Symptom family: Emotional Disturbances
Explore below more details about what might cause Feeling of guilt according to TCM.
Blood Deficiency in TCM is like when your body's tank runs low on the vital energy that blood provides. It's not exactly the same as anemia in modern medicine, which is about having too few red blood cells. Instead, Blood Deficiency in TCM is about your body not having enough of the life-giving qualities that blood brings, like nourishment and moisture. This can make you feel tired, look pale, and even feel dizzy or have blurry vision. It's like a garden not getting enough water to stay lush and vibrant. TCM sees this as an imbalance where the body isn't being nourished as it should be, impacting overall health and well-being.... see more
Pattern Name | Relevant Symptoms | Relevant Formulas |
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Heart Blood Deficiency | Feeling of guilt, Easily startled, Vivid dreaming | Gui Pi Tang |
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
Pattern Name | Relevant Symptoms | Relevant Formulas |
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Heart Yin Deficiency | Feeling of guilt, Night sweats, Feeling of uneasiness, Feeling of heat, Heat sensation in palms | Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan | Ren Shen Dang Gui Tang |
In TCM the Heart is considered the "emperor" of all organs, primarily responsible for governing Blood and housing the mind, known as "Shen." It plays a crucial role in maintaining mental-emotional equilibrium and controlling the circulation of Qi and blood throughout the body. When the Heart is imbalanced or malfunctions in TCM, it can lead to a range of issues like heart palpitations, insomnia, dream-disturbed sleep, anxiety, and a flushed complexion. Emotional disturbances such as excessive joy or lack of joy are also seen as signs of Heart disharmony. These symptoms reflect not just physical heart conditions but also the state of one's Shen, indicating the interconnectedness of physical and emotional well-being in TCM.... see more
Common Symptoms: Easily Startled Vivid Dreaming Palpitations Insomnia Poor Memory Dizziness Anxiety Restlessness
Pattern Name | Relevant Symptoms | Relevant Formulas |
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Heart Blood Deficiency | Feeling of guilt, Easily startled, Vivid dreaming | Gui Pi Tang |
Heart Yin Deficiency | Feeling of guilt, Night sweats, Feeling of uneasiness, Feeling of heat, Heat sensation in palms | Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan | Ren Shen Dang Gui Tang |
Explore below some TCM herbal formulas used to address feeling of guilt, organized by cause and by formula type.
Suitable for Blood Deficiency patterns that may cause feeling of guilt, such as Heart Blood Deficiency
Learn moreSuitable for Yin Deficiency patterns that may cause feeling of guilt, such as Heart Yin Deficiency
Learn moreFormula | Patterns Suitable For |
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Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan | Heart Yin Deficiency |
Ren Shen Dang Gui Tang | Heart Yin Deficiency |
These formulas are suitable for some feeling of guilt-causing patterns like Heart Blood Deficiency.
One such formula is Gui Pi Tang, with ginseng as a key herb.
These formulas are suitable for some feeling of guilt-causing patterns like Heart Yin Deficiency.
One such formula is Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan, with unprepared rehmannia as a key herb.
These formulas are suitable for some feeling of guilt-causing patterns like Heart Yin Deficiency.
One such formula is Ren Shen Dang Gui Tang, with ginseng as a key herb.
Explore below some TCM herbs used to address feeling of guilt, organized by herb category.
Feeling of guilt can be treated by these herbs when stemming from a lack of vital energy or Qi, helping to boost energy and overall vitality.
One such herb is Ginseng (Ren Shen), a key herb in some formulas recommended for feeling of guilt, like Gui Pi Tang.
Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.
Herb | Formulas they belong to (if applicable) |
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Ginseng (Ren Shen) | Gui Pi Tang | Ren Shen Dang Gui Tang |
Milkvetch Roots (Huang Qi) | Gui Pi Tang |
Atractylodes Rhizomes (Bai Zhu) | Gui Pi Tang |
Liquorice (Gan Cao) | Gui Pi Tang |
Feeling of guilt can be treated by these herbs when it is a consequence of excess heat in the blood, helping to cool and detoxify the blood.
One such herb is Unprepared Rehmannia (Di Huang), a key herb in some formulas recommended for feeling of guilt, like Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan.
Feeling of guilt can be treated by these herbs in cases of blood deficiency, working to nourish and replenish the body's blood supply.
One such herb is Dong Quai (Dang Gui), a key herb in some formulas recommended for feeling of guilt, like Ren Shen Dang Gui Tang.