Stagnant Liver-Qi (Liver Depression) Turning into Heat Flashcards
1
Q
Aetiology
A
Emotional Stress
Diet (hot energy foods)
2
Q
Clinical Manifestations
A
Hypochondrial or epigas. distention
oppression of chest
irritability/melancholy/ moody/ depression
Lump in throat
feeling of heat
red face
thirst
propensity to angry outbursts
premenstrual tension
irregular cycle
heavy periods
brest distantion
3
Q
Tongue
A
red on sides
4
Q
Pulse
A
wiry, especially on left
Rapid
5
Q
Key symptoms
A
feeling of distention
irritability
feeling of heat
wiry pulse
red sides tongue
6
Q
Treatment
A
Smooth liver, move qi, lightly clear heat
7
Q
What can cause SLQ turning to heat?
A
Liver qi stagnation
8
Q
What can SLQ turning into heat turn into?
A
Liver Fire
