4 Common Chinese Medicine Diagnosis Patterns In My Clinic

I find that a large number of people spend great amounts of time trying to figure out their own health needs with very little in the way of authoritative information. So, I thought what I’d do to help people is to put together a little reference guide based on a few of the most common issues I see in clinic.

This article is not a definitive guide. It does, however, share some particulars about what herbal formulas have been used by Chinese Medicine practitioners in the past and under what circumstances. Please keep in mind that the content presented here is for informational purposes only and is not intended to take the place of medical advice.

With that said… let’s say you have any combination of the following symptoms: night sweats, frequent urination, hard stool, dry hair, dry skin, dry eyes, vaginal dryness, mood swings, tiredness and hot flashes. I see various combinations all stemming from a hormone imbalance associated with menopause. The “go to” for centuries of practitioners has been the formula Liu Wei Di Huang Tang. Today it is known as YinViveYinVive.

An increasing number of clients present with three or more symptoms that include: roaming aches that tend to be sharp, chronically cold feeling extremities, numbness or tingling in the extremities, decline in visual acuity, cramps, trigger finger, areas of the body with extreme discomfort from pressure, and high cholesterol. Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang or Blood StasisclearBlood Stasisclear is the formula that is renowned for alleviating combined symptoms.

Finally, there are two forms of what people commonly describe to me as “anxiousness”. One form is more specifically characterized by a spontaneous, rapid beating of the heart. People tend to worry or become anxious not knowing why this is happening. Most often this form of anxiousness is induced by long-term stress. I have found Gui Pi Tang or SpleenViveSpleenVive superb for alleviating this condition, and the effects further enhanced in combination with YinViveYinVive.

Anxiousness accompanied by menstrual periods with severe cramping, menses that appear scanty, dark brown or purple, headaches, floaters, sleeplessness, sensitivity to light, ringing in the ears, mood swings, tendency towards angry outbursts, low spirit, spontaneous crying… is related to Liver imbalance. Chai Hu Long Gu Mu Li Pian a.k.a NeurosootheNeurosoothe is ideal for individuals on the verge of “freaking out”.

Xiao Yao San, aka EaseTonicEaseTonic, works best for those who are just beginning to experience symptoms or whose symptoms are not very severe.

I hope these valuable tidbits are useful in finding your way to restored health. Formulas may be taken as directed unless directed otherwise by a qualified practitioner.