Feeling of guilt according to Chinese Medicine
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The five Chinese Medicinal herbs most likely to help treat feeling of guilt
Why might Dong Quai (Dang Gui) help with feeling of guilt?
Because Dong Quai is an ingredient in several formulas indicated to treat feeling of guilt as a symptom, like Ren Shen Dang Gui Tang or Gui Pi Tang for instance.
Dong Quai is a Warm herb that tastes Pungent and Sweet. It targets the Heart, the Liver and the Spleen.
Its main actions are: Tonifies the Blood. Lubricates the Intestines. Relieve constipation. Promotes circulation and dispels Bi Pain. Reduce Dysmenorrhea and help with irregular menstruation.
Why might Chinese Senega Root (Yuan Zhi) help with feeling of guilt?
Because Chinese Senega Root is an ingredient in several formulas indicated to treat feeling of guilt as a symptom, like Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan or Gui Pi Tang for instance.
Chinese Senega Roots is a Warm herb that tastes Bitter and Sweet. It targets the Heart, the Kidney and the Lung.
Its main actions are: Calms the spirit. Expels Phlegm from the Heart orifices. Expels Phlegm from the Lungs. Diminishes abscesses.
Why might Dwarf Lilyturf Root (Mai Dong) help with feeling of guilt?
Because Dwarf Lilyturf Root is an ingredient in several formulas indicated to treat feeling of guilt as a symptom, like Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan or Ren Shen Dang Gui Tang for instance.
Dwarf Lilyturf Roots is a Cool herb that tastes Bitter and Sweet. It targets the Heart, the Lung and the Stomach.
Its main actions are: Replenishes Yin Essence and promotes secretions. Lubricates and nourishes the Stomach. Soothes the Lung. Nourishes the Heart.
Why might Ginseng (Ren Shen) help with feeling of guilt?
Because Ginseng is an ingredient in several formulas indicated to treat feeling of guilt as a symptom, like Gui Pi Tang or Ren Shen Dang Gui Tang for instance.
Ginseng is a Warm herb that tastes Bitter and Sweet. It targets the Heart, the Lung and the Spleen.
Its main actions are: Very strongly tonifies the Qi. Tonifies the Lungs and Spleen. Assists the body in the secretion of Fluids and stops thirst. Strengthens the Heart and calms the Shen (mind/spirit).
Why might Jujube Seed (Suan Zao Ren) help with feeling of guilt?
Because Jujube Seed is an ingredient in several formulas indicated to treat feeling of guilt as a symptom, like Gui Pi Tang or Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan for instance.
Jujube Seeds is a Neutral herb that tastes Sour and Sweet. It targets the Gallbladder, the Heart and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Nourishes the Heart Yin and calms the spirit. Contains Fluid leakage.
Other symptoms often associated with feeling of guilt
Insomnia Loss of libido Palpitations Fatigue Anxiety Tearfulness Poor memory Exhaustion Scanty breast milk Feeling of Heat