Chest pressure according to Chinese Medicine
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Acupuncture points used for chest pressure
The five Chinese Medicinal herbs most likely to help treat chest pressure
Why might Liquorice (Gan Cao) help with chest pressure?
Because Liquorice is an ingredient in several formulas indicated to treat chest pressure as a symptom, like Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang or Ba Zheng San for instance.
Liquorice is a Neutral herb that tastes Sweet. It targets the Heart, the Lung, the Spleen and the Stomach.
Its main actions are: Tonifies the Basal Qi and nourishes the Spleen Qi. Clears Heat and dispels toxicity. Moistens the Lungsexpel phlegm and stop coughing. Relieves spasms and alleviates pain. Harmonizes and moderates the effects of other herbs.
Why might Chinese Pink Herb (Qu Mai) help with chest pressure?
Because it is a key herb in Ba Zheng San, a herbal formula indicated to treat the pattern '' (a pattern with chest pressure as a symptom)
Chinese Pink Herbs is a Cold herb that tastes Bitter. It targets the Bladder, the Heart and the Small intestine.
Its main actions are: Encourages urination and expels Damp-Heat. Dissolves Blood Stasis and assists blocked menstruation.
Why might Poria-Cocos Mushroom (Fu Ling) help with chest pressure?
Because it is a key herb in Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang, a herbal formula indicated to treat the pattern '' (a pattern with chest pressure as a symptom)
Poria-Cocos Mushrooms is a Neutral herb that tastes Sweet. It targets the Heart, the Kidney, the Lung and the Spleen.
Its main actions are: Encourages urination and drains Dampness. Tonic to the Spleen/Stomach. Assists the Heart and calms the Spirit.
Why might Crow-Dipper Rhizome (Ban Xia) help with chest pressure?
Because it is a key herb in Xiao Ban Xia Tang, a herbal formula indicated to treat the pattern '' (a pattern with chest pressure as a symptom)
Crow-Dipper Rhizomes is a Warm herb that tastes Pungent. It targets the Lung, the Spleen and the Stomach.
Its main actions are: Drains Dampness and reduces Phlegm. Reverses the flow of Rebellious Qi. Reduces hardenings and relieves distention.
Why might Knotgrass (Bian Xu) help with chest pressure?
Because it is a key herb in Ba Zheng San, a herbal formula indicated to treat the pattern '' (a pattern with chest pressure as a symptom)
Knotgrass is a Cool herb that tastes Bitter and Sweet. It targets the Bladder.
Its main actions are: Expels Damp-Heat and encourages urination. Drains Dampness and stops itching. Kills parasites.
Other symptoms often associated with chest pressure
Dizziness Poor appetite Depression Dry mouth Tinnitus Back pain Tiredness Feeling of cold Dry throat Night sweats