↑ reinforcing ↓ reducing ⊥ even method.
Clinical manifestations: Chest oppression; frequent sighing; a depressed mood; a lump-in-the-throat sensation; poor appetite; weak or cold limbs; crying brings relief.
Tongue: Normal or slightly pale with pale-purple sides, thin white coat. Pulse: Weak overall, with a subtle overflow at the left front position.
Treatment principle: Moves stagnant Qi and releases emotional constraint.
Note: no moxa. Linked to this site's own Heart-Qi-stagnation slide.
2. Liver and Heart Blood Deficiency
Clinical manifestations: Crying with fatigue or from minor triggers; palpitations; vivid dreams or insomnia; dizziness; blurred vision; pale complexion; brittle nails; numbness or tingling.
Tongue: Pale, thin coat. Pulse: Fine and weak, slightly wiry at the left middle position.
Treatment principle: Nourishes Blood and anchors the Spirit.
Note: moxa is appropriate. No combined Liver-and-Heart-Blood-deficiency slide exists — no pattern link is given here.
Clinical manifestations: Chest tightness; frequent sighing; easily moved to tears, which brings relief; fluttering palpitations; a lump-in-the-throat sensation.
Tongue: Normal or slightly dusky, thin white coat. Pulse: Wiry at the left middle and front positions.
Treatment principle: Moves Qi in the chest and releases the trapped emotion.
Note: no moxa. Linked to this site's own Qi-stagnation-in-the-Pericardium slide.
Clinical manifestations: A flushed face; mouth or tongue ulcers with red edges; thirst for cold drinks; sudden, loud crying, often at night; irritability; a sensation of chest heat.
Tongue: Red with a redder tip, red points, dry yellow coat. Pulse: Rapid and forceful, overflowing at the left front position.
Treatment principle: Clears Heart Fire and calms the agitated Spirit.
Note: no moxa.
Clinical manifestations: Palpitations or a racing heart; a pale face, lips and nails; easily startled or anxious; vivid-dream insomnia; crying that worsens with fatigue.
Tongue: Pale, thin white coat. Pulse: Fine and weak, possibly choppy.
Treatment principle: Nourishes Heart Blood and stabilizes the Spirit's foundation.
Note: moxa is appropriate.