Kidney reversal headache

Headache due to reverse flow of kidney qì in patterns of lower body vacuity and upper body repletion. Kidney reversal headache is characterized by an unbearable vertex headache, accompanied by counterflow cold of the limbs, glomus and oppression in the chest and stomach duct, copious phlegm, and stringlike pulse.

Medicinal therapy: Warm the kidney to promote qì absorption. Use formulas such as True Jade Pill (玉真丸 yù zhēn wán), Return Again Elixir (来复丹 lái fù dān), or Galenite Elixir (黑锡丹 hēi xí dān).