Abdominal Masses in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different abdominal masses patterns according to TCM theory
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Condition Categories
Condition Categories
Abdominal masses are detectable swellings within the abdominal area, which may arise from various structures such as organs, tissues, or cysts. These masses can vary widely in their nature and severity, ranging from benign growths to serious malignancies. Symptoms accompanying these masses can include pain, bloating, or even no symptoms at all, often necessitating medical imaging for a clear diagnosis.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), abdominal masses are seen as physical manifestations of internal disharmonies. The TCM perspective emphasizes the importance of Qi (vital energy) and Blood flow throughout the body.
Any disruption or Stagnation in these essential forces can lead to the formation of masses. TCM seeks to understand the underlying imbalances causing these blockages and to restore harmony through a variety of therapeutic approaches.
TCM Patterns for Abdominal Masses
Blood Stasis
Causes: Abdominal masses, Abdominal mass
Blood Stagnation
Abdominal masses, Abdominal mass
Along with: Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps, Dark menstrual clots, Dark menstrual blood, Lumps
Liver Blood Stagnation
Abdominal masses
Along with: Hypochondriac pain, Abdominal pain, Vomiting blood, Nosebleeds, Menstrual cramps, Irregular periods, Dark menstrual clots, Infertility, Purple nails, Purple lips, Purple face, Skin dryness, Petechiae
Qi And Blood Stagnation
Abdominal masses
Along with: Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails, Irritability, Mood swings, Depression, Mottled skin, Foot edema, Melena black tarry stool, Menstrual cramps, Amenorrhea, Dark menstrual clots, Dark menstrual blood, Prolonged lochia, Irregular periods, Melasma
Blood Stagnation in the Directing and Penetrating Vessels
Abdominal masses
Along with: Irregular periods, Brown vaginal discharge, Dark menstrual clots, Menstrual cramps, Dark menstrual blood, Prolonged lochia, Lower abdominal pain, Umbilical pain, Breast engorgement, Breast pain
Blood Stagnation in the Lower Burner caused by Cold
Abdominal masses
Along with: Lower abdominal pain, Lower abdominal distension, Lower back pain, Abnormal uterine bleeding, Menstrual cramps, Dark menstrual clots, Chronic pelvic inflammatory disease, Primary dysmenorrhea, Endometriosis, Uterine fibroids
Qi Stagnation
Causes: Abdominal masses
Qi And Blood Stagnation
Abdominal masses
Along with: Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails, Irritability, Mood swings, Depression, Mottled skin, Foot edema, Melena black tarry stool, Menstrual cramps, Amenorrhea, Dark menstrual clots, Dark menstrual blood, Prolonged lochia, Irregular periods, Melasma
Cold
Causes: Abdominal masses
Blood Stagnation in the Lower Burner caused by Cold
Abdominal masses
Along with: Lower abdominal pain, Lower abdominal distension, Lower back pain, Abnormal uterine bleeding, Menstrual cramps, Dark menstrual clots, Chronic pelvic inflammatory disease, Primary dysmenorrhea, Endometriosis, Uterine fibroids
Herbal Formulas for Abdominal Masses
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address abdominal masses
Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these abdominal masses patterns:
Main Actions
- Expels Cold and warm the menstruation Blood
- Stops pain
- Invigorates Blood
- Dispels Blood stagnation
Addresses These Abdominal Masses Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Abdominal masses
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Blood Stagnation in the Lower Burner caused by Cold
How it manifests:
Abdominal masses
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower abdominal pain, Lower abdominal distension, Lower back pain, Abnormal uterine bleeding, Menstrual cramps, Dark menstrual clots...
Dan Shen Yin
Addresses these abdominal masses patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates the Blood and removes Blood Stagnation
- Promote Qi movement
- Relieves pain
Addresses These Abdominal Masses Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Abdominal masses, Abdominal mass
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps, Dark menstrual clots...
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Abdominal masses
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Chai Hu Shu Gan San
Addresses these abdominal masses patterns:
Main Actions
- Disperses Stagnant Liver Qi and Blood
- Alleviates pain
- Harmonizes Blood
Addresses These Abdominal Masses Pattern Variations
Liver Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Abdominal masses
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac pain, Abdominal pain, Vomiting blood, Nosebleeds, Menstrual cramps, Irregular periods...
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Abdominal masses
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these abdominal masses patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood
- Eliminates Blood Stagnation below the diaphragm
- Stops pain
- Promotes Qi movement
Addresses These Abdominal Masses Pattern Variations
Liver Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Abdominal masses
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac pain, Abdominal pain, Vomiting blood, Nosebleeds, Menstrual cramps, Irregular periods...
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Abdominal masses
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Shi Xiao San
Addresses these abdominal masses patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood
- Dispels Blood Stagnation
- Eases pain
Addresses These Abdominal Masses Pattern Variations
Liver Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Abdominal masses
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac pain, Abdominal pain, Vomiting blood, Nosebleeds, Menstrual cramps, Irregular periods...
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Abdominal masses
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these abdominal masses patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates the Blood
- Dispels blood Stagnation
- Spreads the Liver Qi
- Unblocks the channels
Addresses These Abdominal Masses Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Abdominal masses
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Shen Tong Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these abdominal masses patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood
- Unblocks painful obstruction
- Relieves pain
- Invigorate Qi
- Dispels Blood Stagnation
- Unblock Channels
Addresses These Abdominal Masses Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Abdominal masses
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Qi Li San
Addresses these abdominal masses patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates the blood and removes Blood Stagnation
- Invigorates Qi
- Reduces swelling and pain
- Stops bleeding
Addresses These Abdominal Masses Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Abdominal masses
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Guo Qi Yin
Addresses these abdominal masses patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the menses
- Dispels blood Stagnation
- Nourishes the blood
Addresses These Abdominal Masses Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Abdominal masses
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Tao Hong Si Wu Tang
Addresses these abdominal masses patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Blood and regulates the Liver
- Moves Qi and Blood in the lower abdomen
- Stops pain
Addresses These Abdominal Masses Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Abdominal masses
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Tao He Cheng Qi Tang
Addresses these abdominal masses patterns:
Main Actions
- Dispels Heat and
- Eliminates Blood Stagnation
Addresses These Abdominal Masses Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Abdominal masses, Abdominal mass
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps, Dark menstrual clots...
Da Huang Mu Dan Pi Tang
Addresses these abdominal masses patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Stagnant Heat in the intestines
- Reduces swelling and disperses lumps
Addresses These Abdominal Masses Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Abdominal masses, Abdominal mass
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps, Dark menstrual clots...
Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan
Addresses these abdominal masses patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates the Blood
- Transforms Blood Stasis
- Softens lumps
- Reduces fixed abdominal pain
Addresses These Abdominal Masses Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Abdominal masses, Abdominal mass
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps, Dark menstrual clots...
Blood Stagnation in the Directing and Penetrating Vessels
How it manifests:
Abdominal masses
Accompanying symptoms:
Irregular periods, Brown vaginal discharge, Dark menstrual clots, Menstrual cramps, Dark menstrual blood, Prolonged lochia...
Di Dang Tang
Addresses these abdominal masses patterns:
Main Actions
- Breaks up and dispels Blood Stagnation
Addresses These Abdominal Masses Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Abdominal masses, Abdominal mass
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps, Dark menstrual clots...
Da Huang Zhe Chong Wan
Addresses these abdominal masses patterns:
Main Actions
- Breaks up and dispels Blood Stagnation
- Generates new Blood
Addresses These Abdominal Masses Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Abdominal masses, Abdominal mass
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps, Dark menstrual clots...
San Zhong Kui Jian Tang
Addresses these abdominal masses patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and resolves Toxicity
- Reduces swelling
- Induces ulceration
- Moves the Blood and dispels stasis
Addresses These Abdominal Masses Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Abdominal masses, Abdominal mass
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps, Dark menstrual clots...
Hai Tong Pi Tang
Addresses these abdominal masses patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates the Blood
- Disperses swelling
- Dispels Wind, Dampness and Cold
- Removes Stagnation and relieves pain
Addresses These Abdominal Masses Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Abdominal masses, Abdominal mass
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps, Dark menstrual clots...
Huang Qi Gui Zhi Wu Wu Tang
Addresses these abdominal masses patterns:
Main Actions
- Augments the Qi
- Warms and harmonizes the channels
- Unblocks painful obstruction
Addresses These Abdominal Masses Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Abdominal masses, Abdominal mass
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps, Dark menstrual clots...
Yu Lin Zhu
Addresses these abdominal masses patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Kidney Yang
- Consolidates the Penetrating and Directing Vessel (Chong Mai, Ren Mai)
- Facilitating pregnancy
- Promotes Blood circulation and regulates menstruation
Addresses These Abdominal Masses Pattern Variations
Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Abdominal masses, Abdominal mass
Accompanying symptoms:
Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps, Dark menstrual clots...
Xiao Yao San
Addresses these abdominal masses patterns:
Main Actions
- Harmonizes the function of Liver and Spleen
- Relieves Liver Qi stagnation
- Nourishes the Blood
Addresses These Abdominal Masses Pattern Variations
Liver Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Abdominal masses
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac pain, Abdominal pain, Vomiting blood, Nosebleeds, Menstrual cramps, Irregular periods...