Tinnitus

Tinnitus is a symptom, not a disease, and its causes range from age-related hearing loss to Meniere’s to stress-driven patterns. TCM distinguishes between "excess" tinnitus (sudden, loud, Liver-Fire type) and "deficient" tinnitus (gradual, softer, Kidney-deficiency type), and treatment strategy differs sharply between the two.

Sessions combine local points around the ear with distal points targeting the identified root pattern. Herbal formulas figure prominently — the deficient patterns especially respond over months of consistent care. Realistic expectation-setting is important; tinnitus is often improved rather than eliminated.