Tearfulness according to Chinese Medicine
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Acupuncture points used for tearfulness
The four Chinese Medicinal herbs most likely to help treat tearfulness
Why might Milkvetch Root (Huang Qi) help with tearfulness?
Because it is a key herb in Gui Pi Tang, a herbal formula indicated to treat the pattern '' (a pattern with tearfulness as a symptom)
Milkvetch Roots is a Warm herb that tastes Sweet. It targets the Lung and the Spleen.
Its main actions are: Tonifies the Wei Qi and stops perspiration. Tonifies the Spleen Qi and the Yang Qi of the Earth Element. Tonifies the Qi and Blood. Expels pus and assists in the healing of wounds. Helps to regulate water metabolism in the body and reduce edema.
Why might Ginseng (Ren Shen) help with tearfulness?
Because it is a key herb in Gui Pi Tang, a herbal formula indicated to treat the pattern '' (a pattern with tearfulness as a symptom)
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 Atractylodes Rhizome (Bai Zhu) help with tearfulness?
Because it is a key herb in Gui Pi Tang, a herbal formula indicated to treat the pattern '' (a pattern with tearfulness as a symptom)
Atractylodes Rhizomes is a Warm herb that tastes Bitter and Sweet. It targets the Spleen and the Stomach.
Its main actions are: Tonifies the Spleen Qi. Fortifies the Spleen Yang and dispels Damp through urination. Tonifies Qi and stops sweating. Calms restless fetus when due to Deficiency of Spleen Qi.
Why might Liquorice (Gan Cao) help with tearfulness?
Because it is a key herb in Gui Pi Tang, a herbal formula indicated to treat the pattern '' (a pattern with tearfulness as a symptom)
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.
Other symptoms often associated with tearfulness
Insomnia Feeling of guilt Loss of libido Palpitations Fatigue Anxiety Poor memory Exhaustion Scanty breast milk Feeling of Heat