Evening Anxietyaccording to TCM

Symptom family: Fear and Anxiety

Parent symptom: Anxiety

Root Causes of Evening Anxiety in TCM

Explore below more details about what might cause Evening anxiety according to TCM.

  • By Syndrome
  • By Organ
  • Yin Deficiency
  • Kidney
Detailed description of the cause

Yin Deficiency

Yin deficiency in TCM is a pattern of disharmony characterized by a depletion of the body's Yin energy, which represents the cooling, moistening, and nurturing aspects of our physiology. This condition often arises from factors like chronic stress, overwork, insufficient rest, or prolonged illness. Symptoms of Yin deficiency can include a sensation of heat, especially in the afternoon or evening, night sweats, insomnia, a dry mouth or throat, and a red tongue with little coating. There might also be a general feeling of restlessness or irritability. Since Yin is essential for balancing the body's active and warm Yang energy, its deficiency leads to a relative excess of Yang, manifesting as heat or dryness symptoms.... see more

Yin Deficiency Patterns That Can Lead to Evening Anxiety

Pattern Name Relevant Symptoms Relevant Formulas
Kidney Yin Deficiency Evening anxiety, Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation, Scanty and dark urine, Infertility, Premature ejaculation, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Depression, Anxiety, Heat sensation in palms, Evening heat sensation, Flushed cheekbones, Menopausal hot flashes, Preference for sipping... see more Liu Wei Di Huang Wan | Zuo Gui Wan | Zhi Bo Di Huang Wan | Bai Zi Yang Xin Tang | Qi Bao Mei Ran Dan
Detailed description of the cause

Kidney

In TCM the Kidneys are regarded as the body's most fundamental reservoir of Essence, known as Jing, which influences growth, reproduction, and aging. They are not just organs for filtering blood, but a holistic system governing vital life forces. When the Kidneys malfunction in TCM, it can manifest as a variety of health issues, such as chronic fatigue, reproductive problems, imbalances in fluid metabolism leading to edema or dryness, lower back pain, and a sense of fear or insecurity.... see more

Kidney Patterns That Can Lead to Evening Anxiety

Pattern Name Relevant Symptoms Relevant Formulas
Kidney Yin Deficiency Evening anxiety, Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation, Scanty and dark urine, Infertility, Premature ejaculation, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Depression, Anxiety, Heat sensation in palms, Evening heat sensation, Flushed cheekbones, Menopausal hot flashes, Preference for sipping... see more Liu Wei Di Huang Wan | Zuo Gui Wan | Zhi Bo Di Huang Wan | Bai Zi Yang Xin Tang | Qi Bao Mei Ran Dan

TCM Herbal Formulas for Evening Anxiety

Explore below some TCM herbal formulas used to address evening anxiety, organized by cause and by formula type.

  • By Cause
  • By Formula Type
  • Yin Deficiency
  • Formulas that nourish yin and tonify
  • Formulas that nourish the heart and calm the mind
  • Formulas that tonify yin and yang

All Formulas Recommended for Evening Anxiety Caused by Yin Deficiency

Formula Patterns Suitable For
Liu Wei Di Huang Wan Kidney Yin Deficiency
Zuo Gui Wan Kidney Yin Deficiency
Zhi Bo Di Huang Wan Kidney Yin Deficiency
Bai Zi Yang Xin Tang Kidney Yin Deficiency
Qi Bao Mei Ran Dan Kidney Yin Deficiency

All "formulas that nourish yin and tonify" recommended for evening anxiety

Formula Patterns Suitable For (if applicable)
Liu Wei Di Huang Wan Kidney Yin Deficiency
Zuo Gui Wan Kidney Yin Deficiency
Zhi Bo Di Huang Wan Kidney Yin Deficiency

TCM Herbs for Evening Anxiety

Explore below some TCM herbs used to address evening anxiety, organized by herb category.

  • By Herb Category
  • Tonic herbs for blood deficiency
  • Herbs that clear heat and purge fire and/or clear summer heat
  • Herbs that clear heat and dry dampness
  • Herbs that nourish the heart and calm the spirit

"Tonic herbs for Blood Deficiency" recommended for evening anxiety

Herb Formulas they belong to (if applicable)
Prepared Rehmannia (Shu Di huang) Liu Wei Di Huang Wan | Zuo Gui Wan | Zhi Bo Di Huang Wan
Fleeceflower Roots (He Shou Wu) Qi Bao Mei Ran Dan