What are the symptoms of hyperactive liver yang?

Hypertension of liver yang typically presents symptoms such as dizziness, tinnitus, flushed face, red eyes, insomnia, and frequent dreams. A detailed analysis is as follows:

1. Dizziness and Tinnitus

Hypertension of liver yang refers to insufficient liver yin and weakened restraining function. Due to blood deficiency and internal heat, symptoms of dizziness and tinnitus occur.

2. Flushed Face and Red Eyes

Owing to excessive liver heat, throbbing pain occurs and worsens with sudden anger, leading to symptoms of flushed face and red eyes.

3. Insomnia and Frequent Dreams

Due to emotional depression, anger, and anxiety, stagnated qi transforms into fire, consuming yin and blood. The inability of yin to restrain yang results in insomnia and frequent dreams.

In addition to the above symptoms, patients may also experience soreness and weakness in the lower back and knees, a red tongue with little moisture, etc. Treatment methods for hypertension of liver yang include traditional Chinese herbal medicine, proprietary Chinese medicines, and acupuncture therapy. For example, Chinese herbs such as Uncaria (Gouteng), Achyranthes root (Niuxi), Taxillus (Sangjisheng), and Leonurus (Yimuhao) can be used; proprietary medicines such as Longdan Xiegan Wan and Tianma Gouteng Granules are also applicable. In acupuncture treatment, filiform needles can be inserted into acupoints such as Fengchi (GB20), Ganshu (BL18), Taichong (LR3), Hegu (LI4), and Xingjian (LR2) to improve local symptoms. When using medications, it is important to follow guidance from qualified physicians. If symptoms do not improve over time, timely medical consultation at a hospital is recommended.