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
Wind-Cold is a TCM pattern that occurs when an external pathogenic factor of Wind combined with Cold invades the body through the skin, nose, and lungs. This pattern is the most co…
Heart-Kidney Disharmony
Heart-Kidney Disharmony is a TCM pattern where the physiological interaction between the Heart (fire) and Kidneys (water) is disturbed. Normally, Heart-fire descends to warm the Ki…
Damp-Heat in Liver
Liver Damp-Heat is a TCM pattern where dampness and heat accumulate in the Liver and Gallbladder meridians. This pattern is characterized by yellowish discoloration of the skin and…
Stomach Fire
Stomach Fire is a TCM pattern where excessive fire in the Stomach meridian disrupts the normal functions of the Stomach. This leads to symptoms such as intense thirst, burning sens…
Wind-Heat
Wind-Heat is a TCM pattern that occurs when an external pathogenic factor of Wind combined with Heat invades the body through the skin, nose, and lungs. This pattern is a common ca…
Spleen Damp
Spleen Dampness is a TCM pattern where the transformation and transportation function of the Spleen is disrupted by the accumulation of fluid (dampness). The Spleen is responsible …
Heart Qi Deficiency
Heart Qi deficiency is a lack of vital energy of the Heart, leading to insufficient blood circulation and weakening of mental functions. This syndrome is characterized by palpitati…
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.…
Triple Burner Damp
General heavy sensation, edema, nausea and white tongue coating.…