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
Causes: Poor memory, Forgetfulness
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
Causes: Poor memory, Forgetfulness
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
Causes: Poor memory, Forgetfulness
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: Poor memory
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
Causes: Poor memory
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
Causes: Poor memory
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
Causes: Poor memory
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
Causes: Poor memory
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
Liu Wei Di Huang Wan
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the yin and nourishes the Kidneys
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...
Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the Yin
- Nourishes the Blood
- Clears Heat
- Calms the Mind
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
- Nourishes Blood
- Calms the Liver
- Extinguishes Wind
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...
Bai Zi Yang Xin Tang
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Reinforces and strengthens Heart Qi
- Calms the Mind
- Nourishes and moistens the Heart Blood
- Tonifies the Kidney Yin
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...
Qi Ju Di Huang Wan
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Kidney and Liver Yin
- Improves vision
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...
Zuo Gui Wan
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Yin
- Strengthens the Kidneys
- Fills the Essence
- Augments the marrow
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...
Gui Pi Tang
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies and nourish Qi and Blood
- Tonifies Heart and Spleen
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...
Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Pacifies the Liver
- Extinguishes Wind
- Nourishes the Yin
- Anchors the 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...
Qi Bao Mei Ran Dan
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the Kidney Yin and Essence
- Nourishes the Liver Blood
- Beautifies hair
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...
Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and Blood
- Nourishes the Heart
- Calms the Mind
- Warms Yang
- Strengthens the Spleen and Lungs
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...
Bu Gan Tang
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies and regulates the Blood
- Nourishes the Liver Yin
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...
Shi Quan Da Bu Tang
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies Qi
- Warms and tonifies Blood
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...
Feng Yin Tang
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Extinguishes and pacifies Wind with heavy medicinals
- Calms the Mind
- Clears Heat
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...
Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi of the Spleen and Stomach (Middle Burner)
- Raises the Yang
- Detoxifies
- Lifts what has sunken
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...
Si Wu Tang
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Restores and nourishes Blood
- Stimulates Blood circulation
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...
Gan Mai Da Zao Tang
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Heart
- Calms the Mind
- Harmonizes the middle burner
- Relaxes tension
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
Ba Zhen Tang
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies and augments Qi
- Tonifies and augments Blood
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...
Guo Qi Yin
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the menses
- Dispels blood Stagnation
- Nourishes the blood
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...
Zhi Gan Cao Tang
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Augments the Qi
- Nourishes Yin
- Nourishes the Blood
- Restores the pulse
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 the Spleen, Heart and Kidneys
- Nourishes Yin and Blood
- Augments Qi
- Tonifies Yang
- Promotes Longevity
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...
Sang Piao Xiao San
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Regulates and tonifies the Heart and Kidneys
- Stabilizes the Essence
- Stops leakage
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...
Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Qi
- Generates Blood
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
Jiao Tai Wan
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Restores the functional communication between the Heart and the Kidneys
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...
Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Calms the Liver
- Extinguishes wind
- Invigorates the blood
- Clears heat
- Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys
Addresses These Poor Memory Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Er Xian Tang
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin and tonifies Yang of the Kidneys
- Clears Empty Heat
- Regulates the Directing and Penetrating Vessels
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...
Wu Zi Yan Zong Wan
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Kidney Yang
- Strengthens the 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...
Shen Qi Si Wu Tang
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Restores and nourishes Blood
- Stimulates Blood circulation
- Tonifies Qi
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
Ci Zhu Wan
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Heavily sedates and calms the Mind
- Pacifies Rising Yang
- Improves the vision and hearing
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
- Extinguishes Wind
- Increases Fluids
- Relaxes the sinews
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
- Warms the Kidneys
- Prevents abnormal leakage such as urinary incontinence or seminal emissions
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...
Suan Zao Ren Tang
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Blood
- Calms the Mind and eliminates irritability
- Clears Heat
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...
Zhi Bo Di Huang Wan
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Yin
- Drains 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...
Zhen Xin An Shen Tang
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Anchors the Heart and calms the Mind
Addresses These Poor Memory Pattern Variations
Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Easily startled, Vivid dreaming, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Mu Li San
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Inhibits sweating
- Stabilizes the exterior
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...
Bai Zi Yang Xin Wan
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Heart Qi
- Calms the Mind and clear anxiety
- Nourish the Heart Blood
Addresses These Poor Memory Pattern Variations
Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Poor memory
Accompanying symptoms:
Easily startled, Vivid dreaming, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Zeng Ye Cheng Qi Tang
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Generates Body Fluids
- Nourishes the Yin
- Unblocks the bowels
- Drains Heat
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...
Sheng Yu Tang
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and Blood
- Preserves the Blood
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...
Zhen Zhu Mu Wan
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Yin and Blood
- Sedates the Heart and calms the Mind
- Calms the Liver
- Anchors the yang
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...
Ren Shen Zi Xie Tang
Addresses these poor memory patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Blood
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