Chinese herbal medicines for wind diseases are not only used for the treatment of external wind

but also widely used in the treatment of internal wind syndrome. The essential pathogenesis of hyperthyroidism is deficiency in origin and excess in superficiality. At first

there are constraint and stagnation of Qi as well as congealing fluid and gathering phlegm. The phlegm and Qi contend with each other and condense in the front of the neck. As time goes by

there come stasis and obstruction of blood and vessels. Qi

phlegm and stasis combine with each other and then transform into fire

which consumes Qi

damages Yin and impairs Yang

resulting in heart and liver Yin deficiency as well as spleen and kidney depletion

finally turning into deficiency-excess complex syndrome. This article takes the internal wind theory in Chinese medicine as the point of penetration

suggests that Chinese herbal medicines for wind diseases can be combined in the formulas to soothe the liver and rectify Qi

dissolve phlegm and dissipate masses

dispel stasis and soften hard masses

clear liver heat and drain fire

enrich Yin and subdue Yang

supplement the kidney and fortify the spleen as well as guide other Chinese herbs to the proper position.