» conventional diagnoses: hypertension; migraine; nervous disorders
» etiology: Stagnant Liver Qi transforms into Fire and rises; chronic anger, frustration, resentment, etc.; Liver Yin Xu (Deficiency) insufficient unable to counterbalance hyperactivity of Liver Yang Shi (Excess)
signs and symptoms
signs and syptoms:
anger
irritability
insomnia
depression
throbbing headaches, esp. in temples, eyes or sides of head
pressure in head
dizziness
tinnitus
deafness
reddening of the ears
blurred vision
red eyes
flushed face
palpitations
low back pain
leg weakness
» pulse: wiry; may be full
» tongue: red, esp. on sides
course and prognosis
» principle of treatment: subdue Liver Yang Shi (Excess); tonify Yin
differential diagnosis
footnotes