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Common Health Concerns
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Sleep & Emotional BalanceInsomniaDifficulty sleeping or maintaining restful sleep.Explore condition
Respiratory CareCoughPersistent or recurrent coughing that may be dry or productive.Explore condition
Digestive HealthBloatingAbdominal fullness or distension, often after meals.Explore condition
Women's WellnessDysmenorrheaPainful menstruation, often with cramping.Explore condition
Pain & MobilityLow Back PainAching or discomfort in the lumbar area.Explore condition
Immune & Defensive SupportSusceptible to ColdsFrequent or easily contracted common colds.Explore condition
Energy & VitalityFatigue & Low EnergyPersistent tiredness and reduced physical strength.Explore condition
Respiratory CareAllergic RhinitisNasal symptoms triggered by allergens, including sneezing and runny nose.Explore condition
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Cardiovascular Care
2 conditionsChest Tightness
胸悶 / 胸闷
Cardiovascular Care
Sensation of pressure or constriction in the chest.
Chest oppression, Tight chest, Chest constraint, Feeling of chest pressure, Oppressive chest7 formulas2 patternsExplore
Palpitations
心悸
Cardiovascular Care
Awareness of rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat.
Heart pounding, Racing heart feeling, Fluttering heart, Noticeable heartbeat, Heart flutter4 formulas4 patternsExplore
Constitution Care
8 conditionsBlood Deficiency Constitution
血虛體質 / 血虚体质
Constitution Care
Constitutional pattern marked by pale complexion and dryness.
Blood Xu constitution, Blood-deficient type, Tendency to Blood deficiency, Pale blood-deficient type1 formulaExplore
Blood Stasis Constitution
血瘀體質 / 血瘀体质
Constitution Care
Constitutional pattern of sluggish blood circulation, often with dark complexion, fixed pain or purple tongue.
Blood stasis type, Tendency to Blood stasis, Xue Yu constitution, Stagnant blood constitution1 formulaExplore
Damp Constitution
濕體質 / 湿体质
Constitution Care
Tendency toward heaviness, sluggishness, and damp accumulation.
Damp type constitution, Tendency to dampness, Phlegm-damp constitution, Heavy damp body type3 formulasExplore
Damp-Heat Constitution
濕熱體質 / 湿热体质
Constitution Care
Constitutional tendency toward dampness combined with heat, often with greasy skin, heavy limbs or sticky sensation in the mouth.
Damp-heat type, Tendency to damp-heat, Shi-re constitution, Humid heat constitution2 formulasExplore
Dry Mouth & Throat
口乾咽燥 / 口干咽燥
Constitution Care
Dryness of the mouth and throat, frequently due to yin deficiency, residual heat or insufficient body fluids.
Dry mouth, Dry throat, Thirsty mouth, Parched throat, Mouth and throat dryness26 formulas11 patternsExplore
Night Sweats
盜汗 / 盗汗
Constitution Care
Sweating that occurs during sleep, commonly associated with yin deficiency.
Sweating at night, Night-time sweating, Sleep sweating, Sweat during sleep, Nocturnal sweating7 formulas3 patternsExplore
Qi Deficiency Constitution
氣虛體質 / 气虚体质
Constitution Care
Constitutional pattern marked by low energy and easy fatigue.
Qi Xu constitution, Qi-deficient type, Tendency to Qi deficiency, Low Qi constitution1 formulaExplore
Yin Deficiency Constitution
陰虛體質 / 阴虚体质
Constitution Care
Constitutional pattern with heat signs and insufficient fluids.
Yin Xu constitution, Yin-deficient type, Tendency to Yin deficiency, Dry heat constitution5 formulasExplore
Digestive Health
10 conditionsAbdominal Pain
腹痛
Digestive Health
Pain or discomfort in the abdominal region from various internal imbalances.
Belly pain, Stomach ache, Abdominal cramps, Tummy pain, Lower abdominal pain30 formulas8 patternsExplore
Acid Reflux
反酸
Digestive Health
Backward flow of stomach acid causing a sour or burning sensation.
Acid reflux, Sour regurgitation, Heartburn-like reflux, Acid rising, Sour belch2 formulas2 patternsExplore
Bloating
腹脹 / 腹胀
Digestive Health
Abdominal fullness or distension, often after meals.
Abdominal bloating, Gas and bloating, Distended abdomen, Feeling full and bloated, Belly distension21 formulas6 patternsExplore
Constipation
便秘
Digestive Health
Infrequent or difficult bowel movements.
Hard stools, Difficulty passing stool, Infrequent bowel movements, Dry stools, Bowel sluggishness13 formulas5 patternsExplore
Diarrhea
腹瀉 / 腹泻
Digestive Health
Frequent loose or watery stools.
Loose stools, Watery stools, Frequent loose bowels, Diarrhoea, Runny stool20 formulas7 patternsExplore
Indigestion
消化不良
Digestive Health
Discomfort or impaired digestion after eating.
Dyspepsia, Upset digestion, Poor digestion, Digestive discomfort after eating, Hard to digest5 formulas3 patternsExplore
Nausea
噁心 / 恶心
Digestive Health
Sensation of queasiness or urge to vomit, often linked to Stomach disharmony, phlegm-damp or Qi rebellion.
Feeling sick, Queasiness, Urge to vomit, Sick to the stomach, Nauseous feeling9 formulas5 patternsExplore
Poor Appetite
食慾不振 / 食欲不振
Digestive Health
Reduced desire to eat or lack of interest in food.
Loss of appetite, Reduced appetite, No appetite, Poor desire to eat, Anorexia-like low appetite26 formulas8 patternsExplore
Spleen Qi Deficiency
脾氣虛 / 脾气虚
Digestive Health
Insufficient Spleen Qi leading to poor digestion, fatigue, loose stools and reduced transformation and transportation.
Spleen Qi Xu, Weak Spleen Qi, Spleen deficiency pattern, Middle Qi weakness5 formulasExplore
Stomach Discomfort
胃脘不適 / 胃脘不适
Digestive Health
General unease, pain, or heaviness in the epigastric region.
Epigastric discomfort, Stomach upset, Upper abdominal discomfort, Gastric discomfort, Queasy stomach13 formulas5 patternsExplore
Energy & Vitality
5 conditionsCold Limbs
四肢不溫 / 四肢不温
Energy & Vitality
Hands and feet that feel cold to the touch.
Cold hands and feet, Cold extremities, Icy limbs, Feeling cold in limbs, Cold arms and legs29 formulas9 patternsExplore
Fatigue & Low Energy
體疲乏力 / 体疲乏力
Energy & Vitality
Persistent tiredness and reduced physical strength.
Low energy, Tiredness, Lack of vitality, Feeling drained, Chronic fatigue feeling25 formulas9 patternsExplore
General Lethargy
周身倦怠
Energy & Vitality
Overall bodily heaviness and lack of drive.
Body heaviness, Whole-body fatigue, Listlessness, Feeling drained all over, Heavy and tired3 formulas3 patternsExplore
Mental Fog
頭腦昏沉 / 头脑昏沉
Energy & Vitality
Clouded thinking, poor concentration, or dull awareness.
Brain fog, Cloudy thinking, Mental cloudiness, Foggy head, Hard to think clearly1 formula1 patternExplore
Spontaneous Sweating
自汗
Energy & Vitality
Sweating without exertion or external heat.
Daytime sweating, Sweating without exertion, Easy sweating, Unforced sweat, Sweating at rest14 formulas6 patternsExplore
Head & Facial Care
2 conditionsEye Dryness
眼睛乾澀 / 眼睛干涩
Head & Facial Care
Insufficient moisture leading to dry or irritated eyes.
Dry eyes, Gritty eyes, Eyes feel dry, Lack of tear film, Dry eye sensation2 formulas2 patternsExplore
Tinnitus
耳鳴 / 耳鸣
Head & Facial Care
Ringing, buzzing, or other sounds perceived in the ears.
Ringing in the ears, Ear ringing, Buzzing ears, Noise in the ears, Ear noise3 formulas2 patternsExplore
Healthy Aging
2 conditionsDizziness & Vertigo
頭暈眩暈 / 头晕眩晕
Healthy Aging
Sensation of spinning, unsteadiness, or light-headedness.
Dizziness, Vertigo, Light-headedness, Spinning sensation, Unsteady head6 formulas4 patternsExplore
Hair Loss
脫髮 / 脱发
Healthy Aging
Thinning or progressive loss of hair, traditionally related to Kidney essence depletion or Blood deficiency.
Hair thinning, Shedding hair, Alopecia-like loss, Losing hair, Hair fallExplore
Immune & Defensive Support
2 conditionsFever
發熱 / 发热
Immune & Defensive Support
Elevated body temperature, whether exterior-contracted or internally generated.
Raised temperature, Feeling feverish, Body heat, Mild fever, Hot sensation33 formulas11 patternsExplore
Susceptible to Colds
易反覆感冒 / 易反复感冒
Immune & Defensive Support
Frequent or easily contracted common colds.
Easy to catch colds, Frequent colds, Often gets sick, Low resistance to colds, Recurrent mild colds2 formulas2 patternsExplore
Liver Support
3 conditionsBitter Taste in Mouth
口苦
Liver Support
Persistent bitter taste in the mouth, classically associated with Liver-Gallbladder heat or damp-heat.
Bitter mouth, Mouth tastes bitter, Persistent bitter taste, Bitter flavour in mouth2 formulas2 patternsExplore
Liver Qi Stagnation
肝氣鬱結 / 肝气郁结
Liver Support
Constrained liver qi causing emotional or physical tension.
Liver Qi Yu, Constrained Liver Qi, Liver constraint pattern, Stagnant Liver Qi1 formulaExplore
Hypochondriac Distension
脅肋脹痛 / 胁肋胀痛
Liver Support
Fullness or discomfort along the flanks or ribcage.
Hypochondriac fullness, Flank distension, Side rib discomfort, Costal distension, Rib-side tightness6 formulas2 patternsExplore
Men's Wellness
3 conditionsFrequent Nocturia
夜尿頻繁 / 夜尿频繁
Men's Wellness
Waking multiple times at night to urinate.
Night-time urination, Getting up to pee at night, Nocturnal frequency, Nighttime bathroom trips6 formulas1 patternExplore
Low Libido
性慾減退 / 性欲减退
Men's Wellness
Reduced sexual desire or interest.
Reduced sex drive, Low sexual desire, Decreased libido, Lack of interest in sex4 formulas2 patternsExplore
Premature Ejaculation
早洩 / 早泄
Men's Wellness
Ejaculation occurring sooner than desired.
Early ejaculation, PE, Quick ejaculation, Ejaculating too soon2 formulas2 patternsExplore
Pain & Mobility
7 conditionsHeadache
頭痛 / 头痛
Pain & Mobility
Pain or pressure in the head.
Head pain, Head ache, Migraine-like head pain, Tension head pain, Aching head17 formulas7 patternsExplore
Joint Discomfort
關節不適 / 关节不适
Pain & Mobility
Pain, stiffness, or reduced mobility in the joints.
Joint ache, Uncomfortable joints, Stiff joints, Joint soreness, Aching joints7 formulas4 patternsExplore
Low Back Pain
腰背酸痛
Pain & Mobility
Aching or discomfort in the lumbar area.
Lower back ache, Lumbar pain, Backache in the lower back, Sore lower back4 formulas3 patternsExplore
Muscular Stiffness
肌肉僵硬
Pain & Mobility
Tightness or reduced flexibility in the muscles.
Muscle stiffness, Stiff muscles, Tight muscles, Body stiffness, Rigid feeling in muscles7 formulas4 patternsExplore
Neck Pain
頸部酸痛 / 颈部酸痛
Pain & Mobility
Discomfort or stiffness in the neck region.
Neck ache, Sore neck, Stiff neck, Cervical discomfort, Pain in the neck3 formulas2 patternsExplore
Numbness in Limbs
肢體麻木 / 肢体麻木
Pain & Mobility
Reduced sensation or numbness in the extremities, linked to Qi-Blood deficiency or channel obstruction.
Limb numbness, Numb arms or legs, Pins and needles in limbs, Reduced sensation in limbs2 formulas2 patternsExplore
Shoulder Discomfort
肩周不適 / 肩周不适
Pain & Mobility
Pain or restricted movement in the shoulder area.
Shoulder ache, Sore shoulder, Shoulder stiffness, Uncomfortable shoulder, Shoulder pain mildExplore
Respiratory Care
8 conditionsAllergic Rhinitis
過敏性鼻炎 / 过敏性鼻炎
Respiratory Care
Nasal symptoms triggered by allergens, including sneezing and runny nose.
Hay fever-like rhinitis, Allergic runny nose, Seasonal nasal allergy, Sneezing allergy3 formulas2 patternsExplore
Asthma & Wheezing
哮喘氣喘 / 哮喘气喘
Respiratory Care
Labored breathing with whistling sounds, often linked to lung or phlegm patterns.
Wheezing, Asthmatic breathing, Laboured breathing, Wheezy chest, Breathing with whistle4 formulas2 patternsExplore
Cough
咳嗽
Respiratory Care
Persistent or recurrent coughing that may be dry or productive.
Coughing, Persistent cough, Chronic cough, Tickly cough, Hacking cough11 formulas4 patternsExplore
Dry Cough
乾咳 / 干咳
Respiratory Care
Non-productive cough without phlegm, often irritating or persistent.
Non-productive cough, Tickly dry cough, Dry hacking cough, Cough without phlegm, Irritating dry cough11 formulas4 patternsExplore
Excessive Mucus
痰多
Respiratory Care
Copious phlegm or mucus production, often white or sticky, associated with phlegm-damp patterns.
Lots of phlegm, Copious sputum, Too much mucus, Phlegmy cough, Productive mucus6 formulas4 patternsExplore
Lung Qi Deficiency
肺氣虛 / 肺气虚
Respiratory Care
Weak Lung Qi with shortness of breath, weak voice, spontaneous sweating and susceptibility to external pathogens.
Lung Qi Xu, Weak Lung Qi, Lung deficiency pattern, Deficient Lung Qi1 formulaExplore
Nasal Congestion
鼻塞
Respiratory Care
Blocked or stuffy nose that hinders normal breathing.
Blocked nose, Stuffy nose, Nasal blockage, Congested sinuses, Runny or blocked nose14 formulas5 patternsExplore
Sore Throat
咽喉腫痛 / 咽喉肿痛
Respiratory Care
Pain, scratchiness, or irritation in the throat.
Throat pain, Painful throat, Scratchy throat, Inflamed throat, Throat irritation11 formulas6 patternsExplore
Skin Wellness
2 conditionsDry Skin
皮膚乾燥 / 皮肤干燥
Skin Wellness
Lack of moisture leading to rough or tight skin.
Skin dryness, Rough dry skin, Dehydrated skin feeling, Flaky skin, Tight dry skinExplore
Dull Complexion
面色暗沉
Skin Wellness
Lack of healthy glow or radiance in the face.
Dull face, Lacklustre complexion, Sallow face, Darkish complexion, Lack of facial radiance4 formulas2 patternsExplore
Sleep & Emotional Balance
4 conditionsAnxiety Restlessness
煩躁焦慮 / 烦躁焦虑
Sleep & Emotional Balance
Inner unease, worry, or inability to settle.
Restlessness, Feeling on edge, Anxious agitation, Inner unease, Fidgety anxiety15 formulas10 patternsExplore
Emotional Depression
情緒抑鬱 / 情绪抑郁
Sleep & Emotional Balance
Low mood, sadness, or emotional heaviness.
Low mood, Feeling down, Depressive mood, Emotional low, Persistent low spirits10 formulas3 patternsExplore
Insomnia
失眠
Sleep & Emotional Balance
Difficulty sleeping or maintaining restful sleep.
Trouble sleeping, Cannot sleep, Sleeplessness, Difficulty sleeping, Poor sleep onset or maintenance9 formulas7 patternsExplore
Poor Sleep Quality
睡眠質量差 / 睡眠质量差
Sleep & Emotional Balance
Sleep that leaves one feeling unrefreshed or unrested.
Bad sleep, Unrefreshing sleep, Light sleep, Restless sleep, Low sleep quality1 formula1 patternExplore
Urinary & Renal Care
2 conditionsEdema
水腫 / 水肿
Urinary & Renal Care
Swelling due to fluid retention in the tissues.
Swelling, Water retention, Puffy limbs, Fluid retention, Oedema9 formulas5 patternsExplore
Frequent Urination
尿頻 / 尿频
Urinary & Renal Care
Increased need to urinate more often than usual.
Urinating often, Frequent pee, Increased urinary frequency, Passing urine often, Polyuria-like frequency11 formulas6 patternsExplore
Women's Wellness
3 conditionsDysmenorrhea
痛經 / 痛经
Women's Wellness
Painful menstruation, often with cramping.
Painful periods, Menstrual cramps, Period pain, Painful menstruation, Cramps during menses4 formulas2 patternsExplore
Irregular Menstruation
月經不調 / 月经不调
Women's Wellness
Unpredictable cycle length, timing, or flow.
Irregular periods, Cycle irregularity, Unpredictable periods, Menstrual irregularity, Erratic cycle12 formulas4 patternsExplore
PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome)
經前綜合徵 / 经前综合征
Women's Wellness
Cyclical symptoms appearing in the days before menstruation.
Premenstrual syndrome, Premenstrual tension, PMS symptoms, Before-period discomfortExplore
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