Vertigo and dizziness are called 'Xuan Yun' (dizziness and blurred vision) in TCM. The brain is the 'Sea of Marrow,' nourished by Kidney Jing. When the brain lacks nourishment, or when Phlegm blocks the clear Yang from rising, or when Liver Wind shakes the body — dizziness results. Identifying the correct pattern is essential.
Symptoms: Dizziness with headache, irritability, red face, blurred vision, tinnitus, insomnia. Worse with stress and anger. Pulse: wiry. This is the most common pattern in modern, high-stress individuals. Treatment: Subdue Liver Yang, calm Liver Wind. Points: GB20, LV3, LI11. Herbs: Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin.
Symptoms: Dizziness with heaviness, nausea, chest oppression, foggy head, worse in humid weather, overweight. Thick tongue coating. Treatment: Transform Phlegm, drain Damp. Points: ST40, SP9, CV22. Herbs: Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang. Diet: Avoid dairy, sugar, fried foods.
Symptoms: Chronic dizziness, emptiness in head, tinnitus, low back/knee weakness, poor memory, fatigue. Treatment: Tonify Kidney Jing. Points: KD3, BL23, CV4. Herbs: Liu Wei Di Huang Wan (Yin) or You Gui Wan (Yang).
Symptoms: Dizziness worse on standing, pale face, fatigue, palpitations, poor appetite. Treatment: Tonify Qi and Blood. Points: ST36, SP6, BL17, BL20. Herbs: Gui Pi Tang or Ba Zhen Tang.
GB20 (Fengchi): 'Wind Pool' — base of skull. The #1 point for dizziness. Press firmly 3-5 minutes. GB21 (Jianjing): Shoulder — releases neck tension. KD1 (Yongquan): Sole of foot — draws energy down for vertigo. LV3 (Taichong): Calms Liver Wind. ST36 (Zusanli): Strengthens overall body. Yintang: Between eyebrows — calms dizziness. Emergency technique: Press GB20 firmly on both sides while sitting down with eyes closed. Breathe deeply. Wait 5 minutes before standing.
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