Phlegm-Heat Disturbing the Shen
痰热扰神tán rè rǎo shén · phlegm-heat (fullness)
Tongue
a reddish, yellow, greasy film
Pulse
sliding, frequent
Description
Phlegm combined with heat “disturbs” the heart and spirit, causing insomnia, anxiety, and palpitations accompanied by nausea. Treatment clears the phlegm-heat and calms the shen.
Symptoms
insomnia, anxiety, vivid dreams heart palpitations, irritability nausea, chest tightness dizziness
Treatment principle
transform phlegm, clear heat, calm the mind
Recommended formulas
温胆汤
Points
Neiguan
Shenmen
Fenglong
Yanglingquan
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