Poor Memory in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different poor memory patterns according to TCM theory
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Condition Categories
Condition Categories
Poor memory, or difficulty remembering, refers to the impaired ability to recall information or events. This can manifest as forgetfulness, trouble concentrating, or difficulty retaining new information. While occasional lapses in memory are common, persistent or worsening memory problems can significantly impact daily life, potentially signaling underlying health issues.
In Western medicine, poor memory is often attributed to factors such as aging, stress, lack of sleep, or neurological conditions like Alzheimer’s disease. However, the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective offers a more holistic view, considering not just the brain but the balance of the body’s internal energies.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, poor memory is seen as a reflection of imbalances or deficiencies within the body’s internal systems. Rather than isolating the brain as the sole organ responsible for memory, TCM views the Heart, Spleen, Kidneys, and Liver as key players in cognitive function.
Symptoms like memory loss are believed to arise from various patterns of disharmony, such as Deficiencies in Qi, Blood, or Yin. Identifying the specific pattern is crucial, as treatment in TCM is highly individualized, focusing on restoring balance rather than just addressing the symptom itself.
TCM Patterns for Poor Memory
Blood Deficiency
Insufficient blood to nourish the body, causing paleness, dizziness, and dryness throughout the system
Causes: Poor memory, Forgetfulness
Blood Deficiency represents a fundamental lack of blood volume or quality in the body, resulting in organs, tissues, and the mind being undernourished. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, blood not only refers to the red fluid in our vessels but encompasses the body's entire nourishing and moistening functions.
Qi and Blood Deficiency
Poor memory
Along with: General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations, Dizziness, Insomnia, Dislike of speaking, Loss of appetite, Limb numbness, Skin numbness
Blood Deficiency
Poor memory
Along with: Dizziness, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Dull shallow face, Pale lips, Insomnia
Heart Blood Deficiency
Poor memory
Along with: Easily startled, Vivid dreaming, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Liver and Heart Blood Deficiency
Poor memory
Along with: Palpitations, Dizziness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, 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
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Blood Deficiency
Poor memory
Along with: Fine tremor, Facial tic, Dizziness, Blurry vision, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs, Insomnia, Scanty menstruation
Pericardium Blood Deficiency
Poor memory
Along with: Chest distension, Chest stiffness, Chest pain, Palpitations, Insomnia
Spleen and Heart Blood Deficiency
Poor memory
Along with: Palpitations, Dizziness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Anxiety, Easily startled, Dull pale complexion, Pale lips, Generalized fatigue, Muscle weakness, Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Scanty menstruation
Heart and Spleen Deficiency
Forgetfulness, Poor memory
Along with: Palpitations, Insomnia, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, Anxiety, Pale face, Diarrhea, Scanty menstruation, Pale lips, Dizziness
Heart and Spleen Qi and Blood Deficiency
Forgetfulness
Along with: Palpitations, Poor memory, Restless sleeplessness, Fever, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, Coughing, Shortness of breath, Exertional dyspnea, Weight loss
Yin and Blood Deficiency
Forgetfulness
Along with: Irritability, Heart palpitations with anxiety, Generalized fatigue, Restless sleeplessness, Poor concentration, Nocturnal emission, Poor memory, Dry stools, Mouth ulcers, Menopausal symptoms
Yin Deficiency
Depletion of cooling, moistening fluids causing dryness, false heat rising, and restless agitation throughout the body
Causes: Poor memory, Forgetfulness
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
Poor memory
Along with: Night sweats, Feeling of uneasiness, Feeling of heat, Heat sensation in palms, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Kidney Yin Deficiency
Poor memory
Along with: Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation, Scanty and dark urine, Infertility, Premature ejaculation, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Depression, Anxiety, Heat sensation in palms, Evening heat sensation, Flushed cheekbones, Menopausal hot flashes, Preference for sipping, Evening anxiety
Yin Deficiency
Poor memory
Along with: Heat sensation in palms, Emaciation, Sore throat at night, Thirst, Anxiety, Jumpy, Scanty and dark urine, Dry stools, Dry mouth and throat at night, Nocturnal emission, Pain relieved by pressure and cold, Preference for sipping
Yin and Blood Deficiency
Forgetfulness
Along with: Irritability, Heart palpitations with anxiety, Generalized fatigue, Restless sleeplessness, Poor concentration, Nocturnal emission, Poor memory, Dry stools, Mouth ulcers, Menopausal symptoms
Heart and Kidney Yin Deficiency
Poor memory
Along with: Palpitations, Insomnia, Night sweats, Anxiety, Tinnitus, Dizziness, Vivid dreaming, Restlessness, Nocturnal emission
Disharmony between Heart and Kidneys
Poor memory
Along with: Dizziness, Tinnitus, Insomnia, Palpitations, Lower back pain, Knee pain, Night sweats, Constipation, Menopausal hot flashes, Blurry vision
Qi Deficiency
Insufficient vital energy causing fatigue, weakness, poor digestion, and reduced function of organs and protective systems
Causes: Poor memory, Forgetfulness
Qi Deficiency is a fundamental pattern in Traditional Chinese Medicine where the body's vital energy is insufficient to maintain normal physiological functions, leading to weakness, fatigue, and various organ dysfunctions.
Qi and Blood Deficiency
Poor memory
Along with: General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations, Dizziness, Insomnia, Dislike of speaking, Loss of appetite, Limb numbness, Skin numbness
Heart and Spleen Deficiency
Forgetfulness, Poor memory
Along with: Palpitations, Insomnia, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, Anxiety, Pale face, Diarrhea, Scanty menstruation, Pale lips, Dizziness
Heart and Spleen Qi and Blood Deficiency
Forgetfulness
Along with: Palpitations, Poor memory, Restless sleeplessness, Fever, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, Coughing, Shortness of breath, Exertional dyspnea, Weight loss
Kidney and Heart Qi Deficiency
Forgetfulness
Along with: Frequent urination, Urinary incontinence, Nocturnal emission, Absentmindness, Poor memory, Pediatric nocturnal enuresis, Diabetes, Neuroses, Uterine prolapse, Dysautonomia
Wind
Causes sudden symptoms, movement disorders, and serves as the vehicle for other pathogens
Causes: Poor memory
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.
Interior Wind
Poor memory
Along with: Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder, Mouth deviation, Eye deviation, Tremors, Headaches, Limb numbness
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Blood Deficiency
Poor memory
Along with: Fine tremor, Facial tic, Dizziness, Blurry vision, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs, Insomnia, Scanty menstruation
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Yang Rising
Poor memory
Along with: Tremors, Facial tic, Severe dizziness, Tinnitus, Headaches, Hypertension, Dry throat, Dry eyes, Blurry vision, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs, Back pain, Oliguria, Night sweats
Yang Deficiency
Insufficient yang qi causing coldness, fatigue, and diminished physiological functions throughout the body
Causes: Poor memory
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.
Kidney Yang Deficiency
Poor memory
Along with: Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills, Weak legs, Bright pale face, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Leg edema, Female infertility, Diarrhea, Depression, Erectile dysfunction, Premature ejaculation, Oligospermia, Low sex drive, Pale and abudant urination, Constipation
Essence Deficiency
Depletion of the fundamental substance governing growth, development, reproduction, and aging
Causes: Poor memory
Essence Deficiency is a fundamental pattern category in Traditional Chinese Medicine involving insufficient Jing (精), the vital substance that governs human growth, development, reproduction, and the aging process. Jing forms the material foundation of life itself, stored primarily in the Kidneys, and manifests throughout the body as the source of constitutional strength and vitality.
Kidney Essence Deficiency
Poor memory
Along with: Deafness, Decreased mental sharpness, Retardation, Osteomalacia, Hair loss, Lower back pain, Infertility, Primary amenorrhea, Dizziness, Blurry vision, Absentmindness
Yang Excess
Excessive yang energy that generates heat, agitation, and hyperactivity throughout the body systems
Causes: Poor memory
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 Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Yang Rising
Poor memory
Along with: Tremors, Facial tic, Severe dizziness, Tinnitus, Headaches, Hypertension, Dry throat, Dry eyes, Blurry vision, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs, Back pain, Oliguria, Night sweats
Heat
Intense, ascending pathogenic force that consumes body fluids, disturbs the mind, and accelerates all physiological processes
Causes: Poor memory
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.
Disharmony between Heart and Kidneys
Poor memory
Along with: Dizziness, Tinnitus, Insomnia, Palpitations, Lower back pain, Knee pain, Night sweats, Constipation, Menopausal hot flashes, Blurry vision
Herbal Formulas for Poor Memory
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address poor memory
Gui Pi Tang
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi
- Nourishes Blood
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Tonifies Heart Qi
- Calms the Spirit
- Restores the Spleen's Governance of Blood
Addresses These Poor Memory Pattern Variations
Heart and Spleen Deficiency
How it manifests:
Forgetfulness, Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Insomnia, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, Anxiety, Pale face...
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Easily startled, Vivid dreaming, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Liver and Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Dizziness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Anxiety, Easily startled...
Spleen and Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Dizziness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Anxiety, Easily startled...
Liu Wei Di Huang Wan
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Kidney Yin
- Supplements Liver and Spleen Yin
- Benefits Essence and Fills the Marrow
- Clears Deficiency Heat
- Drains Dampness and Resolves Turbidity
Addresses These Poor Memory Pattern Variations
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Facial tic, Severe dizziness, Tinnitus, Headaches, Hypertension...
Disharmony between Heart and Kidneys
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Insomnia, Palpitations, Lower back pain, Knee pain...
Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Heat sensation in palms, Emaciation, Sore throat at night, Thirst, Anxiety, Jumpy...
Si Wu Tang
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Blood
- Nourishes Blood and Alleviates Pain
- Regulates menstruation
Addresses These Poor Memory Pattern Variations
Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Dull shallow face, Pale lips, Insomnia
Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Easily startled, Vivid dreaming, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Fine tremor, Facial tic, Dizziness, Blurry vision, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs...
Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Nourishes Blood
- Tonifies Heart Qi
- Calms the Spirit
- Clears Deficiency Heat
Addresses These Poor Memory Pattern Variations
Yin and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Forgetfulness
Accompanying symptoms:
Irritability, Heart palpitations with anxiety, Generalized fatigue, Restless sleeplessness, Poor concentration, Nocturnal emission...
Heart Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Night sweats, Feeling of uneasiness, Feeling of heat, Heat sensation in palms, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Heart and Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Insomnia, Night sweats, Anxiety, Tinnitus, Dizziness...
Disharmony between Heart and Kidneys
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Insomnia, Palpitations, Lower back pain, Knee pain...
E Jiao Ji Zi Huang Tang
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin and Blood
- Softens the Liver and extinguishes Wind
- Subdues Floating Yang
- Calms the Spirit
Addresses These Poor Memory Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Fine tremor, Facial tic, Dizziness, Blurry vision, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs...
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Facial tic, Severe dizziness, Tinnitus, Headaches, Hypertension...
Zuo Gui Wan
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Kidney Yin
- Benefits Essence and Fills the Marrow
- Nourishes Blood
- Tonifies the Liver
- Strengthens the Lower Back and Knees
- Astringes and Secures Essence
Addresses These Poor Memory Pattern Variations
Kidney Essence Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Deafness, Decreased mental sharpness, Retardation, Osteomalacia, Hair loss, Lower back pain...
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Heat sensation in palms, Emaciation, Sore throat at night, Thirst, Anxiety, Jumpy...
Bai Zi Yang Xin Wan
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Heart Blood
- Tonifies Heart Qi
- Nourishes Yin
- Calms the Spirit
- Moistens the Intestines and Unblocks the Bowels
Addresses These Poor Memory Pattern Variations
Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Easily startled, Vivid dreaming, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Bu Gan Tang
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Liver Blood
- Softens and Relaxes the Sinews
- Brightens the Eyes
- Nourishes Yin and Generates Fluids
- Calms the Spirit
Addresses These Poor Memory Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Fine tremor, Facial tic, Dizziness, Blurry vision, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs...
Gan Mai Da Zao Tang
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Heart and Calms the Spirit
- Relaxes Spasms and Relieves Urgency
- Tonifies Spleen Qi
- Nourishes Yin and Moistens Dryness
- Soothes the Liver and Regulates Qi
Addresses These Poor Memory Pattern Variations
Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Easily startled, Vivid dreaming, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Heart Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Night sweats, Feeling of uneasiness, Feeling of heat, Heat sensation in palms, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Qi Bao Mei Ran Dan
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Supplements the Liver and Kidneys
- Nourishes Essence and Blood
- Blackens the Hair and Beard
- Strengthens the Sinews and Bones
- Secures Essence and Stops Seminal Emission
Addresses These Poor Memory Pattern Variations
Kidney Essence Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Deafness, Decreased mental sharpness, Retardation, Osteomalacia, Hair loss, Lower back pain...
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Qi Ju Di Huang Wan
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin
- Brightens the Eyes
- Clears Liver Heat
- Tonifies Kidney Essence
- Calms the Liver and Subdues Yang
Addresses These Poor Memory Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Facial tic, Severe dizziness, Tinnitus, Headaches, Hypertension...
Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and Generates Blood
- Strengthens the Spleen and Lungs
- Nourishes the Heart and Calms the Spirit
- Consolidates the Exterior and Stops Sweating
- Moves Qi and Resolves Stagnation
Addresses These Poor Memory Pattern Variations
Heart and Spleen Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Forgetfulness
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Poor memory, Restless sleeplessness, Fever, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue...
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Shen Qi Si Wu Tang
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and Generates Blood
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Regulates menstruation
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Supplements the source of Blood production
Addresses These Poor Memory Pattern Variations
Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Easily startled, Vivid dreaming, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Pericardium Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest stiffness, Chest pain, Palpitations, Insomnia
Suan Zao Ren Tang
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Blood and Calms the Spirit
- Clears deficiency Heat and eliminates irritability
- Nourishes Liver Blood
- Calms the Heart and Quiets the Spirit
- Harmonizes the Liver and Spleen
Addresses These Poor Memory Pattern Variations
Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Easily startled, Vivid dreaming, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Liver and Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Dizziness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Anxiety, Easily startled...
Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Calms the Liver and Extinguishes Wind
- Subdues Floating Yang
- Nourishes Yin
- Anchors and Calms the Spirit
- Directs Blood and Qi downward
- Clears Liver Heat
Addresses These Poor Memory Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Facial tic, Severe dizziness, Tinnitus, Headaches, Hypertension...
Ba Zhen Tang
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi
- Nourishes Blood
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Tonifies Heart Qi
- Tonifies the Liver
Addresses These Poor Memory Pattern Variations
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Bai Zi Yang Xin Wan
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Heart Blood
- Tonifies Heart Qi
- Nourishes Yin
- Calms the Spirit
- Moistens the Intestines and Unblocks the Bowels
Addresses These Poor Memory Pattern Variations
Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Easily startled, Vivid dreaming, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Middle and Augments Qi
- Raises sunken Yang
- Lifts Sunken Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Clears Heat from deficiency (sweet-warm method)
Addresses These Poor Memory Pattern Variations
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Ci Zhu Wan
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Subdues Floating Yang
- Calms the Spirit
- Anchors and Calms the Spirit
- Brightens the Eyes
- Opens the Ear Orifices and Brightens the Eyes
Addresses These Poor Memory Pattern Variations
Heart and Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Insomnia, Night sweats, Anxiety, Tinnitus, Dizziness...
Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi
- Nourishes Blood
- Secures the Exterior
- Clears Deficiency Heat
Addresses These Poor Memory Pattern Variations
Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Dull shallow face, Pale lips, Insomnia
Er Xian Tang
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Kidney Yang
- Tonifies Kidney Essence
- Drains Ministerial Fire
- Secures the Chong and Ren Vessels
- Nourishes Blood
Addresses These Poor Memory Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills...
Feng Yin Tang
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and extinguishes Wind
- Subdues Floating Yang
- Settles Fright and Calms Convulsions
- Guides Wind-Fire downward
- Secures Essence and Stops Leakage
Addresses These Poor Memory Pattern Variations
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Facial tic, Severe dizziness, Tinnitus, Headaches, Hypertension...
Guo Qi Yin
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Blood
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Moves Qi
- Regulates menstruation
- Warms the Channels and Disperses Cold
- Promotes Menstruation
Addresses These Poor Memory Pattern Variations
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Huan Shao Dan
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Kidney Yang
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Nourishes the Heart and Calms the Spirit
- Nourishes Yin and Blood
- Benefits Essence and Fills the Marrow
- Tonifies Qi
Addresses These Poor Memory Pattern Variations
Kidney Essence Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Deafness, Decreased mental sharpness, Retardation, Osteomalacia, Hair loss, Lower back pain...
Jiao Tai Wan
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heart Fire
- Tonifies Kidney Yang
- Promotes Heart-Kidney Communication
- Guides Fire Back to Its Source
- Calms the Spirit and Relieves Restlessness
Addresses These Poor Memory Pattern Variations
Heart and Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Insomnia, Night sweats, Anxiety, Tinnitus, Dizziness...
Ling Jiao Gou Teng Tang
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Cools the Liver and extinguishes Wind
- Softens and Relaxes the Sinews
- Settles Fright and Calms Convulsions
- Clears Heat and Transforms Phlegm
- Calms the Spirit
Addresses These Poor Memory Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Mu Li San
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Astringes to Stop Sweating
- Secures the Exterior
- Tonifies Qi
- Nourishes Yin
- Subdues Floating Yang
Addresses These Poor Memory Pattern Variations
Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Heat sensation in palms, Emaciation, Sore throat at night, Thirst, Anxiety, Jumpy...
Ren Shen Zi Xue Tang
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Blood
- Tonifies Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Nourishes Blood and regulates menstruation
Addresses These Poor Memory Pattern Variations
Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Dull shallow face, Pale lips, Insomnia
Sang Piao Xiao San
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Heart and Kidney Yang
- Secures Essence and Stops Seminal Emission
- Secures Essence and Stops Enuresis
- Calms the Spirit and Relieves Restlessness
- Tonifies Qi and Generates Blood
- Promotes Heart-Kidney Communication
Addresses These Poor Memory Pattern Variations
Kidney and Heart Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Forgetfulness
Accompanying symptoms:
Frequent urination, Urinary incontinence, Nocturnal emission, Absentmindness, Poor memory, Pediatric nocturnal enuresis...
Sheng Yu Tang
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi
- Nourishes Blood
- Restores the Spleen's Governance of Blood
- Nourishes Yin
- Generates Fluids
Addresses These Poor Memory Pattern Variations
Liver and Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Dizziness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Anxiety, Easily startled...
Shi Quan Da Bu Tang
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and Generates Blood
- Strengthens the Spleen and Lungs
- Nourishes Blood and regulates menstruation
- Secures the Exterior
- Promotes Tissue Regeneration and Heals Sores
Addresses These Poor Memory Pattern Variations
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Calms the Liver and Extinguishes Wind
- Calms the Liver and Subdues Yang
- Clears Heat and Drains Fire
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Supplements the Liver and Kidneys
- Calms the Spirit and Relieves Restlessness
Addresses These Poor Memory Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Tu Si Zi Wan
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Kidney Yang
- Secures Essence and Stops Leakage
- Strengthens the Lower Back and Knees
- Tonifies the Kidneys
- Secures Essence and Stops Enuresis
Addresses These Poor Memory Pattern Variations
Kidney Essence Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Deafness, Decreased mental sharpness, Retardation, Osteomalacia, Hair loss, Lower back pain...
Wu Zi Yan Zong Wan
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Kidneys
- Benefits Essence and Fills the Marrow
- Secures Essence and Stops Leakage
- Regulates and facilitates Kidney Qi
Addresses These Poor Memory Pattern Variations
Kidney Essence Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Deafness, Decreased mental sharpness, Retardation, Osteomalacia, Hair loss, Lower back pain...
Zeng Ye Cheng Qi Tang
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin and Generates Fluids
- Purges Heat and Unblocks the Bowels
- Softens Hardness and Moistens Dryness
- Nourishes Yin and Moistens the Intestines
Addresses These Poor Memory Pattern Variations
Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Heat sensation in palms, Emaciation, Sore throat at night, Thirst, Anxiety, Jumpy...
Zhen Xin An Shen Tang
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Anchors and Calms the Spirit
- Subdues Yang and settles anxiety
- Nourishes Heart Blood
- Calms the Liver
- Dispels Stasis to Promote Healing
- Promotes Quality Sleep
Addresses These Poor Memory Pattern Variations
Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Easily startled, Vivid dreaming, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Zhen Zhu Mu Wan
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Calms the Liver and Subdues Yang
- Nourishes Yin and Blood
- Anchors and Calms the Spirit
- Extinguishes Wind and Stops Spasms
Addresses These Poor Memory Pattern Variations
Liver and Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Dizziness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Anxiety, Easily startled...
Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Clears Deficiency Heat
- Nourishes Kidney Yin
- Supplements the Liver and Kidneys
- Drains Ministerial Fire
Addresses These Poor Memory Pattern Variations
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Zhi Gancao Tang
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin and Blood
- Tonifies Qi
- Warms and Unblocks Yang
- Restores the pulse
- Calms palpitations
- Moistens Dryness
Addresses These Poor Memory Pattern Variations
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Qing Xin Lian Zi Yin
Traditional formula for poor memory
Main Actions
- Clears Heart Fire
- Benefits Qi and Nourishes Yin
- Clears Damp-Heat
- Promotes Urination and Relieves Stranguria
- Secures Essence and Stops Leakage