Hyperactivityaccording to TCM
Symptom family: Mental Health Disorders
Root Causes of Hyperactivity in TCM
Explore below more details about what might cause Hyperactivity according to TCM.
- By Syndrome
- Yang Excess
Yang Excess
Yang Excess in TCM refers to a state where there is an overabundance of Yang energy, leading to symptoms of heat and hyperactivity in the body. This pattern of disharmony often arises from factors like stress, excessive physical activity, overconsumption of spicy or heating foods, or an internal imbalance that causes Yang to flare up. Symptoms of Yang Excess include a feeling of heat, red face, irritability, restlessness, thirst, constipation, and a rapid, forceful pulse. Treatment in TCM for Yang Excess aims to cool down and subdue the excessive Yang while nurturing Yin energy to restore balance.... see more
Yang Excess Patterns That Can Lead to Hyperactivity
| Pattern Name | Relevant Symptoms | Relevant Formulas |
|---|---|---|
| Yang Excess or Full Yang | Hyper-active, Feeling of heat, Hyperactivity, Lack of sweating, Heat intolerance, Constipation | Da Cheng Qi Tang |
TCM Herbal Formulas for Hyperactivity
See more details below about Da Cheng Qi Tang, a herbal formula used to address hyperactivity.
- By Cause
- By Formula Type
- Yang Excess
- Formulas that purge heat accumulation
Top Formula for Yang Excess:
Da Cheng Qi Tang
Suitable for Yang Excess patterns that may cause hyperactivity, such as Yang Excess or Full Yang
Learn moreFormulas that purge Heat accumulation
These formulas are suitable for some hyperactivity-causing patterns like Yang Excess or Full Yang.
One such formula is Da Cheng Qi Tang, with rhubarb as a key herb.
TCM Herbs for Hyperactivity
See more details below about Rhubarb (Da Huang), a herb used to address hyperactivity.
- By Herb Category
- Purgative herbs that drain downward
Purgative herbs that drain downward
Hyperactivity can be treated by these herbs in cases of severe constipation or internal heat, using strong downward movement to purge accumulation.
One such herb is Rhubarb (Da Huang), a key herb in some formulas recommended for hyperactivity, like Da Cheng Qi Tang.