Generalized Fatigue in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different generalized fatigue patterns according to TCM theory
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Condition Categories
Condition Categories
Generalized fatigue is a common complaint characterized by a pervasive and persistent sense of weariness, lack of energy, and diminished capacity for physical and mental work. Unlike normal tiredness which results from specific exertion and is usually alleviated by rest, generalized fatigue is chronic and not proportionate to one's activity level.
This symptom can manifest in various forms, such as debility, lassitude, and exhaustion, including specific types like morning fatigue and chronic fatigue syndrome.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), generalized fatigue is viewed through the lens of energy balance and harmony within the body. TCM practitioners believe this condition results from disharmonies or deficiencies in the body’s Qi (vital energy), Blood, Yin, or Yang.
TCM approaches fatigue not just as a physical issue but as a holistic imbalance, emphasizing the interconnectedness of physical symptoms with emotional and mental well-being. Identifying the underlying pattern of disharmony is crucial for effective treatment in TCM.
TCM Patterns for Generalized Fatigue
Qi Deficiency
Insufficient vital energy causing fatigue, weakness, poor digestion, and reduced function of organs and protective systems
Causes: Fatigue, Tiredness, Lassitude, Tiredness in the morning
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 Deficiency
Fatigue, Tiredness
Along with: General weakness, Weak voice, Generalized fatigue, Apathy, Dislike of speaking, Spontaneous sweat, Frequent colds or flu, Loss of appetite, Diarrhea, Shortness of breath
Qi and Blood Deficiency
Fatigue, Tiredness
Along with: General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations, Dizziness, Poor memory, Insomnia, Dislike of speaking, Loss of appetite, Limb numbness, Skin numbness
Heart Qi Deficiency
Fatigue
Along with: Palpitations, Exertional dyspnea, Pale face, Spontaneous sweat, Generalized fatigue
Kidney Qi not Firm
Fatigue
Along with: Lower back pain, Lower back weakness, Polyuria, Weak urine stream, Enuresis, Nocturnal emission, Generalized fatigue, Chills, Cold extremities, White vaginal discharge, Bearing down sensation in abdomen, Recurrent miscarriage
Liver Qi Deficiency
Fatigue
Along with: Dizziness, Blurry vision, Eye floaters, Nervousness, Timidity, Easily startled, Lack of courage, Indecision, Sighing, Vivid dreaming, Depression, Irritability, Hypochondriac distention, Irregular periods, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, Abdominal distention
Spleen Qi Deficiency
Fatigue, Lassitude
Along with: Slight abdominal distension after eating, General weakness, Desire to lie down, Slight abdominal pain, Excessive gas and flatulence, Bloated abdomen, Dyspepsia, Swollen complexion, Obesity
Spleen and Lung Qi Deficiency
Tiredness, Lassitude
Along with: Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Pale face, Weak limbs, Diarrhea, Obesity, Shortness of breath, Coughing, Weak voice, Spontaneous sweat, Dislike of speaking, Frequent colds or flu, Aversion to cold
Stomach and Spleen Qi Deficiency
Tiredness, Lassitude
Along with: Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Pale face, Weak limbs, Diarrhea, Upper abdominal discomfort, Loss of taste
Lung and Heart Qi Deficiency
Tiredness
Along with: Shortness of breath, Coughing, Weak voice, Dislike of speaking, Pale face, Frequent colds or flu, Generalized fatigue, Palpitations, Depression, Spontaneous sweat, Sighing
Lung Qi Deficiency
Tiredness
Along with: Daytime sweating, Dislike of speaking
Stomach Qi Deficiency
Tiredness in the morning
Along with: Morning fatigue
Heart and Spleen Qi and Blood Deficiency
Fatigue
Along with: Palpitations, Poor memory, Restless sleeplessness, Fever, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, Coughing, Shortness of breath, Exertional dyspnea, Weight loss
Spleen or Kidney Qi Deficiency
Fatigue
Along with: Early menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Lower back pain, Dizziness, Chills, Nocturia, Thin menstrual blood, Shortness of breath, Palpitations, Spontaneous sweat
Heart and Spleen Deficiency
Fatigue
Along with: Palpitations, Insomnia, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, Anxiety, Pale face, Poor memory, Diarrhea, Scanty menstruation, Pale lips
Spleen and Stomach Qi Deficiency
Fatigue
Along with: Dizziness, Unsteadiness, Blurry vision, Deafness, Tinnitus, Shortness of breath, Weak voice, Pale face, Loss of appetite, Diarrhea
Spleen Deficiency
Tiredness
Along with: Sticky vaginal discharge, Generalized fatigue, Depression, Cold extremities, Diarrhea, White vaginal discharge, Loss of appetite, Amenorrhea, Dull shallow face, Weak limbs
Stomach Deficiency
Tiredness
Along with: Nausea or vomiting, Generalized fatigue, Chills, Loss of appetite, Depression, Dry mouth, Morning sickness
Spleen Deficiency with Dampness
Tiredness
Along with: Edema, Feeling of heaviness, Diarrhea, Urinary dysfunction, Glomerulonephritis, Kidney infection, Nephrotic syndrome, Cystitis, Hydrocele, Migraine
Yang Deficiency
Insufficient yang qi causing coldness, fatigue, and diminished physiological functions throughout the body
Causes: Fatigue, Lassitude, Tiredness, Exhaustion from long-term illness, Exhaustion
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.
Heart Yang Deficiency
Fatigue
Along with: Palpitations, Exertional dyspnea, Generalized fatigue, Spontaneous sweat, Slight feeling of stuffiness in the heart, Chills, Cold hands, Bright pale face, Dark lips
Kidney Yang Deficiency
Fatigue, Lassitude, Tiredness, Exhaustion from long-term illness
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
Lung Yang Deficiency
Fatigue
Along with: Coughing and wheezing with copious sputum, Cold extremities, Spontaneous sweat, Frequent colds or flu, Pale face, Generalized fatigue, Shortness of breath, Absence of thirst, Wheezing, Weak voice
Spleen Yang Deficiency
Fatigue, Lassitude
Along with: Slight abdominal distension after eating, General weakness, Desire to lie down curled up, Pale face, Cold extremities, Chills, Undigested food in stools, Excessive gas and flatulence, Bloated abdomen, Abdominal pain relieved by pressure and warmth, Dull shallow face
Yang Deficiency or Empty Yang
Fatigue, Lassitude
Along with: Chills, General cold feeling, Pale urine, Undigested food in stools, General weakness, Abdominal pain relieved by pressure and warmth, Frequent urination, Polyuria, Nocturia, White vaginal discharge
Kidney and Spleen Yang Deficiency
Tiredness, Lassitude
Along with: Lower back pain, Weak and cold knees, Back cold sensation, Chills, Weak legs, Bright pale face, Erectile dysfunction, Premature ejaculation, Oligospermia, Watery ejaculate, Low sex drive, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Clear urination, Nocturia, Apathy, Leg edema, Female infertility, Diarrhea, Depression, Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distention, Desire to lie down
Greater Yin stage
Tiredness
Along with: Loss of appetite, Vomit, Abdominal fullness, Chills, Diarrhea, Absence of thirst, Generalized fatigue
Stomach Yang Deficient and Cold
Tiredness
Along with: Epigastric pain relieved with pressure or eating, Loss of appetite, Desire for hot beverages and foods, Vomiting clear liquid, Absence of thirst, Weak limbs, Cold extremities, Generalized fatigue, Pale face
Wind-Cold invading with Yang Deficiency
Exhaustion
Along with: Low grade fever, Severe chills, Hypersomnia, Cold extremities, Lumbar pain, Lower back pain, Lower back coldness, General cold feeling, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Weak voice
Deficiency of both the Kidney Yin and Yang
Fatigue, Lassitude
Along with: Menopausal symptoms, Hypertension, Irregular periods, Menopausal hot flashes, Excessive sweating, Irritability, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Depression, Palpitations
Spleen or Kidney Yang Deficiency
Tiredness
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
Yin Deficiency
Depletion of cooling, moistening fluids causing dryness, false heat rising, and restless agitation throughout the body
Causes: Fatigue, Tiredness, Lassitude, Exhaustion
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 and Liver Yin Deficiency
Fatigue
Along with: Dizziness, Tinnitus, 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
Fatigue
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
Stomach and Spleen Yin Deficiency
Fatigue
Along with: Loss of appetite, Dry mouth, Preference for sipping, Dry stools, Dry lips, Nausea, Generalized fatigue, Upper abdominal discomfort, Loss of taste
Kidney Yin Deficiency
Tiredness, Lassitude
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
Lung Yin Deficiency
Tiredness
Along with: Hoarse voice, Itchy throat, Dislike of speaking, Thin chest
Heart Yin Deficiency
Exhaustion
Along with: Night sweats, Feeling of uneasiness, Feeling of heat, Heat sensation in palms, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Deficiency of both the Kidney Yin and Yang
Fatigue, Lassitude
Along with: Menopausal symptoms, Hypertension, Irregular periods, Menopausal hot flashes, Excessive sweating, Irritability, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Depression, Palpitations
Empty-Heat caused by Yin Deficiency
Fatigue
Along with: Nighttime fever, Emaciation, Chronic pyelonephritis, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Renal tuberculosis, Tidal fever, Hot palms and soles, Red skin eruptions, Night sweats, Generalized fatigue
Yin and Blood Deficiency
Fatigue
Along with: Irritability, Heart palpitations with anxiety, Generalized fatigue, Restless sleeplessness, Poor concentration, Nocturnal emission, Poor memory, Dry stools, Mouth ulcers, Menopausal symptoms
Stomach Deficiency
Tiredness
Along with: Nausea or vomiting, Generalized fatigue, Chills, Loss of appetite, Depression, Dry mouth, Morning sickness
Blood Deficiency
Insufficient blood to nourish the body, causing paleness, dizziness, and dryness throughout the system
Causes: Fatigue, Tiredness, Lassitude
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
Fatigue, Tiredness
Along with: General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations, Dizziness, Poor memory, Insomnia, Dislike of speaking, Loss of appetite, Limb numbness, Skin numbness
Heart Blood Deficiency
Fatigue
Along with: Easily startled, Vivid dreaming, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Spleen Blood Deficiency
Fatigue, Lassitude
Along with: Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Pale face, Weak limbs, Diarrhea, Depression, Emaciation, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Insomnia, Slight abdominal distension after eating
Spleen and Heart Blood Deficiency
Tiredness
Along with: Palpitations, Dizziness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Poor memory, Anxiety, Easily startled, Dull pale complexion, Pale lips, Generalized fatigue, Muscle weakness, Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Scanty menstruation
Heart and Spleen Qi and Blood Deficiency
Fatigue
Along with: Palpitations, Poor memory, Restless sleeplessness, Fever, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, Coughing, Shortness of breath, Exertional dyspnea, Weight loss
Liver Blood and Kidney Essence Deficiency
Fatigue
Along with: Primary amenorrhea, Lower back pain, Generalized fatigue, Knee pain, Dizziness, Depression, Amenorrhea, Apathy, Chills, Dark face
Heart and Spleen Deficiency
Fatigue
Along with: Palpitations, Insomnia, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, Anxiety, Pale face, Poor memory, Diarrhea, Scanty menstruation, Pale lips
Yin and Blood Deficiency
Fatigue
Along with: Irritability, Heart palpitations with anxiety, Generalized fatigue, Restless sleeplessness, Poor concentration, Nocturnal emission, Poor memory, Dry stools, Mouth ulcers, Menopausal symptoms
Dampness
Heavy, sticky moisture that obstructs body functions and creates sluggishness
Causes: Fatigue, Lassitude, Tiredness
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-Phlegm in the Uterus
Fatigue
Along with: Late menstruation, Amenorrhea, Scanty menstruation, Lower abdominal pain, Abdominal heaviness, Stifling sensation in the chest, Generalized fatigue, Diarrhea, Dull pale complexion, Obesity, Infertility, Ovarian cysts, Ovarian fibroids, Polycystic ovary syndrome, Pseudocyesis, Sputum, Feeling of heaviness
Damp-Phlegm
Fatigue
Along with: Profuse white sputum, Focal distention of the chest, Upper abdominal focal distention, Nausea, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst, Obesity, Swollen limbs, Abdominal fat
Damp-Heat
Fatigue
Along with: Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst, Feeling of heat, Feeling of heaviness, Bitter taste in the mouth, Acne
Oedema
Fatigue
Along with: Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema, Ocular swelling, Abdominal distention
Cold-Damp invading the Spleen
Lassitude, Tiredness
Along with: Loss of appetite, Epigastric coldness, Head and body heaviness, Sweet taste in mouth, Absence of thirst, Diarrhea, General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Nausea, Edema, Dull pale complexion, White vaginal discharge, Upper abdominal fullness
Summer Heat with Dampness
Lassitude
Along with: Fever, Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Anxiety, Thirst, Chest distension, Loss of appetite
Spleen Deficiency with Dampness
Tiredness
Along with: Edema, Feeling of heaviness, Diarrhea, Urinary dysfunction, Glomerulonephritis, Kidney infection, Nephrotic syndrome, Cystitis, Hydrocele, Migraine
Cold
Congeals body fluids, damages Yang Qi, and causes pain with fixed location
Causes: Fatigue, Lassitude, Tiredness, Exhaustion
Cold is the predominant pathogenic factor of winter in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Cold represents an environmental pathogen that, when excessive, causes disease characterized by its cold, congealing, and contracting nature. While Cold is the main pathogen of winter, it can cause illness in any season through exposure to cold temperatures, getting caught in rain, sweating followed by wind exposure, or excessive air conditioning.
Cold in the Uterus
Fatigue, Lassitude, Tiredness
Along with: Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Cold-Damp invading the Spleen
Lassitude, Tiredness
Along with: Loss of appetite, Epigastric coldness, Head and body heaviness, Sweet taste in mouth, Absence of thirst, Diarrhea, General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Nausea, Edema, Dull pale complexion, White vaginal discharge, Upper abdominal fullness
Greater Yin stage
Tiredness
Along with: Loss of appetite, Vomit, Abdominal fullness, Chills, Diarrhea, Absence of thirst, Generalized fatigue
Wind-Cold invading with Yang Deficiency
Exhaustion
Along with: Low grade fever, Severe chills, Hypersomnia, Cold extremities, Lumbar pain, Lower back pain, Lower back coldness, General cold feeling, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Weak voice
Stomach Deficiency
Tiredness
Along with: Nausea or vomiting, Generalized fatigue, Chills, Loss of appetite, Depression, Dry mouth, Morning sickness
Phlegm
Thick, sticky pathological fluid that obstructs body functions and can manifest anywhere in the body
Causes: Fatigue
Phlegm is both a pathological product and a pathogenic factor in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It results from impaired fluid metabolism when the body's transformative functions fail, particularly affecting the Spleen, Lungs, and Kidneys. Classical texts emphasize that "the Spleen is the source of phlegm production, while the Lungs are the storage vessel for phlegm."
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
Fatigue
Along with: Late menstruation, Amenorrhea, Scanty menstruation, Lower abdominal pain, Abdominal heaviness, Stifling sensation in the chest, Generalized fatigue, Diarrhea, Dull pale complexion, Obesity, Infertility, Ovarian cysts, Ovarian fibroids, Polycystic ovary syndrome, Pseudocyesis, Sputum, Feeling of heaviness
Damp-Phlegm
Fatigue
Along with: Profuse white sputum, Focal distention of the chest, Upper abdominal focal distention, Nausea, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst, Obesity, Swollen limbs, Abdominal fat
Phlegm
Fatigue
Along with: Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness
Oedema
Fatigue
Along with: Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema, Ocular swelling, Abdominal distention
Heat
Intense, ascending pathogenic force that consumes body fluids, disturbs the mind, and accelerates all physiological processes
Causes: Fatigue, Tiredness
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.
Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
Fatigue
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
Damp-Heat
Fatigue
Along with: Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst, Feeling of heat, Feeling of heaviness, Bitter taste in the mouth, Acne
Empty-Heat caused by Yin Deficiency
Fatigue
Along with: Nighttime fever, Emaciation, Chronic pyelonephritis, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Renal tuberculosis, Tidal fever, Hot palms and soles, Red skin eruptions, Night sweats, Generalized fatigue
Stomach Deficiency
Tiredness
Along with: Nausea or vomiting, Generalized fatigue, Chills, Loss of appetite, Depression, Dry mouth, Morning sickness
Qi Sinking
Weakened lifting force causing downward bearing sensations, organ prolapse, and inability to hold things in their proper position
Causes: Fatigue, Tiredness, Lassitude
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.
Large Intestine collapse
Fatigue
Along with: Chronic diarrhea, Anus prolapse, Hemorrhoids, Generalized fatigue, Cold extremities, Loss of appetite, Mental exhaustion, Craving for hot beverages
Spleen Qi Sinking
Tiredness, Lassitude
Along with: Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating
Qi Collapsing or Qi Sinking
Tiredness
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
Essence Deficiency
Depletion of the fundamental substance governing growth, development, reproduction, and aging
Causes: Fatigue
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.
Liver Blood and Kidney Essence Deficiency
Fatigue
Along with: Primary amenorrhea, Lower back pain, Generalized fatigue, Knee pain, Dizziness, Depression, Amenorrhea, Apathy, Chills, Dark face
Blood Stasis
Blood that is no longer flowing smoothly through the vessels
Causes: Tiredness, Lassitude
Blood Stasis represents blood that is no longer flowing smoothly through the vessels, either moving too slowly, pooling in certain areas, or congealing into clots. It's one of the most important pathological conditions in Traditional Chinese Medicine and can be both a result of disease and a cause of further illness.
Spleen and Liver Blood Deficiency
Tiredness, Lassitude
Along with: Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Dull pale complexion, Weak limbs, Diarrhea, Emaciation, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Insomnia, Limb numbness, Dizziness, Blurry vision, Eye floaters, Night blindness, Pale lips, Muscle weakness, Muscle cramps, Withered and brittle nails, Dry hair, Skin dryness, Depression, Lack of direction
Qi Rebellion
Qi flowing against its natural direction, typically surging upward when it should descend
Causes: Tiredness
Qi Rebellion represents a fundamental disruption in the body's energy flow, where qi moves against its proper direction - like water flowing uphill or smoke sinking downward. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, each organ has a natural directional flow for its qi, and when this flow reverses, it creates a cascade of symptoms that shoot upward through the body.
Rebellious Liver Qi invading the Spleen
Tiredness
Along with: Irritability, Abdominal distention, Abdominal pain, Alternating diarrhea and constipation, Dry stools, Excessive gas and flatulence, Generalized fatigue
Yang Excess
Excessive yang energy that generates heat, agitation, and hyperactivity throughout the body systems
Causes: Feeling work-up
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 Yang Rising
Feeling work-up
Along with: Headaches, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry mouth, Dry throat, Insomnia, Irritability, Exhaustion, Anger, Stiff neck, Shoulder stiffness, Stiff upper back
Summer Heat
Intense summer heat that rapidly depletes both energy and fluids
Causes: Lassitude
Summer-Heat (暑 Shǔ) is a unique pathogenic factor in Traditional Chinese Medicine that only occurs during summer. Unlike other disease-causing factors in TCM that can arise internally or externally, Summer-Heat always comes from the environment - specifically from exposure to intense summer heat and humidity.
Summer Heat with Dampness
Lassitude
Along with: Fever, Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Anxiety, Thirst, Chest distension, Loss of appetite
Wind
Causes sudden symptoms, movement disorders, and serves as the vehicle for other pathogens
Causes: Exhaustion
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.
Wind-Cold invading with Yang Deficiency
Exhaustion
Along with: Low grade fever, Severe chills, Hypersomnia, Cold extremities, Lumbar pain, Lower back pain, Lower back coldness, General cold feeling, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Weak voice
Herbal Formulas for Generalized Fatigue
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address generalized fatigue
Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the middle and augments Qi
- Raises sunken Yang
- Lifts prolapsed organs
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Clears Heat from deficiency (sweet-warm method)
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Weak voice, Generalized fatigue, Apathy, Dislike of speaking, Spontaneous sweat...
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Late menstruation, Amenorrhea, Scanty menstruation, Lower abdominal pain, Abdominal heaviness, Stifling sensation in the chest...
Spleen or Kidney Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Early menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Lower back pain, Dizziness, Chills, Nocturia...
Large Intestine collapse
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Chronic diarrhea, Anus prolapse, Hemorrhoids, Generalized fatigue, Cold extremities, Loss of appetite...
Liver Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Blurry vision, Eye floaters, Nervousness, Timidity, Easily startled...
Spleen Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Slight abdominal distension after eating, General weakness, Desire to lie down curled up, Pale face, Cold extremities, Chills...
Spleen and Lung Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Pale face, Weak limbs...
Spleen Qi Sinking
How it manifests:
Tiredness, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating
Stomach and Spleen Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Pale face, Weak limbs...
Spleen Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Sticky vaginal discharge, Generalized fatigue, Depression, Cold extremities, Diarrhea, White vaginal discharge...
Qi Collapsing or Qi Sinking
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Uterine prolapse, Prolapsed bladder, Stomach prolapse, Nephroptosis, Anus prolapse, Bearing down sensation in abdomen...
Gui Pi Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi
- Nourishes Blood
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Nourishes the Heart
- Calms the Spirit
- Controls Blood (restores the Spleen's blood-holding function)
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Weak voice, Generalized fatigue, Apathy, Dislike of speaking, Spontaneous sweat...
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Spleen or Kidney Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Early menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Lower back pain, Dizziness, Chills, Nocturia...
Heart and Spleen Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Insomnia, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, Anxiety, Pale face...
Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Easily startled, Vivid dreaming, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Spleen Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Pale face, Weak limbs, Diarrhea...
Spleen and Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Dull pale complexion, Weak limbs...
Spleen and Heart Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Dizziness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Poor memory, Anxiety...
Si Junzi Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Harmonizes the Stomach
- Promotes transportation and transformation
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Lung Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing and wheezing with copious sputum, Cold extremities, Spontaneous sweat, Frequent colds or flu, Pale face, Generalized fatigue...
Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Weak voice, Generalized fatigue, Apathy, Dislike of speaking, Spontaneous sweat...
Spleen Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Slight abdominal distension after eating, General weakness, Desire to lie down, Slight abdominal pain, Excessive gas and flatulence, Bloated abdomen...
Spleen and Lung Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Pale face, Weak limbs...
Stomach and Spleen Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Pale face, Weak limbs...
Lung and Heart Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Shortness of breath, Coughing, Weak voice, Dislike of speaking, Pale face, Frequent colds or flu...
Lung Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Daytime sweating, Dislike of speaking
Stomach Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness in the morning
Accompanying symptoms:
Morning fatigue
Liu Junzi Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Harmonizes the Stomach
- Dries Dampness
- Transforms Phlegm
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Weak voice, Generalized fatigue, Apathy, Dislike of speaking, Spontaneous sweat...
Spleen Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Slight abdominal distension after eating, General weakness, Desire to lie down, Slight abdominal pain, Excessive gas and flatulence, Bloated abdomen...
Spleen and Lung Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Pale face, Weak limbs...
Spleen Deficiency with Dampness
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Edema, Feeling of heaviness, Diarrhea, Urinary dysfunction, Glomerulonephritis, Kidney infection...
Si Wu Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Blood
- Harmonizes Blood
- Regulates menstruation
- Moves Blood without injuring it
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Cold in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Lassitude, Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Liver Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Blurry vision, Eye floaters, Nervousness, Timidity, Easily startled...
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
He Che Da Zao Wan
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Clears deficiency Heat
- Tonifies the Kidneys
- Benefits the Lungs
- Nourishes Essence and Blood
- Strengthens sinews and bones
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Liver Blood and Kidney Essence Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Primary amenorrhea, Lower back pain, Generalized fatigue, Knee pain, Dizziness, Depression...
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Spleen or Kidney Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Early menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Lower back pain, Dizziness, Chills, Nocturia...
Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and nourishes Blood
- Strengthens the Spleen and benefits the Lungs
- Nourishes the Heart and calms the Spirit
- Secures the exterior and restrains sweating
- Regulates Qi to prevent stagnation
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Heart and Spleen Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Poor memory, Restless sleeplessness, Fever, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue...
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Spleen and Stomach Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Unsteadiness, Blurry vision, Deafness, Tinnitus, Shortness of breath...
Shen Ling Bai Zhu San
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Leaches out Dampness
- Stops diarrhea
- Benefits the Lungs
- Harmonizes the Stomach
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Spleen Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Slight abdominal distension after eating, General weakness, Desire to lie down, Slight abdominal pain, Excessive gas and flatulence, Bloated abdomen...
Stomach and Spleen Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Dry mouth, Preference for sipping, Dry stools, Dry lips, Nausea...
Stomach and Spleen Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Pale face, Weak limbs...
Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Nourishes Blood
- Tonifies the Heart
- Calms the Spirit
- Clears deficiency Heat
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Afternoon heat sensation, Dry mouth, Preference for sipping, Dry mouth and throat at night, Night sweats, Cardiac burning sensation...
Yin and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Irritability, Heart palpitations with anxiety, Generalized fatigue, Restless sleeplessness, Poor concentration, Nocturnal emission...
Heart Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Exhaustion
Accompanying symptoms:
Night sweats, Feeling of uneasiness, Feeling of heat, Heat sensation in palms, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Xiang Sha Liu Junzi Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and strengthens the Spleen
- Harmonizes the Stomach
- Moves Qi and resolves stagnation
- Dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm
- Warms the Middle Burner
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Late menstruation, Amenorrhea, Scanty menstruation, Lower abdominal pain, Abdominal heaviness, Stifling sensation in the chest...
Damp-Phlegm
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Profuse white sputum, Focal distention of the chest, Upper abdominal focal distention, Nausea, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst...
Stomach Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Nausea or vomiting, Generalized fatigue, Chills, Loss of appetite, Depression, Dry mouth...
You Gui Wan
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies Kidney Yang
- Fills Essence and replenishes Marrow
- Warms the Ming Men fire
- Nourishes Blood
- Strengthens sinews and bones
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Kidney Qi not Firm
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Lower back weakness, Polyuria, Weak urine stream, Enuresis, Nocturnal emission...
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Lassitude, Tiredness, Exhaustion from long-term illness
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills...
Yang Deficiency or Empty Yang
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Chills, General cold feeling, Pale urine, Undigested food in stools, General weakness, Abdominal pain relieved by pressure and warmth...
Ba Wei Di Huang Wan
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies Kidney Yang
- Promotes Qi transformation
- Warms the Ming Men fire
- Benefits water metabolism
- Nourishes Kidney Yin to support Yang
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Lassitude, Tiredness, Exhaustion from long-term illness
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills...
Yang Deficiency or Empty Yang
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Chills, General cold feeling, Pale urine, Undigested food in stools, General weakness, Abdominal pain relieved by pressure and warmth...
Ba Zhen Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi
- Nourishes Blood
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Nourishes the Heart
- Nourishes the Liver
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Spleen and Stomach Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Unsteadiness, Blurry vision, Deafness, Tinnitus, Shortness of breath...
Bai Zi Yang Xin Wan
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Heart Blood
- Tonifies Heart Qi
- Nourishes Yin
- Calms the Spirit
- Moistens the Intestines
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Heart Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Exertional dyspnea, Pale face, Spontaneous sweat, Generalized fatigue
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Bao Yuan Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi
- Warms Yang
- Supplements the source Qi (Yuan Qi)
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Supplements the Lungs
- Warms the Kidneys
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Heart Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Exertional dyspnea, Pale face, Spontaneous sweat, Generalized fatigue
Lung and Heart Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Shortness of breath, Coughing, Weak voice, Dislike of speaking, Pale face, Frequent colds or flu...
Cang Fu Dao Tan Wan
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm
- Moves Qi and resolves stagnation
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Regulates menstruation
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Late menstruation, Amenorrhea, Scanty menstruation, Lower abdominal pain, Abdominal heaviness, Stifling sensation in the chest...
Phlegm
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness
Er Chen Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm
- Regulates Qi and harmonizes the Middle Burner
- Descends rebellious Stomach Qi and stops vomiting
- Strengthens the Spleen to resolve Dampness
- Disperses stagnation in the chest and diaphragm
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Damp-Phlegm
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Profuse white sputum, Focal distention of the chest, Upper abdominal focal distention, Nausea, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst...
Stomach Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Nausea or vomiting, Generalized fatigue, Chills, Loss of appetite, Depression, Dry mouth...
Er Xian Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms Kidney Yang
- Tonifies Kidney Essence
- Drains Ministerial Fire
- Regulates the Chong and Ren vessels
- Nourishes Blood
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Deficiency of both the Kidney Yin and Yang
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Menopausal symptoms, Hypertension, Irregular periods, Menopausal hot flashes, Excessive sweating, Irritability...
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Lassitude, Tiredness, Exhaustion from long-term illness
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills...
Gu Ben Zhi Beng Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi
- Nourishes Blood
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Warms the Channels and stops bleeding
- Consolidates the root (Gu Ben)
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Weak voice, Generalized fatigue, Apathy, Dislike of speaking, Spontaneous sweat...
Spleen or Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal pain that worsens with cold, Urinary dysfunction, Deep pain and heaviness in limbs, Dizziness, Heavy sensation in the head, Edema...
Jiu Xian San
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Restrains the Lungs and stops cough
- Tonifies Qi
- Nourishes Yin
- Transforms Phlegm
- Directs rebellious Qi downward
- Calms wheezing
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Lung Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Daytime sweating, Dislike of speaking
Lung Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Hoarse voice, Itchy throat, Dislike of speaking, Thin chest
Li Zhong Wan
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Middle Burner
- Disperses Cold
- Tonifies Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Dries Dampness
- Restores the ascending and descending functions of the Spleen and Stomach
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Kidney and Spleen Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Weak and cold knees, Back cold sensation, Chills, Weak legs, Bright pale face...
Greater Yin stage
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Vomit, Abdominal fullness, Chills, Diarrhea, Absence of thirst...
Liu Wei Di Huang Wan
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Kidney Yin
- Supplements Liver and Spleen Yin
- Fills Essence and replenishes Marrow
- Clears deficiency Heat
- Drains Dampness and turbidity
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Liver Blood and Kidney Essence Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Primary amenorrhea, Lower back pain, Generalized fatigue, Knee pain, Dizziness, Depression...
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Ping Wei San
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Dries Dampness
- Strengthens the Spleen's transport function
- Promotes the movement of Qi
- Harmonizes the Stomach
- Disperses fullness and distention
- Resolves turbid Dampness in the Middle Burner
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Oedema
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema...
Cold-Damp invading the Spleen
How it manifests:
Lassitude, Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Epigastric coldness, Head and body heaviness, Sweet taste in mouth, Absence of thirst, Diarrhea...
Qing Hao Bie Jia Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Clears deficiency Heat
- Vents latent Heat from the Yin level
- Cools the Blood
- Clears lurking pathogenic Heat
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Afternoon heat sensation, Dry mouth, Preference for sipping, Dry mouth and throat at night, Night sweats, Cardiac burning sensation...
Empty-Heat caused by Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Nighttime fever, Emaciation, Chronic pyelonephritis, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Renal tuberculosis, Tidal fever...
Tu Si Zi Wan
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms Kidney Yang
- Secures Essence and stops leakage
- Strengthens the lower back and knees
- Supplements Kidney Qi
- Restrains urine and reduces urinary frequency
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Kidney Qi not Firm
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Lower back weakness, Polyuria, Weak urine stream, Enuresis, Nocturnal emission...
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Lassitude, Tiredness, Exhaustion from long-term illness
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills...
Wan Dai Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Resolves Dampness
- Soothes the Liver
- Stops vaginal discharge
- Raises clear Yang
- Regulates Qi
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Late menstruation, Amenorrhea, Scanty menstruation, Lower abdominal pain, Abdominal heaviness, Stifling sensation in the chest...
Spleen Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Sticky vaginal discharge, Generalized fatigue, Depression, Cold extremities, Diarrhea, White vaginal discharge...
Xiang Sha Yang Wei Wan
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Middle Burner
- Harmonizes the Stomach
- Resolves Dampness
- Regulates Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Relieves epigastric distention
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Stomach and Spleen Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Pale face, Weak limbs...
Stomach Yang Deficient and Cold
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Epigastric pain relieved with pressure or eating, Loss of appetite, Desire for hot beverages and foods, Vomiting clear liquid, Absence of thirst, Weak limbs...
Xiao Yao San
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Soothes the Liver and resolves constraint
- Nourishes Blood and softens the Liver
- Strengthens the Spleen and harmonizes the Middle
- Harmonizes the Liver and Spleen
- Regulates menstruation
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Liver Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Blurry vision, Eye floaters, Nervousness, Timidity, Easily startled...
Rebellious Liver Qi invading the Spleen
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Irritability, Abdominal distention, Abdominal pain, Alternating diarrhea and constipation, Dry stools, Excessive gas and flatulence...
Yi Huang Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Secures the Kidneys and stops vaginal discharge
- Clears Heat and eliminates Dampness
- Tonifies the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)
- Consolidates and binds the lower Jiao
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Spleen Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Slight abdominal distension after eating, General weakness, Desire to lie down curled up, Pale face, Cold extremities, Chills...
Spleen Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Sticky vaginal discharge, Generalized fatigue, Depression, Cold extremities, Diarrhea, White vaginal discharge...
Zhen Wu Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms Yang
- Promotes urination and drains Dampness
- Transforms water-Dampness
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Warms the Kidneys
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Oedema
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema...
Spleen Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Slight abdominal distension after eating, General weakness, Desire to lie down curled up, Pale face, Cold extremities, Chills...
Zhi Gancao Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin and Blood
- Tonifies Qi
- Warms and unblocks Yang
- Restores the pulse
- Calms palpitations
- Moistens Dryness
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Lung Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Daytime sweating, Dislike of speaking
Ba Zhen Yi Mu Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and Blood
- Invigorates Blood and dispels stasis
- Regulates menstruation
- Nourishes the Heart and Liver
- Strengthens the Spleen
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Ba Zheng San
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and drains Fire
- Promotes urination and relieves painful urinary dysfunction
- Clears Damp-Heat from the Lower Burner
- Expels Dampness through the urine
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst...
Bai He Gu Jin Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin and moistens dryness
- Nourishes Kidney Yin
- Stops cough and transforms Phlegm
- Clears deficiency Heat
- Cools the Blood and stops bleeding
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Lung Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Hoarse voice, Itchy throat, Dislike of speaking, Thin chest
Bai Zi Yang Xin Wan
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Heart Blood
- Tonifies Heart Qi
- Nourishes Yin
- Calms the Spirit
- Moistens the Intestines
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Heart Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Exertional dyspnea, Pale face, Spontaneous sweat, Generalized fatigue
Ban Liu Wan
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Kidneys and expels Cold
- Warms the Ming Men fire
- Unblocks the bowels by warming Yang
- Directs rebellious Qi downward
- Transforms turbid Dampness
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Yang Deficiency or Empty Yang
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Chills, General cold feeling, Pale urine, Undigested food in stools, General weakness, Abdominal pain relieved by pressure and warmth...
Bi Xie Fen Qing Yin
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Kidneys
- Resolves Dampness
- Separates the clear from the turbid
- Transforms turbidity
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Spleen Deficiency with Dampness
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Edema, Feeling of heaviness, Diarrhea, Urinary dysfunction, Glomerulonephritis, Kidney infection...
Bu Fei E Jiao Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin and tonifies the Lungs
- Clears Lung Heat
- Stops cough and calms wheezing
- Stops bleeding
- Transforms Phlegm
- Descends Lung Qi
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Lung Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Hoarse voice, Itchy throat, Dislike of speaking, Thin chest
Bu Fei Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Lung Qi
- Tonifies Qi and consolidates the Exterior
- Astringes the Lungs and stops cough
- Descends Lung Qi and calms wheezing
- Nourishes Kidney Yin to support the Lungs
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Lung Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Daytime sweating, Dislike of speaking
Da Chai Hu Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Harmonizes the Shaoyang
- Purges interior Heat accumulation
- Clears Gallbladder and Stomach Heat
- Descends rebellious Stomach Qi
- Moves Qi and resolves stagnation
- Relieves epigastric fullness and pain
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Feeling work-up
Accompanying symptoms:
Headaches, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry mouth...
Da Ying Jian
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Blood and replenishes Essence
- Warms the channels and disperses Cold
- Supports Yang and warms the Kidney
- Supplements the Liver and Kidneys
- Strengthens sinews and bones
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Cold in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Lassitude, Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Dang Gui Di Huang Yin
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Kidneys
- Strengthens the lower back and knees
- Nourishes Blood
- Nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin
- Strengthens sinews and bones
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Liver Blood and Kidney Essence Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Primary amenorrhea, Lower back pain, Generalized fatigue, Knee pain, Dizziness, Depression...
Dang Gui Liu Huang Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Drains Fire
- Secures the Exterior
- Restrains sweating
- Nourishes Blood
- Clears Heat from all three Burners
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Afternoon heat sensation, Dry mouth, Preference for sipping, Dry mouth and throat at night, Night sweats, Cardiac burning sensation...
Dang Gui Shao Yao San
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Blood and softens the Liver
- Strengthens the Spleen and resolves Dampness
- Regulates Liver Qi
- Promotes water metabolism
- Relieves abdominal pain
- Calms the fetus
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Spleen and Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Dull pale complexion, Weak limbs...
Du Shen Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Greatly tonifies the source Qi
- Rescues from collapse
- Stems counterflow and stabilizes the exterior
- Generates fluids
- Calms the Spirit
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Qi Collapsing or Qi Sinking
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Uterine prolapse, Prolapsed bladder, Stomach prolapse, Nephroptosis, Anus prolapse, Bearing down sensation in abdomen...
Fang Ji Huang Qi Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and consolidates the Exterior
- Dispels Wind-Dampness
- Promotes urination and reduces edema
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Resolves Dampness
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Oedema
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema...
Fei Er Wan
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Expels parasites
- Reduces food stagnation
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Clears Stomach Heat
- Promotes digestion
- Promotes the movement of Qi
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Spleen Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Slight abdominal distension after eating, General weakness, Desire to lie down, Slight abdominal pain, Excessive gas and flatulence, Bloated abdomen...
Fu Tu Dan
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Stabilizes the Kidneys and secures Essence
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Astringes to stop enuresis
- Tonifies Kidney Qi
- Stops vaginal discharge
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Kidney Qi not Firm
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Lower back weakness, Polyuria, Weak urine stream, Enuresis, Nocturnal emission...
Gan Cao Gan Jiang Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Middle Burner and restores Yang
- Warms the Lungs and transforms thin fluids
- Tonifies Spleen Qi
- Disperses interior Cold
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Lung Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing and wheezing with copious sputum, Cold extremities, Spontaneous sweat, Frequent colds or flu, Pale face, Generalized fatigue...
Gui Ling Gan Lu Yin
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Summer-Heat
- Clears Heat
- Promotes urination and drains Dampness
- Transforms Qi and facilitates the resolution of Dampness
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Warms Yang to promote Qi transformation
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Summer Heat with Dampness
How it manifests:
Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, Tight feeling in chest and stomach...
Gui Shao Di Huang Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin
- Tonifies Blood
- Nourishes Blood and softens the Liver
- Clears deficiency Heat
- Supplements Yin and Blood
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Guizhi Jia Longgu Muli Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Harmonizes Yin and Yang
- Calms the Spirit and settles anxiety
- Secures Essence and stops leakage
- Warms and tonifies Heart and Kidney Yang
- Harmonizes the Nutritive and Defensive Qi
- Subdues floating Yang
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Heart Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Palpitations, Exertional dyspnea, Generalized fatigue, Spontaneous sweat, Slight feeling of stuffiness in the heart, Chills...
Guo Qi Yin
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Blood
- Invigorates Blood and dispels stasis
- Regulates Qi
- Regulates menstruation
- Warms the channels
- Unblocks the menses
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Huan Shao Dan
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies the Kidneys
- Tonifies the Spleen
- Nourishes the Heart and calms the Spirit
- Enriches Yin and nourishes Blood
- Replenishes Essence
- Tonifies Qi
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Kidney and Spleen Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Weak and cold knees, Back cold sensation, Chills, Weak legs, Bright pale face...
Huang Lian E Jiao Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin and descends Fire
- Clears Heart Fire
- Promotes Heart-Kidney communication
- Eliminates restlessness and calms the Spirit
- Cools the Blood and stops bleeding
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Afternoon heat sensation, Dry mouth, Preference for sipping, Dry mouth and throat at night, Night sweats, Cardiac burning sensation...
Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Middle Burner and tonifies Qi
- Harmonizes the interior and relieves urgency
- Tonifies Qi and Blood
- Warms Yang and disperses Cold
- Softens the Liver and relieves spasmodic pain
- Harmonizes the Nutritive and Defensive Qi
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Stomach Yang Deficient and Cold
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Epigastric pain relieved with pressure or eating, Loss of appetite, Desire for hot beverages and foods, Vomiting clear liquid, Absence of thirst, Weak limbs...
Huang Tu Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms Yang and strengthens the Spleen
- Nourishes Blood and stops bleeding
- Restores the Spleen's ability to govern Blood
- Secures and astringes to stop hemorrhage
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Spleen Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Slight abdominal distension after eating, General weakness, Desire to lie down curled up, Pale face, Cold extremities, Chills...
Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Resolves Dampness by aromatic transformation
- Releases the Exterior from Wind-Cold
- Regulates Qi and harmonizes the Middle Burner
- Descends rebellious Stomach Qi and stops vomiting
- Strengthens the Spleen and stops diarrhea
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Summer Heat with Dampness
How it manifests:
Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, Tight feeling in chest and stomach...
Ji Chuan Jian
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Kidneys and nourishes Essence
- Moistens the Intestines and unblocks the bowels
- Supplements Blood and lubricates dryness
- Raises clear Yang and lowers turbidity
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Lassitude, Tiredness, Exhaustion from long-term illness
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills...
Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Kidneys
- Secures Essence
- Secures Essence and stops seminal emission
- Calms the Spirit
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Kidney Qi not Firm
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Lower back weakness, Polyuria, Weak urine stream, Enuresis, Nocturnal emission...
Ju Yuan Jian
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi
- Raises sunken Yang
- Stabilizes and stops bleeding
- Rescues from collapse
- Strengthens the Spleen
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Weak voice, Generalized fatigue, Apathy, Dislike of speaking, Spontaneous sweat...
Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms Yang and transforms fluid retention
- Strengthens the Spleen and promotes water metabolism
- Calms counterflow Qi ascending
- Resolves Phlegm-fluid retention
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Oedema
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema...
Ling Jiao Gou Teng Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Cools the Liver and extinguishes Wind
- Increases fluids and relaxes the sinews
- Clears Heat and stops convulsions
- Clears Heat and transforms Phlegm
- Calms the Spirit
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Feeling work-up
Accompanying symptoms:
Headaches, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry mouth...
Ma Huang Xi Xin Fu Zi Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Assists Yang and releases the Exterior
- Warms the channels and disperses Cold
- Warms Kidney Yang
- Disperses Wind-Cold from the Exterior
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Wind-Cold invading with Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Exhaustion
Accompanying symptoms:
Low grade fever, Severe chills, Hypersomnia, Cold extremities, Lumbar pain, Lower back pain...
Mai Men Dong Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Lung and Stomach Yin
- Clears deficiency Heat
- Directs rebellious Qi downward
- Generates fluids
- Moistens Dryness
- Descends counterflow to stop cough
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Stomach Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Nausea or vomiting, Generalized fatigue, Chills, Loss of appetite, Depression, Dry mouth...
Qi Bao Mei Ran Dan
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Supplements the Liver and Kidneys
- Nourishes Essence and Blood
- Blackens the hair and beard
- Strengthens sinews and bones
- Secures Essence and stops seminal emission
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness, Lassitude
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 generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin
- Brightens the eyes
- Clears Liver Heat
- Tonifies Kidney Essence
- Subdues Liver Yang
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Feeling work-up
Accompanying symptoms:
Headaches, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry mouth...
Qing E Wan
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Kidneys
- Strengthens the lower back and knees
- Warms Kidney Yang
- Strengthens sinews and bones
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Kidney Qi not Firm
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Lower back weakness, Polyuria, Weak urine stream, Enuresis, Nocturnal emission...
Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Dryness and moistens the Lungs
- Nourishes Yin and generates fluids
- Tonifies Qi and strengthens the Lungs
- Clears Lung Heat
- Descends rebellious Lung Qi
- Stops cough
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Lung Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Hoarse voice, Itchy throat, Dislike of speaking, Thin chest
Ren Shen Dang Gui Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and Blood
- Nourishes Yin and clears deficiency Heat
- Eliminates vexation and calms the spirit
- Generates fluids and relieves thirst
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Heart Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Exhaustion
Accompanying symptoms:
Night sweats, Feeling of uneasiness, Feeling of heat, Heat sensation in palms, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Ren Shen Ge Jie San
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Lung and Kidney Qi
- Stops cough and calms wheezing
- Clears Lung Heat
- Transforms Phlegm
- Strengthens the Spleen and resolves Dampness
- Aids the Kidneys in grasping Qi
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Lung Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Daytime sweating, Dislike of speaking
Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood and dispels stasis
- Warms the channels and disperses Cold
- Moves Qi and alleviates pain
- Regulates menstruation
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Cold in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Lassitude, Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Shao Yao Gan Cao Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Relieves spasm and stops pain
- Nourishes Yin through the sour-sweet combination
- Softens the Liver and harmonizes the Spleen
- Nourishes Blood and moistens the sinews
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Spleen and Liver Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Dull pale complexion, Weak limbs...
Sheng Mai San
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi
- Generates fluids
- Nourishes Yin
- Restrains sweating
- Astringes the Lungs
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Lung Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing and wheezing with copious sputum, Cold extremities, Spontaneous sweat, Frequent colds or flu, Pale face, Generalized fatigue...
Sheng Yang Yi Wei Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and strengthens the Spleen
- Raises sunken Yang
- Clears Heat and eliminates Dampness
- Dispels Wind-Dampness
- Regulates the ascending and descending of Qi
- Benefits the Stomach
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Stomach and Spleen Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Pale face, Weak limbs...
Sheng Yu Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi
- Nourishes Blood
- Controls Blood (stops bleeding due to Qi deficiency)
- Nourishes Yin
- Generates fluids
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Shi Quan Da Bu Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies Qi and Blood
- Strengthens the Spleen and benefits the Lungs
- Nourishes Blood and regulates menstruation
- Assists Yang and secures the exterior
- Promotes the generation of flesh to heal sores
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Suan Zao Ren Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Blood and calms the spirit
- Clears deficiency Heat and eliminates irritability
- Nourishes Liver Blood
- Calms the Heart and quiets the mind
- Harmonizes the Liver
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Afternoon heat sensation, Dry mouth, Preference for sipping, Dry mouth and throat at night, Night sweats, Cardiac burning sensation...
Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Calms the Liver and extinguishes Wind
- Subdues Liver Yang
- Clears Heat and drains Fire
- Invigorates Blood circulation
- Supplements the Liver and Kidneys
- Calms the Spirit and settles the mind
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Feeling work-up
Accompanying symptoms:
Headaches, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry mouth...
Tiao Gan Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Liver Blood
- Nourishes Kidney Yin
- Regulates Liver Qi
- Nourishes Blood and alleviates pain
- Supplements the Chong and Ren vessels
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Tong Ru Dan
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi
- Nourishes Blood
- Promotes lactation
- Unblocks the breast network vessels
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Tong Xie Yao Fang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Spleen
- Softens and soothes the Liver
- Eliminates Dampness
- Stops diarrhea
- Regulates Qi
- Relieves abdominal pain
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Rebellious Liver Qi invading the Spleen
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Irritability, Abdominal distention, Abdominal pain, Alternating diarrhea and constipation, Dry stools, Excessive gas and flatulence...
Wei Ling Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Dries Dampness and strengthens the Spleen
- Promotes urination and drains water
- Moves Qi and harmonizes the Stomach
- Warms Yang and transforms Qi
- Resolves water retention
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Late menstruation, Amenorrhea, Scanty menstruation, Lower abdominal pain, Abdominal heaviness, Stifling sensation in the chest...
Wen Jing Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the channels and disperses Cold
- Nourishes Blood
- Dispels Blood stasis
- Regulates menstruation
- Tonifies Qi
- Nourishes Yin and clears deficiency Heat
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Cold in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Lassitude, Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Wen Pi Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies Spleen Yang
- Purges cold accumulation
- Tonifies Qi
- Disperses interior Cold
- Unblocks the bowels
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Spleen Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Slight abdominal distension after eating, General weakness, Desire to lie down curled up, Pale face, Cold extremities, Chills...
Wen Qi Hua Shi Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the lower Burner and dispels Cold
- Resolves Dampness
- Tonifies Spleen Qi
- Supports Kidney Yang
- Regulates the Chong and Ren vessels
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Cold in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Lassitude, Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Wu Ling San
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Promotes water metabolism and drains Dampness
- Warms Yang and transforms Qi
- Releases the Exterior
- Strengthens the Spleen to transport fluids
- Resolves Phlegm-fluid retention
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Oedema
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema...
Wu Pi Yin
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Promotes urination and reduces edema
- Moves Qi and resolves Dampness
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Descends Lung Qi to open the water pathways
- Relieves abdominal distension
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Oedema
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema...
Wu Zhuyu Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Middle Burner and tonifies deficiency
- Directs rebellious Qi downward and stops vomiting
- Warms the Liver and dissipates Cold
- Warms the Stomach and disperses Cold
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Stomach Yang Deficient and Cold
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Epigastric pain relieved with pressure or eating, Loss of appetite, Desire for hot beverages and foods, Vomiting clear liquid, Absence of thirst, Weak limbs...
Wu Zi Yan Zong Wan
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Kidneys
- Replenishes Essence
- Secures Essence and stops leakage
- Supplements marrow
- Regulates and facilitates Kidney Qi
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Lassitude, Tiredness, Exhaustion from long-term illness
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills...
Xiang Ru San
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Dispels Summer-Heat and releases the Exterior
- Disperses Cold
- Transforms Dampness
- Harmonizes the Middle Burner
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Summer Heat with Dampness
How it manifests:
Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, Tight feeling in chest and stomach...
Xiao Jian Zhong Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies the Middle Burner
- Relieves spasm and stops pain
- Harmonizes Yin and Yang
- Nourishes the Spleen and Stomach
- Softens the Liver and harmonizes the Spleen
- Tonifies Qi and Blood
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Stomach Yang Deficient and Cold
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Epigastric pain relieved with pressure or eating, Loss of appetite, Desire for hot beverages and foods, Vomiting clear liquid, Absence of thirst, Weak limbs...
Xiong Gui Er Chen Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm
- Nourishes and invigorates Blood
- Regulates Qi and harmonizes the Middle Burner
- Promotes menstrual flow
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Damp-Phlegm in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Late menstruation, Amenorrhea, Scanty menstruation, Lower abdominal pain, Abdominal heaviness, Stifling sensation in the chest...
Yang Yin Qing Fei Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Clears the Lungs
- Resolves toxins
- Benefits the throat
- Cools the Blood
- Moistens Dryness
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Lung Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness
Accompanying symptoms:
Hoarse voice, Itchy throat, Dislike of speaking, Thin chest
Yu Gong San
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Expels water and reduces edema
- Moves Qi and disperses swelling
- Purges downward and unblocks the bowels
- Warms the lower Burner and dispels Cold
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Oedema
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema...
Yu Lin Zhu
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and nourishes Blood
- Warms and tonifies the Kidneys
- Nourishes the Liver
- Regulates and supplements the Chong and Ren vessels
- Regulates menstruation
- Promotes fertility
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue, Lassitude, Tiredness, Exhaustion from long-term illness
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills...
Zai Zao San
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Assists Yang
- Tonifies Qi
- Releases the Exterior
- Disperses Cold
- Harmonizes the Nutritive and Defensive Qi
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Wind-Cold invading with Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Exhaustion
Accompanying symptoms:
Low grade fever, Severe chills, Hypersomnia, Cold extremities, Lumbar pain, Lower back pain...
Zhen Xin An Shen Tang
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Anchors the Heart and calms the Spirit (Shen)
- Subdues Yang and settles anxiety
- Nourishes Heart Blood
- Calms the Liver
- Invigorates Blood and resolves mild stasis
- Promotes quality sleep
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Feeling work-up
Accompanying symptoms:
Headaches, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry mouth...
Zhen Zhu Mu Wan
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Subdues Liver Yang
- Nourishes Yin and Blood
- Sedates the Heart and calms the Spirit
- Anchors and settles the mind
- Extinguishes internal Wind
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Feeling work-up
Accompanying symptoms:
Headaches, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry mouth...
Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Drains Fire from deficiency
- Nourishes Kidney Yin
- Clears deficiency Heat
- Supplements the Liver and Kidneys
- Subdues Ministerial Fire
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Zhou Che Wan
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Drives out excess water
- Moves Qi and breaks stagnation
- Clears Heat through purgation
- Promotes urination and bowel movement
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Oedema
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema...
Zuo Gui Wan
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Kidney Yin
- Fills Essence and replenishes Marrow
- Nourishes Blood
- Nourishes the Liver
- Strengthens the lower back and knees
- Secures Essence
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Tiredness, Lassitude
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation...
Zuo Gui Yin
Addresses these generalized fatigue patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Kidney Yin
- Replenishes True Yin
- Supplements the Liver and Kidneys
- Tonifies Spleen Qi
- Replenishes Essence
Addresses These Generalized Fatigue Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Fatigue
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache...
Gui Zhi Tang
Traditional formula for generalized fatigue
Main Actions
- Releases the exterior and resolves the muscle layer
- Harmonizes the Nutritive and Defensive Qi
- Disperses Wind-Cold
- Warms the Middle and harmonizes the Spleen and Stomach
- Regulates Yin and Yang