TCM Perspective on High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Explores how Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) views hypertension as a symptom of internal imbalance. It highlights 4 targeted Qi Gong exercises, herbal formulas, and dietary tips 🌿. The first 3 exercises are from Dao Yin Opening & Closing Qi Gong, the 4th from Dao Yin Hypertension Qi Gong.In TCM, high blood pressure reflects disharmony, often involving the Liver, Kidneys, Heart, and Spleen. It may stem from excess patterns (like Liver Yang Rising or internal Wind) or deficiency (like Kidney Yin deficiency).TCM treats the root imbalance, not just the numbers. 🔑 Main TCM Patterns for High Blood Pressure 1. Liver Yang Rising (肝阳上亢) • Headaches (temples/vertex) • Dizziness, tinnitus • Red face/eyes • Irritability, insomnia 🪷 Excess Yang rises due to Liver Yin or Blood deficiency, disturbing the Heart and brain.2. Liver Fire Blazing (肝火上炎) • Sudden BP spikes • Red eyes, bitter taste • Constipation, restlessness 🪷 Liver Fire rises sharply, disturbing spirit and causing erratic hypertension.3. Liver Wind Stirring (肝风内动) • Vertigo, tremors • Numbness, stroke risk • Head/neck stiffness 🪷 Extreme Liver Yang or Yin deficiency generates internal Wind affecting nerves.4. Kidney Yin Deficiency (肾阴虚) • Dizziness, tinnitus • Night sweats, dry mouth • Weak back/knees 🪷 Insufficient Yin fails to anchor Yang, allowing it to rise uncontrollably.5. Phlegm-Damp Obstruction (痰湿中阻) • Heavy limbs/head • Brain fog, bloating • Chest tightness 🪷 Phlegm and Damp block clear Yang from rising, impeding Qi and clarity.6. Blood Stasis (血瘀阻络) • Sharp, fixed headaches • Dark lips/skin • Chest pain, poor memory 🪷 Stagnant blood disrupts circulation and raises internal pressure.🧪 Herbal Formulas by Pattern 🔥 1. Liver Yang Rising Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin (天麻钩藤饮) • Calms Liver, subdues Yang, nourishes Yin. • Ideal for dizziness, irritability, and pressure from rising Yang.🌬 2. Liver Wind due to Yin Deficiency Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang (镇肝熄风汤) • Extinguishes internal Wind, nourishes Yin. • For tremors, stroke risk, weak legs, high BP with dizziness.🌙 3. Kidney Yin Deficiency Liu Wei Di Huang Wan (六味地黄丸) • Classic Yin tonic for Liver & Kidneys. • Helps with tinnitus, night sweats, mild/moderate hypertension.🔥 4. Liver Fire Blazing Long Dan Xie Gan Tang (龙胆泻肝汤) • Clears Liver Fire, drains damp heat. • For red eyes, anger, bitter taste, wiry pulse.🌫 5. Phlegm-Dampness Obstruction Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang (半夏白术天麻汤) • Resolves Phlegm, calms Wind, clears head. • Best for foggy thinking, heaviness, bloating.🩸 6. Blood Stasis Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang (血府逐瘀汤) • Moves Blood, relieves pain and stagnation. • For chronic hypertension with stabbing pain, poor memory.🧘‍♀️ Supportive Therapies ✅ Acupuncture • Regulates Liver/Kidney, calms Shen, moves Blood • Common points: LV3, GB20, LI11, KI3, ST36, SP6, PC6, DU20✅ Qigong & Tai Chi • Smooths Liver Qi, soothes nervous system, improves circulation • Gentle, grounding movements with breathwork✅ Moxibustion • Warms Yang deficiency points (REN4, DU4, BL23) • Supports Qi in cold or deficient types🥗 Dietary Tips To support balance and regulate BP:• For excess (Fire/Yang Rising): Chrysanthemum tea, celery, cucumber, hawthorn berries, leafy greens• For deficiency (Kidney Yin Def.): Black sesame, goji berries, seaweed, black beans, cooked spinach🚫 Avoid: Alcohol, caffeine, spicy/greasy food, emotional stress*For all upcoming Forest Rock In-person Events click:* https://forestrockqigong.com/events/.Loved this video? Want more like this?Sign up for our FREE 6-Day Intro Series, "Experience the Power of Qi Gong," at our website: https://forestrockqigong.com/6-day-qi-gong-intro-series/Just pop in your name and email to start simple practices for a healthier, happier you.