Symptom
Hypertension
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is characterized by a wiry and rapid pulse, headache, dizziness, tinnitus, blurred vision, palpitations, chest tightness or fullness, fatigue, insomnia, vertigo and numbness of the extremities. It is commonly caused by hardening of the arteries, kidney dysfunction, or liver dysfunction. The normal range of blood pressure is between 100-135 mmHg for the systolic measurement and 70-85 mmHg for the diastolic measurement.
Avoid: smoking, alcohol, spicy foods, coffee, caffeine, all stimulants, fatty or fried foods, salty foods, stress, constipation, potatoes, strong emotions, pork, overeating, and low levels of calcium in the body.
Potentially Related Patterns
Liver Qi Stagnation
Liver Qi Stagnation
Liver Qi Stagnation can manifest in the following ways: Depression, irritability, fluctuating mental state, feeling wound up, sighing, chest stuffiness, hypochondriac pain, chest stuffiness, epigastric pain, ... See pattern »
Liver Heat
Liver Heat
Liver Fire Flare-Up can manifest in the following ways: Distending pain in the head, tinnitus like the sound of waves, vertigo, dizziness, red face & eyes, swelling and pain in the eyes, bitter taste, ... See pattern »
Liver Yang Rising
Liver Yang Rising
Liver Yang Rising can manifest in the following ways: Headache in the temples, eyes, or lateral side of the head, dizziness, tinnitus, vertigo, sudden deafness, dry mouth and throat, Insomnia, dream disturbed ... See pattern »
Liver Wind
Liver Wind
Liver Wind Can come from LV Blood Deficiency, LV Yang Rising, or from Internal heat. Liver wind manifests in the following ways: muscle spasms, convulsions, high fever, sudden unconsciousness, convulsions, ... See pattern »
Liver Blood Stagnation
Liver Blood Stagnation
Liver Blood Stagnation can manifest in the following ways: Fixed and stabbing abdominal pain, abdominal masses, fixed not movable, purple nails, purple lips, purple complexion, epistaxis or vomiting of blood, ... See pattern »
Heart Blood Stagnation
Heart Blood Stagnation
Heart Blood Stagnation can manifest in the following ways: Pain in the heart region that is (stabbing in nature), oppression or constriction in the chest, cyanosis of the lips, and nails, cold limbs (esp. ... See pattern »
Kidney Yin Deficiency
Kidney Yin Deficiency
Kidney Yin Deficiency can manifest in the following ways: Dizziness, tinnitus, vertigo, poor memory, deafness, sore lower back and knees, nocturnal emission, night sweating, constipation, dark scanty urine. ... See pattern »
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Recommended Foods
Apples
Apple Thermal Nature = Cooling Flavor = Sweet & Sour reduces heat (especially summer heat) produces fluids for the body moisten dryness and cool heat in the lungs protects the lungs from cigarette smoking ... See ingredient »
Bamboo Shoots
Bamboo Shoot Thermal Nature = Cool Flavor = Sweet Strengthens the Stomach Relieves food stagnation Resolves mucus Diuretic Emulsifies fats Relieves alcohol intoxication Conditions Bamboo can Help ... See ingredient »
Banana
Banana Thermal Nature = Neutral Flavor = Sweet Clears heat Lubricates the Lungs Lubricates the Intestines Lowers blood pressure Helps alleviate alcohol intoxication Conditions Bananas can Help ... See ingredient »
Bitter Melon
Main Actions kills bacteria, kills viruses , kills cancer cells, kills leukemia cells, prevents tumors, treats diabetes, reduces blood sugar, reduces blood pressure, lowers body temperature Other Actions ... See ingredient »
Brussels Sprouts
Brussel Sprouts Thermal Nature = Cooling Flavor = Pungent, Slightly Bitter, Mildly Sweet Diuretic Clears Heat Brightens the eyes Prevents tumor growth High in pantothenic acid, vitamin A, C, sulfur, iron, and ... See ingredient »
Carrots
Eliminates putrefactive bacteria in the intestines that cause poor assimilation; used for diarrhea and chronic dysentery; contains an essential oil that destroys pinworms and roundworms. Carrots are ... See ingredient »
Cayenne Pepper
cayenne is good for exterior conditions such as the common cold, because cayenne has antiviral, antibiotic, and diaphoretic (sweating) properties most beneficial at the onset of a cold. To aid the body with ... See ingredient »
Cordyceps
Cordycepts Thermal Nature = Warm Flavor = Sweet Benefits the Lungs & Kidneys Gently tonifies the Kidney Yang Augments the essence (Kidney Jing) Tonifies the Lungs Settles cough & wheezing Stops excessive ... See ingredient »
Eggplant
Eggplant Thermal Nature = Cool Flavor =Sweet Relieves pain Promotes urination Reduces swelling Resolves blood stagnation Conditions Eggplant can Help Relieve: Abdominal pain Dysentary Painful ... See ingredient »
Garlic
Garlic Thermal Nature = Hot Flavor =Pungent Anti-viral Anti-fungal Detoxifies meat and seafood Kills worms Removes stagnant food Moves stagnant blood Reduces abscess Conditions Garlic can Help ... See ingredient »
Hawthorn Berry (ShanZha)
Hawthorn Berries Thermal Nature = Slightly Warm Flavor = Sweet, & Sour Strengthens the Spleen Resolves stagnant food Invigorates the blood Dissolves phlegm Relieves stagnation of blood and oxygen (Qi) Aids ... See ingredient »
Honey
Honey's warming/cooling energy is neutral. All types of honey, both raw and heated, work naturally to harmonize the liver, neutralize toxins, and relieve pain. In addition, pasteurized or cooked honey moistens ... See ingredient »
Lemon
Lemon Thermal Nature = Cool Flavor = Sour Regenerates body fluids Harmonizes the stomach (& digestive system) Regulates Blood & Oxygen (Qi) Quenches thirst Conditions Lemons can Help Relieve: Sore ... See ingredient »
Lotus Root
Lotus Root Thermal Nature = Cool Flavor = Sweet Very healing Clears heat Quenches thirst Relieves irritability Stops beeding Strengthens the Stomach Promotes diuresis Cools the blood Conditions Almonds can ... See ingredient »
Mung Beans
Mung Bean Thermal Nature = Very Cooling Flavor = Sweet Detoxifies the body (helps remove, lead and pesticide poisoning) Beneficial to the liver and gallbladder Produces yin fluids esp. liver yin Alleviates ... See ingredient »
Mushrooms
Mushroom Thermal Nature = Cold Flavor = Sweet Clears summer heat Lowers blood pressure Anti-tumor Detoxifies the body Conditions Mushroom can Help Relieve: Hypertension Summer heat problems Tumors ... See ingredient »
Peas
Peas Thermal Nature = Neutral Flavor = Sweet Tonify the spleen-pancreas and stomach Strengthens digestion Reduces the effect of an overworked, excessive liver Reduce countercurrent qi (for example, ... See ingredient »
Persimmons
Persimmon Thermal Nature = Cool Flavor = Sweet, & Astringent Lubricates the Lungs Stops cough (esp. with heat) Dissolves sputum Strengthens Spleen Stops diarrhea Quenches thirst Clears heat Conditions Loquat ... See ingredient »
Plums
Plums Thermal Nature =Slightly Warm Flavor = Sweet & Sour Aids digestion Regulates body fluids Softens and soothes the Liver Resolves Qi stagnation Removes the feeling of steaming bones (a sensation of heat ... See ingredient »
Seaweeds
Seaweed Thermal Nature = Cold Flavor =Salty Softens nodules Clears heat Detoxifies the body Benefits the Thyroid Protects from radioactivity Benefits the Lymphatic system Promotes diuresis Provides many ... See ingredient »
Spinach
Cooling thermal nature; sweet flavor; builds the blood and stops bleeding- is a specific remedy for nosebleed; diuretic; laxative; moistens dryness of the body, quenches thirst, and is particularly useful in ... See ingredient »
Sunfower Seeds
Sunflower Seeds Thermal Nature = Warming Flavor =Sweet Subdues Liver Yang Benefits the Spleen, & Pancreas Lowers blood pressure Relieves dysentary Resolves pus Moistens intestines Conditions Almonds can Help ... See ingredient »
Tofu
Tofu Thermal Nature = Cool Flavor =Sweet Clears heat Lubricates dryness Promotes body fluids Detoxifies Strengthens the Spleen & Stomach Conditions Tofu can Help Relieve: Chronic ... See ingredient »
Tomato
Tomato Builds body fluids (yin fluids) Tonifies the Stomach Cleanses & calms the Liver Purifies & cools the blood Detoxifies the body Strengthens digestion Relieves food stagnation Conditions Tomato can Help ... See ingredient »
Vinegar
Vinegar Thermal Nature = Warm Flavor = Sour Detoxifies the body Invigorates the blood Inhibits growth of bacteria Astringes Stops spontaneous sweating Conditions Vinegar can Help Relieve: Prevents common ... See ingredient »
Water Chestnut
Water Chestnut Thermal Nature = Cold Flavor =Sweet Clears Heat Stops Bleeding Conditions Almonds can Help Relieve Dry cough due to heat in the Lungs (with thick mucus) Jaundice Bloody stool Excessive uterine ... See ingredient »
Watermelon
Watermelon Thermal Nature = Very Cool Flavor =Sweet Influences the Heart, Bladder, & Stomach Increases body fluids Moistens the Intestines Dispels Summer heat Promotes diuresis Detoxifies the ... See ingredient »
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