Constipation in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different constipation patterns according to TCM theory
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Condition Categories
Condition Categories
Constipation is a common digestive condition characterized by infrequent bowel movements, hard stools, and difficulty passing stools. It can vary from acute to chronic, severely impacting an individual's quality of life.
Sub-symptoms include chronic constipation, severe constipation, postpartum constipation, and constipation in the elderly, each presenting unique challenges in both diagnosis and treatment.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) interprets constipation as a symptom of underlying disharmony within the body's organ systems, particularly the Spleen, Liver, and Kidneys.
TCM emphasizes the importance of identifying the specific pattern of disharmony causing constipation to effectively restore balance. This approach contrasts with Western medicine by focusing on the root cause rather than merely addressing the symptom.
TCM Patterns for Constipation
Heat
Causes: Constipation, Severe constipation
Heat in the Blood
Constipation
Along with: Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia, Hematuria, Vomiting blood, Cough of blood, Nosebleeds, Excessive menstruation
Bright Yang Fire in Stomach and Intestines
Constipation
Along with: Afternoon fever, Excessive sweating, Sweating on limbs, Abdominal fullness, Abdominal pain, Dry stools, Thirst, Dark urine, Anal burning, Irritability, Delirium
Heat in the Large Intestine
Constipation
Along with: Mouth burning sensation, Anal burning, Scanty and dark urine, Dry stools, Dry tongue
Heat in Uterus Blood
Constipation
Along with: Excessive menstruation, Sudden period before schedule, Dark menstrual blood, Sticky menstrual blood, Thirst, Flushed face, Anger, Anxiety, Dark urine
Liver Fire Blazing
Constipation
Along with: Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness, Flushed face, Eye hyperemia, Thirst, Bitter taste in the mouth, Vivid dreaming, Dry stools, Dark urine, Nosebleeds, Cough of blood, Vomiting blood
Liver Fire insulting the Lungs
Constipation
Along with: Shortness of breath, Asthma, Hypochondriac pain and discomfort, Cough with yellow or blood tinged sputum, Headaches, Dizziness, Flushed face, Thirst, Bitter taste in the mouth, Eye hyperemia, Scanty and dark urine
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Fire
Constipation
Along with: Tremors, Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness, Flushed face, Eye hyperemia, Thirst, Bitter taste in the mouth, Vivid dreaming, Dry stools, Dark urine, Nosebleeds, Vomiting blood, Cough of blood
Stagnant Liver Qi turning into Fire
Constipation
Along with: Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Irritability, Melancholia, Depression, Mood swings, Globus sensation, Feeling of heat, Flushed face, Thirst, Anger, Pre menstrual tension, Irregular periods, Pre menstrual breast distension, Excessive menstruation
Stomach Heat or Fire
Constipation
Along with: Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry stools, Dry mouth, Mouth ulcers, Acid reflux, Nausea, Vomiting after eating, Excessive hunger, Bad breath, Feeling of heat, Acne
Toxic-Heat
Constipation
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
Toxic-Heat Stagnation
Constipation
Along with: Pustule, Carbuncles, Fever, Red skin eruptions, Sore throat, Throat pain, Eczema, Perineum swollen, Prostate swollen, Testicular swelling, Mouth ulcers, Tonsil swelling
Phlegm-Heat in the Lungs
Constipation
Along with: Coughing, Shortness of breath, Wheezing, Stifling sensation in the chest, Sputum, Feeling of heat, Thirst, Head and body heaviness, Dizziness, Copious thick yellow sputum
Excess-Heat
Constipation
Along with: Fever, Flushed face, Red skin eruptions, Mottled skin, Irritability, Thirst, Arthritis, Scanty and dark urine, Lupus
Stomach Fire or Stomach Heat
Constipation
Along with: Toothache, Headaches, Loose teeth, Bleeding gums, Irritability, Thirst, Stomatitis, Periodontitis, Glossitis, Trigeminal neuralgia
Disharmony between Heart and Kidneys
Constipation
Along with: Dizziness, Tinnitus, Insomnia, Palpitations, Poor memory, Lower back pain, Knee pain, Night sweats, Menopausal hot flashes, Blurry vision
Heat in Yang brightness Organs
Severe constipation
Along with: Excessive gas and flatulence, Focal distention, Abdominal fullness, Abdominal pain worsened by pressure, Abdominal tightness, Pancreatitis, Appendicitis, Cholecystitis, Bacillary dysentery, Icteric hepatitis
Wind
Causes: Constipation
Bright Yang Fire in Stomach and Intestines
Constipation
Along with: Afternoon fever, Excessive sweating, Sweating on limbs, Abdominal fullness, Abdominal pain, Dry stools, Thirst, Dark urine, Anal burning, Irritability, Delirium
Interior Wind
Constipation
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 Fire
Constipation
Along with: Tremors, Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness, Flushed face, Eye hyperemia, Thirst, Bitter taste in the mouth, Vivid dreaming, Dry stools, Dark urine, Nosebleeds, Vomiting blood, Cough of blood
Wind-Phlegm
Constipation
Along with: Dizziness, Stifling sensation in the chest, Aphasia, Coughing and wheezing with copious sputum, Noisy breathing, Limb numbness
Yin Deficiency
Causes: Constipation
Kidney Yin Deficiency
Constipation
Along with: Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, 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
Stomach Yin Deficiency
Constipation
Along with: Loss of appetite, Preference for sipping, Slight abdominal distension after eating
Disharmony between Heart and Kidneys
Constipation
Along with: Dizziness, Tinnitus, Insomnia, Palpitations, Poor memory, Lower back pain, Knee pain, Night sweats, Menopausal hot flashes, Blurry vision
Qi Stagnation
Causes: Constipation
Large Intestine Qi Stagnation
Constipation
Along with: Abdominal distention, Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Bitty stools
Liver Qi Stagnation
Constipation
Along with: Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia, Depression, Mood swings, Irregular periods, Globus sensation, Pre menstrual breast distension, Pre menstrual tension, Anxiety, Anger, Melasma
Stagnant Liver Qi turning into Fire
Constipation
Along with: Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Irritability, Melancholia, Depression, Mood swings, Globus sensation, Feeling of heat, Flushed face, Thirst, Anger, Pre menstrual tension, Irregular periods, Pre menstrual breast distension, Excessive menstruation
Phlegm
Causes: Constipation
Wind-Phlegm
Constipation
Along with: Dizziness, Stifling sensation in the chest, Aphasia, Coughing and wheezing with copious sputum, Noisy breathing, Limb numbness
Phlegm-Heat in the Lungs
Constipation
Along with: Coughing, Shortness of breath, Wheezing, Stifling sensation in the chest, Sputum, Feeling of heat, Thirst, Head and body heaviness, Dizziness, Copious thick yellow sputum
Cold
Causes: Constipation
Bright Yang Fire in Stomach and Intestines
Constipation
Along with: Afternoon fever, Excessive sweating, Sweating on limbs, Abdominal fullness, Abdominal pain, Dry stools, Thirst, Dark urine, Anal burning, Irritability, Delirium
Exterior Cold invading the Interior
Constipation
Along with: Abdominal pain, Hypochondriac pain, Chills, Low grade fever, Cold extremities, Sweating that doesn't reduce fever, Epigastric palpitations, Dizziness, Twitching, Unsteadiness
Yin Collapse
Causes: Constipation
Collapse of Yin
Constipation
Along with: Low grade fever, Night sweats, Restlessness, Dry mouth with desire to sip liquids, Heat sensation in palms, Flushed cheekbones, Emaciation, Urinary retention
Yang Deficiency
Causes: Constipation
Kidney Yang Deficiency
Constipation
Along with: Lower back pain, 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
Yang Excess
Causes: Constipation
Yang Excess or Full Yang
Constipation
Along with: Feeling of heat, Hyperactivity, Lack of sweating, Heat intolerance
Dryness
Causes: Constipation
Dryness in Large Intestine
Constipation
Along with: Thirst, Dry stools, Dry mouth, Dry throat, Poor constitution, Dizziness, Bad breath, Irritable bowel syndrome, Hemorrhoids, Mouth ulcers
Herbal Formulas for Constipation
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address constipation
Tiao Wei Cheng Qi Tang
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Removes Heat and Dryness in the Lower Burner
- Removes constipation
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Bright Yang Fire in Stomach and Intestines
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Afternoon fever, Excessive sweating, Sweating on limbs, Abdominal fullness, Abdominal pain, Dry stools...
Stomach Heat or Fire
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry stools, Dry mouth...
Dan Zhi Xiao Yao San
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Liver Fire from Stagnant Liver Qi
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Scanty and dark urine...
Stagnant Liver Qi turning into Fire
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Irritability, Melancholia, Depression...
Xiao Cheng Qi Tang
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Moderately purges Heat accumulation
- Circulates Qi in the Middle
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Bright Yang Fire in Stomach and Intestines
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Afternoon fever, Excessive sweating, Sweating on limbs, Abdominal fullness, Abdominal pain, Dry stools...
Long Dan Xie Gan Tang
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Fire from the Liver and Gallbladder
- Clears and drains Damp-Heat from the Lower Burner
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Liver Fire Blazing
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness...
Liver Fire insulting the Lungs
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Shortness of breath, Asthma, Hypochondriac pain and discomfort, Cough with yellow or blood tinged sputum, Headaches, Dizziness...
Stagnant Liver Qi turning into Fire
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Upper abdominal distension, Stifling sensation in the chest, Irritability, Melancholia, Depression...
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Ling Jiao Gou Teng Tang
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Cools the Liver
- Extinguishes Wind
- Increases Fluids
- Relaxes the sinews
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Fire
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache...
Liu Wei Di Huang Wan
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the yin and nourishes the Kidneys
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Scanty and dark urine...
Disharmony between Heart and Kidneys
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Insomnia, Palpitations, Poor memory, Lower back pain...
Gua Lou San
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Remove breast carbuncle (mastitis) after birth giving
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia...
Stomach Fire or Stomach Heat
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Toothache, Headaches, Loose teeth, Bleeding gums, Irritability, Thirst...
Da Cheng Qi Tang
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Purges Heat from the Stomach and Intestines
- Relieves constipation
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Yang Excess or Full Yang
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Hyperactivity, Lack of sweating, Heat intolerance
Heat in Yang brightness Organs
How it manifests:
Severe constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive gas and flatulence, Focal distention, Abdominal fullness, Abdominal pain worsened by pressure, Abdominal tightness, Pancreatitis...
Zi Xue Dan
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat
- Opens the sensory orifices
- Controls spasms and convulsions
- Extinguishes Wind
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Fire
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache...
Qi Ju Di Huang Wan
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Kidney and Liver Yin
- Improves vision
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Scanty and dark urine...
Feng Yin Tang
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Extinguishes and pacifies Wind with heavy medicinals
- Calms the Mind
- Clears Heat
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Fire
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache...
Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Dries and dissolves Phlegm
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Soothes the Liver and calms Liver Wind (antispasmodic)
- Clear Dampness
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Wind-Phlegm
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Stifling sensation in the chest, Aphasia, Coughing and wheezing with copious sputum, Noisy breathing, Limb numbness
Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the Yin
- Nourishes the Blood
- Clears Heat
- Calms the Mind
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Disharmony between Heart and Kidneys
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Insomnia, Palpitations, Poor memory, Lower back pain...
Xiao Xian Xiong Tang
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat
- Transforms Phlegm
- Expands the chest
- Dissipates clumps
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Heat in the Lungs
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing, Shortness of breath, Wheezing, Stifling sensation in the chest, Sputum, Feeling of heat...
Qing Jing San
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Blood-Heat
- Stops bleeding
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Da Bu Yin Wan
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the Yin
- Directs fire downward
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Collapse of Yin
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Low grade fever, Night sweats, Restlessness, Dry mouth with desire to sip liquids, Heat sensation in palms, Flushed cheekbones...
Da Huang Fu Zi Tang
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Interior
- Disperses Cold
- Unblocks the bowels
- Alleviates pain
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Exterior Cold invading the Interior
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal pain, Hypochondriac pain, Chills, Low grade fever, Cold extremities, Sweating that doesn't reduce fever...
Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Calms the Liver
- Extinguishes wind
- Invigorates the blood
- Clears heat
- Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Ji Chuan Jian
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Kidneys
- Nourishes the Blood
- Strengthens the Essence
- Moistens the Intestines
- Unblocks bowels
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills...
Zuo Gui Wan
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Yin
- Strengthens the Kidneys
- Fills the Essence
- Augments the marrow
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Scanty and dark urine...
Chai Hu Shu Gan San
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Disperses Stagnant Liver Qi and Blood
- Alleviates pain
- Harmonizes Blood
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Large Intestine Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal distention, Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Bitty stools
Zeng Ye Tang
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin and Essence
- Lubricates Dryness
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Dryness in Large Intestine
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Thirst, Dry stools, Dry mouth, Dry throat, Poor constitution, Dizziness...
Liang Di Tang
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Cools Blood
- Stop bleeding
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
E Jiao Ji Zi Huang Tang
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Nourishes Blood
- Calms the Liver
- Extinguishes Wind
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Ba Wei Di Huang Wan
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Yang
- Warms the Kidneys and lower extremities
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills...
Zhi Bo Di Huang Wan
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Yin
- Drains Fire
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Scanty and dark urine...
Di Gu Pi Yin
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat
- Stops bleeding
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Pacifies the Liver
- Extinguishes Wind
- Nourishes the Yin
- Anchors the Yang
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
You Gui Wan
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies Kidney Yang
- Replenishes the Essence
- Tonifies the Blood
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills...
Bai Zi Yang Xin Tang
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Reinforces and strengthens Heart Qi
- Calms the Mind
- Nourishes and moistens the Heart Blood
- Tonifies the Kidney Yin
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Scanty and dark urine...
Ma Zi Ren Wan
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Moistens the Intestines
- Invigorates Qi
- Unblocks the bowels
- Drains Heat
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Heat in the Large Intestine
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Mouth burning sensation, Anal burning, Scanty and dark urine, Dry stools, Dry tongue
Bu Gan Tang
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies and regulates the Blood
- Nourishes the Liver Yin
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Er Xian Tang
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin and tonifies Yang of the Kidneys
- Clears Empty Heat
- Regulates the Directing and Penetrating Vessels
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills...
Qi Bao Mei Ran Dan
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Enriches the Kidney Yin and Essence
- Nourishes the Liver Blood
- Beautifies hair
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Scanty and dark urine...
Qing Re Gu Jing Tang
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Empty Heat
- Tonifies the Kidney Yin
- Stops bleeding
- Supplies Body Fluids
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Heat in Uterus Blood
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive menstruation, Sudden period before schedule, Dark menstrual blood, Sticky menstrual blood, Thirst, Flushed face...
Si Wu Tang
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Restores and nourishes Blood
- Stimulates Blood circulation
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Interior Wind
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder...
Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies and warms Kidney Yang
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills...
Zuo Gui Yin
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Yin
- Tonifies the Kidneys
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Scanty and dark urine...
Huai Jiao Wan
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears heat from the Intestines
- Stops bleeding
- Disperses wind
- Regulates Qi
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Heat in Uterus Blood
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive menstruation, Sudden period before schedule, Dark menstrual blood, Sticky menstrual blood, Thirst, Flushed face...
Wu Zi Yan Zong Wan
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Kidney Yang
- Strengthens the Essence
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills...
Dang Gui Di Huang Yin
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Blood
- Tonifies Kidney and Liver Yin
- Regulates the menstrual cycle
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Scanty and dark urine...
Gu Jing Wan
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Clears Heat
- Stops bleeding
- Stabilizes the menses
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Heat in Uterus Blood
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Excessive menstruation, Sudden period before schedule, Dark menstrual blood, Sticky menstrual blood, Thirst, Flushed face...
Tu Si Zi Wan
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Kidneys
- Prevents abnormal leakage such as urinary incontinence or seminal emissions
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills...
Mai Men Dong Tang
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Stomach
- Generates Body Fluids
- Directs Rebellious Qi downward
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Stomach Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Preference for sipping, Slight abdominal distension after eating
Dang Gui Long Hui Wan
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Drains Liver and Gallbladder Fire Excess
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Liver Fire Blazing
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness...
Yu Lin Zhu
Addresses these constipation 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 Constipation Pattern Variations
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills...
Yi Wei Tang
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Strengthen the Stomach
- Creates Body Fluids
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Stomach Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Preference for sipping, Slight abdominal distension after eating
Xie Qing Wan
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears the Liver and drains Fire
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Liver Fire Blazing
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness...
Shen Ling Bai Zhu San
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Augments the Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Drains Dampness
- Stops diarrhea
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Stomach Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Preference for sipping, Slight abdominal distension after eating
Ke Xie Fang
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Fire
- Transforms Phlegm
- Preserves the Lungs
- Stops coughing and bleeding
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Liver Fire insulting the Lungs
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Shortness of breath, Asthma, Hypochondriac pain and discomfort, Cough with yellow or blood tinged sputum, Headaches, Dizziness...
Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Treats severe fevers and Heat in the Blood system
- Removes Blood Stagnation
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Excess-Heat
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Flushed face, Red skin eruptions, Mottled skin, Irritability, Thirst...
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Yu Nu Jian
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears stomach Heat
- Nourishes Kidney Yin
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Stomach Fire or Stomach Heat
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Toothache, Headaches, Loose teeth, Bleeding gums, Irritability, Thirst...
Wen Dan Tang
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Phlegm
- Clears Gallbladder
- Regulates Qi
- Harmonizes the Stomach
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Stomach Fire or Stomach Heat
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Toothache, Headaches, Loose teeth, Bleeding gums, Irritability, Thirst...
Qing Wei San
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Drains Stomach Fire
- Cools the Blood
- Nourishes the Yin
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Stomach Heat or Fire
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry stools, Dry mouth...
Xie Huang San
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Stagnant Fire from the Spleen and Stomach
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Stomach Heat or Fire
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry stools, Dry mouth...
Fei Er Wan
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Kills parasites
- Reduces accumulation
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Clears Heat
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Stomach Heat or Fire
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry stools, Dry mouth...
Hua Ban Tang
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Qi-level Heat
- Cools the Blood
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Stomach Heat or Fire
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry stools, Dry mouth...
Yin Qiao San
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Disperses Wind Heat
- Clears Heat
- Resolves Toxicity
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Sang Ju Yin
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Disperses Wind
- Stops coughing by invigorating Lung Qi
- Clears Heat
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Bai Hu Tang
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Qi-level Heat
- Drains Stomach Fire
- Generates fluids
- Alleviates thirst
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Qing Ying Tang
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears the Nutritive level Heat
- Relieves Fire Toxin
- Removes Heat
- Nourishes Yin
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Huang Lian Jie Du Tang
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Drains Fire
- Resolves Toxin
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Toxic-Heat Stagnation
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Pustule, Carbuncles, Fever, Red skin eruptions, Sore throat, Throat pain...
Xin Yi Qing Fei Yin
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Spreads Lung Qi
- Clears Heat
- Unblocks the orifices (specifically the nose)
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Toxic-Heat Stagnation
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Pustule, Carbuncles, Fever, Red skin eruptions, Sore throat, Throat pain...
Gan Lu Xiao Du Dan
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Resolves Dampness and transforms turbidity
- Clears Heat and resolves Toxicity
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Shi Wei Bai Du San
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Dispels Wind and transforms Dampness
- Clears Toxic Heat
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
San Zhong Kui Jian Tang
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and resolves Toxicity
- Reduces swelling
- Induces ulceration
- Moves the Blood and dispels stasis
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Zi Dang Gao
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and cools the Blood
- Resolves toxicity
- Moistens Dryness
- Relieves pain and itching
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Er Qing Gao
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Toxic-Heat
- Disperses swelling
- Relieves pain
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Bing Peng San
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Toxic-Heat
- Dispels putrescence
- Reduces swellings and relieves pain
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Toxic-Heat
- Clears Wind-Heat
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Yin Qiao Jie Du Wan
Addresses these constipation patterns:
Main Actions
- Clear Heat by releasing the Exterior
- Clears the Toxic-Heat
Addresses These Constipation Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Constipation
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...