Traditional Chinese Medicine Definition

In traditional Chinese medicine, senile tremor is referred to as "Chàn Zheng," a category of disease associated with aging. According to the records in "Internal Medicine of Traditional Chinese Medicine," the definition is: characterized by involuntary tremors of the head and limbs, which is more common in the elderly and often caused by Yin and Liver deficiency, Qi and Blood deficiency, or phlegm and blood stasis blocking the meridians.

In clinical practice of traditional Chinese medicine, the core pathogenesis of senile tremor is often related to Yin and Liver deficiency, as well as Qi and Blood deficiency. Common precipitating factors include aging, emotional disorders, and irregular diet. In the process of differentiation, attention should be paid to distinguishing between cold, heat, deficiency, and excess:

1. Yin deficiency with wind stirring syndrome: Patients commonly exhibit limb tremors accompanied by dizziness and dry mouth. The treatment approach for this type is to nourish Yin and subdue Yang, and to calm the tremors.

2. Qi and Blood deficiency syndrome: Patients present with weak tremors, fatigue, and a pale complexion. The treatment approach for this type is to invigorate Qi and nourish Blood, and to calm the tremors and unblock the meridians.

In general, the adjustment for senile tremor should focus on nourishing the Liver and Kidneys, harmonizing Qi and Blood, in order to achieve the effect of calming the tremors. In clinical treatment, traditional Chinese medicine methods such as herbal medicine, acupuncture, and massage should be flexibly applied according to the specific condition.

Common Syndrome Types and Key Points of Differentiation

阴虚风动证

Main Manifestations：肢体震颤,头晕,口干

Management Approach：滋阴潜阳,熄风定颤

气血两虚证

Main Manifestations：震颤无力,神疲乏力,面色萎黄

Management Approach：益气养血,熄风通络

The above syndrome information is based on traditional Chinese medicine textbooks and clinical standards. Specific differentiation should be completed by a practicing traditional Chinese medicine physician in person.

Physician's Clinical Insights

In clinical practice, the amplitude of hand tremors in patients with senile tremor varies. The medication is adjusted according to the degree of tremor, with the principle of balancing Yin and Yang.

— 唐玉兰中医执业医师（师承）

Reviewed by：唐玉兰（中医执业医师（师承））｜ 2026-07-08 ｜ Version 2

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This page is for the popular science of traditional Chinese medicine knowledge and does not constitute medical advice. Specific diagnosis should be completed by a licensed traditional Chinese medicine practitioner in person.

参考文献：《中医内科学》（十三五规划教材）、《中医病证诊断疗效标准》(ZY/T001.1-94)、《中医病证分类与代码》(GB/T 15657-2021)

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