Dizziness and Vertigo Flashcards
What patterns are associated with dizziness and vertigo?
Liver Qi Stagnation Liver Fire Liver Yin Deficiency / Yang Rising Phlegm Dampness Blood Stasis Qi and Blood Deficiency Kidney Deficiency
Describe Jue syndrome
Sudden collapse with cold extremities. Induced by emotional trauma
Differentiate the dizziness patterns for Liver Yang Rising, Phlegm accumulation, SP Deficiency, KD Deficiency
LV Yang Rising - dizziness w/ distention H/A, red face
Phlegm accumulation - dizziness w/ nausea, vomit, cloudy head
SP Deficiency - dizziness w/ poor appetite, fatigue
KD Deficiency - dizziness w/ LBP, weak knees, tinnitus
The basic point prescription for dizziness and vertigo is:
Du 20, GB 20, GB 8, PC 6, LI 4
Herbal Rx for dizziness due to LV Qi Stagnation
Xiao Yao San, Jia Wei Xiao Yao San (more heat clearing), Chai Hu Shu Gan Tang (LV invading SP)
Point Rx for dizziness due to LV Qi Stagnation
UB 18, LV 3, GB 34, Yin Tang, Du 24
The empirical point for hypochondriac pain is _______
GB 34 (reducing technique)
Dizziness due to LV Qi Stagnation can be accompanied by what Western Dx?
stress, hepatitis, anemia, Meniere’s disease
Herbal Rx for dizziness due to LV Yang Rising
Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin
Point Rx to Soothe LV
LV 3, GB 34, LV 14, LV 13, UB 18
Point Rx for Clear Heat from LV
LI 4, LI 11, LV 2, Jing Well
Herbal Rx for dizziness due to LV Fire
Long Dan Xie Gan Tang
Point Rx for dizziness due to Phlegm Misting Orifices
SP 9, ST 40
Herbal Rx for dizziness due to Phlegm Misting Orifices
Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang
Point Rx for dizziness due to Qi and Blood Deficiency
ST 36, SP 6, Ren 12