Mild Anxietyaccording to TCM
Symptom family: Fear and Anxiety
Parent symptom: Anxiety
Root Causes of Mild Anxiety in TCM
Explore below more details about what might cause Mild anxiety according to TCM.
- By Syndrome
- Blood Deficiency
Blood Deficiency
Blood Deficiency in TCM is like when your body's tank runs low on the vital energy that blood provides. It's not exactly the same as anemia in modern medicine, which is about having too few red blood cells. Instead, Blood Deficiency in TCM is about your body not having enough of the life-giving qualities that blood brings, like nourishment and moisture. This can make you feel tired, look pale, and even feel dizzy or have blurry vision. It's like a garden not getting enough water to stay lush and vibrant. TCM sees this as an imbalance where the body isn't being nourished as it should be, impacting overall health and well-being.... see more
Blood Deficiency Patterns That Can Lead to Mild Anxiety
| Pattern Name | Relevant Symptoms | Relevant Formulas |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Deficiency | Slightly anxiety, Dizziness, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Dull shallow face, Pale lips, Poor memory, Insomnia... see more | Si Wu Tang | Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang |
TCM Herbal Formulas for Mild Anxiety
Explore below some TCM herbal formulas used to address mild anxiety, organized by cause and by formula type.
- By Cause
- By Formula Type
- Blood Deficiency
- Formulas that tonify blood
Top Formula for Blood Deficiency:
Si Wu Tang
Suitable for Blood Deficiency patterns that may cause mild anxiety, such as Blood Deficiency
Learn moreAll Formulas Recommended for Mild Anxiety Caused by Blood Deficiency
| Formula | Patterns Suitable For |
|---|---|
| Si Wu Tang | Blood Deficiency |
| Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang | Blood Deficiency |
Formulas that tonify Blood
These formulas are suitable for some mild anxiety-causing patterns like Blood Deficiency.
One such formula is Si Wu Tang, with prepared rehmannia as a key herb.
Other formulas of this category are listed in the table below.
All "formulas that tonify blood" recommended for mild anxiety
| Formula | Patterns Suitable For (if applicable) |
|---|---|
| Si Wu Tang | Blood Deficiency |
| Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang | Blood Deficiency |
TCM Herbs for Mild Anxiety
Explore below some TCM herbs used to address mild anxiety, organized by herb category.
- By Herb Category
- Tonic herbs for blood deficiency
- Tonic herbs for qi deficiency
Tonic herbs for Blood Deficiency
Mild anxiety can be treated by these herbs in cases of blood deficiency, working to nourish and replenish the body's blood supply.
One such herb is Prepared Rehmannia (Shu Di huang), a key herb in some formulas recommended for mild anxiety, like Si Wu Tang.
Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.
"Tonic herbs for Blood Deficiency" recommended for mild anxiety
| Herb | Formulas they belong to (if applicable) |
|---|---|
| Prepared Rehmannia (Shu Di huang) | Si Wu Tang |
| White Peony Roots (Bai Shao) | Si Wu Tang |
Tonic herbs for Qi Deficiency
Mild anxiety can be treated by these herbs when stemming from a lack of vital energy or Qi, helping to boost energy and overall vitality.
One such herb is Milkvetch Roots (Huang Qi), a key herb in some formulas recommended for mild anxiety, like Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang.