Palpitations in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different palpitations patterns according to TCM theory
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Palpitations are sensations where an individual feels their heart is beating too hard, too fast, skipping a beat, or fluttering. These sensations can occur in the chest, throat, or neck and are often noticeable during rest or activities. While typically benign, palpitations can be unsettling and may occasionally signal underlying heart conditions that require medical evaluation. Understanding the context and frequency of these palpitations is essential for determining their significance and potential need for further investigation.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), palpitations are viewed not merely as a cardiac symptom but as an indicator of systemic imbalance. TCM suggests that palpitations can arise from disharmonies in Qi (vital energy), Blood, Yin, or Yang within the body, affecting Heart function.
This perspective emphasizes the importance of diagnosing the specific underlying pattern of disharmony to effectively tailor the treatment, aiming to restore balance and address both the symptom and its root cause holistically.
TCM Patterns for Palpitations
Blood Deficiency
Insufficient blood to nourish the body, causing paleness, dizziness, and dryness throughout the system
Causes: Palpitations, Occasional palpitations, Palpitations with anxiety
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
Palpitations
Along with: General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Dizziness, Poor memory, Insomnia, Dislike of speaking, Loss of appetite, Limb numbness, Skin numbness
Blood Deficiency
Palpitations
Along with: Dizziness, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Dull shallow face, Pale lips, Poor memory, Insomnia
Heart Blood Deficiency
Palpitations
Along with: Easily startled, Vivid dreaming, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Liver and Heart Blood Deficiency
Palpitations
Along with: Dizziness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Poor memory, Anxiety, Easily startled, Dull pale complexion, Pale lips, Blurry vision, Eye floaters, Night blindness, Tingling of limbs, Limb numbness, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Muscle cramps, Muscle weakness, Dry hair, Skin dryness, Depression, Lack of direction, Withered and brittle nails
Pericardium Blood Deficiency
Palpitations
Along with: Chest distension, Chest stiffness, Chest pain, Insomnia, Poor memory
Spleen and Heart Blood Deficiency
Palpitations
Along with: Dizziness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Poor memory, Anxiety, Easily startled, Dull pale complexion, Pale lips, Generalized fatigue, Muscle weakness, Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Scanty menstruation
Liver Yang Rising with Blood and Yin Deficiency
Occasional palpitations
Along with: Irritability, Insomnia, Anxiety, Dizziness
Heart and Spleen Deficiency
Palpitations
Along with: Insomnia, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, Anxiety, Pale face, Poor memory, Diarrhea, Scanty menstruation, Pale lips, Dizziness
Heart and Spleen Qi and Blood Deficiency
Palpitations
Along with: Poor memory, Restless sleeplessness, Fever, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, Coughing, Shortness of breath, Exertional dyspnea, Weight loss, Skin dryness
Blood Deficiency and Stagnation
Palpitations
Along with: Dizziness, Blurry vision, Lackluster complexion and nails, Muscle tension, Insomnia, Poor constitution, Irregular periods, Amenorrhea, Lower abdominal pain, Muscle contractions
Yin and Blood Deficiency
Palpitations with anxiety
Along with: Irritability, Heart palpitations with anxiety, Generalized fatigue, Restless sleeplessness, Poor concentration, Nocturnal emission, Poor memory, Dry stools, Mouth ulcers, Menopausal symptoms
Qi Deficiency
Insufficient vital energy causing fatigue, weakness, poor digestion, and reduced function of organs and protective systems
Causes: Palpitation, Palpitations
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.
Spleen and Kidney Qi Deficiency
Palpitation
Along with: Excessive menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Thin menstrual blood, Prolonged menstrual periods, Shortness of breath, Palpitations
Qi Deficiency
Palpitations
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
Palpitations
Along with: General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Dizziness, Poor memory, Insomnia, Dislike of speaking, Loss of appetite, Limb numbness, Skin numbness
Heart Qi Deficiency
Palpitations
Along with: Exertional dyspnea, Pale face, Spontaneous sweat, Generalized fatigue
Lung and Heart Qi Deficiency
Palpitations
Along with: Shortness of breath, Coughing, Weak voice, Dislike of speaking, Pale face, Frequent colds or flu, Generalized fatigue, Depression, Spontaneous sweat, Sighing
Spleen or Kidney Qi Deficiency
Palpitations
Along with: Early menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Lower back pain, Dizziness, Chills, Nocturia, Thin menstrual blood, Shortness of breath, Spontaneous sweat, Generalized fatigue
Heart and Spleen Deficiency
Palpitations
Along with: Insomnia, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, Anxiety, Pale face, Poor memory, Diarrhea, Scanty menstruation, Pale lips, Dizziness
Liver Qi Stagnation with Spleen Qi Deficiency that transforms into Heat
Palpitations
Along with: Irritability, Spontaneous sweat, Eye hyperemia, Dry mouth, Lower abdominal oppression, Painful urination, Excessive menstruation, Abnormal uterine bleeding, Tidal fever, Infertility
Heart and Spleen Qi and Blood Deficiency
Palpitations
Along with: Poor memory, Restless sleeplessness, Fever, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, Coughing, Shortness of breath, Exertional dyspnea, Weight loss, Skin dryness
Heat
Intense, ascending pathogenic force that consumes body fluids, disturbs the mind, and accelerates all physiological processes
Causes: Palpitations
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.
Heart Fire blazing
Palpitations
Along with: Thirst, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers, Restlessness, Anxiety, Feeling of heat, Insomnia, Flushed face, Hematuria, Dark urine, Bitter taste in the mouth
Pericardium Fire
Palpitations
Along with: Stifling sensation in the chest, Bitter taste in the mouth, Insomnia, Thirst, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers, Cardiac burning sensation, Rapid breath, Restlessness, Anxiety, Feeling of heat, Vivid dreaming, Excessive menstruation
Phlegm Fire harassing the Pericardium
Palpitations
Along with: Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Anxiety, Incoherent or confused speech, Confusion, Rash behaviour, Uncontrolled laughing or crying, Verbal aggression, Talking to oneself, Depression, Dull shallow face, Aggression, Stifling sensation in the chest, Chest pain, Rapid breath
Phlegm-Fire harassing the Heart
Palpitations
Along with: Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Anxiety, Incoherent or confused speech, Confusion, Rash behaviour, Uncontrolled laughing or crying, Verbal aggression, Talking to oneself, Depression, Dull shallow face, Aggression
Liver Qi Stagnation with Spleen Qi Deficiency that transforms into Heat
Palpitations
Along with: Irritability, Spontaneous sweat, Eye hyperemia, Dry mouth, Lower abdominal oppression, Painful urination, Excessive menstruation, Abnormal uterine bleeding, Tidal fever, Infertility
Disharmony between Heart and Kidneys
Palpitations
Along with: Dizziness, Tinnitus, Insomnia, Poor memory, Lower back pain, Knee pain, Night sweats, Constipation, Menopausal hot flashes, Blurry vision
Qi Stagnation in Gallbladder and Stomach with Phlegm Heat
Palpitations
Along with: Nausea or vomiting, Vertigo, Vivid dreaming, Anxiety, Excessive hunger, Focal distention of the chest, Bitter taste in the mouth, Slight thirst, Copious thick yellow sputum, Hypertension
Yin Deficiency
Depletion of cooling, moistening fluids causing dryness, false heat rising, and restless agitation throughout the body
Causes: Palpitations, Occasional palpitations, Palpitations with anxiety
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.
Heart Yin Deficiency
Palpitations
Along with: Night sweats, Feeling of uneasiness, Feeling of heat, Heat sensation in palms, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Liver Yang Rising with Blood and Yin Deficiency
Occasional palpitations
Along with: Irritability, Insomnia, Anxiety, Dizziness
Deficiency of both the Kidney Yin and Yang
Palpitations
Along with: Menopausal symptoms, Hypertension, Irregular periods, Menopausal hot flashes, Excessive sweating, Irritability, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Depression, Frequent urination
Heart and Kidney Yin Deficiency
Palpitations
Along with: Insomnia, Poor memory, Night sweats, Anxiety, Tinnitus, Dizziness, Vivid dreaming, Restlessness, Nocturnal emission
Disharmony between Heart and Kidneys
Palpitations
Along with: Dizziness, Tinnitus, Insomnia, Poor memory, Lower back pain, Knee pain, Night sweats, Constipation, Menopausal hot flashes, Blurry vision
Yin and Blood Deficiency
Palpitations with anxiety
Along with: Irritability, Heart palpitations with anxiety, Generalized fatigue, Restless sleeplessness, Poor concentration, Nocturnal emission, Poor memory, Dry stools, Mouth ulcers, Menopausal symptoms
Yang Deficiency
Insufficient yang qi causing coldness, fatigue, and diminished physiological functions throughout the body
Causes: Palpitations, Severe and continuous palpitations
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.
Heart Yang Deficiency
Palpitations
Along with: Exertional dyspnea, Generalized fatigue, Spontaneous sweat, Slight feeling of stuffiness in the heart, Chills, Cold hands, Bright pale face, Dark lips
Kidney Yang Deficiency with Water overflowing
Palpitations
Along with: Edema of the lower extremities, Cold sensation in legs and back, Abdominal distention, Lumbar pain, Chills, Scanty clear urination, Shortness of breath, Cold hands, White and watery sputum, Coughing, Asthma
Painful Obstruction with Liver and Kidney Deficiency
Palpitations
Along with: Lower back and leg pain and heaviness, Weakness and stiffness, Aversion to cold, General cold feeling, Shortness of breath, Chronic lower back pain, Sciatica, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Periarthritis of the shoulder
Deficiency of both the Kidney Yin and Yang
Palpitations
Along with: Menopausal symptoms, Hypertension, Irregular periods, Menopausal hot flashes, Excessive sweating, Irritability, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Depression, Frequent urination
Spleen or Kidney Yang Deficiency
Palpitations
Along with: Abdominal pain that worsens with cold, Urinary dysfunction, Deep pain and heaviness in limbs, Dizziness, Heavy sensation in the head, Edema, Diarrhea, Coughing, Vomit, Congestive heart failure
Disharmony between Heart and Kidneys caused by Kidney Yang Deficiency
Severe and continuous palpitations
Along with: Irritability, Restlessness, Severe heart palpitations, Cold sensation in lower limbs, Insomnia, Anxiety, Mental exhaustion, Dysautonomia, Hypertension
Phlegm
Thick, sticky pathological fluid that obstructs body functions and can manifest anywhere in the body
Causes: Palpitations
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."
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
Palpitations
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
Phlegm-Fluids in the hypochondrium
Palpitations
Along with: Hypochondrial pain that is worse on coughing and breathing, Shortness of breath, Hypochondriac distention
Phlegm Fire harassing the Pericardium
Palpitations
Along with: Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Anxiety, Incoherent or confused speech, Confusion, Rash behaviour, Uncontrolled laughing or crying, Verbal aggression, Talking to oneself, Depression, Dull shallow face, Aggression, Stifling sensation in the chest, Chest pain, Rapid breath
Phlegm-Fire harassing the Heart
Palpitations
Along with: Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Anxiety, Incoherent or confused speech, Confusion, Rash behaviour, Uncontrolled laughing or crying, Verbal aggression, Talking to oneself, Depression, Dull shallow face, Aggression
Damp-Cold Phlegm
Palpitations
Along with: Nausea, Vomit, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Dizziness, Focal distention, Profuse white sputum, Upper respiratory tract infections, Chronic bronchitis, Emphysema, Goitre
Qi Stagnation in Gallbladder and Stomach with Phlegm Heat
Palpitations
Along with: Nausea or vomiting, Vertigo, Vivid dreaming, Anxiety, Excessive hunger, Focal distention of the chest, Bitter taste in the mouth, Slight thirst, Copious thick yellow sputum, Hypertension
Blood Stasis
Blood that is no longer flowing smoothly through the vessels
Causes: Palpitations
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.
Heart Blood Stagnation
Palpitations
Along with: Stabbing chest pain, Chest constriction, Stifling sensation in the chest
Heart Vessel obstructed
Palpitations
Along with: Shortness of breath, Depression, Restlessness, Stifling sensation in the chest, Heart pain, Chest pain, Sputum, Feeling of heaviness, Dislike of speaking, Cold extremities, Sighing, Purple lips, Purple nails, Purple face
Pericardium Blood Stagnation
Palpitations
Along with: Chest pain, Chest distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Shortness of breath, Purple lips, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps, Dark menstrual clots
Blood Deficiency and Stagnation
Palpitations
Along with: Dizziness, Blurry vision, Lackluster complexion and nails, Muscle tension, Insomnia, Poor constitution, Irregular periods, Amenorrhea, Lower abdominal pain, Muscle contractions
Mind Disturbance
Disruption of consciousness, mental clarity, and emotional equilibrium causing restlessness, confusion, or withdrawal
Causes: Palpitations
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.
Heart Fire blazing
Palpitations
Along with: Thirst, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers, Restlessness, Anxiety, Feeling of heat, Insomnia, Flushed face, Hematuria, Dark urine, Bitter taste in the mouth
Pericardium Fire
Palpitations
Along with: Stifling sensation in the chest, Bitter taste in the mouth, Insomnia, Thirst, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers, Cardiac burning sensation, Rapid breath, Restlessness, Anxiety, Feeling of heat, Vivid dreaming, Excessive menstruation
Phlegm Fire harassing the Pericardium
Palpitations
Along with: Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Anxiety, Incoherent or confused speech, Confusion, Rash behaviour, Uncontrolled laughing or crying, Verbal aggression, Talking to oneself, Depression, Dull shallow face, Aggression, Stifling sensation in the chest, Chest pain, Rapid breath
Phlegm-Fire harassing the Heart
Palpitations
Along with: Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Anxiety, Incoherent or confused speech, Confusion, Rash behaviour, Uncontrolled laughing or crying, Verbal aggression, Talking to oneself, Depression, Dull shallow face, Aggression
Qi Stagnation
Blocked or disrupted flow of vital energy causing distending pain, emotional distress, and symptoms that worsen with stress
Causes: Palpitations
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
Palpitations
Along with: Chest distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Depression
Pericardium Qi Stagnation
Palpitations
Along with: Mild chest pain, Chest distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Sighing, Throat lumps, Depression, Irritability, Loss of appetite, Weak limbs, Cold extremities
Liver Qi Stagnation with Spleen Qi Deficiency that transforms into Heat
Palpitations
Along with: Irritability, Spontaneous sweat, Eye hyperemia, Dry mouth, Lower abdominal oppression, Painful urination, Excessive menstruation, Abnormal uterine bleeding, Tidal fever, Infertility
Qi Stagnation in Gallbladder and Stomach with Phlegm Heat
Palpitations
Along with: Nausea or vomiting, Vertigo, Vivid dreaming, Anxiety, Excessive hunger, Focal distention of the chest, Bitter taste in the mouth, Slight thirst, Copious thick yellow sputum, Hypertension
Cold
Congeals body fluids, damages Yang Qi, and causes pain with fixed location
Causes: Palpitations, Palpitations in the epigastrium
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.
Empty-Cold
Palpitations
Along with: Chills, Cold extremities, Pale face, Absence of thirst, Apathy, Excessive sweating, Diarrhea, Clear urination, Frequent urination
Damp-Cold Phlegm
Palpitations
Along with: Nausea, Vomit, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Dizziness, Focal distention, Profuse white sputum, Upper respiratory tract infections, Chronic bronchitis, Emphysema, Goitre
Exterior Cold invading the Interior
Palpitations in the epigastrium
Along with: Abdominal pain, Constipation, Hypochondriac pain, Chills, Low grade fever, Cold extremities, Sweating that doesn't reduce fever, Epigastric palpitations, Dizziness, Twitching
Dampness
Heavy, sticky moisture that obstructs body functions and creates sluggishness
Causes: Palpitations
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.
Kidney Yang Deficiency with Water overflowing
Palpitations
Along with: Edema of the lower extremities, Cold sensation in legs and back, Abdominal distention, Lumbar pain, Chills, Scanty clear urination, Shortness of breath, Cold hands, White and watery sputum, Coughing, Asthma
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
Palpitations
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
Damp-Cold Phlegm
Palpitations
Along with: Nausea, Vomit, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Dizziness, Focal distention, Profuse white sputum, Upper respiratory tract infections, Chronic bronchitis, Emphysema, Goitre
Yang Excess
Excessive yang energy that generates heat, agitation, and hyperactivity throughout the body systems
Causes: Occasional palpitations
Yang Excess represents pathological hyperactivity of the body's yang qi in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It manifests as excessive heat, inflammation, and overstimulation that disrupts the normal balance between yin and yang, causing various acute and intense symptoms.
Liver Yang Rising with Blood and Yin Deficiency
Occasional palpitations
Along with: Irritability, Insomnia, Anxiety, Dizziness
Herbal Formulas for Palpitations
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address palpitations
Gui Pi Tang
Addresses these palpitations patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies and nourish Qi and Blood
- Tonifies Heart and Spleen
Addresses These Palpitations Pattern Variations
Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Weak voice, Generalized fatigue, Apathy, Dislike of speaking, Spontaneous sweat...
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Dizziness...
Spleen or Kidney Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Early menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Lower back pain, Dizziness, Chills, Nocturia...
Heart and Spleen Deficiency
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Insomnia, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, Anxiety, Pale face, Poor memory...
Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Easily startled, Vivid dreaming, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Dull shallow face, Pale lips, Poor memory...
Liver and Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Poor memory, Anxiety, Easily startled...
Spleen and Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Poor memory, Anxiety, Easily startled...
Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan
Addresses these palpitations patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the Yin
- Nourishes the Blood
- Clears Heat
- Calms the Mind
Addresses These Palpitations Pattern Variations
Heart Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Night sweats, Feeling of uneasiness, Feeling of heat, Heat sensation in palms, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Heart and Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Insomnia, Poor memory, Night sweats, Anxiety, Tinnitus, Dizziness...
Disharmony between Heart and Kidneys
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Insomnia, Poor memory, Lower back pain, Knee pain...
Yin and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Palpitations with anxiety
Accompanying symptoms:
Irritability, Heart palpitations with anxiety, Generalized fatigue, Restless sleeplessness, Poor concentration, Nocturnal emission...
Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
Addresses these palpitations patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi of the Spleen and Stomach (Middle Burner)
- Raises the Yang
- Detoxifies
- Lifts what has sunken
Addresses These Palpitations Pattern Variations
Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Weak voice, Generalized fatigue, Apathy, Dislike of speaking, Spontaneous sweat...
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Dizziness...
Spleen or Kidney Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Early menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Lower back pain, Dizziness, Chills, Nocturia...
Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang
Addresses these palpitations patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and Blood
- Nourishes the Heart
- Calms the Mind
- Warms Yang
- Strengthens the Spleen and Lungs
Addresses These Palpitations Pattern Variations
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Dizziness...
Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Dull shallow face, Pale lips, Poor memory...
Heart and Spleen Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Poor memory, Restless sleeplessness, Fever, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, Coughing...
Si Wu Tang
Addresses these palpitations patterns:
Main Actions
- Restores and nourishes Blood
- Stimulates Blood circulation
Addresses These Palpitations Pattern Variations
Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Dull shallow face, Pale lips, Poor memory...
Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Easily startled, Vivid dreaming, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Blood Deficiency and Stagnation
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Blurry vision, Lackluster complexion and nails, Muscle tension, Insomnia, Poor constitution...
Wen Dan Tang
Addresses these palpitations patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Phlegm
- Clears Gallbladder
- Regulates Qi
- Harmonizes the Stomach
Addresses These Palpitations Pattern Variations
Phlegm Fire harassing the Pericardium
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming...
Phlegm-Fire harassing the Heart
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming...
Qi Stagnation in Gallbladder and Stomach with Phlegm Heat
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Nausea or vomiting, Vertigo, Vivid dreaming, Anxiety, Excessive hunger, Focal distention of the chest...
Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these palpitations patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates the Blood
- Dispels blood Stagnation
- Spreads the Liver Qi
- Unblocks the channels
Addresses These Palpitations Pattern Variations
Heart Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Stabbing chest pain, Chest constriction, Stifling sensation in the chest
Heart Vessel obstructed
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Shortness of breath, Depression, Restlessness, Stifling sensation in the chest, Heart pain, Chest pain...
Pericardium Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest pain, Chest distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Shortness of breath, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Bai Zi Yang Xin Wan
Addresses these palpitations patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Heart Qi
- Calms the Mind and clear anxiety
- Nourish the Heart Blood
Addresses These Palpitations Pattern Variations
Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Easily startled, Vivid dreaming, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Heart Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Exertional dyspnea, Pale face, Spontaneous sweat, Generalized fatigue
Ban Xia Hou Pu Tang
Addresses these palpitations patterns:
Main Actions
- Regulates the flow of Qi,
- Clears Phlegm
- Treats esophageal spasm
- Descends Rebellious Qi
- Dissipates clumps
- Relieves Stagnation
Addresses These Palpitations Pattern Variations
Heart Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Depression
Pericardium Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Mild chest pain, Chest distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Sighing, Throat lumps, Depression...
Bao Yuan Tang
Addresses these palpitations patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Qi and warms the Yang
Addresses These Palpitations Pattern Variations
Heart Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Exertional dyspnea, Pale face, Spontaneous sweat, Generalized fatigue
Lung and Heart Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Shortness of breath, Coughing, Weak voice, Dislike of speaking, Pale face, Frequent colds or flu...
Gan Mai Da Zao Tang
Addresses these palpitations patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Heart
- Calms the Mind
- Harmonizes the middle burner
- Relaxes tension
Addresses These Palpitations Pattern Variations
Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Easily startled, Vivid dreaming, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Heart Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Night sweats, Feeling of uneasiness, Feeling of heat, Heat sensation in palms, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Huang Lian Wen Dan Tang
Addresses these palpitations patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Hot Phlegm
- Clears Gallbladder Heat
- Regulates Qi
- Harmonizes the Stomach
Addresses These Palpitations Pattern Variations
Phlegm Fire harassing the Pericardium
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming...
Phlegm-Fire harassing the Heart
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming...
Jiao Tai Wan
Addresses these palpitations patterns:
Main Actions
- Restores the functional communication between the Heart and the Kidneys
Addresses These Palpitations Pattern Variations
Heart and Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Insomnia, Poor memory, Night sweats, Anxiety, Tinnitus, Dizziness...
Disharmony between Heart and Kidneys caused by Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Severe and continuous palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Irritability, Restlessness, Severe heart palpitations, Cold sensation in lower limbs, Insomnia, Anxiety...
Liu Wei Di Huang Wan
Addresses these palpitations patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the yin and nourishes the Kidneys
Addresses These Palpitations Pattern Variations
Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Dull shallow face, Pale lips, Poor memory...
Disharmony between Heart and Kidneys
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Insomnia, Poor memory, Lower back pain, Knee pain...
Shen Qi Si Wu Tang
Addresses these palpitations patterns:
Main Actions
- Restores and nourishes Blood
- Stimulates Blood circulation
- Tonifies Qi
Addresses These Palpitations Pattern Variations
Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Easily startled, Vivid dreaming, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Pericardium Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest stiffness, Chest pain, Insomnia, Poor memory
Si Jun Zi Tang
Addresses these palpitations patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen and Stomach
Addresses These Palpitations Pattern Variations
Lung and Heart Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Shortness of breath, Coughing, Weak voice, Dislike of speaking, Pale face, Frequent colds or flu...
Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Weak voice, Generalized fatigue, Apathy, Dislike of speaking, Spontaneous sweat...
Suan Zao Ren Tang
Addresses these palpitations patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Blood
- Calms the Mind and eliminates irritability
- Clears Heat
Addresses These Palpitations Pattern Variations
Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Easily startled, Vivid dreaming, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Liver and Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Poor memory, Anxiety, Easily startled...
Xie Xin Tang
Addresses these palpitations patterns:
Main Actions
- Drains Fire
- Resolves Toxicity
- Dries Dampness
Addresses These Palpitations Pattern Variations
Heart Fire blazing
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Thirst, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers, Restlessness, Anxiety, Feeling of heat...
Pericardium Fire
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Stifling sensation in the chest, Bitter taste in the mouth, Insomnia, Thirst, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers...
Zhen Wu Tang
Addresses these palpitations patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies the Yang and Qi of the Spleen and Kidneys
- Eliminates Dampness
Addresses These Palpitations Pattern Variations
Spleen or Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal pain that worsens with cold, Urinary dysfunction, Deep pain and heaviness in limbs, Dizziness, Heavy sensation in the head, Edema...
Exterior Cold invading the Interior
How it manifests:
Palpitations in the epigastrium
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Hypochondriac pain, Chills, Low grade fever, Cold extremities...
Zhen Zhu Mu Wan
Addresses these palpitations patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Yin and Blood
- Sedates the Heart and calms the Mind
- Calms the Liver
- Anchors the yang
Addresses These Palpitations Pattern Variations
Liver and Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Poor memory, Anxiety, Easily startled...
Liver Yang Rising with Blood and Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Occasional palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Irritability, Insomnia, Anxiety, Dizziness
Zi Xue Dan
Addresses these palpitations patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat
- Opens the sensory orifices
- Controls spasms and convulsions
- Extinguishes Wind
Addresses These Palpitations Pattern Variations
Heart Fire blazing
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Thirst, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers, Restlessness, Anxiety, Feeling of heat...
Pericardium Fire
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Stifling sensation in the chest, Bitter taste in the mouth, Insomnia, Thirst, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers...
Ban Liu Wan
Addresses these palpitations patterns:
Main Actions
- Fortifies the Fire at the Gate of Vitality
- Expels Cold
- Unblocks the Yang
- Drains Turbidity
Addresses These Palpitations Pattern Variations
Empty-Cold
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Chills, Cold extremities, Pale face, Absence of thirst, Apathy, Excessive sweating...
Chai Hu Shu Gan San
Addresses these palpitations patterns:
Main Actions
- Disperses Stagnant Liver Qi and Blood
- Alleviates pain
- Harmonizes Blood
Addresses These Palpitations Pattern Variations
Heart Vessel obstructed
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Shortness of breath, Depression, Restlessness, Stifling sensation in the chest, Heart pain, Chest pain...
Ci Zhu Wan
Addresses these palpitations patterns:
Main Actions
- Heavily sedates and calms the Mind
- Pacifies Rising Yang
- Improves the vision and hearing
Addresses These Palpitations Pattern Variations
Heart and Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Insomnia, Poor memory, Night sweats, Anxiety, Tinnitus, Dizziness...
Da Bu Yuan Jian
Addresses these palpitations patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Yin and Blood
- Nourishes Qi and Yang
Addresses These Palpitations Pattern Variations
Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Dull shallow face, Pale lips, Poor memory...
Da Jian Zhong Tang
Addresses these palpitations patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies Middle Burner Deficiency
- Directs rebellious Qi downward
- Relieves pain
Addresses These Palpitations Pattern Variations
Empty-Cold
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Chills, Cold extremities, Pale face, Absence of thirst, Apathy, Excessive sweating...
Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang
Addresses these palpitations patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Qi
- Generates Blood
Addresses These Palpitations Pattern Variations
Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Dull shallow face, Pale lips, Poor memory...
Dang Gui Si Ni Tang
Addresses these palpitations patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Channels
- Disperses Cold
- Nourishes the Blood
- Unblocks the Blood vessels
Addresses These Palpitations Pattern Variations
Heart Vessel obstructed
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Shortness of breath, Depression, Restlessness, Stifling sensation in the chest, Heart pain, Chest pain...
Di Tan Tang
Addresses these palpitations patterns:
Main Actions
- Removes Phlegm
- Opens the sensory orifices
- Tonifies Qi
Addresses These Palpitations Pattern Variations
Heart Vessel obstructed
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Shortness of breath, Depression, Restlessness, Stifling sensation in the chest, Heart pain, Chest pain...
Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang
Addresses these palpitations patterns:
Main Actions
- Anti-rheumatic, clears Wind, Cold and Damp Stagnation
- Strengthens the function of the Liver and Kidney
- Tonifies Qi and Blood
Addresses These Palpitations Pattern Variations
Painful Obstruction with Liver and Kidney Deficiency
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back and leg pain and heaviness, Weakness and stiffness, Aversion to cold, General cold feeling, Shortness of breath, Chronic lower back pain...
Er Chen Tang
Addresses these palpitations patterns:
Main Actions
- Dries Damp and dispels Phlegm
- Regulates Qi and harmonizes the Middle Burner (Stomach and Spleen)
Addresses These Palpitations Pattern Variations
Damp-Cold Phlegm
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Nausea, Vomit, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Dizziness, Focal distention, Profuse white sputum...
Er Xian Tang
Addresses these palpitations patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin and tonifies Yang of the Kidneys
- Clears Empty Heat
- Regulates the Directing and Penetrating Vessels
Addresses These Palpitations Pattern Variations
Deficiency of both the Kidney Yin and Yang
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Menopausal symptoms, Hypertension, Irregular periods, Menopausal hot flashes, Excessive sweating, Irritability...
Gu Ben Zhi Beng Tang
Addresses these palpitations patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and Yang
Addresses These Palpitations Pattern Variations
Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Weak voice, Generalized fatigue, Apathy, Dislike of speaking, Spontaneous sweat...
Gui Zhi Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang
Addresses these palpitations patterns:
Main Actions
- Rectifies relationship between Yin and Yang
- Harmonizes Heart and Kidney
- Stabilizes and secures Essence
Addresses These Palpitations Pattern Variations
Heart Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Exertional dyspnea, Generalized fatigue, Spontaneous sweat, Slight feeling of stuffiness in the heart, Chills, Cold hands...
Guo Qi Yin
Addresses these palpitations patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the menses
- Dispels blood Stagnation
- Nourishes the blood
Addresses These Palpitations Pattern Variations
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Dizziness...
He Che Da Zao Wan
Addresses these palpitations patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Kidneys
- Strengthens the Directing and Penetrating Vessels
- Regulates the periods
Addresses These Palpitations Pattern Variations
Spleen or Kidney Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Early menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Lower back pain, Dizziness, Chills, Nocturia...
Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang
Addresses these palpitations patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies the Middle Burner (Spleen and Stomach)
- Tonifies Qi
- Relieves spasmodic pain
Addresses These Palpitations Pattern Variations
Empty-Cold
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Chills, Cold extremities, Pale face, Absence of thirst, Apathy, Excessive sweating...
Hui Chun Dan
Addresses these palpitations patterns:
Main Actions
- Opens the sensory orifices
- Arrests spasms and convulsions
- Clears Heat and transforms Phlegm
Addresses These Palpitations Pattern Variations
Phlegm Fire harassing the Pericardium
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming...
Ji Sheng Shen Qi Wan
Addresses these palpitations patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Kidneys
- Warms Yang
- Promotes water transformation
- Reduces water retention
Addresses These Palpitations Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency with Water overflowing
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Edema of the lower extremities, Cold sensation in legs and back, Abdominal distention, Lumbar pain, Chills, Scanty clear urination...
Jia Wei Xiao Yao San
Addresses these palpitations 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 Palpitations Pattern Variations
Liver Qi Stagnation with Spleen Qi Deficiency that transforms into Heat
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Irritability, Spontaneous sweat, Eye hyperemia, Dry mouth, Lower abdominal oppression, Painful urination...
Ju Yuan Jian
Addresses these palpitations patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and Blood
Addresses These Palpitations Pattern Variations
Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Weak voice, Generalized fatigue, Apathy, Dislike of speaking, Spontaneous sweat...
Liang Ge San
Addresses these palpitations patterns:
Main Actions
- Drains Fire
- Unblocks the bowels by clearing the Upper Burner
- Draining the Middle Burner
Addresses These Palpitations Pattern Variations
Heart Fire blazing
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Thirst, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers, Restlessness, Anxiety, Feeling of heat...
Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang
Addresses these palpitations patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and transforms Phlegm-Fluids
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Resolves Dampness
Addresses These Palpitations Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Fluids in the hypochondrium
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondrial pain that is worse on coughing and breathing, Shortness of breath, Hypochondriac distention
Liu Jun Zi Tang
Addresses these palpitations patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen and Stomach
- Clears Phlegm and mucus
- Promotes appetite
Addresses These Palpitations Pattern Variations
Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Weak voice, Generalized fatigue, Apathy, Dislike of speaking, Spontaneous sweat...
Qing Xin Lian Zi Yin
Addresses these palpitations patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears the Heart
- Augments the Qi and Yin
- Stops turbid painful urinary dribbling
Addresses These Palpitations Pattern Variations
Heart Fire blazing
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Thirst, Mouth ulcers, Tongue ulcers, Restlessness, Anxiety, Feeling of heat...
Ren Shen Dang Gui Tang
Addresses these palpitations patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and Blood
- Nourishes Yin
Addresses These Palpitations Pattern Variations
Heart Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Night sweats, Feeling of uneasiness, Feeling of heat, Heat sensation in palms, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Ren Shen Zi Xie Tang
Addresses these palpitations patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Blood
Addresses These Palpitations Pattern Variations
Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Dull shallow face, Pale lips, Poor memory...
Sheng Tie Luo Yin
Addresses these palpitations patterns:
Main Actions
- Sedates the Heart
- Clears Phlegm
- Clears Fire
- Calms the Mind
Addresses These Palpitations Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Fire harassing the Heart
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming...
Sheng Yu Tang
Addresses these palpitations patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and Blood
- Preserves the Blood
Addresses These Palpitations Pattern Variations
Liver and Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Poor memory, Anxiety, Easily startled...
Shi Quan Da Bu Tang
Addresses these palpitations patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies Qi
- Warms and tonifies Blood
Addresses These Palpitations Pattern Variations
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Dizziness...
Tao Hong Si Wu Tang
Addresses these palpitations patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Blood and regulates the Liver
- Moves Qi and Blood in the lower abdomen
- Stops pain
Addresses These Palpitations Pattern Variations
Blood Deficiency and Stagnation
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Blurry vision, Lackluster complexion and nails, Muscle tension, Insomnia, Poor constitution...
Wu Ling San
Addresses these palpitations patterns:
Main Actions
- Promotes urination,
- Warms the Yang
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Promotes Qi transformation function
- Drains Dampness
- Clears edema
Addresses These Palpitations Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency with Water overflowing
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Edema of the lower extremities, Cold sensation in legs and back, Abdominal distention, Lumbar pain, Chills, Scanty clear urination...
Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang
Addresses these palpitations patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Spleen and Stomach Qi
- Removes Dampness
- Moves Qi
- Alleviates pain
- Strengthens the Spleen and Harmonizes the Stomach,
Addresses These Palpitations Pattern Variations
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Late menstruation, Amenorrhea, Scanty menstruation, Lower abdominal pain, Abdominal heaviness, Stifling sensation in the chest...
Xiong Gui Er Chen Tang
Addresses these palpitations patterns:
Main Actions
- Resolves Damp-Phlegm
- Nourishes Blood
Addresses These Palpitations Pattern Variations
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Late menstruation, Amenorrhea, Scanty menstruation, Lower abdominal pain, Abdominal heaviness, Stifling sensation in the chest...
Zhen Xin An Shen Tang
Addresses these palpitations patterns:
Main Actions
- Anchors the Heart and calms the Mind
Addresses These Palpitations Pattern Variations
Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Easily startled, Vivid dreaming, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Zhi Bao Dan
Addresses these palpitations patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat
- Opens the sensory orifices
- Resolves toxicity
- Transforms Phlegm
Addresses These Palpitations Pattern Variations
Phlegm Fire harassing the Pericardium
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
Flushed face, Bitter taste in the mouth, Noisy breathing, Restlessness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming...
Zhi Gan Cao Tang
Addresses these palpitations patterns:
Main Actions
- Augments the Qi
- Nourishes Yin
- Nourishes the Blood
- Restores the pulse
Addresses These Palpitations Pattern Variations
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Palpitations
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Dizziness...
Shen Fu Tang
Traditional formula for palpitations
Main Actions
- Restores Yang
- Strongly tonifies the source Qi
- Saves Qi from collapsing due to devastated Yang