Symptom family: Heart Rhythm Disorders
Parent symptom: Palpitations
Explore below more details about what might cause Epigastric palpitations according to TCM.
In TCM "Cold" as a pattern of disharmony refers to a specific type of imbalance within the body's systems, often linked to a deficiency or weakness. It's not about feeling physically cold or having a common cold, but rather a metaphorical description of certain symptoms and underlying conditions. When a TCM practitioner says someone suffers from "Cold," it usually implies that the body's Yang energy, which is warm and active, is insufficient or overpowered by Yin energy, which is cool and passive. Symptoms of Cold in TCM can include a general feeling of coldness, cold limbs, pale complexion, low energy, slow metabolism, and a preference for warmth. ... see more
Pattern Name | Relevant Symptoms | Relevant Formulas |
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Exterior Cold invading the Interior | Palpitations in the epigastrium, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Hypochondriac pain, Chills, Low grade fever, Cold extremities, Sweating that doesn't reduce fever, Epigastric palpitations, Dizziness, Twitching... see more | Zhen Wu Tang |
See more details below about Zhen Wu Tang, a herbal formula used to address epigastric palpitations.
Suitable for Cold patterns that may cause epigastric palpitations, such as Exterior Cold invading the Interior
Learn moreThese formulas are suitable for some epigastric palpitations-causing patterns like Exterior Cold invading the Interior.
One such formula is Zhen Wu Tang, with prepared aconite as a key herb.
See more details below about Prepared Aconite (Zhi Fu Zi), a herb used to address epigastric palpitations.
Epigastric palpitations can be treated by these herbs if it is due to internal coldness or deficient Yang energy, working to warm the body and dispel cold.
One such herb is Prepared Aconite (Zhi Fu Zi), a key herb in some formulas recommended for epigastric palpitations, like Zhen Wu Tang.