Restless Leg Syndrome · Blood Stasis Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Leg

Pattern Overview

Blood Stasis is a common pattern in restless leg syndrome, characterized by vascular insufficiency, restless legs, sharp pain, and aggravation at night. The core pathogenesis is stagnation of blood in the leg collaterals, leading to reduced perfusion, ischemic neuropathy, and restless sensations.

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Restless Leg Syndrome · Damp-Heat Bi Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Leg

Pattern Overview

Damp-Heat Bi is an inflammatory pattern in restless leg syndrome, characterized by heavy restless legs, swelling, burning sensation, and aggravation with heat. The core pathogenesis is accumulation of Damp-Heat in the leg meridians, causing inflammation, neuronal sensitization, and restless sensations.

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Restless Leg Syndrome · Liver-Kidney Deficiency Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Leg

Pattern Overview

Liver-Kidney Deficiency is a chronic degenerative pattern in restless leg syndrome, characterized by neurodegenerative component, restlessness, weakness, and aggravation with overwork. The core pathogenesis is insufficient nourishment of the tendons by Liver Blood and Kidney Essence, leading to neurodegenerative changes and restless sensations.

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Restless Leg Syndrome · Qi-Blood Deficiency Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Leg

Pattern Overview

Qi-Blood Deficiency is a common pattern in restless leg syndrome (RLS), characterized by restless legs at night, fatigue, pale complexion, and poor sleep. The core pathogenesis is insufficient Qi and Blood to nourish the leg tendons, leading to neuronal hyperexcitability, restless sensations, and involuntary leg movements.