Occasional Palpitations in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different occasional palpitations patterns according to TCM theory
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Occasional palpitations are brief episodes where an individual feels an abnormality in the normal beat of the heart, which may feel like skipping beats, fluttering, pounding, or a rapid sensation. While palpitations can be triggered by stress, medication, or strenuous activity, they are typically transient and benign. However, when palpitations are accompanied by chest pain, shortness of breath, or fainting, they may indicate a more serious cardiac condition requiring medical evaluation.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) sees occasional palpitations not just as a cardiac issue but as a symptom of imbalance within the body's systemic energies. TCM emphasizes understanding the disturbances in the flow of Qi (energy) and Blood, and the balance of Yin and Yang that underpin bodily functions. The diagnosis of the specific pattern of disharmony causing the palpitations is essential, as it guides the bespoke treatment aimed at restoring the body's harmonious state.
TCM Patterns for Occasional Palpitations
Each pattern represents a distinct underlying imbalance that can cause occasional palpitations
Liver Yang Rising with Blood and Yin Deficiency
Diagnostic signs
Fine (Xi), Wiry (Xian)
Accompanying symptoms you may experience
Recommended herbal formulas
Liver Yang Rising with Blood and Yin Deficiency
Diagnostic signs
Fine (Xi), Wiry (Xian)
Accompanying symptoms you may experience
Recommended herbal formulas
Liver Yang Rising with Blood and Yin Deficiency
Diagnostic signs
Fine (Xi), Wiry (Xian)
Accompanying symptoms you may experience
Recommended herbal formulas
Herbal Formulas for Occasional Palpitations
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address occasional palpitations