Loss Of Appetite in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different loss of appetite patterns according to TCM theory
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Condition Categories
Condition Categories
TCM Patterns for Loss Of Appetite
Qi Deficiency
Insufficient vital energy causing fatigue, weakness, poor digestion, and reduced function of organs and protective systems
Causes: Poor appetite
Qi Deficiency is a fundamental pattern in Traditional Chinese Medicine where the body's vital energy is insufficient to maintain normal physiological functions, leading to weakness, fatigue, and various organ dysfunctions.
Qi Deficiency
Poor appetite
Along with: General weakness, Weak voice, Generalized fatigue, Apathy, Dislike of speaking, Spontaneous sweat, Frequent colds or flu, Loss of appetite, Diarrhea, Shortness of breath
Qi and Blood Deficiency
Poor appetite
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
Spleen Qi Deficiency
Poor appetite
Along with: Slight abdominal distension after eating, General weakness, Desire to lie down, Slight abdominal pain, Excessive gas and flatulence, Bloated abdomen, Dyspepsia, Swollen complexion, Obesity
Spleen and Kidney Qi Deficiency
Poor appetite
Along with: Excessive menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Thin menstrual blood, Prolonged menstrual periods, Shortness of breath, Palpitations
Liver Qi Deficiency
Poor appetite
Along with: Dizziness, Blurry vision, Eye floaters, Nervousness, Timidity, Easily startled, Lack of courage, Indecision, Sighing, Vivid dreaming, Depression, Irritability, Hypochondriac distention, Irregular periods, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, Abdominal distention
Spleen and Lung Qi Deficiency
Poor appetite
Along with: Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Pale face, Weak limbs, Diarrhea, Obesity, Shortness of breath, Coughing, Weak voice, Spontaneous sweat, Dislike of speaking, Frequent colds or flu, Aversion to cold
Stomach and Spleen Qi Deficiency
Poor appetite
Along with: Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Pale face, Weak limbs, Diarrhea, Upper abdominal discomfort, Loss of taste
Stomach Qi Deficiency
Poor appetite
Along with: Morning fatigue
Spleen Deficiency
Poor appetite
Along with: Sticky vaginal discharge, Generalized fatigue, Depression, Cold extremities, Diarrhea, White vaginal discharge, Loss of appetite, Amenorrhea, Dull shallow face, Weak limbs
Spleen and Stomach Qi Deficiency
Poor appetite
Along with: Dizziness, Unsteadiness, Blurry vision, Deafness, Tinnitus, Shortness of breath, Weak voice, Pale face, Loss of appetite, Diarrhea
Heart and Spleen Deficiency
Poor appetite
Along with: Palpitations, Insomnia, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, Anxiety, Pale face, Poor memory, Diarrhea, Scanty menstruation, Pale lips
Stomach Deficiency
Poor appetite
Along with: Nausea or vomiting, Generalized fatigue, Chills, Loss of appetite, Depression, Dry mouth, Morning sickness
Heart and Spleen Qi and Blood Deficiency
Poor appetite
Along with: Palpitations, Poor memory, Restless sleeplessness, Fever, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, Coughing, Shortness of breath, Exertional dyspnea, Weight loss
Qi Stagnation
Blocked or disrupted flow of vital energy causing distending pain, emotional distress, and symptoms that worsen with stress
Causes: No appetite, Poor appetite
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.
Obstruction Of the Spleen By Dampness with Liver Qi Stagnation
No appetite
Along with: Upper abdominal oppression, Nausea, Loss of appetite, Diarrhea, Feeling of heaviness, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Dull shallow face, Irritability, Upper abdominal distension, Hypochondriac distention, Hypochondriac pain
Heart Qi Stagnation
Poor appetite
Along with: Palpitations, Chest distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Depression
Liver Qi Stagnation
Poor appetite
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
Pericardium Qi Stagnation
Poor appetite
Along with: Mild chest pain, Chest distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Sighing, Throat lumps, Palpitations, Depression, Irritability, Loss of appetite, Weak limbs, Cold extremities
Qi Stagnation
Poor appetite
Along with: General fullness, Moving pain, Depression, Irritability, Mood swings, Sighing
Blood and Qi Deficiency with Blood Stagnation
Poor appetite
Along with: Loss of appetite, Weak limbs, Lower back pain, Abdominal distention, Irregular periods, Red and white vaginal discharge, Infertility
Liver Qi Stagnation invading the Stomach
Poor appetite
Along with: Belching, Abdominal distention, Upper abdominal distension, Depression, Irritability, Dry mouth, Loss of appetite, Craving for sour foods, Dry throat, Acid reflux
Phlegm clogging the Lungs with Qi Stagnation
Poor appetite
Along with: Coughing and wheezing with copious sputum, Focal distention of the chest, Loss of appetite, Dyspepsia, Chronic bronchitis, Bronchial asthma, Emphysema, Childhood asthma, Diaphragm pain
Blood Deficiency
Insufficient blood to nourish the body, causing paleness, dizziness, and dryness throughout the system
Causes: Poor appetite
Blood Deficiency represents a fundamental lack of blood volume or quality in the body, resulting in organs, tissues, and the mind being undernourished. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, blood not only refers to the red fluid in our vessels but encompasses the body's entire nourishing and moistening functions.
Qi and Blood Deficiency
Poor appetite
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
Spleen and Heart Blood Deficiency
Poor appetite
Along with: Palpitations, Dizziness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Poor memory, Anxiety, Easily startled, Dull pale complexion, Pale lips, Generalized fatigue, Muscle weakness, Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Scanty menstruation
Spleen Blood Deficiency
Poor appetite
Along with: Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Pale face, Weak limbs, Diarrhea, Depression, Emaciation, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Insomnia, Slight abdominal distension after eating
Blood and Qi Deficiency with Blood Stagnation
Poor appetite
Along with: Loss of appetite, Weak limbs, Lower back pain, Abdominal distention, Irregular periods, Red and white vaginal discharge, Infertility
Heart and Spleen Deficiency
Poor appetite
Along with: Palpitations, Insomnia, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, Anxiety, Pale face, Poor memory, Diarrhea, Scanty menstruation, Pale lips
Heart and Spleen Qi and Blood Deficiency
Poor appetite
Along with: Palpitations, Poor memory, Restless sleeplessness, Fever, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, Coughing, Shortness of breath, Exertional dyspnea, Weight loss
Blood Deficiency with disharmony of Liver and Spleen
Poor appetite
Along with: Chest distension, Chest pain, Anemia, Dizziness, Headaches, Dry mouth, Dry throat, Loss of appetite, Irregular periods, Leukorrhea
Dampness
Heavy, sticky moisture that obstructs body functions and creates sluggishness
Causes: No appetite, Poor appetite
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.
Obstruction Of the Spleen By Dampness with Liver Qi Stagnation
No appetite
Along with: Upper abdominal oppression, Nausea, Loss of appetite, Diarrhea, Feeling of heaviness, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Dull shallow face, Irritability, Upper abdominal distension, Hypochondriac distention, Hypochondriac pain
Damp-Heat
Poor appetite
Along with: Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst, Feeling of heat, Feeling of heaviness, Bitter taste in the mouth, Acne
Cold-Damp invading the Spleen
Poor appetite
Along with: Loss of appetite, Epigastric coldness, Head and body heaviness, Sweet taste in mouth, Absence of thirst, Diarrhea, General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Nausea, Edema, Dull pale complexion, White vaginal discharge, Upper abdominal fullness
Damp-Heat in the Liver
Poor appetite
Along with: Hypochondrial fullness and distention with pain alleviated by warmth, Abdominal fullness, Lower abdominal fullness, Bitter taste in the mouth, Sticky taste in the mouth, Loss of appetite, Nausea, Feeling of heaviness, Yellow vaginal discharge, Vaginal itching, Vulvar eczema, Vulvar sores, Bleeding between periods, Midcycle bleeding pain, Red and swollen scrotum, Red and swelling genital, Papules, Itchy vesicular rashes, Urinary dysfunction, Urinary burning, Dark urine
Damp-Heat invading the Spleen
Poor appetite
Along with: Loss of appetite, Feeling of heaviness, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Nausea or vomiting, Malodorous diarrhea, Anal burning, Feeling of heat, Scanty and dark urine, Low grade fever, Dull headache, Dull yellow complexion, Yellow sclera, Oily sweat, Itchy rashes, Bitter taste in the mouth, Upper abdominal fullness, Upper abdominal pain
Oedema
Poor appetite
Along with: Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema, Ocular swelling, Abdominal distention
Summer Heat with Dampness
Poor appetite
Along with: Fever, Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Anxiety, Thirst, Chest distension, Loss of appetite
Heat
Intense, ascending pathogenic force that consumes body fluids, disturbs the mind, and accelerates all physiological processes
Causes: No appetite, Poor appetite
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.
Obstruction Of the Spleen By Dampness with Liver Qi Stagnation
No appetite
Along with: Upper abdominal oppression, Nausea, Loss of appetite, Diarrhea, Feeling of heaviness, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Dull shallow face, Irritability, Upper abdominal distension, Hypochondriac distention, Hypochondriac pain
Damp-Heat
Poor appetite
Along with: Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst, Feeling of heat, Feeling of heaviness, Bitter taste in the mouth, Acne
Damp-Heat in the Liver
Poor appetite
Along with: Hypochondrial fullness and distention with pain alleviated by warmth, Abdominal fullness, Lower abdominal fullness, Bitter taste in the mouth, Sticky taste in the mouth, Loss of appetite, Nausea, Feeling of heaviness, Yellow vaginal discharge, Vaginal itching, Vulvar eczema, Vulvar sores, Bleeding between periods, Midcycle bleeding pain, Red and swollen scrotum, Red and swelling genital, Papules, Itchy vesicular rashes, Urinary dysfunction, Urinary burning, Dark urine
Damp-Heat invading the Spleen
Poor appetite
Along with: Loss of appetite, Feeling of heaviness, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Nausea or vomiting, Malodorous diarrhea, Anal burning, Feeling of heat, Scanty and dark urine, Low grade fever, Dull headache, Dull yellow complexion, Yellow sclera, Oily sweat, Itchy rashes, Bitter taste in the mouth, Upper abdominal fullness, Upper abdominal pain
Half Exterior Half Interior
Poor appetite
Along with: Chest distension, Bitter taste in the mouth, Dry cough, Anxiety, Restlessness, Vomit, Loss of appetite, Dizziness, Blurry vision
Phlegm-Heat in the Middle Burner
Poor appetite
Along with: Upper abdominal focal distention, Abdominal fullness, Dry heaving, Borborygmi with diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Peptic ulcer, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Gastritis, Chronic cholecystitis, Colitis
Stomach Deficiency
Poor appetite
Along with: Nausea or vomiting, Generalized fatigue, Chills, Loss of appetite, Depression, Dry mouth, Morning sickness
Yang Deficiency
Insufficient yang qi causing coldness, fatigue, and diminished physiological functions throughout the body
Causes: No appetite, Poor appetite
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.
Greater Yin stage
No appetite
Along with: Loss of appetite, Vomit, Abdominal fullness, Chills, Diarrhea, Absence of thirst, Generalized fatigue
Kidney and Spleen Yang Deficiency
Poor appetite
Along with: Lower back pain, Weak and cold knees, Back cold sensation, Chills, Weak legs, Bright pale face, Erectile dysfunction, Premature ejaculation, Oligospermia, Watery ejaculate, Low sex drive, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Clear urination, Nocturia, Apathy, Leg edema, Female infertility, Diarrhea, Depression, Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distention, Desire to lie down
Lung Yang Deficiency
Poor appetite
Along with: Coughing and wheezing with copious sputum, Cold extremities, Spontaneous sweat, Frequent colds or flu, Pale face, Generalized fatigue, Shortness of breath, Absence of thirst, Wheezing, Weak voice
Kidney Yang Deficiency
Poor appetite
Along with: Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills, Weak legs, Bright pale face, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Leg edema, Female infertility, Diarrhea, Depression, Erectile dysfunction, Premature ejaculation, Oligospermia, Low sex drive, Pale and abudant urination, Constipation
Spleen Yang Deficiency
Poor appetite
Along with: Slight abdominal distension after eating, General weakness, Desire to lie down curled up, Pale face, Cold extremities, Chills, Undigested food in stools, Excessive gas and flatulence, Bloated abdomen, Abdominal pain relieved by pressure and warmth, Dull shallow face
Stomach Yang Deficient and Cold
Poor appetite
Along with: Epigastric pain relieved with pressure or eating, Loss of appetite, Desire for hot beverages and foods, Vomiting clear liquid, Absence of thirst, Weak limbs, Cold extremities, Generalized fatigue, Pale face
Cold
Congeals body fluids, damages Yang Qi, and causes pain with fixed location
Causes: No appetite, Poor appetite
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.
Greater Yin stage
No appetite
Along with: Loss of appetite, Vomit, Abdominal fullness, Chills, Diarrhea, Absence of thirst, Generalized fatigue
Cold in the Uterus
Poor appetite
Along with: Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Cold-Damp invading the Spleen
Poor appetite
Along with: Loss of appetite, Epigastric coldness, Head and body heaviness, Sweet taste in mouth, Absence of thirst, Diarrhea, General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Nausea, Edema, Dull pale complexion, White vaginal discharge, Upper abdominal fullness
Cold-Phlegm
Poor appetite
Along with: White and watery sputum, Stifling sensation in the chest, Cold extremities, Nausea, Loss of appetite
Empty-Cold
Poor appetite
Along with: Chills, Cold extremities, Pale face, Absence of thirst, Apathy, Excessive sweating, Diarrhea, Clear urination, Frequent urination
Stomach Deficiency
Poor appetite
Along with: Nausea or vomiting, Generalized fatigue, Chills, Loss of appetite, Depression, Dry mouth, Morning sickness
Phlegm
Thick, sticky pathological fluid that obstructs body functions and can manifest anywhere in the body
Causes: Poor appetite
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."
Cold-Phlegm
Poor appetite
Along with: White and watery sputum, Stifling sensation in the chest, Cold extremities, Nausea, Loss of appetite
Phlegm
Poor appetite
Along with: Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness
Oedema
Poor appetite
Along with: Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema, Ocular swelling, Abdominal distention
Phlegm-Heat in the Middle Burner
Poor appetite
Along with: Upper abdominal focal distention, Abdominal fullness, Dry heaving, Borborygmi with diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Peptic ulcer, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Gastritis, Chronic cholecystitis, Colitis
Phlegm clogging the Lungs with Qi Stagnation
Poor appetite
Along with: Coughing and wheezing with copious sputum, Focal distention of the chest, Loss of appetite, Dyspepsia, Chronic bronchitis, Bronchial asthma, Emphysema, Childhood asthma, Diaphragm pain
Yin Deficiency
Depletion of cooling, moistening fluids causing dryness, false heat rising, and restless agitation throughout the body
Causes: Poor appetite, No desire to eat
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.
Stomach Yin Deficiency
Poor appetite, No desire to eat
Along with: Loss of appetite, Preference for sipping, Slight abdominal distension after eating
Stomach and Spleen Yin Deficiency
Poor appetite
Along with: Loss of appetite, Dry mouth, Preference for sipping, Dry stools, Dry lips, Nausea, Generalized fatigue, Upper abdominal discomfort, Loss of taste
Stomach Deficiency
Poor appetite
Along with: Nausea or vomiting, Generalized fatigue, Chills, Loss of appetite, Depression, Dry mouth, Morning sickness
Qi Sinking
Weakened lifting force causing downward bearing sensations, organ prolapse, and inability to hold things in their proper position
Causes: Poor appetite
Qi Sinking represents a progression from Spleen Qi deficiency in Traditional Chinese Medicine, where the spleen's essential lifting function fails, causing various downward symptoms and organ displacement.
Large Intestine collapse
Poor appetite
Along with: Chronic diarrhea, Anus prolapse, Hemorrhoids, Generalized fatigue, Cold extremities, Loss of appetite, Mental exhaustion, Craving for hot beverages
Qi Collapsing or Qi Sinking
Poor appetite
Along with: Uterine prolapse, Prolapsed bladder, Stomach prolapse, Nephroptosis, Anus prolapse, Bearing down sensation in abdomen, Hemorrhoids, Chronic diarrhea, Frequent and urgent urination, Urinary incontinence, Generalized fatigue, Apathy, Intestines prolapse, Vaginal prolapse
Spleen Qi Sinking
Poor appetite
Along with: Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating
Blood Stasis
Blood that is no longer flowing smoothly through the vessels
Causes: Poor appetite
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
Poor appetite
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
Blood and Qi Deficiency with Blood Stagnation
Poor appetite
Along with: Loss of appetite, Weak limbs, Lower back pain, Abdominal distention, Irregular periods, Red and white vaginal discharge, Infertility
Yin Excess
Pathological accumulation of cold, heavy substances causing stagnation, obstruction, and suppression of yang energy with internal cold manifestations
Causes: Poor appetite
Yin Excess represents patterns in Traditional Chinese Medicine where yin-natured pathological substances - cold, phlegm, dampness, and fluids - accumulate excessively in the body, overwhelming yang energy and causing obstruction, stagnation, and cold manifestations throughout the system.
Yin Excess
Poor appetite
Along with: Absence of thirst, Slow and forceful movement, Epigastric pain worsen by pressure, Polyuria, Feeling of chest oppression, Nausea, Excessive vaginal discharge, Loss of appetite, Pain relieved by heat, Chills, Cold extremities, Pale urine
Summer Heat
Intense summer heat that rapidly depletes both energy and fluids
Causes: Poor appetite
Summer-Heat (暑 Shǔ) is a unique pathogenic factor in Traditional Chinese Medicine that only occurs during summer. Unlike other disease-causing factors in TCM that can arise internally or externally, Summer-Heat always comes from the environment - specifically from exposure to intense summer heat and humidity.
Summer Heat with Dampness
Poor appetite
Along with: Fever, Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Anxiety, Thirst, Chest distension, Loss of appetite
Herbal Formulas for Loss Of Appetite
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address loss of appetite
Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi of the Spleen and Stomach (Middle Burner)
- Raises the Yang
- Detoxifies
- Lifts what has sunken
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Weak voice, Generalized fatigue, Apathy, Dislike of speaking, Spontaneous sweat...
Spleen Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Sticky vaginal discharge, Generalized fatigue, Depression, Cold extremities, Diarrhea, White vaginal discharge...
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Spleen and Stomach Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Unsteadiness, Blurry vision, Deafness, Tinnitus, Shortness of breath...
Large Intestine collapse
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Chronic diarrhea, Anus prolapse, Hemorrhoids, Generalized fatigue, Cold extremities, Loss of appetite...
Liver Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Blurry vision, Eye floaters, Nervousness, Timidity, Easily startled...
Qi Collapsing or Qi Sinking
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Uterine prolapse, Prolapsed bladder, Stomach prolapse, Nephroptosis, Anus prolapse, Bearing down sensation in abdomen...
Spleen and Lung Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Pale face, Weak limbs...
Spleen Qi Sinking
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating
Spleen Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Slight abdominal distension after eating, General weakness, Desire to lie down curled up, Pale face, Cold extremities, Chills...
Stomach and Spleen Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Pale face, Weak limbs...
Gui Pi Tang
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies and nourish Qi and Blood
- Tonifies Heart and Spleen
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Weak voice, Generalized fatigue, Apathy, Dislike of speaking, Spontaneous sweat...
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Heart and Spleen Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Insomnia, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, Anxiety, Pale face...
Spleen and Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Dizziness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Poor memory, Anxiety...
Spleen and Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Dull pale complexion, Weak limbs...
Spleen Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Pale face, Weak limbs, Diarrhea...
Si Jun Zi Tang
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen and Stomach
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Lung Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing and wheezing with copious sputum, Cold extremities, Spontaneous sweat, Frequent colds or flu, Pale face, Generalized fatigue...
Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Weak voice, Generalized fatigue, Apathy, Dislike of speaking, Spontaneous sweat...
Spleen Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Slight abdominal distension after eating, General weakness, Desire to lie down, Slight abdominal pain, Excessive gas and flatulence, Bloated abdomen...
Spleen and Lung Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Pale face, Weak limbs...
Stomach and Spleen Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Pale face, Weak limbs...
Stomach Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Morning fatigue
Ban Xia Hou Pu Tang
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Regulates the flow of Qi,
- Clears Phlegm
- Treats esophageal spasm
- Descends Rebellious Qi
- Dissipates clumps
- Relieves Stagnation
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Heart Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Chest distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Depression
Phlegm
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness
Liver Qi Stagnation invading the Stomach
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Belching, Abdominal distention, Upper abdominal distension, Depression, Irritability, Dry mouth...
Pericardium Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Mild chest pain, Chest distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Sighing, Throat lumps, Palpitations...
Shen Ling Bai Zhu San
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Augments the Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Drains Dampness
- Stops diarrhea
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Stomach Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite, No desire to eat
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Preference for sipping, Slight abdominal distension after eating
Spleen Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Slight abdominal distension after eating, General weakness, Desire to lie down, Slight abdominal pain, Excessive gas and flatulence, Bloated abdomen...
Stomach and Spleen Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Pale face, Weak limbs...
Stomach and Spleen Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Dry mouth, Preference for sipping, Dry stools, Dry lips, Nausea...
Liu Jun Zi Tang
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen and Stomach
- Clears Phlegm and mucus
- Promotes appetite
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Spleen Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Slight abdominal distension after eating, General weakness, Desire to lie down, Slight abdominal pain, Excessive gas and flatulence, Bloated abdomen...
Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Weak voice, Generalized fatigue, Apathy, Dislike of speaking, Spontaneous sweat...
Spleen and Lung Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Pale face, Weak limbs...
Ping Wei San
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Dries Dampness
- Improves the Spleen's transportive function
- Promotes the movement of Qi
- Harmonizes the Stomach
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Obstruction Of the Spleen By Dampness with Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
No appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal oppression, Nausea, Loss of appetite, Diarrhea, Feeling of heaviness, Dry mouth without desire to drink...
Cold-Damp invading the Spleen
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Epigastric coldness, Head and body heaviness, Sweet taste in mouth, Absence of thirst, Diarrhea...
Oedema
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema...
Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and Blood
- Nourishes the Heart
- Calms the Mind
- Warms Yang
- Strengthens the Spleen and Lungs
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Heart and Spleen Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Poor memory, Restless sleeplessness, Fever, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue...
Spleen and Stomach Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Unsteadiness, Blurry vision, Deafness, Tinnitus, Shortness of breath...
Xiao Yao San
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Harmonizes the function of Liver and Spleen
- Relieves Liver Qi stagnation
- Nourishes the Blood
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Liver Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Blurry vision, Eye floaters, Nervousness, Timidity, Easily startled...
Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia...
Blood Deficiency with disharmony of Liver and Spleen
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Anemia, Dizziness, Headaches, Dry mouth...
Yi Huang Tang
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Dries Dampness
- Clears Heat
- Stops vaginal discharge
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Spleen Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Sticky vaginal discharge, Generalized fatigue, Depression, Cold extremities, Diarrhea, White vaginal discharge...
Damp-Heat
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst...
Spleen Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Slight abdominal distension after eating, General weakness, Desire to lie down curled up, Pale face, Cold extremities, Chills...
Yue Ju Wan
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Promotes the movement of Qi
- Releases all types of Stagnation (Qi, Blood, Phlegm, Fire, Food and Dampness)
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia...
Phlegm
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness
Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
General fullness, Moving pain, Depression, Irritability, Mood swings, Sighing
Dang Gui Shao Yao San
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Liver Blood
- Spreads the Liver Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Resolves Dampness
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Obstruction Of the Spleen By Dampness with Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
No appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal oppression, Nausea, Loss of appetite, Diarrhea, Feeling of heaviness, Dry mouth without desire to drink...
Spleen and Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Dull pale complexion, Weak limbs...
Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies the Middle Burner (Spleen and Stomach)
- Tonifies Qi
- Relieves spasmodic pain
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Empty-Cold
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Chills, Cold extremities, Pale face, Absence of thirst, Apathy, Excessive sweating...
Stomach Yang Deficient and Cold
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Epigastric pain relieved with pressure or eating, Loss of appetite, Desire for hot beverages and foods, Vomiting clear liquid, Absence of thirst, Weak limbs...
Li Zhong Wan
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Middle Burner
- Strengthens the Spleen and Stomach
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Greater Yin stage
How it manifests:
No appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Vomit, Abdominal fullness, Chills, Diarrhea, Absence of thirst...
Kidney and Spleen Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Weak and cold knees, Back cold sensation, Chills, Weak legs, Bright pale face...
Mai Men Dong Tang
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Stomach
- Generates Body Fluids
- Directs Rebellious Qi downward
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Stomach Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite, No desire to eat
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Preference for sipping, Slight abdominal distension after eating
Stomach Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Nausea or vomiting, Generalized fatigue, Chills, Loss of appetite, Depression, Dry mouth...
San Zi Yang Qin Tang
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Directs the Qi downward
- Transforms Phlegm
- Reduces harbored food
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Cold-Phlegm
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
White and watery sputum, Stifling sensation in the chest, Cold extremities, Nausea, Loss of appetite
Phlegm clogging the Lungs with Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing and wheezing with copious sputum, Focal distention of the chest, Loss of appetite, Dyspepsia, Chronic bronchitis, Bronchial asthma...
Si Wu Tang
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Restores and nourishes Blood
- Stimulates Blood circulation
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Liver Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Blurry vision, Eye floaters, Nervousness, Timidity, Easily startled...
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Wu Ling San
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Promotes urination,
- Warms the Yang
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Promotes Qi transformation function
- Drains Dampness
- Clears edema
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Oedema
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema...
Yin Excess
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Absence of thirst, Slow and forceful movement, Epigastric pain worsen by pressure, Polyuria, Feeling of chest oppression, Nausea...
Wu Pi Yin
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Reduces edema, diuretic
- Regulates and strengthens Spleen Qi
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Oedema
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema...
Yin Excess
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Absence of thirst, Slow and forceful movement, Epigastric pain worsen by pressure, Polyuria, Feeling of chest oppression, Nausea...
Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Spleen and Stomach Qi
- Removes Dampness
- Moves Qi
- Alleviates pain
- Strengthens the Spleen and Harmonizes the Stomach,
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Stomach Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Nausea or vomiting, Generalized fatigue, Chills, Loss of appetite, Depression, Dry mouth...
Spleen and Stomach Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Unsteadiness, Blurry vision, Deafness, Tinnitus, Shortness of breath...
Xiang Sha Yang Wei Wan
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Strengthens and harmonizes the Spleen and Stomach
- Resolves Dampness
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Stomach and Spleen Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Pale face, Weak limbs...
Stomach Yang Deficient and Cold
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Epigastric pain relieved with pressure or eating, Loss of appetite, Desire for hot beverages and foods, Vomiting clear liquid, Absence of thirst, Weak limbs...
Zhen Wu Tang
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies the Yang and Qi of the Spleen and Kidneys
- Eliminates Dampness
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Oedema
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema...
Spleen Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Slight abdominal distension after eating, General weakness, Desire to lie down curled up, Pale face, Cold extremities, Chills...
Ba Zhen Yi Mu Tang
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and Blood
- Invigorates the Blood
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Blood and Qi Deficiency with Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Weak limbs, Lower back pain, Abdominal distention, Irregular periods, Red and white vaginal discharge...
Ba Zheng San
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Fire
- Promotes urination
- Unblocks painful urinary dribbling
- Purges Fire
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst...
Ban Liu Wan
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Fortifies the Fire at the Gate of Vitality
- Expels Cold
- Unblocks the Yang
- Drains Turbidity
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Empty-Cold
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Chills, Cold extremities, Pale face, Absence of thirst, Apathy, Excessive sweating...
Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Reverses the flow of Rebellious Stomach Qi
- Relieves both Heat and Cold Stagnation in the gastrointestinal tract
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Heat in the Middle Burner
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal focal distention, Abdominal fullness, Dry heaving, Borborygmi with diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Peptic ulcer...
Chai Hu Shu Gan San
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Disperses Stagnant Liver Qi and Blood
- Alleviates pain
- Harmonizes Blood
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia...
Da Jian Zhong Tang
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies Middle Burner Deficiency
- Directs rebellious Qi downward
- Relieves pain
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Empty-Cold
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Chills, Cold extremities, Pale face, Absence of thirst, Apathy, Excessive sweating...
Du Shen Tang
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Original Qi
- Stabilizes from collapse
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Qi Collapsing or Qi Sinking
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Uterine prolapse, Prolapsed bladder, Stomach prolapse, Nephroptosis, Anus prolapse, Bearing down sensation in abdomen...
Er Chen Tang
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Dries Damp and dispels Phlegm
- Regulates Qi and harmonizes the Middle Burner (Stomach and Spleen)
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Stomach Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Nausea or vomiting, Generalized fatigue, Chills, Loss of appetite, Depression, Dry mouth...
Fang Ji Huang Qi Tang
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Diuretic, clears Excess fluid and removes edema
- Tonifies the Spleen Qi
- Calms External Wind
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Oedema
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema...
Fei Er Wan
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Kills parasites
- Reduces accumulation
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Clears Heat
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Spleen Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Slight abdominal distension after eating, General weakness, Desire to lie down, Slight abdominal pain, Excessive gas and flatulence, Bloated abdomen...
Fu Tu Dan
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Stabilizes the Kidney Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Stops leakage
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Spleen and Kidney Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Thin menstrual blood, Prolonged menstrual periods, Shortness of breath, Palpitations
Gan Cao Gan Jiang Tang
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Lungs
- Strengthens the Stomach
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Lung Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing and wheezing with copious sputum, Cold extremities, Spontaneous sweat, Frequent colds or flu, Pale face, Generalized fatigue...
Gu Ben Zhi Beng Tang
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and Yang
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Weak voice, Generalized fatigue, Apathy, Dislike of speaking, Spontaneous sweat...
Gui Ling Gan Lu Yin
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Expels Summerheat
- Clears Heat
- Transforms Qi
- Removes Dampness
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Summer Heat with Dampness
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, Tight feeling in chest and stomach...
Guo Qi Yin
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the menses
- Dispels blood Stagnation
- Nourishes the blood
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Huan Shao Dan
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Spleen, Heart and Kidneys
- Nourishes Yin and Blood
- Augments Qi
- Tonifies Yang
- Promotes Longevity
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Kidney and Spleen Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Weak and cold knees, Back cold sensation, Chills, Weak legs, Bright pale face...
Huang Tu Tang
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Yang
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Nourishes the Blood
- Stops bleeding
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Spleen Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Slight abdominal distension after eating, General weakness, Desire to lie down curled up, Pale face, Cold extremities, Chills...
Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Releases the Exterior
- Transforms Dampness
- Regulates Qi
- Harmonizes the Middle Burner
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Summer Heat with Dampness
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, Tight feeling in chest and stomach...
Jia Wei Xiao Yao San
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Liver and Spleen Qi Stagnation
- Tonifies Spleen
- Clears Deficient Heat
- Nourishes the blood
- Clears Liver Fire from Stagnant Liver Qi
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia...
Lian Po Yin
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat
- Transforms Dampness
- Regulates Qi
- Harmonizes the Middle Burner
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat invading the Spleen
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Feeling of heaviness, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Nausea or vomiting, Malodorous diarrhea, Anal burning...
Ling Gan Wu Wei Jiang Xin Tang
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Lungs
- Transforms congested Fluids
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Cold-Phlegm
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
White and watery sputum, Stifling sensation in the chest, Cold extremities, Nausea, Loss of appetite
Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and transforms Phlegm-Fluids
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Resolves Dampness
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Oedema
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema...
Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Expels Cold and warm the menstruation Blood
- Stops pain
- Invigorates Blood
- Dispels Blood stagnation
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Cold in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Shao Yao Gan Cao Tang
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Blood and augments the Yin
- Moderates painful spasms
- Alleviates pain
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Spleen and Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Dull pale complexion, Weak limbs...
Sheng Mai San
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Augments Qi
- Supplies the Yin
- Stops excessive sweating
- Generates Body Fluids
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Lung Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing and wheezing with copious sputum, Cold extremities, Spontaneous sweat, Frequent colds or flu, Pale face, Generalized fatigue...
Sheng Yang Yi Wei Tang
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Augments the Qi
- Raises the Yang
- Releases Dampness
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Stomach and Spleen Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Pale face, Weak limbs...
Shi Quan Da Bu Tang
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies Qi
- Warms and tonifies Blood
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Tong Ru Dan
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Qi and Blood
- Removes Stagnation from the breast connecting Meridians
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Wan Dai Tang
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Middle Burner
- Removes Dampness
- Stops vaginal discharge
- Strengthens the Spleen
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Spleen Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Sticky vaginal discharge, Generalized fatigue, Depression, Cold extremities, Diarrhea, White vaginal discharge...
Wen Dan Tang
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Phlegm
- Clears Gallbladder
- Regulates Qi
- Harmonizes the Stomach
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Phlegm
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness
Wen Jing Tang
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Uterus and vessels
- Nourishes Blood
- Dispels Cold
- Dispels Blood Stagnation
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Cold in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Wen Pi Tang
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies the Spleen Yang
- Clears Cold Evil
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Spleen Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Slight abdominal distension after eating, General weakness, Desire to lie down curled up, Pale face, Cold extremities, Chills...
Wen Qi Hua Shi Tang
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Supports Kidney Yang
- Supplies Spleen Qi
- Expels Cold and Dampness from the Uterus
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Cold in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Wu Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies the Liver and Stomach
- Directs Rebellious Qi downward
- Stops vomiting
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Stomach Yang Deficient and Cold
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Epigastric pain relieved with pressure or eating, Loss of appetite, Desire for hot beverages and foods, Vomiting clear liquid, Absence of thirst, Weak limbs...
Xiang Ru San
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Releases the Exterior
- Scatters Cold
- Transforms Dampness
- Harmonizes the Middle Burner
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Summer Heat with Dampness
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, Tight feeling in chest and stomach...
Xiao Chai Hu Tang
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Treats the Lesser Yang Channels (Gallbladder and Triple Warmer)
- Regulates the Liver and Spleen functions
- Addresses combined Yin-Yang symptoms of External and Internal, Excess and Deficiency, and Hot and Cold
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Half Exterior Half Interior
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Bitter taste in the mouth, Dry cough, Anxiety, Restlessness, Vomit...
Xiao Jian Zhong Tang
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies the Middle Burner (Spleen and Stomach)
- Tonifies Qi
- Relieves spasmodic pain
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Stomach Yang Deficient and Cold
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Epigastric pain relieved with pressure or eating, Loss of appetite, Desire for hot beverages and foods, Vomiting clear liquid, Absence of thirst, Weak limbs...
Yi Guan Jian
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the Yin
- Spreads the Liver Qi
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia...
Yi Wei Tang
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Strengthen the Stomach
- Creates Body Fluids
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Stomach Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite, No desire to eat
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Preference for sipping, Slight abdominal distension after eating
Yin Chen Hao Tang
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears heat
- Resolves dampness
- Reduces jaundice
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat in the Liver
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondrial fullness and distention with pain alleviated by warmth, Abdominal fullness, Lower abdominal fullness, Bitter taste in the mouth, Sticky taste in the mouth, Loss of appetite...
You Gui Wan
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies Kidney Yang
- Replenishes the Essence
- Tonifies the Blood
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills...
Yu Gong San
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Expels water
- Reduces edema
- Unblocks the bowels
- Moves Qi
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Oedema
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema...
Zhi Gan Cao Tang
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Augments the Qi
- Nourishes Yin
- Nourishes the Blood
- Restores the pulse
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Zhou Che Wan
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Promotes Qi movement
- Harshly drives out Water and Heat Stagnation
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Oedema
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema...
Zuo Jin Wan
Addresses these loss of appetite patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Liver Heat
- Directs Rebellious Qi downward
- Stops vomiting
Addresses These Loss Of Appetite Pattern Variations
Liver Qi Stagnation invading the Stomach
How it manifests:
Poor appetite
Accompanying symptoms:
Belching, Abdominal distention, Upper abdominal distension, Depression, Irritability, Dry mouth...
Chai Hu Gui Zhi Tang
Traditional formula for loss of appetite
Main Actions
- Harmonizes the Lessor Yang and Greater Yang Stage
- Releases the Exterior and muscle layer
- Harmonizes the Liver, Spleen and Intestines
- Dispels Water Accumulation
Bao He Wan
Traditional formula for loss of appetite
Main Actions
- Reduces food stagnation
- Harmonizes the Stomach
Zhi Shi Dao Zhi Wan
Traditional formula for loss of appetite
Main Actions
- Reduces and guides out stagnation and accumulation
- Drains heat
- Dispels dampness
Gua Di San
Traditional formula for loss of appetite
Main Actions
- Discharges Phlegm or food stagnation through vomiting