Abdominal Fullness in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different abdominal fullness patterns according to TCM theory
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Abdominal fullness is a common yet complex symptom that manifests as a sensation of tightness, bloating, or swelling in the abdomen. This condition, often associated with discomfort or a lack of appetite, can significantly impact daily activities and overall well-being. Within the spectrum of digestive complaints, abdominal fullness stands out for its ability to hint at underlying health issues, ranging from minor dietary indiscretions to more serious gastrointestinal disorders.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a unique perspective on abdominal fullness, viewing it not just as a symptom but as a sign of imbalance within the body's energetic pathways. According to TCM, this condition often arises from disruptions in the flow of Qi (vital energy) or the accumulation of Dampness, Heat and Phlegm within the digestive system.
TCM practitioners aim to diagnose the underlying pattern of disharmony causing the symptom, whether it be related to the Spleen, Stomach, Liver, or Kidneys, and treat it accordingly to restore balance and alleviate discomfort.
TCM Patterns for Abdominal Fullness
Heat
Intense, ascending pathogenic force that consumes body fluids, disturbs the mind, and accelerates all physiological processes
Causes: Abdominal fullness, Abdominal and epigastric fullness, Abdominal distention and fullness, Epigastrium fullness, Feeling of oppression and fullness of the epigastrium
Heat is a major pathogenic factor in Traditional Chinese Medicine that can arise from external invasion or internal generation. Heat has the characteristics of burning intensity, rising upward, consuming qi and fluids, and generating wind and disturbing blood. In TCM philosophy, normal physiological warmth is called "minor fire" (少火) which maintains life functions, while pathological heat is "major fire" (壮火) which damages the body.
Bright Yang Fire in Stomach and Intestines
Abdominal fullness
Along with: Afternoon fever, Excessive sweating, Sweating on limbs, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Dry stools, Thirst, Dark urine, Anal burning, Irritability, Delirium
Damp-Heat in the Large Intestine
Abdominal fullness
Along with: Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, Hematochezia, Mucous in feces, Smelly stools, Anal burning, Scanty and dark urine, Fever, Excessive sweating, Feeling of heat, Thirst, Feeling of heaviness
Damp-Heat in the Liver
Abdominal fullness
Along with: Hypochondrial fullness and distention with pain alleviated by warmth, Lower abdominal fullness, Bitter taste in the mouth, Sticky taste in the mouth, Loss of appetite, Nausea, Feeling of heaviness, Yellow vaginal discharge, Vaginal itching, Vulvar eczema, Vulvar sores, Bleeding between periods, Midcycle bleeding pain, Red and swollen scrotum, Red and swelling genital, Papules, Itchy vesicular rashes, Urinary dysfunction, Urinary burning, Dark urine
Damp-Heat
Abdominal fullness
Along with: Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst, Feeling of heat, Feeling of heaviness, Bitter taste in the mouth, Acne
Damp-Heat invading the Spleen
Abdominal and epigastric fullness
Along with: Loss of appetite, Feeling of heaviness, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Nausea or vomiting, Malodorous diarrhea, Anal burning, Feeling of heat, Scanty and dark urine, Low grade fever, Dull headache, Dull yellow complexion, Yellow sclera, Oily sweat, Itchy rashes, Bitter taste in the mouth, Upper abdominal fullness, Upper abdominal pain
Heat in the Blood
Abdominal distention and fullness
Along with: Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia, Hematuria, Vomiting blood, Cough of blood, Nosebleeds, Excessive menstruation
Damp-Heat in the Stomach
Epigastrium fullness
Along with: Upper abdominal pain, Upper abdominal fullness, Feeling of heaviness, Face pain, Congested nose, Thick nasal discharge, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Nausea, Feeling of heat, Dull yellow complexion, Sticky taste in the mouth
Gallbladder Heat
Epigastrium fullness
Along with: Alternating sensation of hot and cold, Bitter taste in the mouth, Thirst, Dry throat, Hypochondriac pain, Nausea, Upper abdominal fullness
Obstruction Of the Spleen By Dampness with Liver Qi Stagnation
Feeling of oppression and fullness of the epigastrium
Along with: Upper abdominal oppression, Nausea, Loss of appetite, Diarrhea, Feeling of heaviness, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Dull shallow face, Irritability, Upper abdominal distension, Hypochondriac distention, Hypochondriac pain
Phlegm-Heat in the Middle Burner
Abdominal fullness
Along with: Upper abdominal focal distention, Dry heaving, Borborygmi with diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Peptic ulcer, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Gastritis, Chronic cholecystitis, Colitis, Hepatitis
Heat in Yang brightness Organs
Abdominal fullness
Along with: Severe constipation, Excessive gas and flatulence, Focal distention, Abdominal pain worsened by pressure, Abdominal tightness, Pancreatitis, Appendicitis, Cholecystitis, Bacillary dysentery, Icteric hepatitis
Heat in Gall Bladder
Epigastrium fullness
Along with: Mild chills with high fever, Bitter taste in the mouth, Stifling sensation in the chest, Vomiting of sour fluids, Thirst, Hypochondriac pain and discomfort, Nausea, Upper abdominal fullness, Cholecystitis, Icteric hepatitis
Dampness
Heavy, sticky moisture that obstructs body functions and creates sluggishness
Causes: Abdominal fullness, Abdominal and epigastric fullness, Abdominal distention and fullness, Epigastrium fullness, Feeling of oppression and fullness of the epigastrium
Dampness manifests as swelling, bloating, a feeling of heaviness in the head and limbs, and digestive issues. It's like having waterlogged tissues that make everything feel heavy and slow. Common signs include a thick, greasy tongue coating, sticky mouth sensation, and stools that are difficult to flush.
Damp-Heat in the Large Intestine
Abdominal fullness
Along with: Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, Hematochezia, Mucous in feces, Smelly stools, Anal burning, Scanty and dark urine, Fever, Excessive sweating, Feeling of heat, Thirst, Feeling of heaviness
Damp-Heat in the Liver
Abdominal fullness
Along with: Hypochondrial fullness and distention with pain alleviated by warmth, Lower abdominal fullness, Bitter taste in the mouth, Sticky taste in the mouth, Loss of appetite, Nausea, Feeling of heaviness, Yellow vaginal discharge, Vaginal itching, Vulvar eczema, Vulvar sores, Bleeding between periods, Midcycle bleeding pain, Red and swollen scrotum, Red and swelling genital, Papules, Itchy vesicular rashes, Urinary dysfunction, Urinary burning, Dark urine
Damp-Heat
Abdominal fullness
Along with: Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst, Feeling of heat, Feeling of heaviness, Bitter taste in the mouth, Acne
Cold-Damp invading the Spleen
Abdominal and epigastric fullness
Along with: Loss of appetite, Epigastric coldness, Head and body heaviness, Sweet taste in mouth, Absence of thirst, Diarrhea, General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Nausea, Edema, Dull pale complexion, White vaginal discharge, Upper abdominal fullness
Damp-Heat invading the Spleen
Abdominal and epigastric fullness
Along with: Loss of appetite, Feeling of heaviness, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Nausea or vomiting, Malodorous diarrhea, Anal burning, Feeling of heat, Scanty and dark urine, Low grade fever, Dull headache, Dull yellow complexion, Yellow sclera, Oily sweat, Itchy rashes, Bitter taste in the mouth, Upper abdominal fullness, Upper abdominal pain
Kidney Yang Deficiency with Water overflowing
Abdominal distention and fullness
Along with: Edema of the lower extremities, Cold sensation in legs and back, Abdominal distention, Lumbar pain, Chills, Scanty clear urination, Palpitations, Shortness of breath, Cold hands, White and watery sputum, Coughing, Asthma
Damp-Heat in the Stomach
Epigastrium fullness
Along with: Upper abdominal pain, Upper abdominal fullness, Feeling of heaviness, Face pain, Congested nose, Thick nasal discharge, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Nausea, Feeling of heat, Dull yellow complexion, Sticky taste in the mouth
Obstruction Of the Spleen By Dampness with Liver Qi Stagnation
Feeling of oppression and fullness of the epigastrium
Along with: Upper abdominal oppression, Nausea, Loss of appetite, Diarrhea, Feeling of heaviness, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Dull shallow face, Irritability, Upper abdominal distension, Hypochondriac distention, Hypochondriac pain
Phlegm
Thick, sticky pathological fluid that obstructs body functions and can manifest anywhere in the body
Causes: Abdominal fullness, Abdominal distention and fullness
Phlegm is both a pathological product and a pathogenic factor in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It results from impaired fluid metabolism when the body's transformative functions fail, particularly affecting the Spleen, Lungs, and Kidneys. Classical texts emphasize that "the Spleen is the source of phlegm production, while the Lungs are the storage vessel for phlegm."
Phlegm
Abdominal fullness
Along with: Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness
Phlegm-Fluids
Abdominal distention and fullness
Along with: Abdominal distention, Vomiting clear liquid, Feeling of heaviness, Shortness of breath, Hypochondrial pain that is worse on coughing and breathing, Coughing, Lack of sweating, Absence of thirst, Edema, Chest distension
Phlegm-Fluids in the Stomach and Small intestine
Abdominal distention and fullness
Along with: Abdominal distention, Vomiting clear liquid, Dry tongue, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Stomach splashing sound, Chest distension, Diarrhea, Weight loss
Phlegm-Heat in the Middle Burner
Abdominal fullness
Along with: Upper abdominal focal distention, Dry heaving, Borborygmi with diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Peptic ulcer, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Gastritis, Chronic cholecystitis, Colitis, Hepatitis
Yang Deficiency
Insufficient yang qi causing coldness, fatigue, and diminished physiological functions throughout the body
Causes: Abdominal fullness, Abdominal distention and fullness
Yang Deficiency represents a fundamental weakness of the body's yang qi in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It manifests as an inability to warm the body, transform substances, and maintain normal physiological activities, resulting in various cold-type symptoms and functional decline.
Greater Yin stage
Abdominal fullness
Along with: Loss of appetite, Vomit, Chills, Diarrhea, Absence of thirst, Generalized fatigue
Kidney Yang Deficiency
Abdominal fullness
Along with: Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills, Weak legs, Bright pale face, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Leg edema, Female infertility, Diarrhea, Depression, Erectile dysfunction, Premature ejaculation, Oligospermia, Low sex drive, Pale and abudant urination, Constipation
Kidney Yang Deficiency with Water overflowing
Abdominal distention and fullness
Along with: Edema of the lower extremities, Cold sensation in legs and back, Abdominal distention, Lumbar pain, Chills, Scanty clear urination, Palpitations, Shortness of breath, Cold hands, White and watery sputum, Coughing, Asthma
Spleen and Kidney Yang Deficiency
Abdominal distention and fullness
Along with: Pale face, Facial edema, Oedema of limbs, Abdominal distention, Cold extremities, Shortness of breath, Diarrhea, Frequent urination, Lupus
Qi Stagnation
Blocked or disrupted flow of vital energy causing distending pain, emotional distress, and symptoms that worsen with stress
Causes: Abdominal fullness, Abdominal distention and fullness, Feeling of oppression and fullness of the epigastrium
Qi Stagnation is a fundamental pathological pattern in Traditional Chinese Medicine where the smooth flow of vital energy becomes obstructed, creating areas of pressure, pain, and dysfunction throughout the body.
Qi And Blood Stagnation
Abdominal fullness, Abdominal distention and fullness
Along with: Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails, Irritability, Mood swings, Depression, Mottled skin, Foot edema, Abdominal masses, Melena black tarry stool, Menstrual cramps, Amenorrhea, Dark menstrual clots, Dark menstrual blood, Prolonged lochia, Irregular periods, Melasma
Liver Qi Stagnation
Abdominal distention and fullness
Along with: Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia, Depression, Mood swings, Irregular periods, Globus sensation, Pre menstrual breast distension, Pre menstrual tension, Anxiety, Anger, Melasma
Obstruction Of the Spleen By Dampness with Liver Qi Stagnation
Feeling of oppression and fullness of the epigastrium
Along with: Upper abdominal oppression, Nausea, Loss of appetite, Diarrhea, Feeling of heaviness, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Dull shallow face, Irritability, Upper abdominal distension, Hypochondriac distention, Hypochondriac pain
Cold
Congeals body fluids, damages Yang Qi, and causes pain with fixed location
Causes: Abdominal fullness, Abdominal and epigastric fullness
Cold is the predominant pathogenic factor of winter in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Cold represents an environmental pathogen that, when excessive, causes disease characterized by its cold, congealing, and contracting nature. While Cold is the main pathogen of winter, it can cause illness in any season through exposure to cold temperatures, getting caught in rain, sweating followed by wind exposure, or excessive air conditioning.
Bright Yang Fire in Stomach and Intestines
Abdominal fullness
Along with: Afternoon fever, Excessive sweating, Sweating on limbs, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Dry stools, Thirst, Dark urine, Anal burning, Irritability, Delirium
Greater Yin stage
Abdominal fullness
Along with: Loss of appetite, Vomit, Chills, Diarrhea, Absence of thirst, Generalized fatigue
Cold-Damp invading the Spleen
Abdominal and epigastric fullness
Along with: Loss of appetite, Epigastric coldness, Head and body heaviness, Sweet taste in mouth, Absence of thirst, Diarrhea, General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Nausea, Edema, Dull pale complexion, White vaginal discharge, Upper abdominal fullness
Blood Stasis
Blood that is no longer flowing smoothly through the vessels
Causes: Abdominal fullness, Abdominal distention and fullness
Blood Stasis represents blood that is no longer flowing smoothly through the vessels, either moving too slowly, pooling in certain areas, or congealing into clots. It's one of the most important pathological conditions in Traditional Chinese Medicine and can be both a result of disease and a cause of further illness.
Qi And Blood Stagnation
Abdominal fullness, Abdominal distention and fullness
Along with: Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails, Irritability, Mood swings, Depression, Mottled skin, Foot edema, Abdominal masses, Melena black tarry stool, Menstrual cramps, Amenorrhea, Dark menstrual clots, Dark menstrual blood, Prolonged lochia, Irregular periods, Melasma
Blood Stagnation
Abdominal distention and fullness
Along with: Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps, Dark menstrual clots, Dark menstrual blood, Lumps
Yin Excess
Pathological accumulation of cold, heavy substances causing stagnation, obstruction, and suppression of yang energy with internal cold manifestations
Causes: Abdominal distention and fullness
Yin Excess represents patterns in Traditional Chinese Medicine where yin-natured pathological substances - cold, phlegm, dampness, and fluids - accumulate excessively in the body, overwhelming yang energy and causing obstruction, stagnation, and cold manifestations throughout the system.
Yin Excess
Abdominal distention and fullness
Along with: Absence of thirst, Slow and forceful movement, Epigastric pain worsen by pressure, Polyuria, Feeling of chest oppression, Nausea, Excessive vaginal discharge, Loss of appetite, Pain relieved by heat, Chills, Cold extremities, Pale urine
Wind
Causes sudden symptoms, movement disorders, and serves as the vehicle for other pathogens
Causes: Abdominal fullness
Wind is the predominant pathogenic factor of spring in Traditional Chinese Medicine and is considered the leader of the six external pathogens. Wind is described as "the leader of the hundred diseases" (百病之长), serving as the primary factor in external pathogenic invasions. Wind represents a pathogen characterized by constant movement, changeability, and a tendency to affect the upper and outer portions of the body.
Bright Yang Fire in Stomach and Intestines
Abdominal fullness
Along with: Afternoon fever, Excessive sweating, Sweating on limbs, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Dry stools, Thirst, Dark urine, Anal burning, Irritability, Delirium
Herbal Formulas for Abdominal Fullness
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address abdominal fullness
Wu Ling San
Addresses these abdominal fullness patterns:
Main Actions
- Promotes urination,
- Warms the Yang
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Promotes Qi transformation function
- Drains Dampness
- Clears edema
Addresses These Abdominal Fullness Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency with Water overflowing
How it manifests:
Abdominal distention and fullness
Accompanying symptoms:
Edema of the lower extremities, Cold sensation in legs and back, Abdominal distention, Lumbar pain, Chills, Scanty clear urination...
Spleen and Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Abdominal distention and fullness
Accompanying symptoms:
Pale face, Facial edema, Oedema of limbs, Abdominal distention, Cold extremities, Shortness of breath...
Phlegm-Fluids
How it manifests:
Abdominal distention and fullness
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal distention, Vomiting clear liquid, Feeling of heaviness, Shortness of breath, Hypochondrial pain that is worse on coughing and breathing, Coughing...
Yin Excess
How it manifests:
Abdominal distention and fullness
Accompanying symptoms:
Absence of thirst, Slow and forceful movement, Epigastric pain worsen by pressure, Polyuria, Feeling of chest oppression, Nausea...
Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang
Addresses these abdominal fullness patterns:
Main Actions
- Reverses the flow of Rebellious Stomach Qi
- Relieves both Heat and Cold Stagnation in the gastrointestinal tract
Addresses These Abdominal Fullness Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Heat in the Middle Burner
How it manifests:
Abdominal fullness
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal focal distention, Dry heaving, Borborygmi with diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Peptic ulcer, Gastroesophageal reflux disease...
Phlegm-Fluids in the Stomach and Small intestine
How it manifests:
Abdominal distention and fullness
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal distention, Vomiting clear liquid, Dry tongue, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Stomach splashing sound, Chest distension...
Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these abdominal fullness patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood
- Eliminates Blood Stagnation below the diaphragm
- Stops pain
- Promotes Qi movement
Addresses These Abdominal Fullness Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Abdominal fullness, Abdominal distention and fullness
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Abdominal distention and fullness
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps...
Hao Qin Qing Dan Tang
Addresses these abdominal fullness patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and relieves acute conditions of the Gallbladder
- Relieves acute Damp-Heat syndromes
- Resolves Phlegm
- Harmonizes the Stomach
Addresses These Abdominal Fullness Pattern Variations
Gallbladder Heat
How it manifests:
Epigastrium fullness
Accompanying symptoms:
Alternating sensation of hot and cold, Bitter taste in the mouth, Thirst, Dry throat, Hypochondriac pain, Nausea...
Heat in Gall Bladder
How it manifests:
Epigastrium fullness
Accompanying symptoms:
Mild chills with high fever, Bitter taste in the mouth, Stifling sensation in the chest, Vomiting of sour fluids, Thirst, Hypochondriac pain and discomfort...
Lian Po Yin
Addresses these abdominal fullness patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat
- Transforms Dampness
- Regulates Qi
- Harmonizes the Middle Burner
Addresses These Abdominal Fullness Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat invading the Spleen
How it manifests:
Abdominal and epigastric fullness
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Feeling of heaviness, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Nausea or vomiting, Malodorous diarrhea, Anal burning...
Damp-Heat in the Stomach
How it manifests:
Epigastrium fullness
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal pain, Upper abdominal fullness, Feeling of heaviness, Face pain, Congested nose, Thick nasal discharge...
Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang
Addresses these abdominal fullness patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and transforms Phlegm-Fluids
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Resolves Dampness
Addresses These Abdominal Fullness Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Fluids
How it manifests:
Abdominal distention and fullness
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal distention, Vomiting clear liquid, Feeling of heaviness, Shortness of breath, Hypochondrial pain that is worse on coughing and breathing, Coughing...
Phlegm-Fluids in the Stomach and Small intestine
How it manifests:
Abdominal distention and fullness
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal distention, Vomiting clear liquid, Dry tongue, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Stomach splashing sound, Chest distension...
Ping Wei San
Addresses these abdominal fullness patterns:
Main Actions
- Dries Dampness
- Improves the Spleen's transportive function
- Promotes the movement of Qi
- Harmonizes the Stomach
Addresses These Abdominal Fullness Pattern Variations
Cold-Damp invading the Spleen
How it manifests:
Abdominal and epigastric fullness
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Epigastric coldness, Head and body heaviness, Sweet taste in mouth, Absence of thirst, Diarrhea...
Obstruction Of the Spleen By Dampness with Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Feeling of oppression and fullness of the epigastrium
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal oppression, Nausea, Loss of appetite, Diarrhea, Feeling of heaviness, Dry mouth without desire to drink...
Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these abdominal fullness patterns:
Main Actions
- Expels Cold and warm the menstruation Blood
- Stops pain
- Invigorates Blood
- Dispels Blood stagnation
Addresses These Abdominal Fullness Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Abdominal fullness, Abdominal distention and fullness
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Abdominal distention and fullness
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps...
Tao Hong Si Wu Tang
Addresses these abdominal fullness patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Blood and regulates the Liver
- Moves Qi and Blood in the lower abdomen
- Stops pain
Addresses These Abdominal Fullness Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Abdominal fullness, Abdominal distention and fullness
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Abdominal distention and fullness
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps...
Wen Dan Tang
Addresses these abdominal fullness patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Phlegm
- Clears Gallbladder
- Regulates Qi
- Harmonizes the Stomach
Addresses These Abdominal Fullness Pattern Variations
Phlegm
How it manifests:
Abdominal fullness
Accompanying symptoms:
Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness
Phlegm-Fluids
How it manifests:
Abdominal distention and fullness
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal distention, Vomiting clear liquid, Feeling of heaviness, Shortness of breath, Hypochondrial pain that is worse on coughing and breathing, Coughing...
Xiao Yao San
Addresses these abdominal fullness patterns:
Main Actions
- Harmonizes the function of Liver and Spleen
- Relieves Liver Qi stagnation
- Nourishes the Blood
Addresses These Abdominal Fullness Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Abdominal fullness, Abdominal distention and fullness
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Damp-Heat
How it manifests:
Abdominal fullness
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst...
Ban Xia Hou Pu Tang
Addresses these abdominal fullness patterns:
Main Actions
- Regulates the flow of Qi,
- Clears Phlegm
- Treats esophageal spasm
- Descends Rebellious Qi
- Dissipates clumps
- Relieves Stagnation
Addresses These Abdominal Fullness Pattern Variations
Phlegm
How it manifests:
Abdominal fullness
Accompanying symptoms:
Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness
Chai Hu Shu Gan San
Addresses these abdominal fullness patterns:
Main Actions
- Disperses Stagnant Liver Qi and Blood
- Alleviates pain
- Harmonizes Blood
Addresses These Abdominal Fullness Pattern Variations
Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Abdominal distention and fullness
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia...
Da Cheng Qi Tang
Addresses these abdominal fullness patterns:
Main Actions
- Purges Heat from the Stomach and Intestines
- Relieves constipation
Addresses These Abdominal Fullness Pattern Variations
Heat in Yang brightness Organs
How it manifests:
Abdominal fullness
Accompanying symptoms:
Severe constipation, Excessive gas and flatulence, Focal distention, Abdominal pain worsened by pressure, Abdominal tightness, Pancreatitis...
Dang Gui Shao Yao San
Addresses these abdominal fullness patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Liver Blood
- Spreads the Liver Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Resolves Dampness
Addresses These Abdominal Fullness Pattern Variations
Obstruction Of the Spleen By Dampness with Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Feeling of oppression and fullness of the epigastrium
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal oppression, Nausea, Loss of appetite, Diarrhea, Feeling of heaviness, Dry mouth without desire to drink...
Er Chen Tang
Addresses these abdominal fullness patterns:
Main Actions
- Dries Damp and dispels Phlegm
- Regulates Qi and harmonizes the Middle Burner (Stomach and Spleen)
Addresses These Abdominal Fullness Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Fluids
How it manifests:
Abdominal distention and fullness
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal distention, Vomiting clear liquid, Feeling of heaviness, Shortness of breath, Hypochondrial pain that is worse on coughing and breathing, Coughing...
Er Miao San
Addresses these abdominal fullness patterns:
Main Actions
- Expels Dampness from the Lower Burner
- Drains Heat from the Lower Burner
Addresses These Abdominal Fullness Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat
How it manifests:
Abdominal fullness
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst...
Ge Hua Jie Cheng San
Addresses these abdominal fullness patterns:
Main Actions
- Separates and reduces alcohol-dampness
- Warms the Middle
- Strengthens the Spleen
Addresses These Abdominal Fullness Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat in the Stomach
How it manifests:
Epigastrium fullness
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal pain, Upper abdominal fullness, Feeling of heaviness, Face pain, Congested nose, Thick nasal discharge...
Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan
Addresses these abdominal fullness patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates the Blood
- Transforms Blood Stasis
- Softens lumps
- Reduces fixed abdominal pain
Addresses These Abdominal Fullness Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Abdominal fullness, Abdominal distention and fullness
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Ji Sheng Shen Qi Wan
Addresses these abdominal fullness patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Kidneys
- Warms Yang
- Promotes water transformation
- Reduces water retention
Addresses These Abdominal Fullness Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency with Water overflowing
How it manifests:
Abdominal distention and fullness
Accompanying symptoms:
Edema of the lower extremities, Cold sensation in legs and back, Abdominal distention, Lumbar pain, Chills, Scanty clear urination...
Jia Wei Xiao Yao San
Addresses these abdominal fullness patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Liver and Spleen Qi Stagnation
- Tonifies Spleen
- Clears Deficient Heat
- Nourishes the blood
- Clears Liver Fire from Stagnant Liver Qi
Addresses These Abdominal Fullness Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Abdominal fullness, Abdominal distention and fullness
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Li Zhong Wan
Addresses these abdominal fullness patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Middle Burner
- Strengthens the Spleen and Stomach
Addresses These Abdominal Fullness Pattern Variations
Greater Yin stage
How it manifests:
Abdominal fullness
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Vomit, Chills, Diarrhea, Absence of thirst, Generalized fatigue
Qing Re Tiao Xue Tang
Addresses these abdominal fullness patterns:
Main Actions
- Expel Dampness
- Relieve pain
- Move Qi and Blood
Addresses These Abdominal Fullness Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat
How it manifests:
Abdominal fullness
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst...
Shao Yao Tang
Addresses these abdominal fullness patterns:
Main Actions
- Regulates and harmonizes the Qi and Blood
- Clears Heat
- Dries dampness
- Resolves Toxicity
Addresses These Abdominal Fullness Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat in the Large Intestine
How it manifests:
Abdominal fullness
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, Hematochezia, Mucous in feces, Smelly stools, Anal burning...
Shi Xiao San
Addresses these abdominal fullness patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood
- Dispels Blood Stagnation
- Eases pain
Addresses These Abdominal Fullness Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Abdominal distention and fullness
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps...
Tiao Wei Cheng Qi Tang
Addresses these abdominal fullness patterns:
Main Actions
- Removes Heat and Dryness in the Lower Burner
- Removes constipation
Addresses These Abdominal Fullness Pattern Variations
Bright Yang Fire in Stomach and Intestines
How it manifests:
Abdominal fullness
Accompanying symptoms:
Afternoon fever, Excessive sweating, Sweating on limbs, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Dry stools...
Wei Jing Tang
Addresses these abdominal fullness patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears heat from the Lungs
- Transforms Phlegm
- Drives out Blood-Stagnation
- Discharges pus
Addresses These Abdominal Fullness Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Abdominal fullness, Abdominal distention and fullness
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Wen Jing Tang
Addresses these abdominal fullness patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Uterus and vessels
- Nourishes Blood
- Dispels Cold
- Dispels Blood Stagnation
Addresses These Abdominal Fullness Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Abdominal fullness, Abdominal distention and fullness
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Wu Pi Yin
Addresses these abdominal fullness patterns:
Main Actions
- Reduces edema, diuretic
- Regulates and strengthens Spleen Qi
Addresses These Abdominal Fullness Pattern Variations
Yin Excess
How it manifests:
Abdominal distention and fullness
Accompanying symptoms:
Absence of thirst, Slow and forceful movement, Epigastric pain worsen by pressure, Polyuria, Feeling of chest oppression, Nausea...
Wu Yao Tang
Addresses these abdominal fullness patterns:
Main Actions
- Pacifies the Liver
- Moves Qi
- Stops pain
- Nourishes Liver Blood
- Eliminates Stagnation
Addresses These Abdominal Fullness Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Abdominal fullness, Abdominal distention and fullness
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang
Addresses these abdominal fullness patterns:
Main Actions
- Treats severe fevers and Heat in the Blood system
- Removes Blood Stagnation
Addresses These Abdominal Fullness Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Abdominal distention and fullness
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Xiao Chai Hu Tang
Addresses these abdominal fullness patterns:
Main Actions
- Treats the Lesser Yang Channels (Gallbladder and Triple Warmer)
- Regulates the Liver and Spleen functions
- Addresses combined Yin-Yang symptoms of External and Internal, Excess and Deficiency, and Hot and Cold
Addresses These Abdominal Fullness Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Fluids in the Stomach and Small intestine
How it manifests:
Abdominal distention and fullness
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal distention, Vomiting clear liquid, Dry tongue, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Stomach splashing sound, Chest distension...
Xiao Cheng Qi Tang
Addresses these abdominal fullness patterns:
Main Actions
- Moderately purges Heat accumulation
- Circulates Qi in the Middle
Addresses These Abdominal Fullness Pattern Variations
Bright Yang Fire in Stomach and Intestines
How it manifests:
Abdominal fullness
Accompanying symptoms:
Afternoon fever, Excessive sweating, Sweating on limbs, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Dry stools...
Xuan Fu Dai Zhe Tang
Addresses these abdominal fullness patterns:
Main Actions
- Regulates the downward flow of Stomach Qi
- Expectorant, treats hiccups
Addresses These Abdominal Fullness Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Fluids in the Stomach and Small intestine
How it manifests:
Abdominal distention and fullness
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal distention, Vomiting clear liquid, Dry tongue, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Stomach splashing sound, Chest distension...
Yin Chen Hao Tang
Addresses these abdominal fullness patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears heat
- Resolves dampness
- Reduces jaundice
Addresses These Abdominal Fullness Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat in the Liver
How it manifests:
Abdominal fullness
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondrial fullness and distention with pain alleviated by warmth, Lower abdominal fullness, Bitter taste in the mouth, Sticky taste in the mouth, Loss of appetite, Nausea...
You Gui Wan
Addresses these abdominal fullness patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies Kidney Yang
- Replenishes the Essence
- Tonifies the Blood
Addresses These Abdominal Fullness Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Abdominal fullness
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills...
Yue Ju Wan
Addresses these abdominal fullness patterns:
Main Actions
- Promotes the movement of Qi
- Releases all types of Stagnation (Qi, Blood, Phlegm, Fire, Food and Dampness)
Addresses These Abdominal Fullness Pattern Variations
Phlegm
How it manifests:
Abdominal fullness
Accompanying symptoms:
Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness