Tingling Of Limbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different tingling of limbs patterns according to TCM theory
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Tingling of limbs refers to a sensation often described as pins and needles, prickling, or numbness affecting the arms or legs. This symptom can vary in intensity and duration, sometimes occurring briefly and at other times persisting for extended periods. It is often a sign of nerve irritation or poor circulation and can be associated with a wide range of medical conditions, including diabetes, nerve compression, or even multiple sclerosis. Recognizing the underlying cause of tingling is crucial for effective treatment and management.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), tingling of limbs is viewed through the concept of disharmony within the body's systems. TCM attributes this sensation to imbalances in Qi (vital energy), Blood, or Body Fluids. Unlike Western medicine, which might focus on specific physical causes, TCM considers a broader range of factors, including emotional and environmental influences.
Identifying the correct pattern of disharmony is essential in TCM, as it guides the treatment approach, ensuring that the root cause of the symptom is addressed rather than just alleviating the tingling itself.
TCM Patterns for Tingling Of Limbs
Blood Deficiency
Causes: Tingling of limbs
Liver and Heart Blood Deficiency
Tingling of limbs
Along with: Palpitations, Dizziness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Poor memory, Anxiety, Easily startled, Dull pale complexion, Pale lips, Blurry vision, Eye floaters, Night blindness, Limb numbness, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Muscle cramps, Muscle weakness, Dry hair, Skin dryness, Depression, Lack of direction, Withered and brittle nails
Liver Blood Deficiency
Tingling of limbs
Along with: Blurry vision, Dull pale complexion, Scanty menstruation, Limb numbness, Pale lips, Muscle weakness, Dizziness, Insomnia, Eye floaters, Night blindness, Amenorrhea, Withered and brittle nails, Dry hair, Skin dryness, Depression, Lack of direction, Vivid dreaming
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Blood Deficiency
Tingling of limbs
Along with: Fine tremor, Facial tic, Dizziness, Blurry vision, Limb numbness, Poor memory, Insomnia, Scanty menstruation
Blood Deficiency
Tingling of limbs
Along with: Dizziness, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Dull shallow face, Pale lips, Poor memory, Insomnia
Yin Deficiency
Causes: Tingling of limbs
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
Tingling of limbs
Along with: Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache, Insomnia, Limb numbness, Dry eyes, Blurry vision, Dry throat, Dry hair, Skin dryness, Withered and brittle nails, Vaginal dryness, Night sweats, Dry stools, Nocturnal emission, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Late menstruation, Infertility, Melasma
Liver Yin Deficiency
Tingling of limbs
Along with: Dizziness, Limb numbness, Insomnia, Blurry vision, Eye floaters, Dry eyes, Night blindness, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Dull pale complexion, Flushed cheekbones, Muscle weakness, Muscle cramps, Withered and brittle nails, Dry hair, Skin dryness, Depression, Lack of direction, Night sweats, Vivid dreaming, Afternoon fever, Hot palms and soles, Preference for sipping
Wind
Causes: Tingling of limbs
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Blood Deficiency
Tingling of limbs
Along with: Fine tremor, Facial tic, Dizziness, Blurry vision, Limb numbness, Poor memory, Insomnia, Scanty menstruation
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Yang Rising
Tingling of limbs
Along with: Tremors, Facial tic, Severe dizziness, Tinnitus, Headaches, Hypertension, Dry throat, Dry eyes, Blurry vision, Limb numbness, Poor memory, Back pain, Oliguria, Night sweats
Yang Excess
Causes: Tingling of limbs
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Yang Rising
Tingling of limbs
Along with: Tremors, Facial tic, Severe dizziness, Tinnitus, Headaches, Hypertension, Dry throat, Dry eyes, Blurry vision, Limb numbness, Poor memory, Back pain, Oliguria, Night sweats
Herbal Formulas for Tingling Of Limbs
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address tingling of limbs
Qi Ju Di Huang Wan
Addresses these tingling of limbs patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Kidney and Liver Yin
- Improves vision
Addresses These Tingling Of Limbs Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tingling of limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Tingling of limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Facial tic, Severe dizziness, Tinnitus, Headaches, Hypertension...
Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tingling of limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Limb numbness, Insomnia, Blurry vision, Eye floaters, Dry eyes...
Bu Gan Tang
Addresses these tingling of limbs patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies and regulates the Blood
- Nourishes the Liver Yin
Addresses These Tingling Of Limbs Pattern Variations
Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tingling of limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Blurry vision, Dull pale complexion, Scanty menstruation, Limb numbness, Pale lips, Muscle weakness...
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tingling of limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Fine tremor, Facial tic, Dizziness, Blurry vision, Limb numbness, Poor memory...
Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tingling of limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Limb numbness, Insomnia, Blurry vision, Eye floaters, Dry eyes...
Liu Wei Di Huang Wan
Addresses these tingling of limbs patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the yin and nourishes the Kidneys
Addresses These Tingling Of Limbs Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tingling of limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Tingling of limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Facial tic, Severe dizziness, Tinnitus, Headaches, Hypertension...
E Jiao Ji Zi Huang Tang
Addresses these tingling of limbs patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Nourishes Blood
- Calms the Liver
- Extinguishes Wind
Addresses These Tingling Of Limbs Pattern Variations
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tingling of limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Fine tremor, Facial tic, Dizziness, Blurry vision, Limb numbness, Poor memory...
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Tingling of limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Facial tic, Severe dizziness, Tinnitus, Headaches, Hypertension...
Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang
Addresses these tingling of limbs patterns:
Main Actions
- Pacifies the Liver
- Extinguishes Wind
- Nourishes the Yin
- Anchors the Yang
Addresses These Tingling Of Limbs Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tingling of limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Tingling of limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Facial tic, Severe dizziness, Tinnitus, Headaches, Hypertension...
Suan Zao Ren Tang
Addresses these tingling of limbs patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Blood
- Calms the Mind and eliminates irritability
- Clears Heat
Addresses These Tingling Of Limbs Pattern Variations
Liver and Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tingling of limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Dizziness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Poor memory, Anxiety...
Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tingling of limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Blurry vision, Dull pale complexion, Scanty menstruation, Limb numbness, Pale lips, Muscle weakness...
Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tingling of limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Limb numbness, Insomnia, Blurry vision, Eye floaters, Dry eyes...
Feng Yin Tang
Addresses these tingling of limbs patterns:
Main Actions
- Extinguishes and pacifies Wind with heavy medicinals
- Calms the Mind
- Clears Heat
Addresses These Tingling Of Limbs Pattern Variations
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Tingling of limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Facial tic, Severe dizziness, Tinnitus, Headaches, Hypertension...
Si Wu Tang
Addresses these tingling of limbs patterns:
Main Actions
- Restores and nourishes Blood
- Stimulates Blood circulation
Addresses These Tingling Of Limbs Pattern Variations
Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tingling of limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Blurry vision, Dull pale complexion, Scanty menstruation, Limb numbness, Pale lips, Muscle weakness...
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tingling of limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Fine tremor, Facial tic, Dizziness, Blurry vision, Limb numbness, Poor memory...
Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tingling of limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Dull shallow face, Pale lips, Poor memory...
Zuo Gui Wan
Addresses these tingling of limbs patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Yin
- Strengthens the Kidneys
- Fills the Essence
- Augments the marrow
Addresses These Tingling Of Limbs Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tingling of limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Gui Pi Tang
Addresses these tingling of limbs patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies and nourish Qi and Blood
- Tonifies Heart and Spleen
Addresses These Tingling Of Limbs Pattern Variations
Liver and Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tingling of limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Dizziness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Poor memory, Anxiety...
Qing Gu San
Addresses these tingling of limbs patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat from Deficiency
- Alleviates steaming bone disorder
Addresses These Tingling Of Limbs Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tingling of limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Sheng Yu Tang
Addresses these tingling of limbs patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and Blood
- Preserves the Blood
Addresses These Tingling Of Limbs Pattern Variations
Liver and Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tingling of limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Dizziness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Poor memory, Anxiety...
Yi Guan Jian
Addresses these tingling of limbs patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the Yin
- Spreads the Liver Qi
Addresses These Tingling Of Limbs Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tingling of limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tingling of limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Limb numbness, Insomnia, Blurry vision, Eye floaters, Dry eyes...
Zhen Zhu Mu Wan
Addresses these tingling of limbs patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Yin and Blood
- Sedates the Heart and calms the Mind
- Calms the Liver
- Anchors the yang
Addresses These Tingling Of Limbs Pattern Variations
Liver and Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tingling of limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Dizziness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Poor memory, Anxiety...
Qi Bao Mei Ran Dan
Addresses these tingling of limbs patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the Kidney Yin and Essence
- Nourishes the Liver Blood
- Beautifies hair
Addresses These Tingling Of Limbs Pattern Variations
Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tingling of limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Blurry vision, Dull pale complexion, Scanty menstruation, Limb numbness, Pale lips, Muscle weakness...
Ren Shen Zi Xie Tang
Addresses these tingling of limbs patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Blood
Addresses These Tingling Of Limbs Pattern Variations
Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tingling of limbs
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Dull shallow face, Pale lips, Poor memory...