Jumpyaccording to TCM
Symptom family: Fear and Anxiety
Parent symptom: Easily Startled
Root Causes of Jumpy in TCM
Explore below more details about what might cause Jumpy according to TCM.
- By Syndrome
- Yin Deficiency
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 Jumpy
| Pattern Name | Relevant Symptoms | Relevant Formulas |
|---|---|---|
| Yin Deficiency | Jumpy, Heat sensation in palms, Emaciation, Sore throat at night, Thirst, Anxiety, Scanty and dark urine, Dry stools, Dry mouth and throat at night, Nocturnal emission, Pain relieved by pressure and cold, Preference for sipping... see more | Liu Wei Di Huang Wan | Zuo Gui Wan | Mu Li San | Zeng Ye Cheng Qi Tang |
TCM Herbal Formulas for Jumpy
Explore below some TCM herbal formulas used to address jumpy, organized by cause and by formula type.
- By Cause
- By Formula Type
- Yin Deficiency
- Formulas that nourish yin and tonify
- Formulas that stabilize exterior and stop sweating
- Formulas that simultaneously attack and tonify
Top Formula for Yin Deficiency:
Liu Wei Di Huang Wan
Suitable for Yin Deficiency patterns that may cause jumpy, such as Yin Deficiency
Learn moreAll Formulas Recommended for Jumpy Caused by Yin Deficiency
| Formula | Patterns Suitable For |
|---|---|
| Liu Wei Di Huang Wan | Yin Deficiency |
| Zuo Gui Wan | Yin Deficiency |
| Mu Li San | Yin Deficiency |
| Zeng Ye Cheng Qi Tang | Yin Deficiency |
Formulas that nourish Yin and tonify
These formulas are suitable for some jumpy-causing patterns like Yin Deficiency.
One such formula is Liu Wei Di Huang Wan, with prepared rehmannia as a key herb.
Other formulas of this category are listed in the table below.
All "formulas that nourish yin and tonify" recommended for jumpy
| Formula | Patterns Suitable For (if applicable) |
|---|---|
| Liu Wei Di Huang Wan | Yin Deficiency |
| Zuo Gui Wan | Yin Deficiency |
Formulas that stabilize Exterior and stop sweating
These formulas are suitable for some jumpy-causing patterns like Yin Deficiency.
One such formula is Mu Li San, with oyster shells as a key herb.
Formulas that simultaneously attack and tonify
These formulas are suitable for some jumpy-causing patterns like Yin Deficiency.
One such formula is Zeng Ye Cheng Qi Tang, with ningpo figwort root as a key herb.
TCM Herbs for Jumpy
Explore below some TCM herbs used to address jumpy, organized by herb category.
- By Herb Category
- Tonic herbs for blood deficiency
- Herbs that anchor and calm the spirit
- Herbs that cool the blood
Tonic herbs for Blood Deficiency
Jumpy 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 Prepared Rehmannia (Shu Di huang), a key herb in some formulas recommended for jumpy, like Liu Wei Di Huang Wan.
Herbs that anchor and calm the Spirit
Jumpy can be treated by these herbs if it stems from disturbances in the Shen (spirit), often due to instability in the heart and kidney energies.
One such herb is Oyster Shells (Mu Li ke), a key herb in some formulas recommended for jumpy, like Mu Li San.
Herbs that cool the Blood
Jumpy 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 Ningpo Figwort Roots (Xuan Shen), a key herb in some formulas recommended for jumpy, like Zeng Ye Cheng Qi Tang.