Headache or head pain due to Liver Yang rising is the typical migraine. A strong, sharp and throbbing pain with pressure sensation. There may be a condition of Liver- and Kidney-Yin deficiency.
Characteristics
- Sharp, throbbing pain with pressure sensation. (migraine)
- Affects only one side of the head. Shao Yang and Jue Yin.
- Symptoms of Liver-Yang rising: red face and eyes, bitter taste, dizziness, tinnitus, insomnia. Severe nervousness, anger, irritability, photophobia.
- Red tongue, thin coating or no coating.
- Rapid and tense pulse.
Treatment
Subdue Liver Yang. If applicable, nourish Liver-Yin and/or Kidney-Yin.
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