TCM Syndromes
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, a syndrome (证候 / zhèng hòu) is formed by a specific combination of signs and symptoms. Each syndrome has its own treatment principle and corresponding acupuncture points.
Liver Yang Rising Headache
Liver Yang Rising is a TCM pattern where Liver-Yin is insufficient to anchor Liver-Yang. Yang rises to the head, causing throbbing headache, dizziness, tinnitus, and a red face. Th…
Spleen Qi Deficiency
Spleen Qi Deficiency is one of the most common TCM patterns. The Spleen is responsible for the transformation and transport of food and fluids, and for producing Qi and Blood. In S…
Kidney Yin Deficiency
Kidney Yin Deficiency is one of the most fundamental patterns in TCM. The Kidneys store Essence (Jing) and are the root of Yin and Yang of the entire body. Kidney-Yin is the coolin…
Kidney Yang Deficiency
Kidney Yang Deficiency is one of the most fundamental patterns in TCM, especially in the elderly and in chronic diseases. The Kidneys are the root of Yang of the entire body. Kidne…
Liver Qi Stagnation
Liver Qi Stagnation is one of the most common TCM patterns, often caused by emotional stress, especially suppressed anger, frustration, and irritation. The Liver is responsible for…
Heart Blood Deficiency
Heart Blood Deficiency is a TCM pattern where there is insufficient Blood to nourish and calm the Heart. The Heart is the residence of the Shen (spirit), and Blood is the material …
Lung Qi Deficiency
Lung Qi Deficiency is a TCM pattern where the Lungs have insufficient Qi to perform their functions of regulating breathing, dispersing Wei Qi (defensive Qi) to the skin, and desce…
Phlegm-Heat
Phlegm-Heat is a TCM pattern where phlegm (a thick, viscous substance) combines with heat, leading to symptoms such as yellow, thick sputum, red face, thirst, irritability, a red t…
Blood Stasis
Blood Stasis is a TCM pattern where blood circulation stagnates, leading to stabbing, fixed pain, dark spots, varicose veins, dark menstruation with clots, a purplish tongue, and a…
Wind-Cold
Chills, mild fever and nasal congestion.…
Heart-Kidney Disharmony
Insomnia, palpitations and forgetfulness.…
Damp-Heat in Liver
Yellow skin and eyes, bitter taste and dark urine.…
Stomach Fire
Intense thirst, bad breath and hunger.…
Wind-Heat
Fever, sore throat and yellow discharge. Early stage of flu.…
Spleen Damp
Heavy sensation, bloating and white tongue coating.…
Lung Dryness
Dry cough, dry throat and thirst. Worsens in autumn.…
Stomach Cold
Pain that improves with heat, chills and vomiting of clear fluid.…
Liver Blood Deficiency
Dizziness, pale face, blurred vision and dry eyes.…
Gallbladder Damp-Heat
Pain in right upper abdomen, bitter taste and nausea.…
Heart Fire
Insomnia, palpitations, mouth ulcers and dark urine.…