Groin Pain in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding different groin pain patterns according to TCM theory

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Condition Categories

Genital Pain and Discomfort
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TCM Patterns
1
Formula
Overview
What causes it 2 TCM patterns documented
How to recognize Symptoms specific to each groin pain pattern
Classical remedies 1 herbal formula documented

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) approaches groin pain with a unique perspective, distinct from Western medicine. TCM considers this symptom as a signal of underlying imbalances in the body’s Qi (vital energy), Blood, and organ systems.

Rather than isolating the symptom, TCM practitioners seek to identify the patterns of disharmony causing the pain. This approach emphasizes that groin pain can stem from various disharmonies, and accurate pattern identification is crucial for effective treatment.

TCM Patterns for Groin Pain

Blood Stasis

Causes: Pain in the groin

1 variation documented
Blood Stagnation with Heat
How it presents with groin pain

Pain in the groin

Along with: Lower abdominal distension and pain that increases with pressure, Guarding of the abdominal musculature, Groin pain, Alternating fever and chills, Appendicitis, Pelvic inflammatory disease,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Heat

Causes: Pain in the groin

1 variation documented
Blood Stagnation with Heat
How it presents with groin pain

Pain in the groin

Along with: Lower abdominal distension and pain that increases with pressure, Guarding of the abdominal musculature, Groin pain, Alternating fever and chills, Appendicitis, Pelvic inflammatory disease,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Herbal Formulas for Groin Pain

Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address groin pain

Da Huang Mu Dan Pi Tang

Addresses these groin pain patterns:

Blood Stasis Heat