Desire To Lie Down Curled Up in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding different desire to lie down curled up patterns according to TCM theory

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Condition Categories

Postural Preferences and Discomfort
2
TCM Patterns
6
Formulas
Overview
What causes it 2 TCM patterns documented
How to recognize Symptoms specific to each desire to lie down curled up pattern
Classical remedies 6 herbal formulas documented

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the desire to lie in fetal position is often viewed as a manifestation of internal disharmony. Unlike Western medicine, which may attribute this posture to specific physical or psychological conditions, TCM considers it a symptom indicative of various patterns of imbalance within the body's energy systems. These patterns can include deficiencies and cold syndromes that disrupt the normal flow of Qi and warmth, necessitating the identification of the underlying cause for effective treatment.

TCM Patterns for Desire To Lie Down Curled Up

Each pattern represents a distinct underlying imbalance that can cause desire to lie down curled up

Yang Deficiency

Spleen Yang Deficiency

Symptoms 10
Formulas 5

Diagnostic signs

Pulse

Deep (Chen), Slow (Chi), Weak (Ruo)

Tongue

Pale and wet tongue

Accompanying symptoms you may experience

Slight abdominal distension after eating General weakness Pale face Cold extremities Chills Undigested food in stools Excessive gas and flatulence Bloated abdomen

Recommended herbal formulas

Zhen Wu Tang Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang Yi Huang Tang Huang Tu Tang Wen Pi Tang
Yang Deficiency

Lesser Yin Cold Transformation

Symptoms 8
Formulas 1

Diagnostic signs

Pulse

Deep (Chen), Slow (Chi), Weak (Ruo)

Tongue

Pale and wet tongue with white coating

Accompanying symptoms you may experience

Chills Diarrhea Absence of thirst Desire to lie down curled up Apathy Hypersomnia Cold extremities Frequent pale urination

Recommended herbal formulas

Si Ni Tang
Cold

Lesser Yin Cold Transformation

Symptoms 8
Formulas 1

Diagnostic signs

Pulse

Deep (Chen), Slow (Chi), Weak (Ruo)

Tongue

Pale and wet tongue with white coating

Accompanying symptoms you may experience

Chills Diarrhea Absence of thirst Desire to lie down curled up Apathy Hypersomnia Cold extremities Frequent pale urination

Recommended herbal formulas

Si Ni Tang

Herbal Formulas for Desire To Lie Down Curled Up

Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address desire to lie down curled up

Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang

Addresses these desire to lie down curled up patterns:

Yang Deficiency

Huang Tu Tang

Addresses these desire to lie down curled up patterns:

Yang Deficiency

Si Ni Tang

Addresses these desire to lie down curled up patterns:

Yang Deficiency Cold

Wen Pi Tang

Addresses these desire to lie down curled up patterns:

Yang Deficiency

Yi Huang Tang

Addresses these desire to lie down curled up patterns:

Yang Deficiency

Zhen Wu Tang

Addresses these desire to lie down curled up patterns:

Yang Deficiency