Breast Pruritus in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding different breast pruritus patterns according to TCM theory

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Condition Categories

Female Breast Conditions Eczema, Dermatitis and Itchy Conditions of the Skin
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TCM Patterns
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Formulas
Overview
What causes it 2 TCM patterns documented
How to recognize Symptoms specific to each breast pruritus pattern
Classical remedies 2 herbal formulas documented

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), breast pruritus is seen as a manifestation of internal imbalances rather than just a surface-level skin issue. TCM emphasizes understanding the root cause of symptoms, focusing on the imbalances in the body's vital energies and elements.

According to TCM, symptoms like breast pruritus are signals indicating disharmony within the body's Qi (vital energy), Blood, Yin, and Yang. The approach to treatment in TCM involves identifying these imbalances and restoring harmony, which differs from the symptomatic treatment approach often seen in Western medicine.

TCM Patterns for Breast Pruritus

Qi Stagnation

Causes: Breast skin ichiness

1 variation documented
Liver Qi Stagnation
How it presents with breast pruritus

Breast skin ichiness

Along with: Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Heat

Causes: Breast skin ichiness

1 variation documented
Stomach Fire or Stomach Heat
How it presents with breast pruritus

Breast skin ichiness

Along with: Toothache, Headaches, Loose teeth, Bleeding gums, Irritability, Thirst,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Herbal Formulas for Breast Pruritus

Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address breast pruritus

Gua Lou San

Addresses these breast pruritus patterns:

Qi Stagnation Heat