Syndrome differentiation of gallbladder disease reflects the disorder of the gallbladder proper and the disturbance of its functions in storing and secreting bile to assist digestion and absorption of food as well as in making strategy. The commonly encountered symptoms in clinical practice are hypochondriac pain,?bitter taste in the mouth, jaundice, palpitation, timidity and dizziness, etc.
 
Since the secretion and excretion of bile are closely related to the dispersing function of the liver, the symptoms of gallbladder, such as hypochondriac pain, bitter taste in the mouth and jaundice, usually indicate simultaneous disorder of the liver and gallbladder which will "be described in the part of complicated diseases of the viscera. The following mainly describes the syndrome of gallbladder stagnation and phlegm disturbance marked by palpitation, timidity and dizziness.