Peripheral Neuropathy · Blood Stasis Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Whole Body

Pattern Overview

Blood Stasis is a common pattern in peripheral neuropathy, characterized by nerve damage with numbness, sharp pain, and aggravation at night. The core pathogenesis is stagnation of blood in the peripheral nerve collaterals, leading to impaired nerve perfusion, numbness, and pain.

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Peripheral Neuropathy · Damp-Heat Bi Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Whole Body

Pattern Overview

Damp-Heat Bi is an inflammatory pattern in peripheral neuropathy, characterized by inflammatory neuropathy, burning pain, swelling, and redness. The core pathogenesis is accumulation of Damp-Heat in the peripheral nerves, causing inflammation, edema, and severe burning pain.

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Peripheral Neuropathy · Kidney Yang Deficiency Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Whole Body

Pattern Overview

Kidney Yang Deficiency is a cold-type pattern in peripheral neuropathy, characterized by cold-type neuropathy, cold pain, weakness, and cold intolerance. The core pathogenesis is insufficient Kidney Yang failing to warm the peripheral nerves, leading to cold pain, weakness, and impaired nerve repair.

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Peripheral Neuropathy · Liver-Kidney Deficiency Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Whole Body

Pattern Overview

Liver-Kidney Deficiency is a chronic degenerative pattern in peripheral neuropathy, characterized by degenerative neuropathy, chronic ache, weakness, and aggravation with overwork. The core pathogenesis is insufficient nourishment of the peripheral nerves by Liver Blood and Kidney Essence, leading to progressive nerve degeneration and weakness.

Peripheral Neuropathy · Qi-Blood Deficiency Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Whole Body

Pattern Overview

Qi-Blood Deficiency is a common pattern in peripheral neuropathy, characterized by diabetic neuropathy, numbness, tingling, weakness, and poor recovery. The core pathogenesis is insufficient Qi and Blood to nourish the peripheral nerves, leading to nerve degeneration, impaired sensation, and weakness.

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Peripheral Neuropathy: TCM Acupuncture Points & Herbal Relief Guide

Updated: June 22, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 8 min

Body Area: Whole Body

Overview

Peripheral neuropathy is a condition where the peripheral nerves—those outside the brain and spinal cord—become damaged or diseased. It causes numbness, tingling, burning sensations, and pain, most commonly in the hands and feet. It affects millions of people, often due to diabetes, chemotherapy, or other medical conditions.