Back Pain in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different back pain patterns according to TCM theory
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Condition Categories
Condition Categories
Back pain, a common medical complaint, encompasses various forms of discomfort occurring along the spine. Ranging from chronic lower back pain to acute upper back soreness, it's a symptom that affects people of all ages, often impeding daily activities.
Causes can be diverse, including muscular strain, disc problems, or spinal misalignments. Chronicity and severity can vary, making it a complex condition to manage.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perceives back pain not merely as a physical symptom but as a sign of disharmony within the body's energy systems. In TCM, pain is often a manifestation of blocked or unbalanced Qi (vital energy) and Blood flow.
TCM identifies various patterns of disharmony causing back pain, such as Yin or Yang Deficiencies, Qi Stagnation, or external pathogenic factors like Cold or Dampness. Treatment focuses on restoring balance and smooth flow of Qi and Blood.
TCM Patterns for Back Pain
Yin Deficiency
Causes: Back pain, Sore back, Lower back pain, Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Heart Yin Deficiency
Back pain
Along with: Night sweats, Feeling of uneasiness, Feeling of heat, Heat sensation in palms, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Kidney Yin Deficiency
Back pain, Sore back, Lower back pain
Along with: Excessive sweating, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Constipation, Scanty and dark urine, Infertility, Premature ejaculation, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Depression, Anxiety, Heat sensation in palms, Evening heat sensation, Flushed cheekbones, Menopausal hot flashes, Preference for sipping, Evening anxiety
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
Sore back, Lower back pain, Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Along with: Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache, Insomnia, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs, Dry eyes, Blurry vision, Dry throat, Dry hair, Skin dryness, Withered and brittle nails, Vaginal dryness, Night sweats, Dry stools, Nocturnal emission, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Late menstruation, Infertility, Melasma
Kidney and Lung Yin Deficiency
Lower back pain
Along with: Dizziness, Tinnitus, Night dry coughing, Dry throat, Dry mouth, Emaciation, Exertional dyspnea, Night sweats, Hearing loss, Oliguria
Kidney Yin Deficiency With Empty-Heat Blazing
Lower back pain
Along with: Flushed cheekbones, Restlessness, Insomnia, Night sweats, Low grade fever in the afternoon, Heat sensation in palms, Afternoon heat sensation, Evening heat sensation, Scanty and dark urine, Hematuria, Dry throat, Preference for sipping, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Nocturnal emission, Hypersexuality, Dry stools
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency causing Heat in the Blood
Back pain
Along with: Dizziness, Tinnitus, Night sweats, Dark urine, Bleeding between periods
Deficiency of both the Kidney Yin and Yang
Back pain
Along with: Menopausal symptoms, Hypertension, Irregular periods, Menopausal hot flashes, Excessive sweating, Irritability, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Depression, Palpitations
Kidney-Deficiency
Back pain, Sore back
Along with: Scanty menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Knee pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Frequent urination, Late menstruation, Chills, Cold extremities, Pale face
Disharmony between Heart and Kidneys
Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Along with: Dizziness, Tinnitus, Insomnia, Palpitations, Poor memory, Lower back pain, Knee pain, Night sweats, Constipation, Menopausal hot flashes
Deficiency of the Liver and Kidney Yin
Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Along with: Sore knees, Lower back pain, Knee weakness, Dry mouth, Dry tongue, Dizziness, Blurry vision, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Hair graying
Qi Deficiency
Causes: Back pain, Sore lower back, Sore back, Lower back pain
Kidney Qi Deficiency
Back pain
Along with: Hearing loss, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Frequent urination, Nocturia, Premature ejaculation, Excessive menstruation
Kidney Qi not Firm
Back pain, Sore lower back
Along with: Lower back pain, Lower back weakness, Polyuria, Weak urine stream, Enuresis, Nocturnal emission, Generalized fatigue, Chills, Cold extremities, White vaginal discharge, Bearing down sensation in abdomen, Recurrent miscarriage
Qi and Blood Deficiency
Sore back
Along with: General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations, Dizziness, Poor memory, Insomnia, Dislike of speaking, Loss of appetite, Limb numbness, Skin numbness
Bladder Deficient and Cold
Lower back pain
Along with: Frequent urination, Pale and abudant urination, Urinary or fecal incontinence, Enuresis, Dizziness, Nocturia, White urethral discharge, Chills
Spleen Deficiency
Sore back
Along with: Sticky vaginal discharge, Generalized fatigue, Depression, Cold extremities, Diarrhea, White vaginal discharge, Loss of appetite, Amenorrhea, Dull shallow face, Weak limbs
Spleen or Kidney Qi Deficiency
Lower back pain
Along with: Early menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Dizziness, Chills, Nocturia, Thin menstrual blood, Shortness of breath, Palpitations, Spontaneous sweat, Generalized fatigue
Yang Deficiency
Causes: Back pain, Sore back, Lower back pain, Sore lower back, Soreness and weakness in the lower back, Soreness of the lower back
Kidney Yang Deficiency
Back pain, Sore back, Lower back pain, Sore lower back, Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Along with: 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 and Spleen Yang Deficiency
Lower back pain
Along with: Weak and cold knees, Back cold sensation, Chills, Weak legs, Bright pale face, Erectile dysfunction, Premature ejaculation, Oligospermia, Watery ejaculate, Low sex drive, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Clear urination, Nocturia, Apathy, Leg edema, Female infertility, Diarrhea, Depression, Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distention, Desire to lie down
Wind-Cold invading with Yang Deficiency
Soreness of the lower back, Lower back pain
Along with: Low grade fever, Severe chills, Exhaustion, Hypersomnia, Cold extremities, Lumbar pain, Lower back coldness, General cold feeling, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Weak voice
Kidney Yang Deficiency with Water overflowing
Soreness of the lower back
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 or Kidney Yang Deficiency
Back pain
Along with: Abdominal pain that worsens with cold, Urinary dysfunction, Deep pain and heaviness in limbs, Dizziness, Heavy sensation in the head, Edema, Diarrhea, Palpitations, Coughing, Vomit
Deficiency of both the Kidney Yin and Yang
Back pain
Along with: Menopausal symptoms, Hypertension, Irregular periods, Menopausal hot flashes, Excessive sweating, Irritability, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Depression, Palpitations
Heat
Causes: Lower back pain, Sore lower back, Back pain, Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Toxic-Heat
Lower back pain
Along with: Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule, Red skin eruptions, Sore throat, Eczema, Perineum swollen, Prostate swollen, Testicular swelling, Mouth ulcers, Tonsil swelling
Kidney Yin Deficiency With Empty-Heat Blazing
Lower back pain
Along with: Flushed cheekbones, Restlessness, Insomnia, Night sweats, Low grade fever in the afternoon, Heat sensation in palms, Afternoon heat sensation, Evening heat sensation, Scanty and dark urine, Hematuria, Dry throat, Preference for sipping, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Nocturnal emission, Hypersexuality, Dry stools
Damp-Heat
Sore lower back
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
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency causing Heat in the Blood
Back pain
Along with: Dizziness, Tinnitus, Night sweats, Dark urine, Bleeding between periods
Damp-Heat in the Lower Burner
Lower back pain
Along with: Scanty and yellow urine, Weakness of lower extremities, Red and swollen feet, Swollen knee, Thick greasy vaginal secretions, Ulcers on the lower limbs, Scanty and dark urine, Painful urination, Dry mouth, Dry throat
Disharmony between Heart and Kidneys
Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Along with: Dizziness, Tinnitus, Insomnia, Palpitations, Poor memory, Lower back pain, Knee pain, Night sweats, Constipation, Menopausal hot flashes
Cold
Causes: Back pain, Sore back, Lower back pain, Soreness of the lower back
Damp-Cold
Back pain
Along with: Mouth ulcers, White and watery sputum, Nasal discharge, Sneezing, Chills, Abdominal pain, Cold extremities, Arthralgia, Diarrhea, Feeling of heaviness
Cold in the Uterus
Sore back
Along with: Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Bladder Deficient and Cold
Lower back pain
Along with: Frequent urination, Pale and abudant urination, Urinary or fecal incontinence, Enuresis, Dizziness, Nocturia, White urethral discharge, Chills
Wind-Cold invading with Yang Deficiency
Soreness of the lower back, Lower back pain
Along with: Low grade fever, Severe chills, Exhaustion, Hypersomnia, Cold extremities, Lumbar pain, Lower back coldness, General cold feeling, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Weak voice
Blood Stagnation in the Lower Burner caused by Cold
Lower back pain
Along with: Abdominal masses, Lower abdominal pain, Lower abdominal distension, Abnormal uterine bleeding, Menstrual cramps, Dark menstrual clots, Chronic pelvic inflammatory disease, Primary dysmenorrhea, Endometriosis, Uterine fibroids
Dampness
Causes: Back pain, Sore back, Soreness of the lower back, Sore lower back, Lower back pain
Damp-Cold
Back pain
Along with: Mouth ulcers, White and watery sputum, Nasal discharge, Sneezing, Chills, Abdominal pain, Cold extremities, Arthralgia, Diarrhea, Feeling of heaviness
Oedema
Sore back
Along with: Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema, Ocular swelling, Abdominal distention
Kidney Yang Deficiency with Water overflowing
Soreness of the lower back
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
Sore lower back
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 in the Lower Burner
Lower back pain
Along with: Scanty and yellow urine, Weakness of lower extremities, Red and swollen feet, Swollen knee, Thick greasy vaginal secretions, Ulcers on the lower limbs, Scanty and dark urine, Painful urination, Dry mouth, Dry throat
Blood Deficiency
Causes: Sore back, Lower back pain, Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Qi and Blood Deficiency
Sore back
Along with: General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations, Dizziness, Poor memory, Insomnia, Dislike of speaking, Loss of appetite, Limb numbness, Skin numbness
Liver Blood and Kidney Essence Deficiency
Lower back pain
Along with: Primary amenorrhea, Generalized fatigue, Knee pain, Dizziness, Depression, Amenorrhea, Apathy, Chills, Dark face, Dry mouth
Blood and Qi Deficiency with Blood Stagnation
Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Along with: Loss of appetite, Weak limbs, Lower back pain, Abdominal distention, Irregular periods, Red and white vaginal discharge, Infertility
Wind
Causes: Back pain, Soreness of the lower back, Lower back pain
Interior Wind
Back pain
Along with: Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder, Mouth deviation, Eye deviation, Tremors, Headaches, Limb numbness
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Yang Rising
Back pain
Along with: Tremors, Facial tic, Severe dizziness, Tinnitus, Headaches, Hypertension, Dry throat, Dry eyes, Blurry vision, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs, Poor memory, Oliguria, Night sweats
Wind-Cold invading with Yang Deficiency
Soreness of the lower back, Lower back pain
Along with: Low grade fever, Severe chills, Exhaustion, Hypersomnia, Cold extremities, Lumbar pain, Lower back coldness, General cold feeling, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Weak voice
Phlegm
Causes: Back pain, Sore back
Phlegm in Kidneys or Gallbladder
Back pain
Along with: Frequent and urgent urination, Urinary dysfunction, Hematuria
Oedema
Sore back
Along with: Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema, Ocular swelling, Abdominal distention
Essence Deficiency
Causes: Sore back, Lower back pain
Kidney Essence Deficiency
Sore back, Lower back pain
Along with: Deafness, Decreased mental sharpness, Retardation, Osteomalacia, Hair loss, Infertility, Primary amenorrhea, Dizziness, Blurry vision, Absentmindness
Liver Blood and Kidney Essence Deficiency
Lower back pain
Along with: Primary amenorrhea, Generalized fatigue, Knee pain, Dizziness, Depression, Amenorrhea, Apathy, Chills, Dark face, Dry mouth
Blood Stasis
Causes: Lower back pain, Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Blood Stagnation in the Lower Burner caused by Cold
Lower back pain
Along with: Abdominal masses, Lower abdominal pain, Lower abdominal distension, Abnormal uterine bleeding, Menstrual cramps, Dark menstrual clots, Chronic pelvic inflammatory disease, Primary dysmenorrhea, Endometriosis, Uterine fibroids
Blood and Qi Deficiency with Blood Stagnation
Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Along with: Loss of appetite, Weak limbs, Lower back pain, Abdominal distention, Irregular periods, Red and white vaginal discharge, Infertility
Yang Excess
Causes: Back pain
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Yang Rising
Back pain
Along with: Tremors, Facial tic, Severe dizziness, Tinnitus, Headaches, Hypertension, Dry throat, Dry eyes, Blurry vision, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs, Poor memory, Oliguria, Night sweats
Qi Stagnation
Causes: Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Blood and Qi Deficiency with Blood Stagnation
Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Along with: Loss of appetite, Weak limbs, Lower back pain, Abdominal distention, Irregular periods, Red and white vaginal discharge, Infertility
Herbal Formulas for Back Pain
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address back pain
Liu Wei Di Huang Wan
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the yin and nourishes the Kidneys
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency causing Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Night sweats, Dark urine, Bleeding between periods
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore back, Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Constipation, Scanty and dark urine, Infertility...
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Facial tic, Severe dizziness, Tinnitus, Headaches, Hypertension...
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Sore back, Lower back pain, Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache, Insomnia...
Liver Blood and Kidney Essence Deficiency
How it manifests:
Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Primary amenorrhea, Generalized fatigue, Knee pain, Dizziness, Depression, Amenorrhea...
Kidney Yin Deficiency With Empty-Heat Blazing
How it manifests:
Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Flushed cheekbones, Restlessness, Insomnia, Night sweats, Low grade fever in the afternoon, Heat sensation in palms...
Disharmony between Heart and Kidneys
How it manifests:
Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Insomnia, Palpitations, Poor memory, Lower back pain...
He Che Da Zao Wan
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Kidneys
- Strengthens the Directing and Penetrating Vessels
- Regulates the periods
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney-Deficiency
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore back
Accompanying symptoms:
Scanty menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Knee pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Frequent urination...
Liver Blood and Kidney Essence Deficiency
How it manifests:
Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Primary amenorrhea, Generalized fatigue, Knee pain, Dizziness, Depression, Amenorrhea...
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Sore back, Lower back pain, Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache, Insomnia...
Spleen or Kidney Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Early menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Dizziness, Chills, Nocturia, Thin menstrual blood...
Ba Zhen Yi Mu Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and Blood
- Invigorates the Blood
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Sore back
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Blood and Qi Deficiency with Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Weak limbs, Lower back pain, Abdominal distention, Irregular periods, Red and white vaginal discharge...
Qi Ju Di Huang Wan
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Kidney and Liver Yin
- Improves vision
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Facial tic, Severe dizziness, Tinnitus, Headaches, Hypertension...
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore back, Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Constipation, Scanty and dark urine, Infertility...
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Sore back, Lower back pain, Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache, Insomnia...
Er Zhi Wan
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Liver Yin
- Nourishes Kidney Yin
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency causing Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Night sweats, Dark urine, Bleeding between periods
Deficiency of both the Kidney Yin and Yang
How it manifests:
Back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Menopausal symptoms, Hypertension, Irregular periods, Menopausal hot flashes, Excessive sweating, Irritability...
Kidney-Deficiency
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore back
Accompanying symptoms:
Scanty menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Knee pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Frequent urination...
Deficiency of the Liver and Kidney Yin
How it manifests:
Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Sore knees, Lower back pain, Knee weakness, Dry mouth, Dry tongue, Dizziness...
You Gui Wan
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies Kidney Yang
- Replenishes the Essence
- Tonifies the Blood
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney Qi not Firm
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Lower back weakness, Polyuria, Weak urine stream, Enuresis, Nocturnal emission...
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore back, Lower back pain, Sore lower back, Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills, Weak legs...
Kidney-Deficiency
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore back
Accompanying symptoms:
Scanty menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Knee pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Frequent urination...
Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies and warms Kidney Yang
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore back, Lower back pain, Sore lower back, Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills, Weak legs...
Oedema
How it manifests:
Sore back
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema...
Wu Ling San
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Promotes urination,
- Warms the Yang
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Promotes Qi transformation function
- Drains Dampness
- Clears edema
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Oedema
How it manifests:
Sore back
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema...
Kidney Yang Deficiency with Water overflowing
How it manifests:
Soreness of the lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Edema of the lower extremities, Cold sensation in legs and back, Abdominal distention, Lumbar pain, Chills, Scanty clear urination...
Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Pacifies the Liver
- Extinguishes Wind
- Nourishes the Yin
- Anchors the Yang
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Facial tic, Severe dizziness, Tinnitus, Headaches, Hypertension...
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Sore back, Lower back pain, Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache, Insomnia...
Zuo Gui Wan
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Yin
- Strengthens the Kidneys
- Fills the Essence
- Augments the marrow
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency causing Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Night sweats, Dark urine, Bleeding between periods
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore back, Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Constipation, Scanty and dark urine, Infertility...
Kidney-Deficiency
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore back
Accompanying symptoms:
Scanty menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Knee pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Frequent urination...
Kidney Essence Deficiency
How it manifests:
Sore back, Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Deafness, Decreased mental sharpness, Retardation, Osteomalacia, Hair loss, Infertility...
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Sore back, Lower back pain, Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache, Insomnia...
Tu Si Zi Wan
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Kidneys
- Prevents abnormal leakage such as urinary incontinence or seminal emissions
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney Qi not Firm
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Lower back weakness, Polyuria, Weak urine stream, Enuresis, Nocturnal emission...
Kidney Essence Deficiency
How it manifests:
Sore back, Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Deafness, Decreased mental sharpness, Retardation, Osteomalacia, Hair loss, Infertility...
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore back, Lower back pain, Sore lower back, Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills, Weak legs...
Ma Huang Xi Xin Fu Zi Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifes the Yang
- Releases the Exterior
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Wind-Cold invading with Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Soreness of the lower back, Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Low grade fever, Severe chills, Exhaustion, Hypersomnia, Cold extremities, Lumbar pain...
Dang Gui Di Huang Yin
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Blood
- Tonifies Kidney and Liver Yin
- Regulates the menstrual cycle
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore back, Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Constipation, Scanty and dark urine, Infertility...
Kidney-Deficiency
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore back
Accompanying symptoms:
Scanty menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Knee pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Frequent urination...
Liver Blood and Kidney Essence Deficiency
How it manifests:
Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Primary amenorrhea, Generalized fatigue, Knee pain, Dizziness, Depression, Amenorrhea...
Zai Zao San
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonfies the Yang
- Augments the Qi
- Induces sweating
- Releases the Exterior
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Wind-Cold invading with Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Soreness of the lower back, Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Low grade fever, Severe chills, Exhaustion, Hypersomnia, Cold extremities, Lumbar pain...
Wu Zi Yan Zong Wan
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Kidney Yang
- Strengthens the Essence
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore back, Lower back pain, Sore lower back, Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills, Weak legs...
Kidney Essence Deficiency
How it manifests:
Sore back, Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Deafness, Decreased mental sharpness, Retardation, Osteomalacia, Hair loss, Infertility...
Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the Yin
- Nourishes the Blood
- Clears Heat
- Calms the Mind
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Heart Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Night sweats, Feeling of uneasiness, Feeling of heat, Heat sensation in palms, Hysteria, Neurasthenia
Disharmony between Heart and Kidneys
How it manifests:
Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Insomnia, Palpitations, Poor memory, Lower back pain...
Wei Ling Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Promotes urination
- Warms the Yang
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Drains Dampness
- Promotes the movement of Qi
- Harmonizes the Stomach
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Damp-Cold
How it manifests:
Back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Mouth ulcers, White and watery sputum, Nasal discharge, Sneezing, Chills, Abdominal pain...
E Jiao Ji Zi Huang Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Nourishes Blood
- Calms the Liver
- Extinguishes Wind
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Facial tic, Severe dizziness, Tinnitus, Headaches, Hypertension...
Huan Shao Dan
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Spleen, Heart and Kidneys
- Nourishes Yin and Blood
- Augments Qi
- Tonifies Yang
- Promotes Longevity
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney Essence Deficiency
How it manifests:
Sore back, Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Deafness, Decreased mental sharpness, Retardation, Osteomalacia, Hair loss, Infertility...
Kidney and Spleen Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Weak and cold knees, Back cold sensation, Chills, Weak legs, Bright pale face, Erectile dysfunction...
Sheng Yu Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and Blood
- Preserves the Blood
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it manifests:
Sore back
Accompanying symptoms:
General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations...
Fang Ji Huang Qi Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Diuretic, clears Excess fluid and removes edema
- Tonifies the Spleen Qi
- Calms External Wind
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Oedema
How it manifests:
Sore back
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema...
Er Miao San
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Expels Dampness from the Lower Burner
- Drains Heat from the Lower Burner
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat in the Lower Burner
How it manifests:
Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Scanty and yellow urine, Weakness of lower extremities, Red and swollen feet, Swollen knee, Thick greasy vaginal secretions, Ulcers on the lower limbs...
Damp-Heat
How it manifests:
Sore lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst...
Er Xian Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin and tonifies Yang of the Kidneys
- Clears Empty Heat
- Regulates the Directing and Penetrating Vessels
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore back, Lower back pain, Sore lower back, Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills, Weak legs...
Deficiency of both the Kidney Yin and Yang
How it manifests:
Back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Menopausal symptoms, Hypertension, Irregular periods, Menopausal hot flashes, Excessive sweating, Irritability...
Liang Di Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Cools Blood
- Stop bleeding
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency causing Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Night sweats, Dark urine, Bleeding between periods
Kidney-Deficiency
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore back
Accompanying symptoms:
Scanty menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Knee pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Frequent urination...
Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Expels Cold and warm the menstruation Blood
- Stops pain
- Invigorates Blood
- Dispels Blood stagnation
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Cold in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Sore back
Accompanying symptoms:
Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Blood Stagnation in the Lower Burner caused by Cold
How it manifests:
Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal masses, Lower abdominal pain, Lower abdominal distension, Abnormal uterine bleeding, Menstrual cramps, Dark menstrual clots...
Si Wu Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Restores and nourishes Blood
- Stimulates Blood circulation
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Sore back, Lower back pain, Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache, Insomnia...
Sang Piao Xiao San
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Regulates and tonifies the Heart and Kidneys
- Stabilizes the Essence
- Stops leakage
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Bladder Deficient and Cold
How it manifests:
Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Frequent urination, Pale and abudant urination, Urinary or fecal incontinence, Enuresis, Dizziness, Nocturia...
Ping Wei San
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Dries Dampness
- Improves the Spleen's transportive function
- Promotes the movement of Qi
- Harmonizes the Stomach
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Oedema
How it manifests:
Sore back
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema...
Xiao Yao San
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Harmonizes the function of Liver and Spleen
- Relieves Liver Qi stagnation
- Nourishes the Blood
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat
How it manifests:
Sore lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst...
Ji Sheng Shen Qi Wan
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Kidneys
- Warms Yang
- Promotes water transformation
- Reduces water retention
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore back, Lower back pain, Sore lower back, Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills, Weak legs...
Kidney Yang Deficiency with Water overflowing
How it manifests:
Soreness of the lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Edema of the lower extremities, Cold sensation in legs and back, Abdominal distention, Lumbar pain, Chills, Scanty clear urination...
Zhi Bo Di Huang Wan
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Yin
- Drains Fire
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore back, Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Constipation, Scanty and dark urine, Infertility...
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Sore back, Lower back pain, Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache, Insomnia...
Kidney Yin Deficiency With Empty-Heat Blazing
How it manifests:
Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Flushed cheekbones, Restlessness, Insomnia, Night sweats, Low grade fever in the afternoon, Heat sensation in palms...
Feng Yin Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Extinguishes and pacifies Wind with heavy medicinals
- Calms the Mind
- Clears Heat
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Yang Rising
How it manifests:
Back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Facial tic, Severe dizziness, Tinnitus, Headaches, Hypertension...
Suo Quan Wan
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Kidneys
- Dispels cold
- Reduces urinary frequency
- Stops leakage
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Bladder Deficient and Cold
How it manifests:
Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Frequent urination, Pale and abudant urination, Urinary or fecal incontinence, Enuresis, Dizziness, Nocturia...
Wu Pi Yin
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Reduces edema, diuretic
- Regulates and strengthens Spleen Qi
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Oedema
How it manifests:
Sore back
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema...
Qing Re Tiao Xue Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Expel Dampness
- Relieve pain
- Move Qi and Blood
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat
How it manifests:
Sore lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst...
Qi Bao Mei Ran Dan
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the Kidney Yin and Essence
- Nourishes the Liver Blood
- Beautifies hair
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore back, Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Constipation, Scanty and dark urine, Infertility...
Kidney Essence Deficiency
How it manifests:
Sore back, Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Deafness, Decreased mental sharpness, Retardation, Osteomalacia, Hair loss, Infertility...
Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and transforms Phlegm-Fluids
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Resolves Dampness
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Oedema
How it manifests:
Sore back
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema...
Zhen Wu Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies the Yang and Qi of the Spleen and Kidneys
- Eliminates Dampness
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Oedema
How it manifests:
Sore back
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema...
Yu Gong San
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Expels water and
- Reduces edema
- Unblocks the bowels
- Moves Qi
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Oedema
How it manifests:
Sore back
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema...
Zhou Che Wan
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Promotes Qi movement
- Harshly drives out Water and Heat Stagnation
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Oedema
How it manifests:
Sore back
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal edema, Ankle edema, Facial edema, Foot edema, Oedema of hands, Leg edema...
Wan Dai Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Middle Burner
- Removes Dampness
- Stops vaginal discharge
- Strengthens the Spleen
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Spleen Deficiency
How it manifests:
Sore back
Accompanying symptoms:
Sticky vaginal discharge, Generalized fatigue, Depression, Cold extremities, Diarrhea, White vaginal discharge...
Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Calms the Liver
- Extinguishes wind
- Invigorates the blood
- Clears heat
- Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Gu Ben Zhi Beng Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and Yang
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Spleen or Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal pain that worsens with cold, Urinary dysfunction, Deep pain and heaviness in limbs, Dizziness, Heavy sensation in the head, Edema...
Bai Zi Yang Xin Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Reinforces and strengthens Heart Qi
- Calms the Mind
- Nourishes and moistens the Heart Blood
- Tonifies the Kidney Yin
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore back, Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Constipation, Scanty and dark urine, Infertility...
Si Ni San
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Regulates Liver and Spleen
- Eliminates Internal Heat
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Phlegm in Kidneys or Gallbladder
How it manifests:
Back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Frequent and urgent urination, Urinary dysfunction, Hematuria
Wen Jing Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Uterus and vessels
- Nourishes Blood
- Dispels Cold
- Dispels Blood Stagnation
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Cold in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Sore back
Accompanying symptoms:
Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Wu Wei Xiao Du Yin
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat
- Resolves Toxicity
- Cools the Blood
- Reduces swelling
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi of the Spleen and Stomach (Middle Burner)
- Raises the Yang
- Detoxifies
- Lifts what has sunken
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Spleen Deficiency
How it manifests:
Sore back
Accompanying symptoms:
Sticky vaginal discharge, Generalized fatigue, Depression, Cold extremities, Diarrhea, White vaginal discharge...
Spleen or Kidney Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Early menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Dizziness, Chills, Nocturia, Thin menstrual blood...
Ling Jiao Gou Teng Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Cools the Liver
- Extinguishes Wind
- Increases Fluids
- Relaxes the sinews
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Li Zhong Wan
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Middle Burner
- Strengthens the Spleen and Stomach
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney and Spleen Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Weak and cold knees, Back cold sensation, Chills, Weak legs, Bright pale face, Erectile dysfunction...
Zuo Gui Yin
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Yin
- Tonifies the Kidneys
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore back, Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Constipation, Scanty and dark urine, Infertility...
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Sore back, Lower back pain, Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache, Insomnia...
San Jin Pai Shi Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Discharge Gallstones
- Clear Damp-Heat and promote urination
- Circulate Qi and Blood and relieve painful urination
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Phlegm in Kidneys or Gallbladder
How it manifests:
Back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Frequent and urgent urination, Urinary dysfunction, Hematuria
Wen Qi Hua Shi Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Supports Kidney Yang
- Supplies Spleen Qi
- Expels Cold and Dampness from the Uterus
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Cold in the Uterus
How it manifests:
Sore back
Accompanying symptoms:
Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge
Yi Huang Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Dries Dampness
- Clears Heat
- Stops vaginal discharge
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Spleen Deficiency
How it manifests:
Sore back
Accompanying symptoms:
Sticky vaginal discharge, Generalized fatigue, Depression, Cold extremities, Diarrhea, White vaginal discharge...
Bu Gan Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies and regulates the Blood
- Nourishes the Liver Yin
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Ba Wei Di Huang Wan
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Yang
- Warms the Kidneys and lower extremities
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore back, Lower back pain, Sore lower back, Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills, Weak legs...
Dan Zhi Xiao Yao San
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Liver Fire from Stagnant Liver Qi
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore back, Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Constipation, Scanty and dark urine, Infertility...
Qing E Wan
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and Reinforces Kidney Yang
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Hearing loss, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Frequent urination, Nocturia, Premature ejaculation...
Kidney Qi not Firm
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Lower back weakness, Polyuria, Weak urine stream, Enuresis, Nocturnal emission...
Ji Chuan Jian
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Kidneys
- Nourishes the Blood
- Strengthens the Essence
- Moistens the Intestines
- Unblocks bowels
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore back, Lower back pain, Sore lower back, Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills, Weak legs...
Gui Shao Di Huang Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Blood
- Nourishes Yin
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Sore back, Lower back pain, Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache, Insomnia...
Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Stabilizes the Kidneys
- Binds up the semen
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney Qi not Firm
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Lower back weakness, Polyuria, Weak urine stream, Enuresis, Nocturnal emission...
Yu Lin Zhu
Addresses these back pain 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 Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore back, Lower back pain, Sore lower back, Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills, Weak legs...
Shi Quan Da Bu Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies Qi
- Warms and tonifies Blood
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney-Deficiency
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore back
Accompanying symptoms:
Scanty menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Knee pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Frequent urination...
Fu Tu Dan
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Stabilizes the Kidney Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Stops leakage
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney Qi not Firm
How it manifests:
Back pain, Sore lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Lower back weakness, Polyuria, Weak urine stream, Enuresis, Nocturnal emission...
Tiao Gan Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Kidney and Liver Yin
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Sore back, Lower back pain, Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache, Insomnia...
Gui Pi Tang
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies and nourish Qi and Blood
- Tonifies Heart and Spleen
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Spleen or Kidney Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Early menstruation, Pale menstrual flow, Dizziness, Chills, Nocturia, Thin menstrual blood...
Qing Gu San
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat from Deficiency
- Alleviates steaming bone disorder
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Sore back, Lower back pain, Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache, Insomnia...
Yi Guan Jian
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the Yin
- Spreads the Liver Qi
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Sore back, Lower back pain, Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache, Insomnia...
Ba Xian Chang Shou Wan
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Treats Yin Deficiency of the Lungs and Kidneys
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney and Lung Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Lower back pain
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Night dry coughing, Dry throat, Dry mouth, Emaciation...
Ming Mu Di Huang Wan
Addresses these back pain patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Liver
- Enriches the Kidneys
- Improves the vision
Addresses These Back Pain Pattern Variations
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Sore back, Lower back pain, Soreness and weakness in the lower back
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache, Insomnia...