Clots In Blood in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding different clots in blood patterns according to TCM theory

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TCM Patterns
36
Formulas
Overview
What causes it 7 TCM patterns documented
How to recognize Symptoms specific to each clots in blood pattern
Classical remedies 36 herbal formulas documented

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) interprets clots in blood as an indication of underlying disharmonies within the body's natural balance. TCM views the presence of clots, particularly in menstrual blood, as a signal of Qi (vital energy) and Blood Stagnation.

This perspective emphasizes the importance of understanding and treating the root causes of disharmony, rather than merely addressing the symptoms. In TCM, every symptom, including the formation of clots, is seen as part of a broader pattern of health and imbalance.

TCM Patterns for Clots In Blood

Blood Stasis

Causes: Clots in blood, Dark clots in menstrual blood

7 variations documented
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it presents with clots in blood

Clots in blood, Dark clots in menstrual blood

Along with: Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails,

Blood Stagnation
How it presents with clots in blood

Dark clots in menstrual blood

Along with: Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps,

Directing and Penetrating vessels Deficiency with Empty Cold
How it presents with clots in blood

Dark clots in menstrual blood

Along with: Persistent uterine bleeding of purple or dark blood, Dark menstrual clots, Lower abdominal pain released afer passing clots

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Liver Blood Stagnation
How it presents with clots in blood

Dark clots in menstrual blood

Along with: Hypochondriac pain, Abdominal pain, Vomiting blood, Nosebleeds, Menstrual cramps, Irregular periods,

Pericardium Blood Stagnation
How it presents with clots in blood

Dark clots in menstrual blood

Along with: Palpitations, Chest pain, Chest distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Shortness of breath, Purple lips,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Blood Stagnation in the Directing and Penetrating Vessels
How it presents with clots in blood

Dark clots in menstrual blood

Along with: Irregular periods, Brown vaginal discharge, Dark menstrual clots, Menstrual cramps, Dark menstrual blood, Prolonged lochia,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Blood Stagnation in the Lower Burner caused by Cold
How it presents with clots in blood

Dark clots in menstrual blood

Along with: Abdominal masses, Lower abdominal pain, Lower abdominal distension, Lower back pain, Abnormal uterine bleeding, Menstrual cramps,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Cold

Causes: Dark clots in menstrual blood

4 variations documented
Cold in the Uterus
How it presents with clots in blood

Dark clots in menstrual blood

Along with: Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge

Directing and Penetrating vessels Deficiency with Empty Cold
How it presents with clots in blood

Dark clots in menstrual blood

Along with: Persistent uterine bleeding of purple or dark blood, Dark menstrual clots, Lower abdominal pain released afer passing clots

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Blood Stagnation in the Lower Burner caused by Cold
How it presents with clots in blood

Dark clots in menstrual blood

Along with: Abdominal masses, Lower abdominal pain, Lower abdominal distension, Lower back pain, Abnormal uterine bleeding, Menstrual cramps,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Full Cold in the Directing and Penetraing Vessels
How it presents with clots in blood

Dark clots in menstrual blood

Along with: Menstrual cramps, Cold sensation in lower abdomen, Infertility, Late menstruation, Dark menstrual clots, Postpartum abdominal pain,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Qi Stagnation

Causes: Clots in blood, Dark clots in menstrual blood

3 variations documented
Liver Qi Stagnation
How it presents with clots in blood

Clots in blood

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

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Qi Stagnation
How it presents with clots in blood

Clots in blood

Along with: General fullness, Moving pain, Depression, Irritability, Mood swings, Sighing

Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it presents with clots in blood

Clots in blood, Dark clots in menstrual blood

Along with: Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails,

Blood Deficiency

Causes: Dark clots in menstrual blood

2 variations documented
Directing and Penetrating vessels Deficiency with Empty Cold
How it presents with clots in blood

Dark clots in menstrual blood

Along with: Persistent uterine bleeding of purple or dark blood, Dark menstrual clots, Lower abdominal pain released afer passing clots

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Loss of Blood
How it presents with clots in blood

Dark clots in menstrual blood

Along with: Nosebleeds, Uterine hemorrhage, Hematuria, Hematochezia, Cough of blood, Vomiting blood,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Heat

Causes: Small clots in menstrual blood, Dark clots in menstrual blood

2 variations documented
Damp-Heat
How it presents with clots in blood

Small clots in menstrual blood

Along with: Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst,

Heat in the Blood
How it presents with clots in blood

Dark clots in menstrual blood

Along with: Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia,

Qi Deficiency

Causes: Dark clots in menstrual blood

1 variation documented
Directing and Penetrating vessels Deficiency with Empty Cold
How it presents with clots in blood

Dark clots in menstrual blood

Along with: Persistent uterine bleeding of purple or dark blood, Dark menstrual clots, Lower abdominal pain released afer passing clots

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Dampness

Causes: Small clots in menstrual blood

1 variation documented
Damp-Heat
How it presents with clots in blood

Small clots in menstrual blood

Along with: Fever, Neck gland swelling, Headaches, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Sticky taste in the mouth, Absence of thirst,

Herbal Formulas for Clots In Blood

Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address clots in blood

Xiao Yao San

Addresses these clots in blood patterns:

Qi Stagnation Blood Stasis Heat Dampness

Zhen Ling Dan

Addresses these clots in blood patterns:

Blood Stasis Cold Blood Deficiency Qi Deficiency

Wen Jing Tang

Addresses these clots in blood patterns:

Cold Blood Stasis Qi Stagnation

Si Wu Tang

Addresses these clots in blood patterns:

Blood Stasis Cold Qi Stagnation

Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang

Addresses these clots in blood patterns:

Cold Blood Stasis Qi Stagnation

Chai Hu Shu Gan San

Addresses these clots in blood patterns:

Qi Stagnation Blood Stasis

Tao Hong Si Wu Tang

Addresses these clots in blood patterns:

Blood Stasis Qi Stagnation

Er Miao San

Addresses these clots in blood patterns:

Heat Dampness

Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang

Addresses these clots in blood patterns:

Blood Stasis Qi Stagnation