A patient who had completed traditional Chinese medicine for acne told me, “Doctor, Chinese medicine is incredible! I used to be easily irritated, but after taking your traditional Chinese medicine, I didn’t even get angry when someone stepped on my white sneakers. My personality has changed…haha~”

The doctor responded, saying: “In fact, traditional Chinese medicine has been used to treat mood disorders since ancient times. Mood disorders, according to traditional Chinese medicine, are caused by an imbalance of yin and yang and a lack of smooth qi. The mood can be effectively improved as long as the yin and yang deviation and the qi mechanism are well adjusted.”

The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Medicine state that

“Excess of joy affects the heart
Excess of anger affects the liver
Excess of thinking affects the spleen
Excess of sadness affects the lungs
Excess of fear affects the kidneys”

Emotions, in fact, are neither good nor bad; they are the natural expression of human beings. However, if an emotion is “too much” or “not enough,” it can have a negative impact on health. As a result, we should prioritise our emotional health. If we discover that our emotions are slightly skewed, we can begin with traditional Chinese medicine or acupuncture. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment typically employs natural Chinese herbal medicine, which has fewer side effects and does not lead to drug dependence.

For example, “逍遙散Xiaoyao San” and “甘麥大棗湯Ganmai Dazao Soup” are both popular formulas for emotional reconciliation. Of course, Chinese medicine places a premium on syndrome identification and treatment.

Even though the emotions have the greatest impact on health when they are excessive, some people can become ill due to a lack of emotions. Feelings and emotional stability are essential components of good mental health. Emotions that are too strong or too weak can cause physical and mental disorders. Excessive happiness, for example, can lead to mania, whereas a lack of joy can lead to psychosomatic disorders. Excessive anger can cause cardiovascular disease, insomnia , whereas a lack of anger results in a lack of motivation in life. 

Depression in the elderly is a serious issue that is linked to cognitive function. What is the best way for a Chinese medicine doctor to improve mental health ?
Doctors and patients collaborate to achieve emotional balance, not too much, make balance , as this is the best way to avoid depression.