Five Colour Vaginal Discharge in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different five colour vaginal discharge patterns according to TCM theory
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Five colour vaginal discharge refers to the presentation of vaginal secretions that vary in color, indicating a range of underlying conditions or imbalances. This symptom encompasses discharges that may appear white, yellow, green, red, or black, each suggesting different health issues from infections to hormonal imbalances. In the context of traditional evaluations, the variation in discharge color provides clues to the nature of the underlying health concern, necessitating a tailored approach to diagnosis and treatment.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perceives five colour vaginal discharge as an indicator of internal disharmony within the body's energy systems or Zang-Fu organs. TCM understands this symptom as a manifestation of imbalances in Qi, Blood, Yin, Yang, and bodily fluids, often influenced by factors such as Heat, Dampness, or Toxic-Heat.
Identifying the specific pattern of disharmony causing the discharge is essential in TCM, as treatments are aimed at correcting these underlying imbalances, rather than merely addressing the symptom itself.
TCM Patterns for Five Colour Vaginal Discharge
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Causes: Five colour vaginal discharge
Herbal Formulas for Five Colour Vaginal Discharge
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address five colour vaginal discharge