Nausea in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding different nausea patterns according to TCM theory

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Condition Categories

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TCM Patterns
56
Formulas
Overview
What causes it 10 TCM patterns documented
How to recognize Symptoms specific to each nausea pattern
Classical remedies 56 herbal formulas documented

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perceives nausea as a manifestation of disharmony within the body's internal landscape. TCM identifies various patterns of disharmony responsible for nausea, emphasizing the importance of diagnosing the underlying cause to tailor treatment effectively.

According to TCM, nausea often arises from imbalances in the stomach's Qi, indicating either a disturbance in the direction of its flow or an effect of external pathological factors like Dampness or Heat affecting the digestive system.

TCM Patterns for Nausea

Dampness

Causes: Nausea

13 variations documented
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
How it presents with nausea

Nausea

Along with: Late menstruation, Amenorrhea, Scanty menstruation, Lower abdominal pain, Abdominal heaviness, Stifling sensation in the chest,

Cold-Damp invading the Spleen
How it presents with nausea

Nausea

Along with: Loss of appetite, Epigastric coldness, Head and body heaviness, Sweet taste in mouth, Absence of thirst, Diarrhea,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Damp-Heat in Stomach and Spleen
How it presents with nausea

Nausea

Along with: Head and body heaviness, Upper abdominal oppression, Diarrhea, Fever not reduced by sweating

Damp-Heat in the Liver
How it presents with nausea

Nausea

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,

Damp-Heat in the Stomach
How it presents with nausea

Nausea

Along with: Upper abdominal pain, Upper abdominal fullness, Feeling of heaviness, Face pain, Congested nose, Thick nasal discharge,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Damp-Phlegm
How it presents with nausea

Nausea

Along with: Profuse white sputum, Focal distention of the chest, Upper abdominal focal distention, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst, Obesity,

Damp-Phlegm in the Lungs
How it presents with nausea

Nausea

Along with: Coughing, Pale face, Sputum, Stifling sensation in the chest, Shortness of breath, Discomfort when lying down,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Damp-Wind
How it presents with nausea

Nausea

Along with: Aversion to cold, Fever, Neck gland swelling, Excessive sweating, Occipital stiffness, Body pain,

Exterior Cold with Interior Dampness in Summer
How it presents with nausea

Nausea

Along with: Chills with warm skin, Lack of sweating, Heavy sensation in the head, Headaches, Abdominal pain, Vomit,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Obstruction Of the Spleen By Dampness with Liver Qi Stagnation
How it presents with nausea

Nausea

Along with: Upper abdominal oppression, Loss of appetite, Diarrhea, Feeling of heaviness, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Dull shallow face,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Damp-Cold Phlegm
How it presents with nausea

Nausea

Along with: Vomit, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Palpitations, Dizziness, Focal distention, Profuse white sputum,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Painful Obstruction with Wind-Cold-Damp
How it presents with nausea

Nausea

Along with: Swollen and painful joints worsening at night, Joint stiffness, Chills without sweating, Weight loss, Headaches, Dizziness,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Phlegm-Dampness in the Middle-Burner
How it presents with nausea

Nausea

Along with: Vomit, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Focal distention, Profuse white sputum, Anorexia, Peptic ulcer,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Phlegm

Causes: Nausea

8 variations documented
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
How it presents with nausea

Nausea

Along with: Late menstruation, Amenorrhea, Scanty menstruation, Lower abdominal pain, Abdominal heaviness, Stifling sensation in the chest,

Cold-Phlegm
How it presents with nausea

Nausea

Along with: White and watery sputum, Stifling sensation in the chest, Cold extremities, Loss of appetite

Damp-Phlegm
How it presents with nausea

Nausea

Along with: Profuse white sputum, Focal distention of the chest, Upper abdominal focal distention, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst, Obesity,

Damp-Phlegm in the Lungs
How it presents with nausea

Nausea

Along with: Coughing, Pale face, Sputum, Stifling sensation in the chest, Shortness of breath, Discomfort when lying down,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Phlegm
How it presents with nausea

Nausea

Along with: Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness

Phlegm-Heat
How it presents with nausea

Nausea

Along with: Upper abdominal oppression, Mucous in feces, Depression

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Damp-Cold Phlegm
How it presents with nausea

Nausea

Along with: Vomit, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Palpitations, Dizziness, Focal distention, Profuse white sputum,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Phlegm-Dampness in the Middle-Burner
How it presents with nausea

Nausea

Along with: Vomit, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Focal distention, Profuse white sputum, Anorexia, Peptic ulcer,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Heat

Causes: Nausea

8 variations documented
Damp-Heat in Stomach and Spleen
How it presents with nausea

Nausea

Along with: Head and body heaviness, Upper abdominal oppression, Diarrhea, Fever not reduced by sweating

Damp-Heat in the Liver
How it presents with nausea

Nausea

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,

Damp-Heat in the Stomach
How it presents with nausea

Nausea

Along with: Upper abdominal pain, Upper abdominal fullness, Feeling of heaviness, Face pain, Congested nose, Thick nasal discharge,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Gallbladder Heat
How it presents with nausea

Nausea

Along with: Alternating sensation of hot and cold, Bitter taste in the mouth, Thirst, Dry throat, Hypochondriac pain, Upper abdominal fullness

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Obstruction Of the Spleen By Dampness with Liver Qi Stagnation
How it presents with nausea

Nausea

Along with: Upper abdominal oppression, Loss of appetite, Diarrhea, Feeling of heaviness, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Dull shallow face,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Phlegm-Heat
How it presents with nausea

Nausea

Along with: Upper abdominal oppression, Mucous in feces, Depression

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Stomach Heat or Fire
How it presents with nausea

Nausea

Along with: Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry stools, Dry mouth,

Heat in Gall Bladder
How it presents with nausea

Nausea

Along with: Mild chills with high fever, Bitter taste in the mouth, Stifling sensation in the chest, Vomiting of sour fluids, Thirst, Hypochondriac pain and discomfort,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Cold

Causes: Nausea

6 variations documented
Cold invading the Stomach
How it presents with nausea

Nausea

Along with: Severe upper abdominal pain, Chills, Cold extremities, Desire for hot beverages and foods, Vomiting clear liquid, Feeling worse after drinking cold drinks

Cold-Damp invading the Spleen
How it presents with nausea

Nausea

Along with: Loss of appetite, Epigastric coldness, Head and body heaviness, Sweet taste in mouth, Absence of thirst, Diarrhea,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Cold-Phlegm
How it presents with nausea

Nausea

Along with: White and watery sputum, Stifling sensation in the chest, Cold extremities, Loss of appetite

Exterior Cold with Interior Dampness in Summer
How it presents with nausea

Nausea

Along with: Chills with warm skin, Lack of sweating, Heavy sensation in the head, Headaches, Abdominal pain, Vomit,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Damp-Cold Phlegm
How it presents with nausea

Nausea

Along with: Vomit, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Palpitations, Dizziness, Focal distention, Profuse white sputum,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Painful Obstruction with Wind-Cold-Damp
How it presents with nausea

Nausea

Along with: Swollen and painful joints worsening at night, Joint stiffness, Chills without sweating, Weight loss, Headaches, Dizziness,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Qi Stagnation

Causes: Nausea

4 variations documented
Heart Qi Stagnation
How it presents with nausea

Nausea

Along with: Palpitations, Chest distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Depression

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Liver Qi Stagnation
How it presents with nausea

Nausea

Along with: Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia,

Obstruction Of the Spleen By Dampness with Liver Qi Stagnation
How it presents with nausea

Nausea

Along with: Upper abdominal oppression, Loss of appetite, Diarrhea, Feeling of heaviness, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Dull shallow face,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Stomach Qi Stagnation
How it presents with nausea

Nausea

Along with: Upper abdominal pain, Upper abdominal distension, Belching, Vomit, Hiccups, Irritability

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Qi Rebellion

Causes: Nausea

3 variations documented
Rebellious Lung Qi
How it presents with nausea

Nausea

Along with: Coughing, Asthma, Vomit, Dizziness, Headaches, Loss of consciousness

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Rebellious Qi
How it presents with nausea

Nausea

Along with: Hiccups, Belching, Vomit, Coughing, Asthma

Rebellious Stomach Qi
How it presents with nausea

Nausea

Along with: Dysphagia, Belching, Vomit, Hiccups

Wind

Causes: Nausea

2 variations documented
Damp-Wind
How it presents with nausea

Nausea

Along with: Aversion to cold, Fever, Neck gland swelling, Excessive sweating, Occipital stiffness, Body pain,

Painful Obstruction with Wind-Cold-Damp
How it presents with nausea

Nausea

Along with: Swollen and painful joints worsening at night, Joint stiffness, Chills without sweating, Weight loss, Headaches, Dizziness,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Yin Deficiency

Causes: Nausea

1 variation documented
Stomach and Spleen Yin Deficiency
How it presents with nausea

Nausea

Along with: Loss of appetite, Dry mouth, Preference for sipping, Dry stools, Dry lips, Generalized fatigue,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Blood Stasis

Causes: Nausea

1 variation documented
Stomach Blood Stagnation
How it presents with nausea

Nausea

Along with: Nocturnal epigastric pain, Abdominal pain worsened by pressure, Nausea or vomiting, Potential vomiting of blood, Hematochezia

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Yin Excess

Causes: Nausea

1 variation documented
Yin Excess
How it presents with nausea

Nausea

Along with: Absence of thirst, Slow and forceful movement, Epigastric pain worsen by pressure, Polyuria, Feeling of chest oppression, Excessive vaginal discharge,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Herbal Formulas for Nausea

Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address nausea

Ping Wei San

Addresses these nausea patterns:

Dampness Cold Heat Qi Stagnation

Er Chen Tang

Addresses these nausea patterns:

Dampness Phlegm Cold

Ban Xia Hou Pu Tang

Addresses these nausea patterns:

Qi Stagnation Phlegm Qi Rebellion

Gui Zhi Shao Yao Zhi Mu Tang

Addresses these nausea patterns:

Dampness Cold Wind

Dang Gui Shao Yao San

Addresses these nausea patterns:

Dampness Heat Qi Stagnation

Cang Fu Dao Tan Wan

Addresses these nausea patterns:

Dampness Phlegm

Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San

Addresses these nausea patterns:

Cold Qi Rebellion

Ling Gan Wu Wei Jiang Xin Tang

Addresses these nausea patterns:

Phlegm Cold

Hao Qin Qing Dan Tang

Addresses these nausea patterns:

Heat Phlegm