Lymphatic Tuberculosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different lymphatic tuberculosis patterns according to TCM theory
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Lymphatic tuberculosis is a form of tuberculosis that specifically affects the lymphatic system, often causing swollen lymph nodes. The disease is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which can infect various parts of the body, including the lymphatic system, leading to localized symptoms or systemic illness. The condition may result in firm, enlarged lymph nodes, commonly in the neck, which can become tender and may suppurate over time.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), lymphatic tuberculosis is viewed through a holistic lens as an imbalance in the body's life force, or Qi, often related to the accumulation of Toxic Heat and Dampness.
TCM practitioners believe in treating the root cause of the symptoms by identifying the specific pattern of disharmony, whether it is Qi Deficiency, Blood Stagnation, or an invasion of external pathogenic factors.
Herbal Formulas for Lymphatic Tuberculosis
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address lymphatic tuberculosis