Psychosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different psychosis patterns according to TCM theory
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Psychosis is a serious mental health condition characterized by an impaired relationship with reality. It often involves hallucinations or delusions, where individuals may see, hear, or believe things that are not real.
Psychosis can be a symptom of various psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, and can also occur in early stage schizophrenia. It significantly impacts a person's thoughts, emotions, and behavior, and can disrupt their ability to carry out daily activities.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) approaches psychosis differently from Western medicine. TCM sees it as a manifestation of imbalances and disharmonies within the body's energy system or Qi.
This perspective suggests that psychosis can result from various underlying patterns of disharmony. TCM emphasizes the importance of identifying these specific patterns in order to provide effective treatment, focusing on restoring balance and harmony to the body as a whole.
Herbal Formulas for Psychosis
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address psychosis
Ban Xia Hou Pu Tang
Traditional formula for psychosis
Main Actions
- Regulates the flow of Qi,
- Clears Phlegm
- Treats esophageal spasm
- Descends Rebellious Qi
- Dissipates clumps
- Relieves Stagnation
Dang Gui Long Hui Wan
Traditional formula for psychosis
Main Actions
- Drains Liver and Gallbladder Fire Excess
Huang Lian Wen Dan Tang
Traditional formula for psychosis
Main Actions
- Clears Hot Phlegm
- Clears Gallbladder Heat
- Regulates Qi
- Harmonizes the Stomach
Tong Guan San
Traditional formula for psychosis
Main Actions
- Unblocks the jaw
- Opens the sensory orifices
Wen Dan Tang
Traditional formula for psychosis
Main Actions
- Clears Phlegm
- Clears Gallbladder
- Regulates Qi
- Harmonizes the Stomach
Xiao Xian Xiong Tang
Traditional formula for psychosis
Main Actions
- Clears Heat
- Transforms Phlegm
- Expands the chest
- Dissipates clumps
Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang
Traditional formula for psychosis
Main Actions
- Invigorates the Blood
- Dispels blood Stagnation
- Spreads the Liver Qi
- Unblocks the channels
Chai Hu Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang
Traditional formula for psychosis
Main Actions
- Unblocks the three Yang warps
- Sedates and calms the Spirit
Ci Zhu Wan
Traditional formula for psychosis
Main Actions
- Heavily sedates and calms the Mind
- Pacifies Rising Yang
- Improves the vision and hearing
Da Cheng Qi Tang
Traditional formula for psychosis
Main Actions
- Purges Heat from the Stomach and Intestines
- Relieves constipation
Di Dang Tang
Traditional formula for psychosis
Main Actions
- Breaks up and dispels Blood Stagnation
Feng Yin Tang
Traditional formula for psychosis
Main Actions
- Extinguishes and pacifies Wind with heavy medicinals
- Calms the Mind
- Clears Heat
Gan Mai Da Zao Tang
Traditional formula for psychosis
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Heart
- Calms the Mind
- Harmonizes the middle burner
- Relaxes tension
Gun Tan Wan
Traditional formula for psychosis
Main Actions
- Drains Fire and Phlegm
Sheng Tie Luo Yin
Traditional formula for psychosis
Main Actions
- Sedates the Heart
- Clears Phlegm
- Clears Fire
- Calms the Mind
Suan Zao Ren Tang
Traditional formula for psychosis
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Blood
- Calms the Mind and eliminates irritability
- Clears Heat
Tao He Cheng Qi Tang
Traditional formula for psychosis
Main Actions
- Dispels Heat and
- Eliminates Blood Stagnation