Liver Wind Stirring Internally
肝风内动gān fēng nèi dòng · wind (fullness)
Tongue
red, sometimes with a stiff or deviated body
Pulse
wiry and rapid
Description
Internally generated Wind — often arising from Liver Yang rising or extreme heat — produces movement: tremor, dizziness, spasm and, in severe cases, sudden collapse.
Symptoms
dizziness and vertigo tremor of the hands, twitching or muscle spasms headache and stiff neck numbness of the limbs tinnitus in severe cases: convulsions, sudden collapse, deviation of the mouth and eyes
Treatment principle
extinguish Wind, calm the Liver and subdue Yang
Recommended formulas
天麻钩藤饮
Points
Taichong
Fengchi
Baihui
Yanglingquan
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.