Nausea Or Vomiting in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different nausea or vomiting patterns according to TCM theory
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Nausea or vomiting is a common symptom affecting individuals across various ages, signifying discomfort in the stomach that often leads to the expulsion of gastric contents through the mouth. This condition can be a response to a myriad of factors ranging from infections and gastrointestinal disorders to more systemic issues. Nausea is the unsettling feeling of needing to vomit, while vomiting is the forceful ejection of stomach contents. These symptoms can occur separately or together, indicating the body's attempt to rid itself of harmful substances or signaling an underlying medical condition.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perceives nausea and vomiting not merely as symptoms but as indicators of an imbalance within the body's energy system. According to TCM, the body is governed by a network of Qi (vital energy), and disruptions to this energy flow can lead to various health issues, including nausea and vomiting.
TCM emphasizes the importance of identifying the underlying disharmony or pattern leading to these symptoms, as it is believed that treating the root cause is essential for achieving lasting relief and restoring the body's natural balance.
TCM Patterns for Nausea Or Vomiting
Heat
Intense, ascending pathogenic force that consumes body fluids, disturbs the mind, and accelerates all physiological processes
Causes: Nausea or vomiting, Nausea, Vomiting, Vomiting of fluids soon after drinking, Haematemesis, Vomiting of blood, Spitting up bitter or sour fluids, Vomiting of food
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
Nausea or vomiting
Along with: Hypochondriac pain, Hypochondriac distention, 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
Damp-Heat invading the Spleen
Nausea or vomiting
Along with: Loss of appetite, Feeling of heaviness, Dry mouth without desire to drink, 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
Damp-Heat in Stomach and Spleen
Nausea
Along with: Head and body heaviness, Upper abdominal oppression, Diarrhea, Fever not reduced by sweating
Damp-Heat in the Liver
Nausea, Vomiting
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, 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 in the Stomach
Nausea
Along with: Upper abdominal pain, Upper abdominal fullness, Feeling of heaviness, Face pain, Congested nose, Thick nasal discharge, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Feeling of heat, Dull yellow complexion, Sticky taste in the mouth
Gallbladder Heat
Nausea
Along with: Alternating sensation of hot and cold, Bitter taste in the mouth, Thirst, Dry throat, Hypochondriac pain, Upper abdominal fullness
Obstruction Of the Spleen By Dampness with Liver Qi Stagnation
Nausea
Along with: Upper abdominal oppression, Loss of appetite, Diarrhea, Feeling of heaviness, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Dull shallow face, Irritability, Upper abdominal distension, Hypochondriac distention, Hypochondriac pain
Phlegm-Heat
Nausea
Along with: Upper abdominal oppression, Mucous in feces, Depression
Stomach Heat or Fire
Nausea, Vomiting of fluids soon after drinking
Along with: Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry stools, Dry mouth, Mouth ulcers, Acid reflux, Vomiting after eating, Excessive hunger, Bad breath, Feeling of heat, Acne
Half Exterior Half Interior
Vomiting
Along with: Chest distension, Bitter taste in the mouth, Dry cough, Anxiety, Restlessness, Vomit, Loss of appetite, Dizziness, Blurry vision
Liver Fire Blazing
Haematemesis
Along with: Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness, Flushed face, Eye hyperemia, Thirst, Bitter taste in the mouth, Vivid dreaming, Constipation, Dry stools, Dark urine, Nosebleeds, Cough of blood, Vomiting blood
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Fire
Haematemesis
Along with: Tremors, Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness, Flushed face, Eye hyperemia, Thirst, Bitter taste in the mouth, Vivid dreaming, Constipation, Dry stools, Dark urine, Nosebleeds, Vomiting blood, Cough of blood
Heat in the Blood
Vomiting of blood
Along with: Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia, Hematuria, Vomiting blood, Cough of blood, Nosebleeds, Excessive menstruation
Heat victorious agitating Blood
Vomiting of blood
Along with: Restlessness, High fever, Mania, Macules, Vomiting blood, Nosebleeds, Hematochezia, Hematuria
Stomach Deficiency
Nausea or vomiting
Along with: Generalized fatigue, Chills, Loss of appetite, Depression, Dry mouth, Morning sickness
Qi Stagnation in Gallbladder and Stomach with Phlegm Heat
Nausea or vomiting
Along with: Vertigo, Vivid dreaming, Palpitations, Anxiety, Excessive hunger, Focal distention of the chest, Bitter taste in the mouth, Slight thirst, Copious thick yellow sputum, Hypertension
Heat in Gall Bladder
Nausea, Spitting up bitter or sour fluids
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, Upper abdominal fullness, Cholecystitis, Icteric hepatitis, Kidney infection
Stomach Fire or Stomach Heat
Vomiting of food
Along with: Toothache, Headaches, Loose teeth, Bleeding gums, Irritability, Thirst, Stomatitis, Periodontitis, Glossitis, Trigeminal neuralgia
Dampness
Heavy, sticky moisture that obstructs body functions and creates sluggishness
Causes: Nausea or vomiting, Nausea, Vomiting
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
Nausea or vomiting
Along with: Hypochondriac pain, Hypochondriac distention, 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
Damp-Heat invading the Spleen
Nausea or vomiting
Along with: Loss of appetite, Feeling of heaviness, Dry mouth without desire to drink, 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
Dampness in the Gallbladder
Nausea or vomiting
Along with: Jaundice, Dull yellow complexion, Yellow eyes, Hypochondriac pain, Hypochondrial fullness and distention with pain alleviated by warmth, Fat malabsorption, Yellow sclera, Cloudy urine, Absence of thirst, Sticky taste in the mouth, Dull headache, Feeling of heaviness
Summer Heat with Dampness
Nausea or vomiting
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
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
Nausea
Along with: Late menstruation, Amenorrhea, Scanty menstruation, Lower abdominal pain, Abdominal heaviness, Stifling sensation in the chest, Generalized fatigue, Diarrhea, Dull pale complexion, Obesity, Infertility, Ovarian cysts, Ovarian fibroids, Polycystic ovary syndrome, Pseudocyesis, Sputum, Feeling of heaviness
Cold-Damp invading the Spleen
Nausea
Along with: Loss of appetite, Epigastric coldness, Head and body heaviness, Sweet taste in mouth, Absence of thirst, Diarrhea, General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Edema, Dull pale complexion, White vaginal discharge, Upper abdominal fullness
Damp-Heat in Stomach and Spleen
Nausea
Along with: Head and body heaviness, Upper abdominal oppression, Diarrhea, Fever not reduced by sweating
Damp-Heat in the Liver
Nausea, Vomiting
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, 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 in the Stomach
Nausea
Along with: Upper abdominal pain, Upper abdominal fullness, Feeling of heaviness, Face pain, Congested nose, Thick nasal discharge, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Feeling of heat, Dull yellow complexion, Sticky taste in the mouth
Damp-Phlegm
Nausea
Along with: Profuse white sputum, Focal distention of the chest, Upper abdominal focal distention, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst, Obesity, Swollen limbs, Abdominal fat
Damp-Phlegm in the Lungs
Nausea
Along with: Coughing, Pale face, Sputum, Stifling sensation in the chest, Shortness of breath, Discomfort when lying down, Wheezing, Feeling of heaviness, Dizziness, Profuse white sputum, Asthma, Chest distension
Damp-Wind
Nausea
Along with: Aversion to cold, Fever, Neck gland swelling, Excessive sweating, Occipital stiffness, Body pain, Muscle pain, Feeling of heaviness, Swollen joints
Exterior Cold with Interior Dampness in Summer
Nausea, Vomiting
Along with: Chills with warm skin, Lack of sweating, Heavy sensation in the head, Headaches, Abdominal pain, Vomit, Diarrhea, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Fatigued extremities
Obstruction Of the Spleen By Dampness with Liver Qi Stagnation
Nausea
Along with: Upper abdominal oppression, 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-Cold Phlegm
Nausea, Vomiting
Along with: Vomit, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Palpitations, Dizziness, Focal distention, Profuse white sputum, Upper respiratory tract infections, Chronic bronchitis, Emphysema, Goitre
Painful Obstruction with Wind-Cold-Damp
Nausea
Along with: Swollen and painful joints worsening at night, Joint stiffness, Chills without sweating, Weight loss, Headaches, Dizziness, Shortness of breath, Rheumatoid arthritis, Connective tissue disorders, Gouty inflammation
Phlegm-Dampness in the Middle-Burner
Nausea, Vomiting
Along with: Vomit, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Focal distention, Profuse white sputum, Anorexia, Peptic ulcer, Chronic gastritis, Acid reflux, Abdominal pain, Bloated abdomen
Phlegm
Thick, sticky pathological fluid that obstructs body functions and can manifest anywhere in the body
Causes: Nausea or vomiting, Nausea, Vomiting, Vomiting of watery fluids, Regurgitation
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."
Wind-Phlegm
Nausea or vomiting
Along with: Dizziness, Stifling sensation in the chest, Aphasia, Coughing and wheezing with copious sputum, Noisy breathing, Limb numbness
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
Nausea
Along with: Late menstruation, Amenorrhea, Scanty menstruation, Lower abdominal pain, Abdominal heaviness, Stifling sensation in the chest, Generalized fatigue, Diarrhea, Dull pale complexion, Obesity, Infertility, Ovarian cysts, Ovarian fibroids, Polycystic ovary syndrome, Pseudocyesis, Sputum, Feeling of heaviness
Cold-Phlegm
Nausea
Along with: White and watery sputum, Stifling sensation in the chest, Cold extremities, Loss of appetite
Damp-Phlegm
Nausea
Along with: Profuse white sputum, Focal distention of the chest, Upper abdominal focal distention, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst, Obesity, Swollen limbs, Abdominal fat
Damp-Phlegm in the Lungs
Nausea
Along with: Coughing, Pale face, Sputum, Stifling sensation in the chest, Shortness of breath, Discomfort when lying down, Wheezing, Feeling of heaviness, Dizziness, Profuse white sputum, Asthma, Chest distension
Phlegm
Nausea, Vomiting
Along with: Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness
Phlegm-Heat
Nausea
Along with: Upper abdominal oppression, Mucous in feces, Depression
Phlegm Misting the Heart
Vomiting
Along with: Confusion, Loss of consciousness, Hypersomnia, Incoherent or confused speech, Slurred speech, Aphasia, Noisy breathing, Vomit
Phlegm-Fluids
Vomiting of watery fluids
Along with: Abdominal distention, Vomiting clear liquid, Feeling of heaviness, Shortness of breath, Hypochondrial pain that is worse on coughing and breathing, Coughing, Lack of sweating, Absence of thirst, Edema, Chest distension
Phlegm-Fluids in the Stomach and Small intestine
Vomiting of watery fluids
Along with: Abdominal distention, Vomiting clear liquid, Dry tongue, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Stomach splashing sound, Chest distension, Diarrhea, Weight loss
Qi Stagnation in Gallbladder and Stomach with Phlegm Heat
Nausea or vomiting
Along with: Vertigo, Vivid dreaming, Palpitations, Anxiety, Excessive hunger, Focal distention of the chest, Bitter taste in the mouth, Slight thirst, Copious thick yellow sputum, Hypertension
Stomach Qi Deficiency with Phelgm
Nausea or vomiting, Regurgitation
Along with: Persistent belching, Hiccups, Vomit, Upper abdominal focal distention, Chronic gastritis, Stomach prolapse, Stomach dilation, Peptic ulcer, Chronic hepatitis, Incomplete pyloric obstruction
Damp-Cold Phlegm
Nausea, Vomiting
Along with: Vomit, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Palpitations, Dizziness, Focal distention, Profuse white sputum, Upper respiratory tract infections, Chronic bronchitis, Emphysema, Goitre
Phlegm-Dampness in the Middle-Burner
Nausea, Vomiting
Along with: Vomit, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Focal distention, Profuse white sputum, Anorexia, Peptic ulcer, Chronic gastritis, Acid reflux, Abdominal pain, Bloated abdomen
Cold
Congeals body fluids, damages Yang Qi, and causes pain with fixed location
Causes: Nausea, Vomiting of clear fluids, Vomiting, Nausea or vomiting
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.
Cold invading the Stomach
Nausea, Vomiting of clear fluids
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
Nausea
Along with: Loss of appetite, Epigastric coldness, Head and body heaviness, Sweet taste in mouth, Absence of thirst, Diarrhea, General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Edema, Dull pale complexion, White vaginal discharge, Upper abdominal fullness
Cold-Phlegm
Nausea
Along with: White and watery sputum, Stifling sensation in the chest, Cold extremities, Loss of appetite
Exterior Cold with Interior Dampness in Summer
Nausea, Vomiting
Along with: Chills with warm skin, Lack of sweating, Heavy sensation in the head, Headaches, Abdominal pain, Vomit, Diarrhea, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Fatigued extremities
Greater Yin stage
Vomiting
Along with: Loss of appetite, Vomit, Abdominal fullness, Chills, Diarrhea, Absence of thirst, Generalized fatigue
Stagnation of Cold in the Liver Channel
Vomiting of clear fluids
Along with: Hypochondrial fullness and distention with pain alleviated by warmth, Testicular pain, Scrotal contraction, Vertical headaches, Chills, Cold extremities, Vomiting clear liquid, Vaginal atrophy
Stomach Deficiency
Nausea or vomiting
Along with: Generalized fatigue, Chills, Loss of appetite, Depression, Dry mouth, Morning sickness
Damp-Cold Phlegm
Nausea, Vomiting
Along with: Vomit, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Palpitations, Dizziness, Focal distention, Profuse white sputum, Upper respiratory tract infections, Chronic bronchitis, Emphysema, Goitre
Painful Obstruction with Wind-Cold-Damp
Nausea
Along with: Swollen and painful joints worsening at night, Joint stiffness, Chills without sweating, Weight loss, Headaches, Dizziness, Shortness of breath, Rheumatoid arthritis, Connective tissue disorders, Gouty inflammation
Qi Stagnation
Blocked or disrupted flow of vital energy causing distending pain, emotional distress, and symptoms that worsen with stress
Causes: Nausea, Vomiting, Nausea or vomiting, Vomiting of food
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.
Heart Qi Stagnation
Nausea
Along with: Palpitations, Chest distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Depression
Liver Qi Stagnation
Nausea, Vomiting
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
Obstruction Of the Spleen By Dampness with Liver Qi Stagnation
Nausea
Along with: Upper abdominal oppression, Loss of appetite, Diarrhea, Feeling of heaviness, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Dull shallow face, Irritability, Upper abdominal distension, Hypochondriac distention, Hypochondriac pain
Stomach Qi Stagnation
Nausea, Vomiting
Along with: Upper abdominal pain, Upper abdominal distension, Belching, Vomit, Hiccups, Irritability
Qi Stagnation
Vomiting
Along with: General fullness, Moving pain, Depression, Irritability, Mood swings, Sighing
Qi Stagnation in Gallbladder and Stomach with Phlegm Heat
Nausea or vomiting
Along with: Vertigo, Vivid dreaming, Palpitations, Anxiety, Excessive hunger, Focal distention of the chest, Bitter taste in the mouth, Slight thirst, Copious thick yellow sputum, Hypertension
Liver Qi Stagnation invading the Stomach
Vomiting of food
Along with: Belching, Abdominal distention, Upper abdominal distension, Depression, Irritability, Dry mouth, Loss of appetite, Craving for sour foods, Dry throat, Acid reflux
Qi Rebellion
Qi flowing against its natural direction, typically surging upward when it should descend
Causes: Nausea or vomiting, Nausea, Vomiting, Vomiting of blood
Qi Rebellion represents a fundamental disruption in the body's energy flow, where qi moves against its proper direction - like water flowing uphill or smoke sinking downward. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, each organ has a natural directional flow for its qi, and when this flow reverses, it creates a cascade of symptoms that shoot upward through the body.
Rebellious Liver Qi
Nausea or vomiting
Along with: Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Hiccups, Sighing, Belching, Stomach churning, Irritability, Breast engorgement, Headaches, Dizziness
Rebellious Liver Qi invading the Stomach
Nausea or vomiting
Along with: Irritability, Upper abdominal pain, Upper abdominal distension, Hypochondriac pain, Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal oppression, Acid reflux, Hiccups, Belching, Sighing, Weak limbs
Rebellious Lung Qi
Nausea, Vomiting, Vomiting of blood
Along with: Coughing, Asthma, Vomit, Dizziness, Headaches, Loss of consciousness
Rebellious Qi
Nausea, Vomiting
Along with: Hiccups, Belching, Vomit, Coughing, Asthma
Rebellious Stomach Qi
Nausea, Vomiting
Along with: Dysphagia, Belching, Vomit, Hiccups
Wind
Causes sudden symptoms, movement disorders, and serves as the vehicle for other pathogens
Causes: Nausea or vomiting, Nausea, Vomiting of fluids soon after drinking, Haematemesis
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.
Wind-Phlegm
Nausea or vomiting
Along with: Dizziness, Stifling sensation in the chest, Aphasia, Coughing and wheezing with copious sputum, Noisy breathing, Limb numbness
Damp-Wind
Nausea
Along with: Aversion to cold, Fever, Neck gland swelling, Excessive sweating, Occipital stiffness, Body pain, Muscle pain, Feeling of heaviness, Swollen joints
Greater Yang Accumulation of Water
Vomiting of fluids soon after drinking
Along with: Aversion to cold, Fever, Urinary retention, Slight thirst, Vomiting after eating
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Fire
Haematemesis
Along with: Tremors, Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness, Flushed face, Eye hyperemia, Thirst, Bitter taste in the mouth, Vivid dreaming, Constipation, Dry stools, Dark urine, Nosebleeds, Vomiting blood, Cough of blood
Painful Obstruction with Wind-Cold-Damp
Nausea
Along with: Swollen and painful joints worsening at night, Joint stiffness, Chills without sweating, Weight loss, Headaches, Dizziness, Shortness of breath, Rheumatoid arthritis, Connective tissue disorders, Gouty inflammation
Qi Deficiency
Insufficient vital energy causing fatigue, weakness, poor digestion, and reduced function of organs and protective systems
Causes: Nausea or vomiting, Regurgitation, Vomiting
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.
Stomach Deficiency
Nausea or vomiting
Along with: Generalized fatigue, Chills, Loss of appetite, Depression, Dry mouth, Morning sickness
Stomach Qi Deficiency with Phelgm
Nausea or vomiting, Regurgitation
Along with: Persistent belching, Hiccups, Vomit, Upper abdominal focal distention, Chronic gastritis, Stomach prolapse, Stomach dilation, Peptic ulcer, Chronic hepatitis, Incomplete pyloric obstruction
Spleen and Stomach Qi Deficiency
Vomiting
Along with: Dizziness, Unsteadiness, Blurry vision, Deafness, Tinnitus, Shortness of breath, Weak voice, Pale face, Loss of appetite, Diarrhea
Yang Deficiency
Insufficient yang qi causing coldness, fatigue, and diminished physiological functions throughout the body
Causes: Vomiting, Vomiting of clear fluids
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
Vomiting
Along with: Loss of appetite, Vomit, Abdominal fullness, Chills, Diarrhea, Absence of thirst, Generalized fatigue
Stomach Yang Deficient and Cold
Vomiting of clear fluids
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
Spleen or Kidney Yang Deficiency
Vomiting
Along with: Abdominal pain that worsens with cold, Urinary dysfunction, Deep pain and heaviness in limbs, Dizziness, Heavy sensation in the head, Edema, Diarrhea, Palpitations, Coughing, Vomit
Yin Deficiency
Depletion of cooling, moistening fluids causing dryness, false heat rising, and restless agitation throughout the body
Causes: Nausea, Nausea or vomiting
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 and Spleen Yin Deficiency
Nausea
Along with: Loss of appetite, Dry mouth, Preference for sipping, Dry stools, Dry lips, Generalized fatigue, Upper abdominal discomfort, Loss of taste
Stomach Deficiency
Nausea or vomiting
Along with: Generalized fatigue, Chills, Loss of appetite, Depression, Dry mouth, Morning sickness
Blood Stasis
Blood that is no longer flowing smoothly through the vessels
Causes: Nausea or vomiting, Nausea, Vomiting, Vomiting of blood, Possible vomiting of blood
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.
Stomach Blood Stagnation
Nausea or vomiting, Nausea, Vomiting, Vomiting of blood, Possible vomiting of blood
Along with: Nocturnal epigastric pain, Abdominal pain worsened by pressure, Potential vomiting of blood, Hematochezia
Liver Blood Stagnation
Vomiting of blood
Along with: Hypochondriac pain, Abdominal pain, Vomiting blood, Nosebleeds, Menstrual cramps, Irregular periods, Dark menstrual clots, Infertility, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Purple lips, Purple face, Skin dryness, Petechiae
Mind Disturbance
Disruption of consciousness, mental clarity, and emotional equilibrium causing restlessness, confusion, or withdrawal
Causes: Vomiting, Vomiting of blood
Mind Disturbance represents a broad category of patterns in Traditional Chinese Medicine involving disruptions to consciousness, mental clarity, emotional stability, and cognitive function. These patterns affect the Shen (spirit/consciousness), which according to classical texts resides in the Heart and is distributed among the five organs.
Phlegm Misting the Heart
Vomiting
Along with: Confusion, Loss of consciousness, Hypersomnia, Incoherent or confused speech, Slurred speech, Aphasia, Noisy breathing, Vomit
Heat victorious agitating Blood
Vomiting of blood
Along with: Restlessness, High fever, Mania, Macules, Vomiting blood, Nosebleeds, Hematochezia, Hematuria
Summer Heat
Intense summer heat that rapidly depletes both energy and fluids
Causes: Nausea or vomiting, Vomiting
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
Nausea or vomiting
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
Summer-Heat
Vomiting
Along with: Fever, Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, Upper abdominal discomfort, Irritability, Thirst
Yin Excess
Pathological accumulation of cold, heavy substances causing stagnation, obstruction, and suppression of yang energy with internal cold manifestations
Causes: Nausea
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
Nausea
Along with: Absence of thirst, Slow and forceful movement, Epigastric pain worsen by pressure, Polyuria, Feeling of chest oppression, Excessive vaginal discharge, Loss of appetite, Pain relieved by heat, Chills, Cold extremities, Pale urine
Blood Deficiency
Insufficient blood to nourish the body, causing paleness, dizziness, and dryness throughout the system
Causes: Vomiting of blood
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.
Loss of Blood
Vomiting of blood
Along with: Nosebleeds, Uterine hemorrhage, Hematuria, Hematochezia, Cough of blood, Vomiting blood, Dark menstrual clots, Excessive menstruation, Bloody sputum
Herbal Formulas for Nausea Or Vomiting
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address nausea or vomiting
Ban Xia Hou Pu Tang
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Regulates the flow of Qi,
- Clears Phlegm
- Treats esophageal spasm
- Descends Rebellious Qi
- Dissipates clumps
- Relieves Stagnation
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Rebellious Liver Qi invading the Stomach
How it manifests:
Nausea or vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Irritability, Upper abdominal pain, Upper abdominal distension, Hypochondriac pain, Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal oppression...
Heart Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Nausea
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Chest distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Depression
Phlegm
How it manifests:
Nausea, Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness
Rebellious Stomach Qi
How it manifests:
Nausea, Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Dysphagia, Belching, Vomit, Hiccups
Stomach Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Nausea, Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal pain, Upper abdominal distension, Belching, Vomit, Hiccups, Irritability
Liver Qi Stagnation invading the Stomach
How it manifests:
Vomiting of food
Accompanying symptoms:
Belching, Abdominal distention, Upper abdominal distension, Depression, Irritability, Dry mouth...
Er Chen Tang
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Dries Damp and dispels Phlegm
- Regulates Qi and harmonizes the Middle Burner (Stomach and Spleen)
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Stomach Deficiency
How it manifests:
Nausea or vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Generalized fatigue, Chills, Loss of appetite, Depression, Dry mouth, Morning sickness
Damp-Phlegm
How it manifests:
Nausea
Accompanying symptoms:
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 manifests:
Nausea
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing, Pale face, Sputum, Stifling sensation in the chest, Shortness of breath, Discomfort when lying down...
Damp-Cold Phlegm
How it manifests:
Nausea, Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Vomit, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Palpitations, Dizziness, Focal distention, Profuse white sputum...
Phlegm
How it manifests:
Nausea, Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness
Phlegm-Fluids
How it manifests:
Vomiting of watery fluids
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal distention, Vomiting clear liquid, Feeling of heaviness, Shortness of breath, Hypochondrial pain that is worse on coughing and breathing, Coughing...
Wen Dan Tang
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Phlegm
- Clears Gallbladder
- Regulates Qi
- Harmonizes the Stomach
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Qi Stagnation in Gallbladder and Stomach with Phlegm Heat
How it manifests:
Nausea or vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Vertigo, Vivid dreaming, Palpitations, Anxiety, Excessive hunger, Focal distention of the chest...
Phlegm
How it manifests:
Nausea, Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness
Phlegm Misting the Heart
How it manifests:
Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Confusion, Loss of consciousness, Hypersomnia, Incoherent or confused speech, Slurred speech, Aphasia...
Stomach Fire or Stomach Heat
How it manifests:
Vomiting of food
Accompanying symptoms:
Toothache, Headaches, Loose teeth, Bleeding gums, Irritability, Thirst...
Phlegm-Fluids
How it manifests:
Vomiting of watery fluids
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal distention, Vomiting clear liquid, Feeling of heaviness, Shortness of breath, Hypochondrial pain that is worse on coughing and breathing, Coughing...
Chai Hu Shu Gan San
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Disperses Stagnant Liver Qi and Blood
- Alleviates pain
- Harmonizes Blood
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Rebellious Liver Qi
How it manifests:
Nausea or vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Hiccups, Sighing, Belching, Stomach churning...
Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Nausea, Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia...
Rebellious Qi
How it manifests:
Nausea, Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Hiccups, Belching, Vomit, Coughing, Asthma
Liver Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Vomiting of blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac pain, Abdominal pain, Vomiting blood, Nosebleeds, Menstrual cramps, Irregular periods...
Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Spleen and Stomach Qi
- Removes Dampness
- Moves Qi
- Alleviates pain
- Strengthens the Spleen and Harmonizes the Stomach,
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Stomach Deficiency
How it manifests:
Nausea or vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Generalized fatigue, Chills, Loss of appetite, Depression, Dry mouth, Morning sickness
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Nausea
Accompanying symptoms:
Late menstruation, Amenorrhea, Scanty menstruation, Lower abdominal pain, Abdominal heaviness, Stifling sensation in the chest...
Damp-Phlegm
How it manifests:
Nausea
Accompanying symptoms:
Profuse white sputum, Focal distention of the chest, Upper abdominal focal distention, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst, Obesity...
Spleen and Stomach Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Unsteadiness, Blurry vision, Deafness, Tinnitus, Shortness of breath...
Xuan Fu Dai Zhe Tang
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Regulates the downward flow of Stomach Qi
- Expectorant, treats hiccups
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Rebellious Liver Qi invading the Stomach
How it manifests:
Nausea or vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Irritability, Upper abdominal pain, Upper abdominal distension, Hypochondriac pain, Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal oppression...
Stomach Qi Deficiency with Phelgm
How it manifests:
Nausea or vomiting, Regurgitation
Accompanying symptoms:
Persistent belching, Hiccups, Vomit, Upper abdominal focal distention, Chronic gastritis, Stomach prolapse...
Rebellious Qi
How it manifests:
Nausea, Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Hiccups, Belching, Vomit, Coughing, Asthma
Phlegm-Fluids in the Stomach and Small intestine
How it manifests:
Vomiting of watery fluids
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal distention, Vomiting clear liquid, Dry tongue, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Stomach splashing sound, Chest distension...
Hao Qin Qing Dan Tang
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and relieves acute conditions of the Gallbladder
- Relieves acute Damp-Heat syndromes
- Resolves Phlegm
- Harmonizes the Stomach
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Gallbladder Heat
How it manifests:
Nausea
Accompanying symptoms:
Alternating sensation of hot and cold, Bitter taste in the mouth, Thirst, Dry throat, Hypochondriac pain, Upper abdominal fullness
Heat in Gall Bladder
How it manifests:
Nausea, Spitting up bitter or sour fluids
Accompanying symptoms:
Mild chills with high fever, Bitter taste in the mouth, Stifling sensation in the chest, Vomiting of sour fluids, Thirst, Hypochondriac pain and discomfort...
Phlegm
How it manifests:
Nausea, Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness
Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Releases the Exterior
- Transforms Dampness
- Regulates Qi
- Harmonizes the Middle Burner
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Summer Heat with Dampness
How it manifests:
Nausea or vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, Tight feeling in chest and stomach...
Cold invading the Stomach
How it manifests:
Nausea, Vomiting of clear fluids
Accompanying symptoms:
Severe upper abdominal pain, Chills, Cold extremities, Desire for hot beverages and foods, Vomiting clear liquid, Feeling worse after drinking cold drinks
Rebellious Stomach Qi
How it manifests:
Nausea, Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Dysphagia, Belching, Vomit, Hiccups
Lian Po Yin
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat
- Transforms Dampness
- Regulates Qi
- Harmonizes the Middle Burner
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat invading the Spleen
How it manifests:
Nausea or vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Feeling of heaviness, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Malodorous diarrhea, Anal burning, Feeling of heat...
Damp-Heat in Stomach and Spleen
How it manifests:
Nausea
Accompanying symptoms:
Head and body heaviness, Upper abdominal oppression, Diarrhea, Fever not reduced by sweating
Damp-Heat in the Stomach
How it manifests:
Nausea
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal pain, Upper abdominal fullness, Feeling of heaviness, Face pain, Congested nose, Thick nasal discharge...
Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and transforms Phlegm-Fluids
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Resolves Dampness
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Phlegm
How it manifests:
Nausea, Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness
Phlegm-Fluids
How it manifests:
Vomiting of watery fluids
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal distention, Vomiting clear liquid, Feeling of heaviness, Shortness of breath, Hypochondrial pain that is worse on coughing and breathing, Coughing...
Phlegm-Fluids in the Stomach and Small intestine
How it manifests:
Vomiting of watery fluids
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal distention, Vomiting clear liquid, Dry tongue, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Stomach splashing sound, Chest distension...
Wu Ling San
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Promotes urination,
- Warms the Yang
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Promotes Qi transformation function
- Drains Dampness
- Clears edema
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Yin Excess
How it manifests:
Nausea
Accompanying symptoms:
Absence of thirst, Slow and forceful movement, Epigastric pain worsen by pressure, Polyuria, Feeling of chest oppression, Excessive vaginal discharge...
Greater Yang Accumulation of Water
How it manifests:
Vomiting of fluids soon after drinking
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Urinary retention, Slight thirst, Vomiting after eating
Phlegm-Fluids
How it manifests:
Vomiting of watery fluids
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal distention, Vomiting clear liquid, Feeling of heaviness, Shortness of breath, Hypochondrial pain that is worse on coughing and breathing, Coughing...
Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Treats severe fevers and Heat in the Blood system
- Removes Blood Stagnation
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Vomiting of blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Heat victorious agitating Blood
How it manifests:
Vomiting of blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Restlessness, High fever, Mania, Macules, Vomiting blood, Nosebleeds...
Loss of Blood
How it manifests:
Vomiting of blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Nosebleeds, Uterine hemorrhage, Hematuria, Hematochezia, Cough of blood, Vomiting blood...
Yue Ju Wan
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Promotes the movement of Qi
- Releases all types of Stagnation (Qi, Blood, Phlegm, Fire, Food and Dampness)
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Nausea, Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia...
Phlegm
How it manifests:
Nausea, Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness
Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
General fullness, Moving pain, Depression, Irritability, Mood swings, Sighing
Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Dries and dissolves Phlegm
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Soothes the Liver and calms Liver Wind (antispasmodic)
- Clear Dampness
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Wind-Phlegm
How it manifests:
Nausea or vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Stifling sensation in the chest, Aphasia, Coughing and wheezing with copious sputum, Noisy breathing, Limb numbness
Phlegm
How it manifests:
Nausea, Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness
Ding Xiang Shi Di Tang
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Augments the Qi
- Warms the Middle Burner
- Directs Rebellious Qi downward
- Stops hiccup
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Rebellious Liver Qi invading the Stomach
How it manifests:
Nausea or vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Irritability, Upper abdominal pain, Upper abdominal distension, Hypochondriac pain, Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal oppression...
Rebellious Stomach Qi
How it manifests:
Nausea, Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Dysphagia, Belching, Vomit, Hiccups
Ge Hua Jie Cheng San
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Separates and reduces alcohol-dampness
- Warms the Middle
- Strengthens the Spleen
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat in Stomach and Spleen
How it manifests:
Nausea
Accompanying symptoms:
Head and body heaviness, Upper abdominal oppression, Diarrhea, Fever not reduced by sweating
Damp-Heat in the Stomach
How it manifests:
Nausea
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal pain, Upper abdominal fullness, Feeling of heaviness, Face pain, Congested nose, Thick nasal discharge...
Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood
- Eliminates Blood Stagnation below the diaphragm
- Stops pain
- Promotes Qi movement
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Stomach Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Nausea or vomiting, Nausea, Vomiting, Vomiting of blood, Possible vomiting of blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Nocturnal epigastric pain, Abdominal pain worsened by pressure, Potential vomiting of blood, Hematochezia
Liver Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Vomiting of blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac pain, Abdominal pain, Vomiting blood, Nosebleeds, Menstrual cramps, Irregular periods...
Hua Ban Tang
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Qi-level Heat
- Cools the Blood
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Stomach Heat or Fire
How it manifests:
Nausea, Vomiting of fluids soon after drinking
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry stools, Dry mouth...
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Vomiting of blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Ju Pi Zhu Ru Tang
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Directs rebellious Qi downward
- Stops hiccup
- Augments Qi
- Clears heat
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Rebellious Liver Qi invading the Stomach
How it manifests:
Nausea or vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Irritability, Upper abdominal pain, Upper abdominal distension, Hypochondriac pain, Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal oppression...
Rebellious Qi
How it manifests:
Nausea, Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Hiccups, Belching, Vomit, Coughing, Asthma
Liu Jun Zi Tang
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen and Stomach
- Clears Phlegm and mucus
- Promotes appetite
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Dampness in the Middle-Burner
How it manifests:
Nausea, Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Vomit, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Focal distention, Profuse white sputum, Anorexia, Peptic ulcer...
Phlegm
How it manifests:
Nausea, Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness
Ping Wei San
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Dries Dampness
- Improves the Spleen's transportive function
- Promotes the movement of Qi
- Harmonizes the Stomach
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Cold-Damp invading the Spleen
How it manifests:
Nausea
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Epigastric coldness, Head and body heaviness, Sweet taste in mouth, Absence of thirst, Diarrhea...
Obstruction Of the Spleen By Dampness with Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Nausea
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal oppression, Loss of appetite, Diarrhea, Feeling of heaviness, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Dull shallow face...
Shi Xiao San
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood
- Dispels Blood Stagnation
- Eases pain
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Stomach Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Nausea or vomiting, Nausea, Vomiting, Vomiting of blood, Possible vomiting of blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Nocturnal epigastric pain, Abdominal pain worsened by pressure, Potential vomiting of blood, Hematochezia
Liver Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Vomiting of blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac pain, Abdominal pain, Vomiting blood, Nosebleeds, Menstrual cramps, Irregular periods...
Si Ni San
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Regulates Liver and Spleen
- Eliminates Internal Heat
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Rebellious Liver Qi
How it manifests:
Nausea or vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Hiccups, Sighing, Belching, Stomach churning...
Rebellious Qi
How it manifests:
Nausea, Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Hiccups, Belching, Vomit, Coughing, Asthma
Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Directs rebellious Qi downward
- Arrests wheezing
- Stops coughing
- Warms and transforms Phlegm-Cold
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Rebellious Lung Qi
How it manifests:
Nausea, Vomiting, Vomiting of blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing, Asthma, Vomit, Dizziness, Headaches, Loss of consciousness
Rebellious Qi
How it manifests:
Nausea, Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Hiccups, Belching, Vomit, Coughing, Asthma
Wu Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies the Liver and Stomach
- Directs Rebellious Qi downward
- Stops vomiting
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Cold invading the Stomach
How it manifests:
Nausea, Vomiting of clear fluids
Accompanying symptoms:
Severe upper abdominal pain, Chills, Cold extremities, Desire for hot beverages and foods, Vomiting clear liquid, Feeling worse after drinking cold drinks
Stomach Yang Deficient and Cold
How it manifests:
Vomiting of clear fluids
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 nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Releases the Exterior
- Scatters Cold
- Transforms Dampness
- Harmonizes the Middle Burner
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Summer Heat with Dampness
How it manifests:
Nausea or vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, Tight feeling in chest and stomach...
Exterior Cold with Interior Dampness in Summer
How it manifests:
Nausea, Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Chills with warm skin, Lack of sweating, Heavy sensation in the head, Headaches, Abdominal pain, Vomit...
Xiao Chai Hu Tang
Addresses these nausea or vomiting 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 Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Half Exterior Half Interior
How it manifests:
Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Bitter taste in the mouth, Dry cough, Anxiety, Restlessness, Vomit...
Phlegm-Fluids in the Stomach and Small intestine
How it manifests:
Vomiting of watery fluids
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal distention, Vomiting clear liquid, Dry tongue, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Stomach splashing sound, Chest distension...
Xiao Yao San
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Harmonizes the function of Liver and Spleen
- Relieves Liver Qi stagnation
- Nourishes the Blood
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Nausea, Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia...
Liver Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Vomiting of blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac pain, Abdominal pain, Vomiting blood, Nosebleeds, Menstrual cramps, Irregular periods...
Yin Chen Hao Tang
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears heat
- Resolves dampness
- Reduces jaundice
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat in the Gallbladder
How it manifests:
Nausea or vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac pain, Hypochondriac distention, Fat malabsorption, Dull yellow complexion, Scanty and dark urine, Fever...
Damp-Heat in the Liver
How it manifests:
Nausea, Vomiting
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...
Zuo Jin Wan
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Liver Heat
- Directs Rebellious Qi downward
- Stops vomiting
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Stomach Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Nausea, Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal pain, Upper abdominal distension, Belching, Vomit, Hiccups, Irritability
Liver Qi Stagnation invading the Stomach
How it manifests:
Vomiting of food
Accompanying symptoms:
Belching, Abdominal distention, Upper abdominal distension, Depression, Irritability, Dry mouth...
Bai He Di Huang Tang
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Moistens the Lungs
- Enriches the Body Fluids
- Clears Heat and cools the Blood
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Vomiting of blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Reverses the flow of Rebellious Stomach Qi
- Relieves both Heat and Cold Stagnation in the gastrointestinal tract
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Fluids in the Stomach and Small intestine
How it manifests:
Vomiting of watery fluids
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal distention, Vomiting clear liquid, Dry tongue, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Stomach splashing sound, Chest distension...
Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi of the Spleen and Stomach (Middle Burner)
- Raises the Yang
- Detoxifies
- Lifts what has sunken
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Nausea
Accompanying symptoms:
Late menstruation, Amenorrhea, Scanty menstruation, Lower abdominal pain, Abdominal heaviness, Stifling sensation in the chest...
Cang Er Zi San
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Disperses Wind
- Relieves pain
- Unblocks the nose
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Damp-Wind
How it manifests:
Nausea
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Neck gland swelling, Excessive sweating, Occipital stiffness, Body pain...
Cang Fu Dao Tan Wan
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Resolves Dampness and Phlegm
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Nausea
Accompanying symptoms:
Late menstruation, Amenorrhea, Scanty menstruation, Lower abdominal pain, Abdominal heaviness, Stifling sensation in the chest...
Dang Gui Long Hui Wan
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Drains Liver and Gallbladder Fire Excess
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Liver Fire Blazing
How it manifests:
Haematemesis
Accompanying symptoms:
Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness...
Dang Gui Shao Yao San
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Liver Blood
- Spreads the Liver Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Resolves Dampness
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Obstruction Of the Spleen By Dampness with Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Nausea
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal oppression, Loss of appetite, Diarrhea, Feeling of heaviness, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Dull shallow face...
Di Tan Tang
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Removes Phlegm
- Opens the sensory orifices
- Tonifies Qi
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Phlegm Misting the Heart
How it manifests:
Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Confusion, Loss of consciousness, Hypersomnia, Incoherent or confused speech, Slurred speech, Aphasia...
Ding Zhi Wan
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Heart Qi
- Pacifies timidity
- Calms the Mind
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Phlegm Misting the Heart
How it manifests:
Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Confusion, Loss of consciousness, Hypersomnia, Incoherent or confused speech, Slurred speech, Aphasia...
Fei Er Wan
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Kills parasites
- Reduces accumulation
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Clears Heat
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Stomach Heat or Fire
How it manifests:
Nausea, Vomiting of fluids soon after drinking
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry stools, Dry mouth...
Feng Yin Tang
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Extinguishes and pacifies Wind with heavy medicinals
- Calms the Mind
- Clears Heat
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Fire
How it manifests:
Haematemesis
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache...
Gu Jing Wan
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Clears Heat
- Stops bleeding
- Stabilizes the menses
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Vomiting of blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Gui Ling Gan Lu Yin
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Expels Summerheat
- Clears Heat
- Transforms Qi
- Removes Dampness
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Summer Heat with Dampness
How it manifests:
Nausea or vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, Tight feeling in chest and stomach...
Gui Zhi Shao Yao Zhi Mu Tang
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and inflammations
- Unblocks the flow of Yang Qi and promotes movement (in areas with painful obstruction)
- Clears Wind and Damp
- Relieves pain
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Painful Obstruction with Wind-Cold-Damp
How it manifests:
Nausea
Accompanying symptoms:
Swollen and painful joints worsening at night, Joint stiffness, Chills without sweating, Weight loss, Headaches, Dizziness...
Gun Tan Wan
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Drains Fire and Phlegm
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Phlegm Misting the Heart
How it manifests:
Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Confusion, Loss of consciousness, Hypersomnia, Incoherent or confused speech, Slurred speech, Aphasia...
Hai Tong Pi Tang
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates the Blood
- Disperses swelling
- Dispels Wind, Dampness and Cold
- Removes Stagnation and relieves pain
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Damp-Wind
How it manifests:
Nausea
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Neck gland swelling, Excessive sweating, Occipital stiffness, Body pain...
Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies the Middle Burner (Spleen and Stomach)
- Tonifies Qi
- Relieves spasmodic pain
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Stomach Yang Deficient and Cold
How it manifests:
Vomiting of clear fluids
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...
Jia Wei Xiao Yao San
Addresses these nausea or vomiting 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 Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Nausea, Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia...
Jin Fei Cao San
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Disperses Wind-Cold
- Descends Lung Qi
- Transform Phlegm
- Stop cough and calms wheezing
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Rebellious Lung Qi
How it manifests:
Nausea, Vomiting, Vomiting of blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing, Asthma, Vomit, Dizziness, Headaches, Loss of consciousness
Jiu Wei Qiang Huo Tang
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Induces sweating
- Dispels Dampness
- Expels Wind-Cold
- Clears Interior Heat
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Damp-Wind
How it manifests:
Nausea
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Neck gland swelling, Excessive sweating, Occipital stiffness, Body pain...
Ku Shen Tang
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Dispels Wind
- Dries Dampness
- Kills parasites
- Relieves itching
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Damp-Wind
How it manifests:
Nausea
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Neck gland swelling, Excessive sweating, Occipital stiffness, Body pain...
Li Zhong Wan
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Middle Burner
- Strengthens the Spleen and Stomach
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Greater Yin stage
How it manifests:
Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Vomit, Abdominal fullness, Chills, Diarrhea, Absence of thirst...
Liang Fu Wan
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Middle Burner
- Dispels Cold
- Promotes the movement of Qi
- Alleviates Pain
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Cold invading the Stomach
How it manifests:
Nausea, Vomiting of clear fluids
Accompanying symptoms:
Severe upper abdominal pain, Chills, Cold extremities, Desire for hot beverages and foods, Vomiting clear liquid, Feeling worse after drinking cold drinks
Ling Gan Wu Wei Jiang Xin Tang
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Lungs
- Transforms congested Fluids
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Cold-Phlegm
How it manifests:
Nausea
Accompanying symptoms:
White and watery sputum, Stifling sensation in the chest, Cold extremities, Loss of appetite
Ling Jiao Gou Teng Tang
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Cools the Liver
- Extinguishes Wind
- Increases Fluids
- Relaxes the sinews
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Fire
How it manifests:
Haematemesis
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache...
Liu Yi San
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Summer-Heat
- Drains Dampness
- Supplements Qi
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Summer-Heat
How it manifests:
Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, Upper abdominal discomfort...
Mai Men Dong Tang
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Stomach
- Generates Body Fluids
- Directs Rebellious Qi downward
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Stomach Deficiency
How it manifests:
Nausea or vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Generalized fatigue, Chills, Loss of appetite, Depression, Dry mouth, Morning sickness
Nuan Gan Jian
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Liver and Kidneys
- Promotes the movement of Qi
- Alleviates pain
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Stagnation of Cold in the Liver Channel
How it manifests:
Vomiting of clear fluids
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondrial fullness and distention with pain alleviated by warmth, Testicular pain, Scrotal contraction, Vertical headaches, Chills, Cold extremities...
Qiang Huo Sheng Shi Tang
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Expels wind and dampness
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Damp-Wind
How it manifests:
Nausea
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Neck gland swelling, Excessive sweating, Occipital stiffness, Body pain...
Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat
- Transforms Phlegm
- Directs Rebellious Qi downwards
- Stops coughing
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Heat
How it manifests:
Nausea
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal oppression, Mucous in feces, Depression
Qing Re Gu Jing Tang
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Empty Heat
- Tonifies the Kidney Yin
- Stops bleeding
- Supplies Body Fluids
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Vomiting of blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Qing Wei San
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Drains Stomach Fire
- Cools the Blood
- Nourishes the Yin
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Stomach Heat or Fire
How it manifests:
Nausea, Vomiting of fluids soon after drinking
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry stools, Dry mouth...
Qing Ying Tang
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears the Nutritive level Heat
- Relieves Fire Toxin
- Removes Heat
- Nourishes Yin
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Vomiting of blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
San Ren Tang
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Damp-Heat
- Disseminates the Qi
- Facilitates the Qi mechanisms
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Dampness in the Gallbladder
How it manifests:
Nausea or vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Jaundice, Dull yellow complexion, Yellow eyes, Hypochondriac pain, Hypochondrial fullness and distention with pain alleviated by warmth, Fat malabsorption...
San Zi Yang Qin Tang
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Directs the Qi downward
- Transforms Phlegm
- Reduces harbored food
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Cold-Phlegm
How it manifests:
Nausea
Accompanying symptoms:
White and watery sputum, Stifling sensation in the chest, Cold extremities, Loss of appetite
Shen Ling Bai Zhu San
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Augments the Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Drains Dampness
- Stops diarrhea
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Stomach and Spleen Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Nausea
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Dry mouth, Preference for sipping, Dry stools, Dry lips, Generalized fatigue...
Sheng Yang Yi Wei Tang
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Augments the Qi
- Raises the Yang
- Releases Dampness
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat in Stomach and Spleen
How it manifests:
Nausea
Accompanying symptoms:
Head and body heaviness, Upper abdominal oppression, Diarrhea, Fever not reduced by sweating
Shi Hui San
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Cools the Blood and
- Stops bleeding
- Clears Heat and drains Fire
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Vomiting of blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Si Mo Tang
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Promotes the movement of Qi
- Directs rebellious Qi downward
- Expands the chest and dissipates clumping
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Rebellious Liver Qi invading the Stomach
How it manifests:
Nausea or vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Irritability, Upper abdominal pain, Upper abdominal distension, Hypochondriac pain, Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal oppression...
Su He Xiang Wan
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and aromatically opens the sensory orifices
- Promotes the movement of Qi
- Transforms turbidity
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Phlegm Misting the Heart
How it manifests:
Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Confusion, Loss of consciousness, Hypersomnia, Incoherent or confused speech, Slurred speech, Aphasia...
Tiao Wei Cheng Qi Tang
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Removes Heat and Dryness in the Lower Burner
- Removes constipation
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Stomach Heat or Fire
How it manifests:
Nausea, Vomiting of fluids soon after drinking
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry stools, Dry mouth...
Wu Pi Yin
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Reduces edema, diuretic
- Regulates and strengthens Spleen Qi
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Yin Excess
How it manifests:
Nausea
Accompanying symptoms:
Absence of thirst, Slow and forceful movement, Epigastric pain worsen by pressure, Polyuria, Feeling of chest oppression, Excessive vaginal discharge...
Xiang Sha Yang Wei Wan
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Strengthens and harmonizes the Spleen and Stomach
- Resolves Dampness
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Stomach Yang Deficient and Cold
How it manifests:
Vomiting of clear fluids
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...
Xiao Ban Xia Tang
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Alleviates and removes thin mucus
- Directs rebellious Qi downward
- Stops vomiting
- Harmonizes the Stomach
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Phlegm
How it manifests:
Nausea, Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness
Xiao Feng San
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Disperses Wind
- Eliminates Dampness
- Clears Heat
- Cools the Blood
- Nourishes the Blood
- Relieves skin itchness
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Damp-Wind
How it manifests:
Nausea
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Neck gland swelling, Excessive sweating, Occipital stiffness, Body pain...
Xiao Jian Zhong Tang
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies the Middle Burner (Spleen and Stomach)
- Tonifies Qi
- Relieves spasmodic pain
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Stomach Yang Deficient and Cold
How it manifests:
Vomiting of clear fluids
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...
Xie Huang San
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Stagnant Fire from the Spleen and Stomach
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Stomach Heat or Fire
How it manifests:
Nausea, Vomiting of fluids soon after drinking
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry stools, Dry mouth...
Xie Qing Wan
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears the Liver and drains Fire
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Liver Fire Blazing
How it manifests:
Haematemesis
Accompanying symptoms:
Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness...
Xing Su San
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Dry-Cold
- Disseminates the Lung Qi and relieves cough
- Transforms thin mucus
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Phlegm
How it manifests:
Nausea, Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness
Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates the Blood
- Dispels blood Stagnation
- Spreads the Liver Qi
- Unblocks the channels
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Stomach Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Nausea or vomiting, Nausea, Vomiting, Vomiting of blood, Possible vomiting of blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Nocturnal epigastric pain, Abdominal pain worsened by pressure, Potential vomiting of blood, Hematochezia
Yi Guan Jian
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the Yin
- Spreads the Liver Qi
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Nausea, Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia...
Yu Nu Jian
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears stomach Heat
- Nourishes Kidney Yin
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Stomach Fire or Stomach Heat
How it manifests:
Vomiting of food
Accompanying symptoms:
Toothache, Headaches, Loose teeth, Bleeding gums, Irritability, Thirst...
Zhen Wu Tang
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies the Yang and Qi of the Spleen and Kidneys
- Eliminates Dampness
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Spleen or Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal pain that worsens with cold, Urinary dysfunction, Deep pain and heaviness in limbs, Dizziness, Heavy sensation in the head, Edema...
Zi Xue Dan
Addresses these nausea or vomiting patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat
- Opens the sensory orifices
- Controls spasms and convulsions
- Extinguishes Wind
Addresses These Nausea Or Vomiting Pattern Variations
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Fire
How it manifests:
Haematemesis
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache...
Chai Hu Gui Zhi Tang
Traditional formula for nausea or vomiting
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 nausea or vomiting
Main Actions
- Reduces food stagnation
- Harmonizes the Stomach
Zhi Shi Dao Zhi Wan
Traditional formula for nausea or vomiting
Main Actions
- Reduces and guides out stagnation and accumulation
- Drains heat
- Dispels dampness
Gua Di San
Traditional formula for nausea or vomiting
Main Actions
- Discharges Phlegm or food stagnation through vomiting
Wu Mei Wan
Traditional formula for nausea or vomiting
Main Actions
- Warms the Organs
- Drains Heat
- Calms roundworms
- Drains the Liver
- Calms the Stomach
Hua Chong Wan
Traditional formula for nausea or vomiting
Main Actions
- Kills intestinal parasites