, Dry stools, Excessive gas and flatulence, Generalized fatigue
Rebellious Liver Qi invading the Stomach
Irritability
Along with: Upper abdominal pain, Upper abdominal distension, Hypochondriac pain, Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal oppression, Acid reflux, Hiccups, Belching, Nausea or vomiting, Sighing, Weak limbs
Dampness
Heavy, sticky moisture that obstructs body functions and creates sluggishness
Causes: Irritability
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-Heat in the Gallbladder
Irritability
Along with: Hypochondriac pain, Hypochondriac distention, Nausea or vomiting, Fat malabsorption, Dull yellow complexion, Scanty and dark urine, Fever, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Bitter taste in the mouth, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Feeling of heaviness, Limb numbness, Foot edema, Alternating diarrhea and constipation, Alternating sensation of hot and cold, Yellow sclera
Obstruction Of the Spleen By Dampness with Liver Qi Stagnation
Irritability
Along with: Upper abdominal oppression, Nausea, Loss of appetite, Diarrhea, Feeling of heaviness, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Dull shallow face, Upper abdominal distension, Hypochondriac distention, Hypochondriac pain
Damp-Heat in the Liver Channel
Irritability
Along with: Vulvar itching, Yellow vaginal discharge, Painful intercourse, Restlessness, Insomnia, Dark urine, Excessive vaginal discharge, Foul-Smelling vaginal discharge, Sticky vaginal discharge, Vaginal itching
Yang Deficiency
Insufficient yang qi causing coldness, fatigue, and diminished physiological functions throughout the body
Causes: Irritability
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.
Deficiency of both the Kidney Yin and Yang
Irritability
Along with: Menopausal symptoms, Hypertension, Irregular periods, Menopausal hot flashes, Excessive sweating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Depression, Palpitations, Frequent urination
Disharmony between Heart and Kidneys caused by Kidney Yang Deficiency
Irritability
Along with: Restlessness, Severe heart palpitations, Cold sensation in lower limbs, Insomnia, Anxiety, Mental exhaustion, Dysautonomia, Hypertension
Qi Deficiency
Insufficient vital energy causing fatigue, weakness, poor digestion, and reduced function of organs and protective systems
Causes: Irritability
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.
Liver Qi Deficiency
Irritability
Along with: Dizziness, Blurry vision, Eye floaters, Nervousness, Timidity, Easily startled, Lack of courage, Indecision, Sighing, Vivid dreaming, Depression, Hypochondriac distention, Irregular periods, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, Abdominal distention
Liver Qi Stagnation with Spleen Qi Deficiency that transforms into Heat
Irritability
Along with: Spontaneous sweat, Eye hyperemia, Dry mouth, Palpitations, Lower abdominal oppression, Painful urination, Excessive menstruation, Abnormal uterine bleeding, Tidal fever, Infertility
Blood Deficiency
Insufficient blood to nourish the body, causing paleness, dizziness, and dryness throughout the system
Causes: Irritability
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.
Liver Yang Rising with Blood and Yin Deficiency
Irritability
Along with: Insomnia, Occasional palpitations, Anxiety, Dizziness
Yin and Blood Deficiency
Irritability
Along with: Heart palpitations with anxiety, Generalized fatigue, Restless sleeplessness, Poor concentration, Nocturnal emission, Poor memory, Dry stools, Mouth ulcers, Menopausal symptoms, Chronic urticaria
Summer Heat
Intense summer heat that rapidly depletes both energy and fluids
Causes: Irritability
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
Irritability
Along with: Fever, Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, Upper abdominal discomfort, Thirst
Summer-Heat entering the Lesser Yin and Terminal Yin warps
Irritability
Along with: Wasting, Thirst, Cardiac burning sensation, Restlessness, Paralysis, Loss of consciousness, Abnormal behavior, Muscle numbness, Muscle spasm
Mind Disturbance
Disruption of consciousness, mental clarity, and emotional equilibrium causing restlessness, confusion, or withdrawal
Causes: Irritability
Mind Disturbance represents a broad category of patterns in Traditional Chinese Medicine involving disruptions to consciousness, mental clarity, emotional stability, and cognitive function. These patterns affect the Shen (spirit/consciousness), which according to classical texts resides in the Heart and is distributed among the five organs.
Heat invading the Pericardium
Irritability
Along with: Fever, Restlessness, Feeling of uneasiness, Incoherent or confused speech, Loss of consciousness, Viral encephalitis, Meningitis, Pertussis, Measles induced pneumonia, Mouth ulcers
Herbal Formulas for Irritability
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address irritability
Ban Xia Hou Pu Tang
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Moves Qi and Dissipates Nodules
- Descends Qi
- Resolves Phlegm
- Dries Dampness
- Harmonizes the Stomach
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Phlegm
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness
Liver Qi Stagnation invading the Stomach
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Belching, Abdominal distention, Upper abdominal distension, Depression, Dry mouth, Loss of appetite...
Pericardium Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Mild chest pain, Chest distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Sighing, Throat lumps, Palpitations...
Qi-Phlegm
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Globus sensation, Dysphagia, Upper abdominal oppression, Mood swings, Depression
Rebellious Liver Qi invading the Stomach
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal pain, Upper abdominal distension, Hypochondriac pain, Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal oppression, Acid reflux...
Stomach Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal pain, Upper abdominal distension, Belching, Nausea, Vomit, Hiccups
Jia Wei Xiao Yao San
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Courses the Liver and Resolves Constraint
- Clears Heat from the Liver and Blood
- Nourishes Blood
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Harmonizes the Liver and Spleen
- Regulates menstruation
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irritability, Pre-menstrual irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Liver Qi Stagnation with Spleen Qi Deficiency that transforms into Heat
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Spontaneous sweat, Eye hyperemia, Dry mouth, Palpitations, Lower abdominal oppression, Painful urination...
Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia...
Stagnant Liver Qi turning into Fire
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Melancholia, Depression, Mood swings...
Long Dan Xie Gan Tang
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Drains excess Fire from the Liver and Gallbladder
- Clears Damp-Heat from the Lower Burner
- Clears Heat from the Liver channel
- Promotes Urination and Drains Dampness
- Nourishes Blood and Yin to prevent damage from bitter cold
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Liver Fire Blazing
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness, Flushed face...
Heat Excess in the Liver or Gallbladder
How it manifests:
Irritability, Short temper
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac pain, Headaches, Dizziness, Red and irritated eyes, Hearing loss, Ear swelling...
Stagnant Liver Qi turning into Fire
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Melancholia, Depression, Mood swings...
Damp-Heat in the Liver Channel
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Vulvar itching, Yellow vaginal discharge, Painful intercourse, Restlessness, Insomnia, Dark urine...
Xiao Yao San
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Courses the Liver and Resolves Constraint
- Nourishes Blood and Softens the Liver
- Strengthens the Spleen and Harmonizes the Middle
- Harmonizes the Liver and Spleen
- Regulates menstruation
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia...
Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
General fullness, Moving pain, Depression, Mood swings, Sighing
Liver Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Blurry vision, Eye floaters, Nervousness, Timidity, Easily startled...
Rebellious Liver Qi invading the Spleen
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal distention, Abdominal pain, Alternating diarrhea and constipation, Dry stools, Excessive gas and flatulence, Generalized fatigue
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irritability, Pre-menstrual irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Chai Hu Shu Gan San
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Courses the Liver and Resolves Constraint
- Moves Qi and Alleviates Pain
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Harmonizes the Liver and Spleen
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia...
Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
General fullness, Moving pain, Depression, Mood swings, Sighing
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irritability, Pre-menstrual irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Rebellious Liver Qi
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Hiccups, Sighing, Nausea or vomiting, Belching...
Ling Jiao Gou Teng Tang
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Cools the Liver and extinguishes Wind
- Softens and Relaxes the Sinews
- Settles Fright and Calms Convulsions
- Clears Heat and Transforms Phlegm
- Calms the Spirit
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Fire
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness...
Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Headaches, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry mouth...
Qi Ju Di Huang Wan
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin
- Brightens the Eyes
- Clears Liver Heat
- Tonifies Kidney Essence
- Calms the Liver and Subdues Yang
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Headaches, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry mouth...
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Si Wu Tang
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Blood
- Nourishes Blood and Alleviates Pain
- Regulates menstruation
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Liver Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Blurry vision, Eye floaters, Nervousness, Timidity, Easily startled...
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irritability, Pre-menstrual irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Wu Yao Tang
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Moves Qi
- Regulates menstruation
- Alleviates Pain
- Soothes the Liver and Regulates Qi
- Nourishes and invigorates Blood
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irritability, Pre-menstrual irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia...
Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
General fullness, Moving pain, Depression, Mood swings, Sighing
Da Qing Long Tang
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Induces Sweating and Releases the Exterior
- Clears Interior Heat
- Eliminates Irritability
- Diffuses Lung Qi
- Resolves fluid retention through sweating
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Exterior Cold invading with Interior Heat from Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever without perspiration, Body pain, Thirst, Upper respiratory tract infections, Influenza, Purulent keratitis...
Phlegm-Fluids in the limbs
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heaviness, Muscle pain, Lack of sweating, Absence of thirst, Profuse white sputum, Swollen limbs...
Dan Zhi Xiao Yao San
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Courses the Liver and Resolves Constraint
- Courses the Liver and Drains Heat
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Nourishes the Blood and harmonizes the Ying level
- Cools the Blood
- Regulates menstruation
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Stagnant Liver Qi turning into Fire
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Melancholia, Depression, Mood swings...
Hua Ban Tang
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat from the Qi level
- Cools the Blood
- Resolves Toxicity
- Cools the Blood and Resolves Macules
- Nourishes Yin
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Stomach Heat or Fire
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry stools, Dry mouth...
Jin Ling Zi San
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Courses the Liver and Drains Heat
- Moves Qi and Alleviates Pain
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Soothes the Liver and Regulates Qi
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Liver Qi Stagnation that transforms into Heat
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Intermittent upper abdominal pain, Hernia-Related pain, Dysmenorrhea exacerbated by hot food or drinks, Bitter taste in the mouth, Peptic ulcer, Chronic gastritis...
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irritability, Pre-menstrual irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Si Mo Tang
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Moves Qi
- Descends Qi
- Soothes the Liver and Regulates Qi
- Broadens the Chest and Dissipates Nodules
- Supports the Upright and Dispels Pathogens
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
General fullness, Moving pain, Depression, Mood swings, Sighing
Rebellious Liver Qi invading the Stomach
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal pain, Upper abdominal distension, Hypochondriac pain, Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal oppression, Acid reflux...
Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Calms the Liver and Extinguishes Wind
- Calms the Liver and Subdues Yang
- Clears Heat and Drains Fire
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Supplements the Liver and Kidneys
- Calms the Spirit and Relieves Restlessness
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Headaches, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry mouth...
Tiao Wei Cheng Qi Tang
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Mildly Purges Heat Accumulation
- Softens Hardness and Moistens Dryness
- Harmonizes the Stomach
- Clears Interior Heat
- Promotes Bowel Movement
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Bright Yang Fire in Stomach and Intestines
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Afternoon fever, Excessive sweating, Sweating on limbs, Abdominal fullness, Abdominal pain, Constipation...
Stomach Heat or Fire
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry stools, Dry mouth...
Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Resolves Toxicity
- Cools the Blood
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Nourishes Yin
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Excess-Heat
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Flushed face, Red skin eruptions, Mottled skin, Thirst, Arthritis...
Yue Ju Wan
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Moves Qi and Resolves Stagnation
- Resolves the Six Stagnations (Liu Yu)
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Clears Heat and Drains Fire
- Dries Dampness and strengthens the Spleen
- Promotes Digestion and Resolves Food Stagnation
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia...
Phlegm
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness
Zhen Zhu Mu Wan
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Calms the Liver and Subdues Yang
- Nourishes Yin and Blood
- Anchors and Calms the Spirit
- Extinguishes Wind and Stops Spasms
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Headaches, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry mouth...
Liver Yang Rising with Blood and Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Insomnia, Occasional palpitations, Anxiety, Dizziness
Zuo Jin Wan
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Liver Fire
- Directs Rebellious Qi Downward and Stops Vomiting
- Harmonizes the Stomach
- Drains Dampness
- Disperses Accumulations and Dissipates Nodules
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Liver Qi Stagnation invading the Stomach
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Belching, Abdominal distention, Upper abdominal distension, Depression, Dry mouth, Loss of appetite...
Stomach Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal pain, Upper abdominal distension, Belching, Nausea, Vomit, Hiccups
Bai He Di Huang Tang
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Clears Deficiency Heat
- Moistens the Lungs
- Cools the Blood
- Calms the Spirit
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Bai Hu Tang
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat from the Qi level
- Clears Stomach Heat
- Generates Fluids
- Generates Fluids and Relieves Thirst
- Eliminates Irritability
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Bright Yang Stomach Heat
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
High fever, Excessive sweating, Excessive thirst, Flushed face, Feeling of heat, Delirium
Bu Gan Tang
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Liver Blood
- Softens and Relaxes the Sinews
- Brightens the Eyes
- Nourishes Yin and Generates Fluids
- Calms the Spirit
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Middle and Augments Qi
- Raises sunken Yang
- Lifts Sunken Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Clears Heat from deficiency (sweet-warm method)
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Liver Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Blurry vision, Eye floaters, Nervousness, Timidity, Easily startled...
Da Chai Hu Tang
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Harmonizes the Shaoyang
- Clears Interior Heat
- Clears Gallbladder and Stomach Heat
- Directs Rebellious Qi Downward and Stops Vomiting
- Moves Qi and Resolves Stagnation
- Eliminates Focal Distention and Fullness
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Headaches, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry mouth...
Da Cheng Qi Tang
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Vigorously Purges Heat Accumulation
- Promotes Bowel Movement
- Moves Qi and Relieves Distension
- Softens Hardness and Moistens Dryness
- Clears interior Heat from the Yangming
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Yang Excess or Full Yang
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Hyperactivity, Lack of sweating, Heat intolerance, Constipation
Dan Shen Yin
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Moves Qi
- Alleviates Pain
- Regulates Qi and Harmonizes the Middle Burner
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irritability, Pre-menstrual irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Dang Gui Di Huang Yin
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Kidneys
- Strengthens the Lower Back and Knees
- Nourishes Blood
- Nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin
- Strengthens the Sinews and Bones
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Dang Gui Long Hui Wan
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Drains Liver and Gallbladder Fire
- Purges Heat and Unblocks the Bowels
- Clears Heat from the Internal Organs
- Resolves Heat Toxins
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Liver Fire Blazing
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness, Flushed face...
Dang Gui Shao Yao San
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Blood and Softens the Liver
- Strengthens the Spleen and Resolves Dampness
- Soothes the Liver and Regulates Qi
- Promotes Urination
- Relieves Abdominal Pain
- Calms the Fetus
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Obstruction Of the Spleen By Dampness with Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal oppression, Nausea, Loss of appetite, Diarrhea, Feeling of heaviness, Dry mouth without desire to drink...
Di Gu Pi Yin
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin and Blood
- Clears Deficiency Heat
- Cools the Blood
- Harmonizes the Liver and Spleen
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Ding Xiang Shi Di Tang
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Middle Burner
- Descends Qi
- Tonifies Qi
- Harmonizes the Stomach
- Directs Rebellious Qi Downward and Stops Hiccup
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Rebellious Liver Qi invading the Stomach
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal pain, Upper abdominal distension, Hypochondriac pain, Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal oppression, Acid reflux...
E Jiao Ji Zi Huang Tang
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin and Blood
- Softens the Liver and extinguishes Wind
- Subdues Floating Yang
- Calms the Spirit
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Er Xian Tang
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Kidney Yang
- Tonifies Kidney Essence
- Drains Ministerial Fire
- Secures the Chong and Ren Vessels
- Nourishes Blood
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Deficiency of both the Kidney Yin and Yang
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Menopausal symptoms, Hypertension, Irregular periods, Menopausal hot flashes, Excessive sweating, Generalized fatigue...
Fei Er Wan
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Expels Parasites
- Promotes Digestion and Resolves Food Stagnation
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Clears Stomach Heat
- Moves Qi
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Stomach Heat or Fire
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry stools, Dry mouth...
Feng Yin Tang
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and extinguishes Wind
- Subdues Floating Yang
- Settles Fright and Calms Convulsions
- Guides Wind-Fire downward
- Secures Essence and Stops Leakage
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Fire
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness...
Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Moves Qi and Alleviates Pain
- Disperses Accumulations and Dissipates Nodules
- Soothes the Liver and Regulates Qi
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irritability, Pre-menstrual irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Gu Jing Wan
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Clears Heat
- Secures the Menses and Stops Uterine Bleeding
- Stops Bleeding
- Secures the Chong and Ren Vessels
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Gua Lou San
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Courses the Liver and Resolves Constraint
- Moistens dryness and alleviates pain
- Clears Heat and Resolves Toxicity
- Invigorates Blood and Unblocks the Channels and Collaterals
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia...
Guizhi Fuling Wan
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Disperses Fixed Masses
- Warms the Channels and Disperses Cold
- Harmonizes Qi and Blood
- Removes Stasis and Generates New Blood
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation in the Directing and Penetrating Vessels
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Irregular periods, Brown vaginal discharge, Dark menstrual clots, Menstrual cramps, Dark menstrual blood, Prolonged lochia...
Guo Qi Yin
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Blood
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Moves Qi
- Regulates menstruation
- Warms the Channels and Disperses Cold
- Promotes Menstruation
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irritability, Pre-menstrual irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Huang Lian E Jiao Tang
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin and descends Fire
- Clears Heart Fire
- Promotes Heart-Kidney Communication
- Calms the Spirit and Relieves Restlessness
- Cools the Blood and Stops Bleeding
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Lesser Yin Heat Transformation
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Insomnia, Dry mouth and throat at night, Dark urine, Night sweats
Jiao Tai Wan
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heart Fire
- Tonifies Kidney Yang
- Promotes Heart-Kidney Communication
- Guides Fire Back to Its Source
- Calms the Spirit and Relieves Restlessness
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Disharmony between Heart and Kidneys caused by Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Restlessness, Severe heart palpitations, Cold sensation in lower limbs, Insomnia, Anxiety, Mental exhaustion...
Ju Pi Zhu Ru Tang
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Directs Rebellious Qi Downward and Stops Hiccup
- Clears Stomach Heat
- Harmonizes the Stomach
- Tonifies Qi
- Stops Vomiting
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Rebellious Liver Qi invading the Stomach
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal pain, Upper abdominal distension, Hypochondriac pain, Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal oppression, Acid reflux...
Liang Di Tang
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Clears Deficiency Heat
- Cools the Blood
- Regulates menstruation
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Liu Wei Di Huang Wan
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Kidney Yin
- Supplements Liver and Spleen Yin
- Benefits Essence and Fills the Marrow
- Clears Deficiency Heat
- Drains Dampness and Resolves Turbidity
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Heat sensation in palms, Emaciation, Sore throat at night, Thirst, Anxiety, Jumpy...
Liu Yi San
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Summer-Heat
- Drains Dampness
- Promotes Urination
- Clears Heat from the Three Burners
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Summer-Heat
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, Upper abdominal discomfort...
Mu Li San
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Astringes to Stop Sweating
- Secures the Exterior
- Tonifies Qi
- Nourishes Yin
- Subdues Floating Yang
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Heat sensation in palms, Emaciation, Sore throat at night, Thirst, Anxiety, Jumpy...
Niu Huang Qing Xin Wan
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Opens the Heart Orifices
- Transforms Dampness and Resolves Turbidity
- Calms the Spirit and Settles Fright
- Extinguishes Wind and unblocks the collaterals
- Tonifies Qi and Generates Blood
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Heat invading the Pericardium
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Restlessness, Feeling of uneasiness, Incoherent or confused speech, Loss of consciousness, Viral encephalitis...
Ping Wei San
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Dries Dampness
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Moves Qi
- Harmonizes the Stomach
- Eliminates Focal Distention and Fullness
- Transforms Dampness and Resolves Turbidity
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Obstruction Of the Spleen By Dampness with Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal oppression, Nausea, Loss of appetite, Diarrhea, Feeling of heaviness, Dry mouth without desire to drink...
Qi Ge San
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Moistens Dryness
- Courses the Liver and Resolves Constraint
- Resolves Phlegm
- Descends Qi
- Nourishes Yin and Generates Fluids
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
General fullness, Moving pain, Depression, Mood swings, Sighing
Qi Li San
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Reduces Swelling
- Alleviates Pain
- Stops Bleeding
- Moves Qi
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irritability, Pre-menstrual irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Qing Hao Bie Jia Tang
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Clears Deficiency Heat
- Vents Pathogenic Heat Outward
- Cools the Blood
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Empty-Heat caused by Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Nighttime fever, Emaciation, Chronic pyelonephritis, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Renal tuberculosis, Tidal fever...
Qing Jing San
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat from the Blood Level
- Cools the Blood
- Drains Kidney Fire
- Nourishes Yin
- Regulates menstruation
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Qing Luo Yin
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Summer-Heat from the Lung collaterals
- Clears Summer-Heat
- Clears Heat from the Qi level
- Generates Fluids
- Clears the Head and Brightens the Eyes
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Summer-Heat
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, Upper abdominal discomfort...
Qing Re Gu Jing Tang
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Cools the Blood
- Secures the Menses and Stops Uterine Bleeding
- Nourishes Yin and Clears Deficiency Heat
- Astringes to Stop Uterine Bleeding
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Qing Shu Yi Qi Tang
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Summer-Heat
- Tonifies Qi
- Nourishes Yin
- Generates Fluids
- Clears Heat from the Qi level
- Eliminates Irritability
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Summer-Heat
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, Upper abdominal discomfort...
Qing Wei San
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Stomach Heat
- Cools the Blood
- Nourishes Yin
- Resolves Toxicity
- Disperses Depressed Heat
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Stomach Heat or Fire
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry stools, Dry mouth...
Qing Ying Tang
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Cools the Nutritive Level
- Resolves Heat Toxins
- Vents Pathogenic Heat Outward
- Nourishes Yin
- Generates Fluids
- Cools the Blood
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Warms the Channels and Disperses Cold
- Moves Qi and Alleviates Pain
- Regulates menstruation
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irritability, Pre-menstrual irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Shen Tong Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Unblocks the Channels and Alleviates Pain
- Moves Qi and Alleviates Pain
- Dispels Wind-Dampness
- Unblocks the Channels and Collaterals
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irritability, Pre-menstrual irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Shi Gao Tang
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Resolves Toxicity
- Releases the Exterior
- Clears Heat from the Three Burners
- Releases the Exterior and Warms the Interior
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Wind Cold with Internal Heat
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
High fever, Severe chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, General sensation of tightness...
Shi Hui San
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Cools the Blood and Stops Bleeding
- Clears Heat and Drains Fire
- Drains Fire
- Dispels Stasis to Promote Healing
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Shi Xiao San
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Dissipates Nodules and Softens Hardness
- Alleviates Pain
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irritability, Pre-menstrual irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Si Ni San
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Soothes the Liver and Regulates Qi
- Harmonizes the Liver and Spleen
- Courses the Liver and Resolves Constraint
- Transmits Yang and unblocks counterflow
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Rebellious Liver Qi
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Hiccups, Sighing, Nausea or vomiting, Belching...
Tao He Cheng Qi Tang
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Breaks Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Purges Heat from the Lower Burner
- Purges Heat and Unblocks the Bowels
- Nourishes Blood and Unblocks the Vessels
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Heat and Blood Stagnation in the Lower Burner
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower abdominal pain, Nighttime fever, Incoherent or confused speech, Restlessness, Thirst, Amenorrhea...
Tao Hong Si Wu Tang
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Nourishes Blood
- Regulates menstruation
- Moves Qi in the Blood level
- Unblocks the Channels and Alleviates Pain
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irritability, Pre-menstrual irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Nourishes Blood
- Tonifies Heart Qi
- Calms the Spirit
- Clears Deficiency Heat
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Yin and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Heart palpitations with anxiety, Generalized fatigue, Restless sleeplessness, Poor concentration, Nocturnal emission, Poor memory...
Tong Xie Yao Fang
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Nourishes Blood and Softens the Liver
- Drains Dampness
- Stops Diarrhea
- Moves Qi
- Relieves Abdominal Pain
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Rebellious Liver Qi invading the Spleen
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal distention, Abdominal pain, Alternating diarrhea and constipation, Dry stools, Excessive gas and flatulence, Generalized fatigue
Wei Jing Tang
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Lung Heat
- Resolves Phlegm
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Expels Pus
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irritability, Pre-menstrual irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Wen Dan Tang
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Regulates Qi and Transforms Phlegm
- Clears Gallbladder and Stomach Heat
- Dries Dampness
- Stops vomiting and eliminates irritability
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Phlegm
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness
Wu Shi Lian Mei Tang
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heart Fire
- Clears Summer-Heat
- Nourishes Yin
- Generates Fluids
- Nourishes Kidney Yin
- Nourishes Yin and Generates Fluids
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Summer-Heat entering the Lesser Yin and Terminal Yin warps
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Wasting, Thirst, Cardiac burning sensation, Restlessness, Paralysis, Loss of consciousness...
Xia Ru Yong Quan San
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Courses the Liver and Resolves Constraint
- Nourishes Blood
- Promotes Lactation
- Invigorates Blood and Unblocks the Channels and Collaterals
- Clears Heat and Reduces Swelling
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia...
Xiao Cheng Qi Tang
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Mildly Purges Heat Accumulation
- Promotes Bowel Movement
- Moves Qi and Relieves Distension
- Eliminates distention and disperses clumping
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Bright Yang Fire in Stomach and Intestines
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Afternoon fever, Excessive sweating, Sweating on limbs, Abdominal fullness, Abdominal pain, Constipation...
Xiao Qing Long Tang
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Releases the Exterior and Disperses Wind-Cold
- Warms the Lungs and Transforms Phlegm-Fluids
- Descends Lung Qi and Calms Wheezing
- Resolves Phlegm-Fluid Retention
- Restores Lung Diffusing and Descending Functions
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Fluids in the limbs
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heaviness, Muscle pain, Lack of sweating, Absence of thirst, Profuse white sputum, Swollen limbs...
Xie Huang San
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat from the Spleen and Stomach
- Clears Heat and Drains Fire from the Middle Burner
- Disperses Depressed Heat
- Awakens the Spleen and Harmonizes the Stomach
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Stomach Heat or Fire
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry stools, Dry mouth...
Xie Qing Wan
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Liver Fire
- Clears Liver and Gallbladder Heat
- Nourishes Liver Blood
- Purges Heat and Unblocks the Bowels
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Liver Fire Blazing
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness, Flushed face...
Xuanfu Daizhe Tang
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Descends Qi
- Resolves Phlegm
- Tonifies Qi
- Harmonizes the Stomach
- Eliminates Focal Distention
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Rebellious Liver Qi invading the Stomach
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal pain, Upper abdominal distension, Hypochondriac pain, Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal oppression, Acid reflux...
Xuan Yu Tong Jing Tang
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Courses the Liver and Resolves Constraint
- Clears Liver Fire
- Regulates Qi and Promotes Menstruation
- Nourishes Blood and Softens the Liver
- Cools the Blood and Dispels Stasis
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Stagnant Liver Qi turning into Fire
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Melancholia, Depression, Mood swings...
Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Moves Qi and Alleviates Pain
- Opens the Chest and Disperses Stagnation
- Courses the Liver and Resolves Constraint
- Guides Herbs and Blood Downward
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irritability, Pre-menstrual irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Yi Guan Jian
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin
- Soothes the Liver and Regulates Qi
- Nourishes Blood and Softens the Liver
- Generates Fluids
- Courses the Liver and Drains Heat
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia...
Yin Chen Hao Tang
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat
- Drains Dampness
- Clears Damp-Heat and Resolves Jaundice
- Promotes Bowel Movement
- Benefits the Gallbladder
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat in the Gallbladder
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac pain, Hypochondriac distention, Nausea or vomiting, Fat malabsorption, Dull yellow complexion, Scanty and dark urine...
Yu Nu Jian
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Stomach Heat
- Nourishes Kidney Yin
- Drains Fire
- Generates Fluids
- Cools the Blood
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Stomach Fire or Stomach Heat
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Toothache, Headaches, Loose teeth, Bleeding gums, Thirst, Stomatitis...
Zeng Ye Cheng Qi Tang
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin and Generates Fluids
- Purges Heat and Unblocks the Bowels
- Softens Hardness and Moistens Dryness
- Nourishes Yin and Moistens the Intestines
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Heat sensation in palms, Emaciation, Sore throat at night, Thirst, Anxiety, Jumpy...
Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Calms the Liver and Extinguishes Wind
- Subdues Floating Yang
- Nourishes Yin
- Anchors and Calms the Spirit
- Directs Blood and Qi downward
- Clears Liver Heat
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Zhen Xin An Shen Tang
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Anchors and Calms the Spirit
- Subdues Yang and settles anxiety
- Nourishes Heart Blood
- Calms the Liver
- Dispels Stasis to Promote Healing
- Promotes Quality Sleep
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Headaches, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry mouth...
Zi Xue Dan
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Resolves Toxicity
- Opens the Orifices and Revives Consciousness
- Extinguishes Wind and Stops Spasms
- Calms the Spirit and Settles Fright
- Clears Heat and Drains Fire
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Fire
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness...
Zuo Gui Wan
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Kidney Yin
- Benefits Essence and Fills the Marrow
- Nourishes Blood
- Tonifies the Liver
- Strengthens the Lower Back and Knees
- Astringes and Secures Essence
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Heat sensation in palms, Emaciation, Sore throat at night, Thirst, Anxiety, Jumpy...
Zuo Gui Yin
Addresses these irritability patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Kidney Yin
- Supplements True Yin
- Supplements the Liver and Kidneys
- Tonifies Spleen Qi
- Benefits Essence and Fills the Marrow
Addresses These Irritability Pattern Variations
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Irritability
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Xiao Chai Hu Tang
Traditional formula for irritability
Main Actions
- Harmonizes the Shaoyang
- Soothes the Liver and Regulates Qi
- Directs Rebellious Qi Downward and Stops Vomiting
- Supports the Upright and Dispels Pathogens
Chai Hu Gui Zhi Tang
Traditional formula for irritability
Main Actions
- Harmonizes the Shaoyang
- Harmonizes the Nutritive and Defensive Qi
- Releases the Exterior and Warms the Interior
- Soothes the Liver and Regulates Qi
- Harmonizes the Spleen and Stomach