Feeling of heaviness in the head according to Chinese Medicine
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Acupuncture points used for feeling of heaviness in the head
The four Chinese Medicinal herbs most likely to help treat feeling of heaviness in the head
Why might Plantain Seed (Che Qian Zi) help with feeling of heaviness in the head?
Because Plantain Seed is an ingredient in several formulas indicated to treat feeling of heaviness in the head as a symptom, like Yi Huang Tang or Long Dan Xie Gan Tang for instance.
Plantain Seeds is a Cool herb that tastes Sweet. It targets the Kidney, the Liver, the Lung and the Small intestine.
Its main actions are: Encourages urination and clears Heat. Stops diarrhea by expelling water through urination. Brightens the eyes, used in combination either for Deficiency or Heat. Reduces inflammation of infections. Arrests cough and expectorates Phlegm.
Why might Foxnut Seed (Qian Shi) help with feeling of heaviness in the head?
Because it is a key herb in Yi Huang Tang, a herbal formula indicated to treat the pattern '' (a pattern with feeling of heaviness in the head as a symptom)
Foxnut Seeds is a Neutral herb that tastes Sour and Sweet. It targets the Kidney and the Spleen.
Its main actions are: Tonifies the Spleen and stops diarrhea. Strengthens the Kidneys and restrains Essence. Dispels Dampness and relieves leukorrhea.
Why might Chinese Gentian (Long Dan Cao) help with feeling of heaviness in the head?
Because it is a key herb in Long Dan Xie Gan Tang, a herbal formula indicated to treat the pattern '' (a pattern with feeling of heaviness in the head as a symptom)
Chinese Gentian is a Cold herb that tastes Bitter. It targets the Gallbladder, the Heart, the Large intestine, the Liver and the Lung.
Its main actions are: Expels Damp-Heat especially in the Liver and Gallbladder Meridians. Clears Liver-Fire. Clears Liver-Wind.
Why might Yam (Shan Yao) help with feeling of heaviness in the head?
Because it is a key herb in Yi Huang Tang, a herbal formula indicated to treat the pattern '' (a pattern with feeling of heaviness in the head as a symptom)
Yam is a Neutral herb that tastes Sweet. It targets the Kidney, the Lung and the Spleen.
Its main actions are: Tonifies the Spleen and Stomach. Tonifies the Lung Qi and nourishes the Lung Yin. Nourishes the Kidneys and consolidates Jing.
Other symptoms often associated with feeling of heaviness in the head
Sticky vaginal discharge Dizziness Tiredness Depression Cold limbs Loose stools White vaginal discharge Poor appetite Frequent urination Smelly Vaginal discharge