zhèn gān xī fēng tāng is used for patterns with
liver and kidney yin deficiency causing yang rising, liver fire transforming into wind, liver wind with rebellious qi and blood, precursor of wind-stroke, jue yin type headache.
symptoms indicating the use of zhèn gān xī fēng tāng
dizziness, vertigo, a feeling of distention in the eyes, tinnitus, feverish sensation in the head, headache, irritability, flushed face as if intoxicated, swelling of the eyes, frequent belching, progressive motor dysfunction occurring over hours to days, development of facial asymmetry, sudden loss of consciousness, spasms, heat and pain of the brain, mental confusion with moments of lucidity, inability to fully recover after loss of onsciousness, hiccups, belching, irritable heat in the heart, deviation of mouth and eyes, tremors, limited mobility of the limbs.
western interpretation of zhèn gān xī fēng tāng
essential hypertension, renal hypertension, hypertensive encephalopathy, focal disorders of the higher nervous functions like aphasia and apraxia, epilepsy, cerebral arteriosclerosis, arteriosclerotic heart disease, postpartum fever.
explanation of the mechanism
this is liver and kidney yin deficiency with ascendant liver yang, which in severe cases leads to internal movement of liver wind with rebellious qi and blood.
these patterns are commonly precursors to wind-stroke, which can occur when severe, ascendant liver yang transforms into wind. the wind and liver yang ascend to attack the head causing dizziness, vertigo, a distended sensation in the eyes, tinnitus, a feverish sensation in the head, headache, irritability, and flushed face.
liver and stomach disharmony may develop and cause the stomach qi to rebel, manifested as frequent belching. ascendant liver yang may cause the blood to follow the rebellious qi upward. depending on the individual constitution and other factors, this can lead to severe dizziness and vertigo, sudden loss of consciousness, and mental confusion, or a more gradual, progressive motor dysfunction that can lead to hemiplegia and other symptoms of wind-stroke. the wiry, long, and forceful pulse reflects vigorous, ascendant liver yang.
(bensky & barolet)
important note: if you experience symptoms that resemble the ones presented in the tcm pocketguide please consult a medical doctor or tcm therapist. these prescriptions are not meant for self-medication and should only be prescribed by a licensed tcm practitioner. of course you can also book a consultation with me. i would be pleased to welcome you.
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