Liver Fire Blazing

Star

肝火上炎 (Gān Huǒ Shàng Yán)

Zang-Fu

Tongue

Red, especially sides, yellow coat

Pulse

Wiry, rapid, full

Key Symptoms

Severe headacheRed face and eyesBitter tasteIrritability/outburstsTinnitus (sudden, loud)Constipation

Overview

Excess Liver Fire flaring upward.

Etiology

Long-standing Qi stagnation turning to Fire; excessive alcohol/heat.

Pathomechanism

Liver Fire blazes upward, disturbing the head and Shen.

Treatment Principle

Drain Liver Fire.

Representative Formulas

Acupuncture Points

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