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What is the TCM pattern for palpitations, shortness of breath on exertion, pale face, tiredness, slight depression, and spontaneous sweating?
What is the TCM pattern for palpitations, shortness of breath on exertion, pale face, tiredness, slight depression, and spontaneous sweating?
Heart Qi Deficiency
What are the common symptoms of Heart Yang Deficiency?
What are the common symptoms of Heart Yang Deficiency?
Palpitations, shortness of breath on exertion, tiredness, slight depression, and spontaneous sweating.
What is the TCM pattern for palpitations, shortness of breath, weak and shallow breathing, profuse sweating, cold limbs, and cyanosis of the lips?
What is the TCM pattern for palpitations, shortness of breath, weak and shallow breathing, profuse sweating, cold limbs, and cyanosis of the lips?
Heart Yang Collapse
What herb is used to treat Heart Qi Deficiency?
What herb is used to treat Heart Qi Deficiency?
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What herb is used to treat Heart Yang Collapse?
What herb is used to treat Heart Yang Collapse?
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What herb is used to treat Heart Qi and Heart Blood Deficiency?
What herb is used to treat Heart Qi and Heart Blood Deficiency?
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What is the TCM pattern for anxiety, tiredness, dull pale complexion, insomnia, palpitations, dream disturbed sleep, poor memory, anxiety, propensity, dry mouth and throat in the afternoon or evening?
What is the TCM pattern for anxiety, tiredness, dull pale complexion, insomnia, palpitations, dream disturbed sleep, poor memory, anxiety, propensity, dry mouth and throat in the afternoon or evening?
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What TCM pattern presents as palpitations, insomnia, dream-disturbed sleep, poor memory, anxiety, propensity to be startled, mental restlessness, uneasiness, feeling hot and bothered, dry mouth and throat in the evening, thirst with desire to drink in small sips, feeling of heat in the evening, malar flush, and night sweating?
What TCM pattern presents as palpitations, insomnia, dream-disturbed sleep, poor memory, anxiety, propensity to be startled, mental restlessness, uneasiness, feeling hot and bothered, dry mouth and throat in the evening, thirst with desire to drink in small sips, feeling of heat in the evening, malar flush, and night sweating?
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What is the herb used to treat Heart Yin Deficiency with Empty Heat?
What is the herb used to treat Heart Yin Deficiency with Empty Heat?
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What is the TCM pattern for palpitations, anxiety, propensity to be easily startled, slight breathlessness, tiredness, insomnia, mental restlessness, sweating on exertion, dry throat, night sweating?
What is the TCM pattern for palpitations, anxiety, propensity to be easily startled, slight breathlessness, tiredness, insomnia, mental restlessness, sweating on exertion, dry throat, night sweating?
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What is the TCM pattern for palpitations, propensity to be easily startled, and shortness of breath?
What is the TCM pattern for palpitations, propensity to be easily startled, and shortness of breath?
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What herb is used to treat Deficiency of both Heart Yang and Heart Yin?
What herb is used to treat Deficiency of both Heart Yang and Heart Yin?
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What TCM pattern describes the symptoms of a slight feeling of oppression of the chest, feeling cold, cold limbs, mental restlessness, night sweating, poor memory, and malar flush?
What TCM pattern describes the symptoms of a slight feeling of oppression of the chest, feeling cold, cold limbs, mental restlessness, night sweating, poor memory, and malar flush?
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What herb is used to treat Heart Yang Deficiency with Phlegm?
What herb is used to treat Heart Yang Deficiency with Phlegm?
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What is the TCM pattern characterized by palpitations, feeling of oppression of the chest, sputum in the throat, dizziness, tiredness, cold hands, numbness of the limbs, oedema of the hands, fuzziness of the head, poor memory, feeling of heaviness, and depression?
What is the TCM pattern characterized by palpitations, feeling of oppression of the chest, sputum in the throat, dizziness, tiredness, cold hands, numbness of the limbs, oedema of the hands, fuzziness of the head, poor memory, feeling of heaviness, and depression?
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What are the herbs used to treat Heart Qi Stagnation?
What are the herbs used to treat Heart Qi Stagnation?
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What is the TCM pattern for palpitations, thirst, mouth and tongue ulcers, mental restlessness, feeling agitated, insomnia, dream disturbed sleep, feeling of heat, and red face?
What is the TCM pattern for palpitations, thirst, mouth and tongue ulcers, mental restlessness, feeling agitated, insomnia, dream disturbed sleep, feeling of heat, and red face?
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What herb is used to treat Heart Fire Blazing?
What herb is used to treat Heart Fire Blazing?
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What is the TCM pattern characterized by dark urine or blood in the urine, bitter taste, palpitations, mental restlessness, thirst, red face, feeling of oppression of the chest, dark urine, expectorations of phlegm, rattling sound in the throat, bitter taste, insomnia, dream disturbed sleep, agitation, mental confusion, incoherent speech, rash behavior, tendency to hit or scold people, uncontrolled laughter or crying, shouting, muttering to oneself, and depression?
What is the TCM pattern characterized by dark urine or blood in the urine, bitter taste, palpitations, mental restlessness, thirst, red face, feeling of oppression of the chest, dark urine, expectorations of phlegm, rattling sound in the throat, bitter taste, insomnia, dream disturbed sleep, agitation, mental confusion, incoherent speech, rash behavior, tendency to hit or scold people, uncontrolled laughter or crying, shouting, muttering to oneself, and depression?
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What herb is used to treat Phlegm Fire Harassing the Heart?
What herb is used to treat Phlegm Fire Harassing the Heart?
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What is the TCM pattern characterized by manic behavior, mental confusion, lethargic stupor, unconsciousness, incoherent speech, vomiting of phlegm, rattling sound in the throat, aphasia, mental depression, emotional lability and very dull eyes?
What is the TCM pattern characterized by manic behavior, mental confusion, lethargic stupor, unconsciousness, incoherent speech, vomiting of phlegm, rattling sound in the throat, aphasia, mental depression, emotional lability and very dull eyes?
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What are the herbs used to treat Phlegm Misting the Mind?
What are the herbs used to treat Phlegm Misting the Mind?
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What is the TCM pattern for palpitations, stabbing or pricking chest pain, radiating to the inner aspect of the left arm or shoulder, a feeling of oppression or constriction of the chest, cyanosis of lips and nails, and cold hands?
What is the TCM pattern for palpitations, stabbing or pricking chest pain, radiating to the inner aspect of the left arm or shoulder, a feeling of oppression or constriction of the chest, cyanosis of lips and nails, and cold hands?
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What herb is used to treat Heart Blood Stasis?
What herb is used to treat Heart Blood Stasis?
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What is the TCM pattern for palpitations, shortness of breath with inability to lie down, depression, mental restlessness, feeling of stuffiness under the hypochondrium, flustered feeling, feeling of oppression of the chest, stabbing or pricking pain in the heart region, pain aggravated by exposure to cold and alleviated by heat, expectoration of phlegm, epigastric or hypochondriac distension, feeling of heaviness, dislike to speak, cold hands, sighing, purple lips, and face and nails?
What is the TCM pattern for palpitations, shortness of breath with inability to lie down, depression, mental restlessness, feeling of stuffiness under the hypochondrium, flustered feeling, feeling of oppression of the chest, stabbing or pricking pain in the heart region, pain aggravated by exposure to cold and alleviated by heat, expectoration of phlegm, epigastric or hypochondriac distension, feeling of heaviness, dislike to speak, cold hands, sighing, purple lips, and face and nails?
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What herb is used to treat Heart Vessel Obstruction?
What herb is used to treat Heart Vessel Obstruction?
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What TCM pattern is characterized by palpitations, dizziness, nausea, vomiting of white watery frothy fluid, feeling cold, cold limbs, severe shortness of breath, feeling of fullness and stuffiness of the chest and epigastrium, thirst with no desire to drink, and urinary retention?
What TCM pattern is characterized by palpitations, dizziness, nausea, vomiting of white watery frothy fluid, feeling cold, cold limbs, severe shortness of breath, feeling of fullness and stuffiness of the chest and epigastrium, thirst with no desire to drink, and urinary retention?
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What herb is used to treat Water Overflowing to the Heart?
What herb is used to treat Water Overflowing to the Heart?
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What is the TCM pattern for palpitations, cold hands, scanty urination, oedema of the ankles, sleepiness, mental confusion, sallow complexion, dizziness and frontal headache?
What is the TCM pattern for palpitations, cold hands, scanty urination, oedema of the ankles, sleepiness, mental confusion, sallow complexion, dizziness and frontal headache?
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What herb is used to treat Turbid Dampness Surrounding the Heart?
What herb is used to treat Turbid Dampness Surrounding the Heart?
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What is the TCM pattern for blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, feeling of oppression of the chest, poor appetite, abdominal fullness, loose stools, and excessive salivation?
What is the TCM pattern for blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, feeling of oppression of the chest, poor appetite, abdominal fullness, loose stools, and excessive salivation?
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What herb is used to treat Spleen Qi Deficiency?
What herb is used to treat Spleen Qi Deficiency?
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What is the TCM pattern for poor appetite, slight abdominal distension after eating, tiredness, lassitude, pale complexion, weakness of the limbs, loose stools, tendency to obesity, feeling cold, cold limbs, and oedema?
What is the TCM pattern for poor appetite, slight abdominal distension after eating, tiredness, lassitude, pale complexion, weakness of the limbs, loose stools, tendency to obesity, feeling cold, cold limbs, and oedema?
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What TCM pattern describes the symptoms of poor appetite, slight abdominal distension after eating, tiredness, dull pale complexion, weakness of the limbs, loose stools, depression, and thin body?
What TCM pattern describes the symptoms of poor appetite, slight abdominal distension after eating, tiredness, dull pale complexion, weakness of the limbs, loose stools, depression, and thin body?
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What is the TCM pattern for poor appetite, slight abdominal distension after eating, and tiredness?
What is the TCM pattern for poor appetite, slight abdominal distension after eating, and tiredness?
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What are the herbs used to treat Spleen Qi Sinking?
What are the herbs used to treat Spleen Qi Sinking?
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What is the TCM pattern characterized by poor appetite, slight abdominal distension after eating, tiredness, pale complexion, weakness of the limbs, loose stools, tendency to obesity, blood spots under the skin, blood in the urine or stool, and excessive menstrual bleeding?
What is the TCM pattern characterized by poor appetite, slight abdominal distension after eating, tiredness, pale complexion, weakness of the limbs, loose stools, tendency to obesity, blood spots under the skin, blood in the urine or stool, and excessive menstrual bleeding?
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What herb is used to treat Spleen Not Controlling Blood?
What herb is used to treat Spleen Not Controlling Blood?
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What is the TCM pattern for poor appetite, poor digestion, retching, gnawing hunger, loss of taste, slight epigastric pain, dry mouth, dry lips, dry stool, thin body, night sweating, and sallow complexion with possibly red tip of the nose?
What is the TCM pattern for poor appetite, poor digestion, retching, gnawing hunger, loss of taste, slight epigastric pain, dry mouth, dry lips, dry stool, thin body, night sweating, and sallow complexion with possibly red tip of the nose?
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What are the herbs used to treat Spleen Yin Deficiency?
What are the herbs used to treat Spleen Yin Deficiency?
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What is the TCM pattern characterized by poor appetite, poor digestion, retching, gnawing hunger, loss of taste, slight epigastric pain, dry mouth, dry lips, dry stools, thin body, night sweating, sallow complexion with possibly red tip of the nose, and feeling of heat?
What is the TCM pattern characterized by poor appetite, poor digestion, retching, gnawing hunger, loss of taste, slight epigastric pain, dry mouth, dry lips, dry stools, thin body, night sweating, sallow complexion with possibly red tip of the nose, and feeling of heat?
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What are the herbs used to treat Spleen Yin Deficiency with Empty Heat?
What are the herbs used to treat Spleen Yin Deficiency with Empty Heat?
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What is the TCM pattern for blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, feeling of fullness of the epigastrium and/or abdomen, feeling of cold in the epigastrium, feeling of heaviness of the head and body, sweetish taste, no thirst, loose stools, tiredness, nausea, oedema, dull white complexion, and excessive white vaginal discharge?
What is the TCM pattern for blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, feeling of fullness of the epigastrium and/or abdomen, feeling of cold in the epigastrium, feeling of heaviness of the head and body, sweetish taste, no thirst, loose stools, tiredness, nausea, oedema, dull white complexion, and excessive white vaginal discharge?
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What herb is used to treat Cold Dampness in the Spleen?
What herb is used to treat Cold Dampness in the Spleen?
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What is the TCM pattern for feeling of fullness of the epigastrium and/or lower abdomen, epigastric and/or abdominal pain, poor appetite, feeling of heaviness, thirst without desire to drink, nausea, vomiting, loose stools with offensive odor, burning sensation in the anus, feeling of heat, scanty dark urine, low grade fever, dull headache with feeling of heaviness of the head, dull yellow complexion, yellow sclera of the eyes, oily sweat, and bitter taste?
What is the TCM pattern for feeling of fullness of the epigastrium and/or lower abdomen, epigastric and/or abdominal pain, poor appetite, feeling of heaviness, thirst without desire to drink, nausea, vomiting, loose stools with offensive odor, burning sensation in the anus, feeling of heat, scanty dark urine, low grade fever, dull headache with feeling of heaviness of the head, dull yellow complexion, yellow sclera of the eyes, oily sweat, and bitter taste?
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What herb is used to treat Damp Heat in the Spleen?
What herb is used to treat Damp Heat in the Spleen?
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What is the TCM pattern for burning epigastric and/or abdominal pain, excessive hunger, red tip of the nose, dry lips, mouth ulcers, thirst, dry stools, feeling of heat, and scanty dark urine?
What is the TCM pattern for burning epigastric and/or abdominal pain, excessive hunger, red tip of the nose, dry lips, mouth ulcers, thirst, dry stools, feeling of heat, and scanty dark urine?
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What herb is used to treat Spleen Heat?
What herb is used to treat Spleen Heat?
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What is the TCM pattern for poor appetite, slight abdominal distension after eating, tiredness, lassitude, pale or sallow complexion, weakness of the limbs, loose stool, slight depression, tendency to obesity, abdominal fullness, feeling of heaviness, sticky taste, poor digestion, undigested food in the stools, nausea, dull frontal headache, and excessive vaginal discharge?
What is the TCM pattern for poor appetite, slight abdominal distension after eating, tiredness, lassitude, pale or sallow complexion, weakness of the limbs, loose stool, slight depression, tendency to obesity, abdominal fullness, feeling of heaviness, sticky taste, poor digestion, undigested food in the stools, nausea, dull frontal headache, and excessive vaginal discharge?
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What herbs are used to treat Spleen Qi Deficiency with Dampness?
What herbs are used to treat Spleen Qi Deficiency with Dampness?
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What is the TCM pattern characterized by nausea, vomiting of watery fluids, feeling of oppression of the chest and epigastrium, tiredness, poor appetite, feeling of heaviness, weak limbs, loose stools, dull pale complexion, and cold limbs?
What is the TCM pattern characterized by nausea, vomiting of watery fluids, feeling of oppression of the chest and epigastrium, tiredness, poor appetite, feeling of heaviness, weak limbs, loose stools, dull pale complexion, and cold limbs?
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What herbs are used to treat Spleen Qi Deficiency with Phlegm?
What herbs are used to treat Spleen Qi Deficiency with Phlegm?
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What is the TCM pattern characterized by a feeling of oppression of the chest and epigastrium, poor appetite, sour regurgitation, nausea, vomiting, gnawing hunger, dizziness, and feeling of heaviness?
What is the TCM pattern characterized by a feeling of oppression of the chest and epigastrium, poor appetite, sour regurgitation, nausea, vomiting, gnawing hunger, dizziness, and feeling of heaviness?
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What herbs are used to treat Phlegm Obstructing the Middle Burner?
What herbs are used to treat Phlegm Obstructing the Middle Burner?
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What is the TCM pattern characterized by tiredness, feeling of heat in the face but feeling cold in general, alternating feeling of heat and cold, dry mouth, dry lips, thirst, feeling as if down with cold, mouth ulcers, insomnia, poor appetite, and weak limbs?
What is the TCM pattern characterized by tiredness, feeling of heat in the face but feeling cold in general, alternating feeling of heat and cold, dry mouth, dry lips, thirst, feeling as if down with cold, mouth ulcers, insomnia, poor appetite, and weak limbs?
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What herb is used to treat Yin Fire from Def of the Stomach and Spleen and Original Qi?
What herb is used to treat Yin Fire from Def of the Stomach and Spleen and Original Qi?
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What is the TCM pattern for poor appetite, slight abdominal distension after eating, tiredness, lassitude, pale complexion, weakness of the limbs, loose stools, uncomfortable feeling in the epigastrium, lack of taste sensation, palpitations, dizziness, insomnia, dream-disturbed sleep, poor memory, anxiety, propensity to be startled, dull pale complexion, pale lips, and tiredness?
What is the TCM pattern for poor appetite, slight abdominal distension after eating, tiredness, lassitude, pale complexion, weakness of the limbs, loose stools, uncomfortable feeling in the epigastrium, lack of taste sensation, palpitations, dizziness, insomnia, dream-disturbed sleep, poor memory, anxiety, propensity to be startled, dull pale complexion, pale lips, and tiredness?
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What herbs are used to treat Spleen and Stomach Qi Deficiency?
What herbs are used to treat Spleen and Stomach Qi Deficiency?
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What is the TCM pattern for palpitations, dizziness, insomnia, dream disturbed sleep, poor memory, anxiety, propensity to be startled, dull pale complexion, pale lips, and tiredness?
What is the TCM pattern for palpitations, dizziness, insomnia, dream disturbed sleep, poor memory, anxiety, propensity to be startled, dull pale complexion, pale lips, and tiredness?
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What herb is used to treat Spleen and Heart Blood Deficiency?
What herb is used to treat Spleen and Heart Blood Deficiency?
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Study Notes
TCM Patterns and Symptoms
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Heart Qi Deficiency: Palpitations, shortness of breath while exerting oneself, pale face, tiredness, and slight depression. Associated with spontaneous sweating. Tongue is pale, pulse is empty.
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Heart Yang Deficiency: Palpitations, shortness of breath while exerting oneself, tiredness, and slight depression. Spontaneous sweating and slight feeling of discomfort/stuffiness in the heart region are also present. Cold hands and a bright pale face are indicative. Tongue is pale, pulse is deep-weak (possibly knotted in severe cases),
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Heart Yang Collapse: Similar symptoms to heart yang deficiency but with a feeling of coolness in the chest region, cold hands, cold feeling in the extremities, possibly cyanosis of lips, greyish-white complexion, possible coma in severe cases. Tongue is pale, pulse is Hidden Minute.
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Heart Blood Deficiency: Palpitations, dizziness, sleep disturbances (insomnia), dream disturbances, memory problems, anxiety, and startle responses are common. Dull pale complexion and pale lips. Tongue is pale and thin, pulse is choppy or fine.
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Heart Qi and Heart Blood Deficiency: Combination of Heart Qi and Blood deficiencies, manifesting with palpitations, shortness of breath, spontaneous sweating, and depression. Pale and thin tongue, and weak or choppy pulse.
Acupuncture Points and Herbs
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Heart Qi Deficiency: HE-5, P-6, BL-15, Ren-17, Ren-6, DU-14. Bao Yuan Tang is a common herbal remedy.
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Heart Yang Deficiency: HE-5, P-6, BL-15, Ren-17, Ren-6, DU-14 . Rou Fu Bao Yuan Tang is a related herbal formula.
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Heart Yang Collapse: REN-6, REN-4, REN-8, DU-4, ST-36, P-6, BL-23, DU-20, DU-14, BL-15; Shen Fu Tang.
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Heart Blood Deficiency: HE-7, P-6, REN-14, REN-15, REN-4, BL-17 w/ moxa, BL-20; Shen Qi Si Wu Tang.
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Heart Qi and Heart Blood Deficiency: HE-5, HE-7, P-6, REN-14, REN-15, REN-4. Ba Zhen Tang and Gui Pi Tang are potential herbal remedies.
Additional TCM Patterns
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Heart Yin Deficiency: Anxiety, tiredness and dull pale complexion, insomnia with dream disturbances, poor memory, dryness in mouth and throat, and more. Tongue is pale or red without coating. The pulse can be shallow or floating-empty, particularly in the front.
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Heart Yin Deficiency with Empty Heat: Similar to heart Yin Deficiency, but with additional symptoms of feeling hot and bothered, dry mouth and throat specifically in the evening, and feelings of thirst with a desire to drink in small sips. Normal-colored tongue without coating. The pulse may be floating empty.
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Deficiency of both Heart Yang and Heart Yin: Palpitations, propensity to easily startled, light breathlessness and tiredness. Tongue is pale or red without coating. The Pulse is weak or floating empty.
Note: This is a summary of the provided data. Specific herbal formulas and acupuncture techniques should be used in consultation with a qualified TCM practitioner.
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Explore Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) patterns related to heart health, including various symptoms and conditions such as Heart Qi Deficiency and Heart Yang Collapse. This quiz will help you understand the distinctive signs and symptoms associated with these patterns. Enhance your knowledge of TCM diagnosis and treatment strategies.
