Glossary

A surging sensation that rises from the abdomen to the chest or even throat accompanied by gripping abdominal pain, chest oppression, rapid breathing, dizziness, heart palpitations, and heart vexation. Historically it is considered to be due to stagnation in the Lower Jiao, usually due to Cold, which accumulates in the Kidneys obstructing the Ming Men which bursts through periodically creating a surge of Qi upwards and typically treated with Gui Zhi Jia Gui Zhi Tang or Ben Tun Wan. In modern terms is considered to be a form of anxiety disorder that presents with these symptoms.