Poor Memory

 In TCM poor memory depends on the state of Spleen, Kidney and Heart.

Spleen houses the intellect, memory, memory in the sense of memorisation and concentrating. Excessive thinking and pensiveness can injure the Spleen , that will affect on our memory. 

Kidney houses the will power and influences the brain since Kidney essence produces brain marrow which nourishe the Brain.

Kidney is responsible for memory in the sense of memorisation of Everyday events, name, faces etc.

Heart controls memory because it houses the mind . Heart is responsible for memory of long past events. 

Causes : -

1) Spleen deficiency:-

Symptoms - 

-Inability to concentrate and study.

- poor memory 

- tiredness 

- poor appetite 

Tongue- Pale

Pulse- weak

Treatment- Tonify Spleen and strengthen the intellect. 

Points:- St36, sp3, Du20, Ub15, Du14, Ub20, Ub49.

2) Kidney Essence deficiency:-

Symptoms:-

- Poor memory 

- Dizziness 

- weak knees and back 

- tinnitus 

Tongue:- pale or red ( according to whether kid Yang or yin)

Pulse:- Deep and fine

Treatment:- Tonify Kidney,  Nourish essence and marrow, strengthen memory.

Points:- K.3, Ren4, Ub23, Ub52, Ub15, Du20

3) Heart deficiency:- 

Symptoms:-

-Poor memory of past events.

- Forgetting Names.

- Absent minded. 

- Palpitation 

- Slight Breathlessness on exertion. 

- Tiredness. 

Tongue:- crack in Heart area, pale or red.

Pulse:- Weak

Treatment:- 

Tonify the Heart,  strengthen the mind and memory. 

Points:- H5, Ub15, Ub44, Ren6, Du14, St40, Ren14.