Candidiasis in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different candidiasis patterns according to TCM theory
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Candidiasis is a fungal infection caused by yeasts that belong to the genus Candida, with Candida albicans being the most common culprit. These yeasts naturally reside in the body's flora but can lead to infection when they grow excessively. Candidiasis can affect various parts of the body, presenting as oral thrush, genital yeast infections, and even systemic infections that impact major organs.
Symptoms vary depending on the infection site but often include itching, redness, and discharge. Understanding and managing candidiasis require addressing both the overgrowth of Candida and the underlying conditions that enabled its proliferation.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) approaches candidiasis as a symptom of underlying imbalances within the body's Qi (vital energy), Blood, and organ systems. TCM sees the excessive growth of Candida as a sign of disharmony, particularly involving Dampness and Heat.
Identifying the specific pattern of imbalance is critical in TCM, as it guides the holistic treatment approach. This strategy may include herbal remedies, dietary adjustments, and acupuncture, aiming to restore balance and harmony, thereby alleviating the conditions conducive to Candida overgrowth.
TCM Patterns for Candidiasis
Each pattern represents a distinct underlying imbalance that can cause candidiasis
Spleen Deficiency with Dampness
Accompanying symptoms you may experience
Recommended herbal formulas
Spleen Deficiency with Dampness
Accompanying symptoms you may experience
Recommended herbal formulas
Herbal Formulas for Candidiasis
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address candidiasis