Anxiety disorder is the disease of exuberant heart fire and insufficient kidney water, resulting in heat and cold
Anxiety disorder is a common psychological disorder whose symptoms include excessive worry, nervousness, restlessness, irritability, etc.
From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, anxiety disorder is a symptom of upper heat and lower cold caused by the exuberance of the heart and the lack of kidney water. This view is based on the theoretical system of traditional Chinese medicine, which believes that the five internal organs of the human body are interrelated and mutually restrictive, and once there is a problem in one internal organ, it will affect the function of other internal organs, thus causing a series of symptoms.
Burning is a major cause of anxiety. In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, the heart is the god and is the core of spiritual activity. If the heart is too hot, it will lead to symptoms such as upset, insomnia, and dreams, as well as mood swings and irritability. In this case, people often feel uneasy and nervous and unable to relax, which triggers anxiety attacks.
On the other hand, insufficient kidney water is also an important factor in anxiety disorders. In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, the kidney is the innate foundation of the human body, and plays a vital role in the growth and development of the human body and the reproductive system. If the kidneys are not hydrated, it will lead to the decline of all functions of the body, including mental function. Therefore, people with insufficient kidney water are often prone to symptoms such as tiredness, fatigue, and lack of energy, and are also accompanied by low mood and anxiety.
Symptoms such as emotional instability, irritability, insomnia, and dreams are usually manifested as a strong heart, while lack of kidney water is a weakening of kidney function, manifested as soreness in the waist and knees, frequent urination and urgency, etc., when the two are out of balance, it will form a situation of "hot at the top and cold at the bottom".
Upper heat and lower chill are another typical manifestation of anxiety disorders. In TCM theory, upper heat and lower cold refers to a state in which the yang energy of the upper body is too strong and the yang energy of the lower body is insufficient. This condition can lead to an imbalance in the body, which can affect the mental state. Specifically, the upper heat and lower cold can lead to symptoms such as irritability and anxiety, as well as coldness and numbness in the lower body.
In view of the situation of strong heart fire, Chinese medicine will use the method of clearing the heart and reducing fire**, and the commonly used drugs are Coptis chinensis, lotus seed heart, etc.; For the case of insufficient kidney water, the method of tonifying the kidney and improving the essence is adopted, and the commonly used drugs are wolfberry, rehmannia and so on; In view of the situation of heat at the top and cold at the bottom, Chinese medicine will use the method of warming the yang and dissipating the cold**, and the commonly used drugs are cinnamon branches, aconite, etc.
In addition to medications**, TCM also emphasizes dietary conditioning and lifestyle changes. In terms of diet, it is recommended to eat more bland foods and avoid excessively greasy and spicy foods; In terms of lifestyle, it is advisable to maintain a good work and rest schedule, avoid overexertion and staying up late, and also strengthen exercise and relaxation.
In short, from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, anxiety disorder is a symptom of upper heat and lower cold caused by a strong heart and insufficient kidney water. In response to this situation, TCM adopts the method of syndrome differentiation and treatment**, and emphasizes dietary conditioning and lifestyle changes. Through comprehensive** and conditioning, it can help patients relieve anxiety symptoms and restore physical and mental health.