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Heart Fire

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Pattern of Illness

By Cathy Wong, About.com

Updated: September 13, 2005

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Symptoms of Heart Fire
Heart palpitations
Thirst
Feeling of heat
Canker sores
Insomnia
Restlessness
Flushed face
Hot, dark urine
Bitter taste in the mouth

Tongue
Red tongue, especially on the tip. May have yellowish tongue coating

Herbs Used For Blood Deficiency
  • Chamomile

    References
    Kaptchuk TJ. The Web That Has No Weaver: Understanding Chinese Medicine. Chicago: Contemporary (McGraw-Hill) 2000
    Lu, H. Chinese Natural Cures, New York: Black Dog and Leventhal Publishers, 1994.

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