What is Heart Blood Deficiency?

Xin Xue Xu · 心血虛 · Pattern Differentiation

A common internal pattern where the Heart's Blood is insufficient, leading to palpitations, insomnia, poor memory, and a pale tongue.

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Heart Blood Deficiency belongs to the Pattern Differentiation group of Traditional Chinese Medicine terminology. Browse the full TCM glossary or the related terms below.

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Cold PatternDeficiency PatternEight PrinciplesExcess PatternExterior PatternHeat PatternInterior PatternKidney Yin DeficiencyLiver Qi StagnationLung Qi DeficiencySpleen Qi DeficiencyStomach FireWind-ColdWind-Heat

Frequently asked questions

What is Heart Blood Deficiency in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

A common internal pattern where the Heart's Blood is insufficient, leading to palpitations, insomnia, poor memory, and a pale tongue.

What category does Heart Blood Deficiency belong to?

Heart Blood Deficiency is part of the Pattern Differentiation group of TCM concepts.

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