What is Subdue Liver Yang?

Ping Gan Yang · 平肝阳 · Treatment Principles

To calm and descend hyperactive Liver Yang, which can cause symptoms like headache, dizziness, and irritability, often due to Yin deficiency.

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Subdue Liver Yang belongs to the Treatment Principles group of Traditional Chinese Medicine terminology. Browse the full TCM glossary or the related terms below.

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What is Subdue Liver Yang in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

To calm and descend hyperactive Liver Yang, which can cause symptoms like headache, dizziness, and irritability, often due to Yin deficiency.

What category does Subdue Liver Yang belong to?

Subdue Liver Yang is part of the Treatment Principles group of TCM concepts.

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