Pattern Knowledge

Heart Blood Deficiency

Heart blood is insufficient and fails to nourish the spirit, causing palpitations, insomnia, dream-disturbed sleep, and a pale complexion.

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Definition

Heart blood is insufficient and the spirit lacks nourishment.

Clinical Meaning

Common signs include palpitations, insomnia, dream-disturbed sleep, poor memory, pale tongue, and a thin pulse.

Pitfall / Exam Tip

Differentiate it from Heart yin deficiency: yin deficiency usually has deficiency heat, while Heart blood deficiency appears more pale and deficient.