Limb Numbness in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different limb numbness patterns according to TCM theory
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Limb numbness is a loss or significant decrease in the sensation in one's arms or legs, often described as a feeling of "pins and needles" or a total absence of feeling. This condition can result from various factors, including nerve damage, pressure on spinal nerves, or poor blood supply.
It's a symptom that can arise from numerous underlying health conditions, ranging from benign issues like sitting in one position for too long to more serious medical conditions such as diabetes or multiple sclerosis.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), limb numbness is often seen as a manifestation of an underlying disharmony within the body's energetic pathways. TCM interprets this condition as potentially stemming from Blood Deficiency, Phlegm accumulation, or an imbalance in Yin and Yang, particularly a Deficiency in Yin.
Treatment approaches in TCM aim to address these imbalances through a combination of acupuncture, herbal remedies, dietary adjustments, and lifestyle changes, emphasizing the restoration of harmony and flow within the body.
TCM Patterns for Limb Numbness
Blood Deficiency
Insufficient blood to nourish the body, causing paleness, dizziness, and dryness throughout the system
Causes: Numbness in the limbs, Numbness in the extremities
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.
Blood Deficiency
Numbness in the limbs
Along with: Dizziness, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Dull shallow face, Pale lips, Poor memory, Insomnia
Liver and Heart Blood Deficiency
Numbness in the limbs
Along with: Palpitations, Dizziness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Poor memory, Anxiety, Easily startled, Dull pale complexion, Pale lips, Blurry vision, Eye floaters, Night blindness, Tingling of limbs, Limb numbness, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Muscle cramps, Muscle weakness, Dry hair, Skin dryness, Depression, Lack of direction, Withered and brittle nails
Liver Blood Deficiency
Numbness in the limbs
Along with: Blurry vision, Dull pale complexion, Scanty menstruation, Limb numbness, Pale lips, Muscle weakness, Dizziness, Tingling of limbs, Insomnia, Eye floaters, Night blindness, Amenorrhea, Withered and brittle nails, Dry hair, Skin dryness, Depression, Lack of direction, Vivid dreaming
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Blood Deficiency
Numbness in the limbs
Along with: Fine tremor, Facial tic, Dizziness, Blurry vision, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs, Poor memory, Insomnia, Scanty menstruation
Qi and Blood Deficiency
Numbness in the limbs
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
Painful Obstruction with Qi and Blood Deficiency
Numbness in the extremities
Along with: Feeling of heaviness, Limb numbness, Difficulty in moving, Stiffness in neck, shoulder, and upper back, Periarthritis of the shoulder, Rheumatoid arthritis
Wind
Causes sudden symptoms, movement disorders, and serves as the vehicle for other pathogens
Causes: Numbness in the extremities, Numbness in the limbs
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.
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Yang Rising
Numbness in the extremities, Numbness in the limbs
Along with: Tremors, Facial tic, Severe dizziness, Tinnitus, Headaches, Hypertension, Dry throat, Dry eyes, Blurry vision, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs, Poor memory, Back pain, Oliguria, Night sweats
Interior Wind
Numbness in the limbs
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 Blood Deficiency
Numbness in the limbs
Along with: Fine tremor, Facial tic, Dizziness, Blurry vision, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs, Poor memory, Insomnia, Scanty menstruation
Wind-Phlegm
Numbness in the limbs
Along with: Dizziness, Stifling sensation in the chest, Aphasia, Coughing and wheezing with copious sputum, Noisy breathing, Limb numbness
Phlegm
Thick, sticky pathological fluid that obstructs body functions and can manifest anywhere in the body
Causes: Numbness in the limbs
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
Numbness in the limbs
Along with: Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness
Phlegm in the Channels joints and muscles
Numbness in the limbs
Along with: Skin numbness, Skeletal deformities, Joint stiffness, Arthralgia, Muscle pain
Wind-Phlegm
Numbness in the limbs
Along with: Dizziness, Stifling sensation in the chest, Aphasia, Coughing and wheezing with copious sputum, Noisy breathing, Limb numbness
Qi Deficiency
Insufficient vital energy causing fatigue, weakness, poor digestion, and reduced function of organs and protective systems
Causes: Numbness in the limbs, Numbness in the extremities
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 and Blood Deficiency
Numbness in the limbs
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
Painful Obstruction with Qi and Blood Deficiency
Numbness in the extremities
Along with: Feeling of heaviness, Limb numbness, Difficulty in moving, Stiffness in neck, shoulder, and upper back, Periarthritis of the shoulder, Rheumatoid arthritis
Yin Deficiency
Depletion of cooling, moistening fluids causing dryness, false heat rising, and restless agitation throughout the body
Causes: Numbness in the limbs
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
Numbness in the limbs
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
Liver Yin Deficiency
Numbness in the limbs
Along with: Dizziness, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs, Insomnia, Blurry vision, Eye floaters, Dry eyes, Night blindness, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Dull pale complexion, Flushed cheekbones, Muscle weakness, Muscle cramps, Withered and brittle nails, Dry hair, Skin dryness, Depression, Lack of direction, Night sweats, Vivid dreaming, Afternoon fever, Hot palms and soles, Preference for sipping
Yang Excess
Excessive yang energy that generates heat, agitation, and hyperactivity throughout the body systems
Causes: Numbness in the extremities, Numbness in the limbs
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 Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Yang Rising
Numbness in the extremities, Numbness in the limbs
Along with: Tremors, Facial tic, Severe dizziness, Tinnitus, Headaches, Hypertension, Dry throat, Dry eyes, Blurry vision, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs, Poor memory, Back pain, Oliguria, Night sweats
Blood Stasis
Blood that is no longer flowing smoothly through the vessels
Causes: Numbness in the limbs
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
Numbness in the limbs
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
Dampness
Heavy, sticky moisture that obstructs body functions and creates sluggishness
Causes: Numbness in the limbs
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
Numbness in the limbs
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, Irritability, Feeling of heaviness, Limb numbness, Foot edema, Alternating diarrhea and constipation, Alternating sensation of hot and cold, Yellow sclera
Heat
Intense, ascending pathogenic force that consumes body fluids, disturbs the mind, and accelerates all physiological processes
Causes: Numbness in the limbs
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.
Damp-Heat in the Gallbladder
Numbness in the limbs
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, Irritability, Feeling of heaviness, Limb numbness, Foot edema, Alternating diarrhea and constipation, Alternating sensation of hot and cold, Yellow sclera
Herbal Formulas for Limb Numbness
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address limb numbness
Bu Gan Tang
Addresses these limb numbness patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Liver Blood
- Softens and Relaxes the Sinews
- Brightens the Eyes
- Nourishes Yin and Generates Fluids
- Calms the Spirit
Addresses These Limb Numbness Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Numbness in the limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Numbness in the limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Blurry vision, Dull pale complexion, Scanty menstruation, Limb numbness, Pale lips, Muscle weakness...
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Numbness in the limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Fine tremor, Facial tic, Dizziness, Blurry vision, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs...
Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Numbness in the limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs, Insomnia, Blurry vision, Eye floaters...
Qi Ju Di Huang Wan
Addresses these limb numbness 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 Limb Numbness Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Numbness in the limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Numbness in the limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Numbness in the extremities, Numbness in the limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Facial tic, Severe dizziness, Tinnitus, Headaches, Hypertension...
Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Numbness in the limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs, Insomnia, Blurry vision, Eye floaters...
Si Wu Tang
Addresses these limb numbness patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Blood
- Nourishes Blood and Alleviates Pain
- Regulates menstruation
Addresses These Limb Numbness Pattern Variations
Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Numbness in the limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Dull shallow face, Pale lips, Poor memory...
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Numbness in the limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Numbness in the limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Blurry vision, Dull pale complexion, Scanty menstruation, Limb numbness, Pale lips, Muscle weakness...
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Numbness in the limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Fine tremor, Facial tic, Dizziness, Blurry vision, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs...
E Jiao Ji Zi Huang Tang
Addresses these limb numbness patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin and Blood
- Softens the Liver and extinguishes Wind
- Subdues Floating Yang
- Calms the Spirit
Addresses These Limb Numbness Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Numbness in the limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Numbness in the limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Fine tremor, Facial tic, Dizziness, Blurry vision, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs...
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Numbness in the extremities, Numbness in the limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Facial tic, Severe dizziness, Tinnitus, Headaches, Hypertension...
Gui Pi Tang
Addresses these limb numbness patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi
- Nourishes Blood
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Tonifies Heart Qi
- Calms the Spirit
- Restores the Spleen's Governance of Blood
Addresses These Limb Numbness Pattern Variations
Liver and Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Numbness in the limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Dizziness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Poor memory, Anxiety...
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Numbness in the limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Spleen and Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Numbness in the limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Dull pale complexion, Weak limbs...
Suan Zao Ren Tang
Addresses these limb numbness patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Blood and Calms the Spirit
- Clears deficiency Heat and eliminates irritability
- Nourishes Liver Blood
- Calms the Heart and Quiets the Spirit
- Harmonizes the Liver and Spleen
Addresses These Limb Numbness Pattern Variations
Liver and Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Numbness in the limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Dizziness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Poor memory, Anxiety...
Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Numbness in the limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Blurry vision, Dull pale complexion, Scanty menstruation, Limb numbness, Pale lips, Muscle weakness...
Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Numbness in the limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs, Insomnia, Blurry vision, Eye floaters...
Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang
Addresses these limb numbness 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 Limb Numbness Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Numbness in the limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Numbness in the limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Numbness in the extremities, Numbness in the limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Facial tic, Severe dizziness, Tinnitus, Headaches, Hypertension...
Banxia Baizhu Tianma Tang
Addresses these limb numbness patterns:
Main Actions
- Transforms Wind-Phlegm and Stops Spasms
- Strengthens the Spleen and Resolves Dampness
- Calms the Liver and stops dizziness
- Directs Rebellious Qi Downward and Stops Vomiting
- Regulates Qi and Transforms Phlegm
Addresses These Limb Numbness Pattern Variations
Phlegm
How it manifests:
Numbness in the limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness
Wind-Phlegm
How it manifests:
Numbness in the limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Stifling sensation in the chest, Aphasia, Coughing and wheezing with copious sputum, Noisy breathing, Limb numbness
Liu Wei Di Huang Wan
Addresses these limb numbness 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 Limb Numbness Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Numbness in the limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Numbness in the extremities, Numbness in the limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Facial tic, Severe dizziness, Tinnitus, Headaches, Hypertension...
Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin
Addresses these limb numbness 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 Limb Numbness Pattern Variations
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Numbness in the extremities, Numbness in the limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Facial tic, Severe dizziness, Tinnitus, Headaches, Hypertension...
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Numbness in the limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Yi Guan Jian
Addresses these limb numbness 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 Limb Numbness Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Numbness in the limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Numbness in the limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs, Insomnia, Blurry vision, Eye floaters...
Ba Zhen Tang
Addresses these limb numbness patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi
- Nourishes Blood
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Tonifies Heart Qi
- Tonifies the Liver
Addresses These Limb Numbness Pattern Variations
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Numbness in the limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang
Addresses these limb numbness patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi
- Nourishes Blood
- Secures the Exterior
- Clears Deficiency Heat
Addresses These Limb Numbness Pattern Variations
Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Numbness in the limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Dull shallow face, Pale lips, Poor memory...
Dang Gui Shao Yao San
Addresses these limb numbness 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 Limb Numbness Pattern Variations
Spleen and Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Numbness in the limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Dull pale complexion, Weak limbs...
Er Chen Tang
Addresses these limb numbness patterns:
Main Actions
- Dries Dampness and Transforms Phlegm
- Regulates Qi and Harmonizes the Middle Burner
- Directs Rebellious Qi Downward and Stops Vomiting
- Strengthens the Spleen and Resolves Dampness
- Disperses stagnation in the chest and diaphragm
Addresses These Limb Numbness Pattern Variations
Phlegm
How it manifests:
Numbness in the limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness
Feng Yin Tang
Addresses these limb numbness 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 Limb Numbness Pattern Variations
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Numbness in the extremities, Numbness in the limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Facial tic, Severe dizziness, Tinnitus, Headaches, Hypertension...
Guo Qi Yin
Addresses these limb numbness patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Blood
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Moves Qi
- Regulates menstruation
- Warms the Channels and Disperses Cold
- Promotes Menstruation
Addresses These Limb Numbness Pattern Variations
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Numbness in the limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Hao Qin Qing Dan Tang
Addresses these limb numbness patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Liver and Gallbladder Heat
- Harmonizes the Shaoyang
- Clears Damp-Heat
- Harmonizes the Stomach
- Resolves Phlegm
- Moves Qi
Addresses These Limb Numbness Pattern Variations
Phlegm
How it manifests:
Numbness in the limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness
Juan Bi Tang
Addresses these limb numbness patterns:
Main Actions
- Dispels Wind-Dampness
- Tonifies Qi and harmonizes the Protective and Nutritive Qi
- Invigorates Blood and Unblocks the Channels and Collaterals
- Relieves Painful Obstruction
- Secures the Exterior
Addresses These Limb Numbness Pattern Variations
Painful Obstruction with Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Numbness in the extremities
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heaviness, Limb numbness, Difficulty in moving, Stiffness in neck, shoulder, and upper back, Periarthritis of the shoulder, Rheumatoid arthritis
Ling Jiao Gou Teng Tang
Addresses these limb numbness 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 Limb Numbness Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Numbness in the limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Liu Junzi Tang
Addresses these limb numbness patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Harmonizes the Stomach
- Dries Dampness
- Resolves Phlegm
Addresses These Limb Numbness Pattern Variations
Phlegm
How it manifests:
Numbness in the limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness
Qi Bao Mei Ran Dan
Addresses these limb numbness patterns:
Main Actions
- Supplements the Liver and Kidneys
- Nourishes Essence and Blood
- Blackens the Hair and Beard
- Strengthens the Sinews and Bones
- Secures Essence and Stops Seminal Emission
Addresses These Limb Numbness Pattern Variations
Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Numbness in the limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Blurry vision, Dull pale complexion, Scanty menstruation, Limb numbness, Pale lips, Muscle weakness...
Qing Gu San
Addresses these limb numbness patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Deficiency Heat
- Clears Deficiency Heat and Reduces Steaming Bone Disorder
- Nourishes Yin and Subdues Yang
- Vents Pathogenic Heat Outward
Addresses These Limb Numbness Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Numbness in the limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Shao Yao Gan Cao Tang
Addresses these limb numbness patterns:
Main Actions
- Relaxes Spasms and Relieves Urgency
- Nourishes Yin and Generates Fluids
- Harmonizes the Liver and Spleen
- Nourishes Blood and moistens the sinews
Addresses These Limb Numbness Pattern Variations
Spleen and Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Numbness in the limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Dull pale complexion, Weak limbs...
Shen Tong Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these limb numbness 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 Limb Numbness Pattern Variations
Phlegm in the Channels joints and muscles
How it manifests:
Numbness in the limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Skin numbness, Skeletal deformities, Joint stiffness, Arthralgia, Muscle pain
Sheng Yu Tang
Addresses these limb numbness patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi
- Nourishes Blood
- Restores the Spleen's Governance of Blood
- Nourishes Yin
- Generates Fluids
Addresses These Limb Numbness Pattern Variations
Liver and Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Numbness in the limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Dizziness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Poor memory, Anxiety...
Wen Dan Tang
Addresses these limb numbness patterns:
Main Actions
- Regulates Qi and Transforms Phlegm
- Clears Gallbladder and Stomach Heat
- Dries Dampness
- Stops vomiting and eliminates irritability
Addresses These Limb Numbness Pattern Variations
Phlegm
How it manifests:
Numbness in the limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness
Xing Su San
Addresses these limb numbness patterns:
Main Actions
- Gently disperses Cool Dryness
- Diffuses Lung Qi
- Resolves Phlegm
- Stops Cough
- Releases the Exterior
- Resolves Phlegm-Fluid Retention
Addresses These Limb Numbness Pattern Variations
Phlegm
How it manifests:
Numbness in the limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness
Yin Chen Hao Tang
Addresses these limb numbness patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat
- Drains Dampness
- Clears Damp-Heat and Resolves Jaundice
- Promotes Bowel Movement
- Benefits the Gallbladder
Addresses These Limb Numbness Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat in the Gallbladder
How it manifests:
Numbness in the limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac pain, Hypochondriac distention, Nausea or vomiting, Fat malabsorption, Dull yellow complexion, Scanty and dark urine...
Zhen Zhu Mu Wan
Addresses these limb numbness 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 Limb Numbness Pattern Variations
Liver and Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Numbness in the limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Dizziness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Poor memory, Anxiety...
Zhi Gancao Tang
Addresses these limb numbness patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin and Blood
- Tonifies Qi
- Warms and Unblocks Yang
- Restores the pulse
- Calms palpitations
- Moistens Dryness
Addresses These Limb Numbness Pattern Variations
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Numbness in the limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Zuo Gui Wan
Addresses these limb numbness 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 Limb Numbness Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Numbness in the limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...