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Mental Disturbancesaccording to TCM

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Symptom family: Behavioral Disorders

Root Causes of Mental Disturbances in TCM

Explore below more details about what might cause Mental disturbances according to TCM.

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  • Summer Heat
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Summer Heat

"Summer-Heat" in TCM is a unique concept that refers to a pattern of disharmony often associated with the hot summer months. Imagine the intense heat of summer stressing your body, like being in a sweltering, humid environment for too long. This can lead to symptoms like feeling overheated, excessive sweating, a feeling of irritation, and sometimes even nausea or dizziness. In TCM, this condition is thought to arise from the external environment's heat affecting the body's internal balance. It's similar to how we might feel uncomfortable and out of sorts on a very hot day. ... see more

Summer Heat Patterns That Can Lead to Mental Disturbances

Pattern Name Relevant Symptoms Relevant Formulas
Summer-Heat entering the Lesser Yin and Terminal Yin warps mental disturbances, Wasting, Thirst, Cardiac burning sensation, Irritability, Restlessness, Paralysis, Loss of consciousness, Muscle numbness, Muscle spasm... see more Wu Shi Lian Mei Tang

TCM Herbal Formulas for Mental Disturbances

See more details below about Wu Shi Lian Mei Tang, a herbal formula used to address mental disturbances.

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  • Formulas that dispel summer-Heat and preserve body fluids

Top Formula for Summer Heat:
Wu Shi Lian Mei Tang

Suitable for Summer Heat patterns that may cause mental disturbances, such as Summer-Heat entering the Lesser Yin and Terminal Yin warps

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Formulas that dispel Summer-Heat and preserve Body Fluids

These formulas are suitable for some mental disturbances-causing patterns like Summer-Heat entering the Lesser Yin and Terminal Yin warps.

One such formula is Wu Shi Lian Mei Tang, with goldthread rhizome as a key herb.

TCM Herbs for Mental Disturbances

See more details below about Goldthread Rhizomes (Huang Lian), a herb used to address mental disturbances.

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  • Herbs that clear heat and dry dampness

Herbs that clear Heat and dry Dampness

Mental disturbances can be treated by these herbs when caused by excessive dampness and heat within the body, aiming to restore balance by drying dampness and clearing heat.

One such herb is Goldthread Rhizomes (Huang Lian), a key herb in some formulas recommended for mental disturbances, like Wu Shi Lian Mei Tang.