Tinnitus in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different tinnitus patterns according to TCM theory
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Condition Categories
Condition Categories
Tinnitus is an auditory condition characterized by the perception of sound without an external source, often described as a ringing, buzzing, or humming in the ears. It can be a persistent sensation or occur intermittently, and may vary in pitch and intensity. Tinnitus is not a disease itself but a symptom of an underlying condition, such as age-related hearing loss, ear injury, or a circulatory system disorder. The experience of tinnitus is highly subjective and can significantly impact a person's quality of life.
From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, tinnitus is often seen as a disturbance in the body's harmonious balance, related to the flow of Qi and Blood. The ears are traditionally associated with the Kidney system, and thus, issues such as tinnitus may indicate a deeper imbalance or Deficiency within the Kidney system.
TCM seeks to identify the pattern of disharmony, be it Excess or Deficiency, that is causing the symptom and then aims to restore balance through a combination of approaches including herbal medicine, acupuncture, and dietary modification.
TCM Patterns for Tinnitus
Yin Deficiency
Depletion of cooling, moistening fluids causing dryness, false heat rising, and restless agitation throughout the body
Causes: Tinnitus
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.
Kidney Yin Deficiency
Tinnitus
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
Heart Yin Deficiency
Tinnitus
Along with: Night sweats, Feeling of uneasiness, Feeling of heat, Heat sensation in palms, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
Tinnitus
Along with: Dizziness, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache, Insomnia, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs, 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
Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
Tinnitus
Along with: Afternoon heat sensation, Dry mouth, Preference for sipping, Dry mouth and throat at night, Night sweats, Cardiac burning sensation, Hot palms and soles, Dry stools, Scanty and dark urine, Flushed cheekbones
Kidney and Lung Yin Deficiency
Tinnitus
Along with: Dizziness, Night dry coughing, Dry throat, Dry mouth, Emaciation, Exertional dyspnea, Lower back pain, Night sweats, Hearing loss, Oliguria
Kidney Yin Deficiency With Empty-Heat Blazing
Tinnitus
Along with: Flushed cheekbones, Restlessness, Insomnia, Night sweats, Low grade fever in the afternoon, Heat sensation in palms, Afternoon heat sensation, Evening heat sensation, Scanty and dark urine, Hematuria, Dry throat, Preference for sipping, Dizziness, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Nocturnal emission, Hypersexuality, Dry stools
Kidney-Deficiency
Tinnitus
Along with: Scanty menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Back pain, Knee pain, Dizziness, Frequent urination, Late menstruation, Chills, Cold extremities, Pale face
Heart and Kidney Yin Deficiency
Tinnitus
Along with: Palpitations, Insomnia, Poor memory, Night sweats, Anxiety, Dizziness, Vivid dreaming, Restlessness, Nocturnal emission
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency causing Heat in the Blood
Tinnitus
Along with: Dizziness, Night sweats, Back pain, Dark urine, Bleeding between periods
Deficiency of both the Kidney Yin and Yang
Tinnitus
Along with: Menopausal symptoms, Hypertension, Irregular periods, Menopausal hot flashes, Excessive sweating, Irritability, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Depression, Palpitations
Disharmony between Heart and Kidneys
Tinnitus
Along with: Dizziness, Insomnia, Palpitations, Poor memory, Lower back pain, Knee pain, Night sweats, Constipation, Menopausal hot flashes, Blurry vision
Heat
Intense, ascending pathogenic force that consumes body fluids, disturbs the mind, and accelerates all physiological processes
Causes: Tinnitus
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.
Damp-Heat in the Gallbladder
Tinnitus
Along with: Hypochondriac pain, Hypochondriac distention, Nausea or vomiting, Fat malabsorption, Dull yellow complexion, Scanty and dark urine, Fever, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Bitter taste in the mouth, Dizziness, Irritability, Feeling of heaviness, Limb numbness, Foot edema, Alternating diarrhea and constipation, Alternating sensation of hot and cold, Yellow sclera
Heat in the Blood
Tinnitus
Along with: Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia, Hematuria, Vomiting blood, Cough of blood, Nosebleeds, Excessive menstruation
Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
Tinnitus
Along with: Afternoon heat sensation, Dry mouth, Preference for sipping, Dry mouth and throat at night, Night sweats, Cardiac burning sensation, Hot palms and soles, Dry stools, Scanty and dark urine, Flushed cheekbones
Kidney Yin Deficiency With Empty-Heat Blazing
Tinnitus
Along with: Flushed cheekbones, Restlessness, Insomnia, Night sweats, Low grade fever in the afternoon, Heat sensation in palms, Afternoon heat sensation, Evening heat sensation, Scanty and dark urine, Hematuria, Dry throat, Preference for sipping, Dizziness, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Nocturnal emission, Hypersexuality, Dry stools
Liver Fire Blazing
Tinnitus
Along with: Irritability, Anger, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness, Flushed face, Eye hyperemia, Thirst, Bitter taste in the mouth, Vivid dreaming, Constipation, Dry stools, Dark urine, Nosebleeds, Cough of blood, Vomiting blood
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Fire
Tinnitus
Along with: Tremors, Irritability, Anger, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness, Flushed face, Eye hyperemia, Thirst, Bitter taste in the mouth, Vivid dreaming, Constipation, Dry stools, Dark urine, Nosebleeds, Vomiting blood, Cough of blood
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency causing Heat in the Blood
Tinnitus
Along with: Dizziness, Night sweats, Back pain, Dark urine, Bleeding between periods
Disharmony between Heart and Kidneys
Tinnitus
Along with: Dizziness, Insomnia, Palpitations, Poor memory, Lower back pain, Knee pain, Night sweats, Constipation, Menopausal hot flashes, Blurry vision
Yang Deficiency
Insufficient yang qi causing coldness, fatigue, and diminished physiological functions throughout the body
Causes: Tinnitus
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
Tinnitus
Along with: Lower back pain, Dizziness, 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
Spleen or Kidney Yang Deficiency
Tinnitus
Along with: Abdominal pain that worsens with cold, Urinary dysfunction, Deep pain and heaviness in limbs, Dizziness, Heavy sensation in the head, Edema, Diarrhea, Palpitations, Coughing, Vomit
Deficiency of both the Kidney Yin and Yang
Tinnitus
Along with: Menopausal symptoms, Hypertension, Irregular periods, Menopausal hot flashes, Excessive sweating, Irritability, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Depression, Palpitations
Qi Deficiency
Insufficient vital energy causing fatigue, weakness, poor digestion, and reduced function of organs and protective systems
Causes: Tinnitus
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.
Kidney Qi Deficiency
Tinnitus
Along with: Hearing loss, Dizziness, Back pain, Frequent urination, Nocturia, Premature ejaculation, Excessive menstruation
Spleen and Stomach Qi Deficiency
Tinnitus
Along with: Dizziness, Unsteadiness, Blurry vision, Deafness, Shortness of breath, Weak voice, Pale face, Loss of appetite, Diarrhea, Belching
Yang Excess
Excessive yang energy that generates heat, agitation, and hyperactivity throughout the body systems
Causes: Tinnitus
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
Tinnitus
Along with: Tremors, Facial tic, Severe dizziness, Headaches, Hypertension, Dry throat, Dry eyes, Blurry vision, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs, Poor memory, Back pain, Oliguria, Night sweats
Liver Yang Rising
Tinnitus
Along with: Headaches, Dizziness, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry mouth, Dry throat, Insomnia, Irritability, Exhaustion, Anger, Stiff neck, Shoulder stiffness, Stiff upper back
Wind
Causes sudden symptoms, movement disorders, and serves as the vehicle for other pathogens
Causes: Tinnitus
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.
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Fire
Tinnitus
Along with: Tremors, Irritability, Anger, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness, Flushed face, Eye hyperemia, Thirst, Bitter taste in the mouth, Vivid dreaming, Constipation, Dry stools, Dark urine, Nosebleeds, Vomiting blood, Cough of blood
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Yang Rising
Tinnitus
Along with: Tremors, Facial tic, Severe dizziness, Headaches, Hypertension, Dry throat, Dry eyes, Blurry vision, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs, Poor memory, Back pain, Oliguria, Night sweats
Essence Deficiency
Depletion of the fundamental substance governing growth, development, reproduction, and aging
Causes: Tinnitus
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
Tinnitus
Along with: Deafness, Decreased mental sharpness, Retardation, Osteomalacia, Hair loss, Lower back pain, Infertility, Primary amenorrhea, Dizziness, Blurry vision, Absentmindness
Qi Sinking
Weakened lifting force causing downward bearing sensations, organ prolapse, and inability to hold things in their proper position
Causes: Tinnitus
Qi Sinking represents a progression from Spleen Qi deficiency in Traditional Chinese Medicine, where the spleen's essential lifting function fails, causing various downward symptoms and organ displacement.
Qi Collapsing or Qi Sinking
Tinnitus
Along with: Uterine prolapse, Prolapsed bladder, Stomach prolapse, Nephroptosis, Anus prolapse, Bearing down sensation in abdomen, Hemorrhoids, Chronic diarrhea, Frequent and urgent urination, Urinary incontinence, Generalized fatigue, Apathy, Intestines prolapse, Vaginal prolapse
Dampness
Heavy, sticky moisture that obstructs body functions and creates sluggishness
Causes: Tinnitus
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.
Damp-Heat in the Gallbladder
Tinnitus
Along with: Hypochondriac pain, Hypochondriac distention, Nausea or vomiting, Fat malabsorption, Dull yellow complexion, Scanty and dark urine, Fever, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Bitter taste in the mouth, Dizziness, Irritability, Feeling of heaviness, Limb numbness, Foot edema, Alternating diarrhea and constipation, Alternating sensation of hot and cold, Yellow sclera
Herbal Formulas for Tinnitus
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address tinnitus
Liu Wei Di Huang Wan
Addresses these tinnitus patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the yin and nourishes the Kidneys
Addresses These Tinnitus Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency causing Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Night sweats, Back pain, Dark urine, Bleeding between periods
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache, Insomnia...
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Kidney Yin Deficiency With Empty-Heat Blazing
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Flushed cheekbones, Restlessness, Insomnia, Night sweats, Low grade fever in the afternoon, Heat sensation in palms...
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Facial tic, Severe dizziness, Headaches, Hypertension, Dry throat...
Disharmony between Heart and Kidneys
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Insomnia, Palpitations, Poor memory, Lower back pain, Knee pain...
Zuo Gui Wan
Addresses these tinnitus patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Yin
- Strengthens the Kidneys
- Fills the Essence
- Augments the marrow
Addresses These Tinnitus Pattern Variations
Kidney-Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Scanty menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Back pain, Knee pain, Dizziness, Frequent urination...
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency causing Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Night sweats, Back pain, Dark urine, Bleeding between periods
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache, Insomnia...
Kidney Essence Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Deafness, Decreased mental sharpness, Retardation, Osteomalacia, Hair loss, Lower back pain...
Qi Ju Di Huang Wan
Addresses these tinnitus patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Kidney and Liver Yin
- Improves vision
Addresses These Tinnitus Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache, Insomnia...
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Facial tic, Severe dizziness, Headaches, Hypertension, Dry throat...
Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Headaches, Dizziness, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry mouth, Dry throat...
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan
Addresses these tinnitus patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the Yin
- Nourishes the Blood
- Clears Heat
- Calms the Mind
Addresses These Tinnitus Pattern Variations
Heart Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Night sweats, Feeling of uneasiness, Feeling of heat, Heat sensation in palms, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Afternoon heat sensation, Dry mouth, Preference for sipping, Dry mouth and throat at night, Night sweats, Cardiac burning sensation...
Heart and Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Insomnia, Poor memory, Night sweats, Anxiety, Dizziness...
Disharmony between Heart and Kidneys
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Insomnia, Palpitations, Poor memory, Lower back pain, Knee pain...
Er Zhi Wan
Addresses these tinnitus patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Liver Yin
- Nourishes Kidney Yin
Addresses These Tinnitus Pattern Variations
Kidney-Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Scanty menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Back pain, Knee pain, Dizziness, Frequent urination...
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency causing Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Night sweats, Back pain, Dark urine, Bleeding between periods
Deficiency of both the Kidney Yin and Yang
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Menopausal symptoms, Hypertension, Irregular periods, Menopausal hot flashes, Excessive sweating, Irritability...
Liang Di Tang
Addresses these tinnitus patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Cools Blood
- Stop bleeding
Addresses These Tinnitus Pattern Variations
Kidney-Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Scanty menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Back pain, Knee pain, Dizziness, Frequent urination...
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency causing Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Night sweats, Back pain, Dark urine, Bleeding between periods
Zhi Bo Di Huang Wan
Addresses these tinnitus patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Yin
- Drains Fire
Addresses These Tinnitus Pattern Variations
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Kidney Yin Deficiency With Empty-Heat Blazing
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Flushed cheekbones, Restlessness, Insomnia, Night sweats, Low grade fever in the afternoon, Heat sensation in palms...
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache, Insomnia...
Ba Wei Di Huang Wan
Addresses these tinnitus patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Yang
- Warms the Kidneys and lower extremities
Addresses These Tinnitus Pattern Variations
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills, Weak legs...
Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
Addresses these tinnitus patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi of the Spleen and Stomach (Middle Burner)
- Raises the Yang
- Detoxifies
- Lifts what has sunken
Addresses These Tinnitus Pattern Variations
Spleen and Stomach Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Unsteadiness, Blurry vision, Deafness, Shortness of breath, Weak voice...
Qi Collapsing or Qi Sinking
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Uterine prolapse, Prolapsed bladder, Stomach prolapse, Nephroptosis, Anus prolapse, Bearing down sensation in abdomen...
Dang Gui Di Huang Yin
Addresses these tinnitus patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Blood
- Tonifies Kidney and Liver Yin
- Regulates the menstrual cycle
Addresses These Tinnitus Pattern Variations
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Kidney-Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Scanty menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Back pain, Knee pain, Dizziness, Frequent urination...
Er Xian Tang
Addresses these tinnitus patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin and tonifies Yang of the Kidneys
- Clears Empty Heat
- Regulates the Directing and Penetrating Vessels
Addresses These Tinnitus Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills, Weak legs...
Deficiency of both the Kidney Yin and Yang
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Menopausal symptoms, Hypertension, Irregular periods, Menopausal hot flashes, Excessive sweating, Irritability...
Feng Yin Tang
Addresses these tinnitus patterns:
Main Actions
- Extinguishes and pacifies Wind with heavy medicinals
- Calms the Mind
- Clears Heat
Addresses These Tinnitus Pattern Variations
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Fire
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Irritability, Anger, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness...
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Facial tic, Severe dizziness, Headaches, Hypertension, Dry throat...
He Che Da Zao Wan
Addresses these tinnitus patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Kidneys
- Strengthens the Directing and Penetrating Vessels
- Regulates the periods
Addresses These Tinnitus Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache, Insomnia...
Kidney-Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Scanty menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Back pain, Knee pain, Dizziness, Frequent urination...
Ling Jiao Gou Teng Tang
Addresses these tinnitus patterns:
Main Actions
- Cools the Liver
- Extinguishes Wind
- Increases Fluids
- Relaxes the sinews
Addresses These Tinnitus Pattern Variations
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Fire
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Irritability, Anger, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness...
Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Headaches, Dizziness, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry mouth, Dry throat...
Qi Bao Mei Ran Dan
Addresses these tinnitus patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the Kidney Yin and Essence
- Nourishes the Liver Blood
- Beautifies hair
Addresses These Tinnitus Pattern Variations
Kidney Essence Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Deafness, Decreased mental sharpness, Retardation, Osteomalacia, Hair loss, Lower back pain...
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin
Addresses these tinnitus patterns:
Main Actions
- Calms the Liver
- Extinguishes wind
- Invigorates the blood
- Clears heat
- Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys
Addresses These Tinnitus Pattern Variations
Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Headaches, Dizziness, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry mouth, Dry throat...
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Facial tic, Severe dizziness, Headaches, Hypertension, Dry throat...
Tu Si Zi Wan
Addresses these tinnitus patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Kidneys
- Prevents abnormal leakage such as urinary incontinence or seminal emissions
Addresses These Tinnitus Pattern Variations
Kidney Essence Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Deafness, Decreased mental sharpness, Retardation, Osteomalacia, Hair loss, Lower back pain...
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills, Weak legs...
Wu Zi Yan Zong Wan
Addresses these tinnitus patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Kidney Yang
- Strengthens the Essence
Addresses These Tinnitus Pattern Variations
Kidney Essence Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Deafness, Decreased mental sharpness, Retardation, Osteomalacia, Hair loss, Lower back pain...
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills, Weak legs...
You Gui Wan
Addresses these tinnitus patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies Kidney Yang
- Replenishes the Essence
- Tonifies the Blood
Addresses These Tinnitus Pattern Variations
Kidney-Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Scanty menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Back pain, Knee pain, Dizziness, Frequent urination...
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills, Weak legs...
Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang
Addresses these tinnitus patterns:
Main Actions
- Pacifies the Liver
- Extinguishes Wind
- Nourishes the Yin
- Anchors the Yang
Addresses These Tinnitus Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache, Insomnia...
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Facial tic, Severe dizziness, Headaches, Hypertension, Dry throat...
Zuo Gui Yin
Addresses these tinnitus patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Yin
- Tonifies the Kidneys
Addresses These Tinnitus Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache, Insomnia...
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Ci Zhu Wan
Addresses these tinnitus patterns:
Main Actions
- Heavily sedates and calms the Mind
- Pacifies Rising Yang
- Improves the vision and hearing
Addresses These Tinnitus Pattern Variations
Heart and Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Insomnia, Poor memory, Night sweats, Anxiety, Dizziness...
Da Chai Hu Tang
Addresses these tinnitus patterns:
Main Actions
- Harmonizes and releases the Lesser Yang
- Drains internal clumping due to Heat
Addresses These Tinnitus Pattern Variations
Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Headaches, Dizziness, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry mouth, Dry throat...
Dan Zhi Xiao Yao San
Addresses these tinnitus patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Liver Fire from Stagnant Liver Qi
Addresses These Tinnitus Pattern Variations
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Dang Gui Liu Huang Tang
Addresses these tinnitus patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the Yin
- Drains Fire
- Stabilizes the Exterior
- Stops sweating
Addresses These Tinnitus Pattern Variations
Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Afternoon heat sensation, Dry mouth, Preference for sipping, Dry mouth and throat at night, Night sweats, Cardiac burning sensation...
Dang Gui Long Hui Wan
Addresses these tinnitus patterns:
Main Actions
- Drains Liver and Gallbladder Fire Excess
Addresses These Tinnitus Pattern Variations
Liver Fire Blazing
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Irritability, Anger, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness, Flushed face...
Di Gu Pi Yin
Addresses these tinnitus patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat
- Stops bleeding
Addresses These Tinnitus Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Du Shen Tang
Addresses these tinnitus patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Original Qi
- Stabilizes from collapse
Addresses These Tinnitus Pattern Variations
Qi Collapsing or Qi Sinking
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Uterine prolapse, Prolapsed bladder, Stomach prolapse, Nephroptosis, Anus prolapse, Bearing down sensation in abdomen...
E Jiao Ji Zi Huang Tang
Addresses these tinnitus patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Nourishes Blood
- Calms the Liver
- Extinguishes Wind
Addresses These Tinnitus Pattern Variations
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Facial tic, Severe dizziness, Headaches, Hypertension, Dry throat...
Gu Ben Zhi Beng Tang
Addresses these tinnitus patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and Yang
Addresses These Tinnitus Pattern Variations
Spleen or Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal pain that worsens with cold, Urinary dysfunction, Deep pain and heaviness in limbs, Dizziness, Heavy sensation in the head, Edema...
Gui Shao Di Huang Tang
Addresses these tinnitus patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Blood
- Nourishes Yin
Addresses These Tinnitus Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache, Insomnia...
Huan Shao Dan
Addresses these tinnitus patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Spleen, Heart and Kidneys
- Nourishes Yin and Blood
- Augments Qi
- Tonifies Yang
- Promotes Longevity
Addresses These Tinnitus Pattern Variations
Kidney Essence Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Deafness, Decreased mental sharpness, Retardation, Osteomalacia, Hair loss, Lower back pain...
Huang Lian E Jiao Tang
Addresses these tinnitus patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the Yin
- Causes Fire to descend
- Eliminates irritability
- Calms the spirit
Addresses These Tinnitus Pattern Variations
Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Afternoon heat sensation, Dry mouth, Preference for sipping, Dry mouth and throat at night, Night sweats, Cardiac burning sensation...
Ji Chuan Jian
Addresses these tinnitus patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Kidneys
- Nourishes the Blood
- Strengthens the Essence
- Moistens the Intestines
- Unblocks bowels
Addresses These Tinnitus Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills, Weak legs...
Jia Wei Xiao Yao San
Addresses these tinnitus 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 Tinnitus Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Jiao Tai Wan
Addresses these tinnitus patterns:
Main Actions
- Restores the functional communication between the Heart and the Kidneys
Addresses These Tinnitus Pattern Variations
Heart and Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Insomnia, Poor memory, Night sweats, Anxiety, Dizziness...
Ming Mu Di Huang Wan
Addresses these tinnitus patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Liver
- Enriches the Kidneys
- Improves the vision
Addresses These Tinnitus Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache, Insomnia...
Qing E Wan
Addresses these tinnitus patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and Reinforces Kidney Yang
Addresses These Tinnitus Pattern Variations
Kidney Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Hearing loss, Dizziness, Back pain, Frequent urination, Nocturia, Premature ejaculation...
Qing Gu San
Addresses these tinnitus patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat from Deficiency
- Alleviates steaming bone disorder
Addresses These Tinnitus Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache, Insomnia...
Qing Hao Bie Jia Tang
Addresses these tinnitus patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Yin
- Clears Heat
Addresses These Tinnitus Pattern Variations
Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Afternoon heat sensation, Dry mouth, Preference for sipping, Dry mouth and throat at night, Night sweats, Cardiac burning sensation...
Qing Jing San
Addresses these tinnitus patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Blood-Heat
- Stops bleeding
Addresses These Tinnitus Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Shi Quan Da Bu Tang
Addresses these tinnitus patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies Qi
- Warms and tonifies Blood
Addresses These Tinnitus Pattern Variations
Kidney-Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Scanty menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Back pain, Knee pain, Dizziness, Frequent urination...
Si Wu Tang
Addresses these tinnitus patterns:
Main Actions
- Restores and nourishes Blood
- Stimulates Blood circulation
Addresses These Tinnitus Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache, Insomnia...
Suan Zao Ren Tang
Addresses these tinnitus patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Blood
- Calms the Mind and eliminates irritability
- Clears Heat
Addresses These Tinnitus Pattern Variations
Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Afternoon heat sensation, Dry mouth, Preference for sipping, Dry mouth and throat at night, Night sweats, Cardiac burning sensation...
Tiao Gan Tang
Addresses these tinnitus patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Kidney and Liver Yin
Addresses These Tinnitus Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache, Insomnia...
Xie Qing Wan
Addresses these tinnitus patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears the Liver and drains Fire
Addresses These Tinnitus Pattern Variations
Liver Fire Blazing
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Irritability, Anger, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness, Flushed face...
Yi Guan Jian
Addresses these tinnitus patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the Yin
- Spreads the Liver Qi
Addresses These Tinnitus Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache, Insomnia...
Yin Chen Hao Tang
Addresses these tinnitus patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears heat
- Resolves dampness
- Reduces jaundice
Addresses These Tinnitus Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat in the Gallbladder
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac pain, Hypochondriac distention, Nausea or vomiting, Fat malabsorption, Dull yellow complexion, Scanty and dark urine...
Yu Lin Zhu
Addresses these tinnitus patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Kidney Yang
- Consolidates the Penetrating and Directing Vessel (Chong Mai, Ren Mai)
- Facilitating pregnancy
- Promotes Blood circulation and regulates menstruation
Addresses These Tinnitus Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills, Weak legs...
Zhen Xin An Shen Tang
Addresses these tinnitus patterns:
Main Actions
- Anchors the Heart and calms the Mind
Addresses These Tinnitus Pattern Variations
Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Headaches, Dizziness, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry mouth, Dry throat...
Zhen Zhu Mu Wan
Addresses these tinnitus patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Yin and Blood
- Sedates the Heart and calms the Mind
- Calms the Liver
- Anchors the yang
Addresses These Tinnitus Pattern Variations
Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Headaches, Dizziness, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry mouth, Dry throat...
Zi Xue Dan
Addresses these tinnitus patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat
- Opens the sensory orifices
- Controls spasms and convulsions
- Extinguishes Wind
Addresses These Tinnitus Pattern Variations
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Fire
How it manifests:
Tinnitus
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Irritability, Anger, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness...
Bu Gan Tang
Traditional formula for tinnitus
Main Actions
- Tonifies and regulates the Blood
- Nourishes the Liver Yin
Da Fang Feng Tang
Traditional formula for tinnitus
Main Actions
- Expel Wind Damp
- Relieve pain
- Tonify the Liver and the Kidneys
- Tonify the Blood and Qi
Qing Xin Lian Zi Yin
Traditional formula for tinnitus
Main Actions
- Clears the Heart
- Augments the Qi and Yin
- Stops turbid painful urinary dribbling
Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang
Traditional formula for tinnitus
Main Actions
- Directs rebellious Qi downward
- Arrests wheezing
- Stops coughing
- Warms and transforms Phlegm-Cold
Ren Shen Ge Jie San
Traditional formula for tinnitus
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Qi
- Augments the Kidneys
- Stops coughing
- Arrests wheezing
Wan Dai Tang
Traditional formula for tinnitus
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Middle Burner
- Removes Dampness
- Stops vaginal discharge
- Strengthens the Spleen