Oedema Of Limbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding different oedema of limbs patterns according to TCM theory

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Condition Categories

Limbs disorders and Symptoms
2
TCM Patterns
2
Formulas
Overview
What causes it 2 TCM patterns documented
How to recognize Symptoms specific to each oedema of limbs pattern
Classical remedies 2 herbal formulas documented

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) approaches oedema of limbs as a symptom of imbalance within the body's internal systems. According to TCM, this condition often arises from Deficiencies in Yang energy or the accumulation of Phlegm and Dampness, obstructing the flow of Qi and Body Fluids.

TCM practitioners aim to diagnose the specific pattern of disharmony causing the oedema, focusing treatment on restoring balance, enhancing Qi flow, and promoting the proper movement of Body Fluids.

TCM Patterns for Oedema Of Limbs

Yang Deficiency

Causes: Oedema of limbs

1 variation documented
Spleen and Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it presents with oedema of limbs

Oedema of limbs

Along with: Pale face, Facial edema, Abdominal distention, Cold extremities, Shortness of breath, Diarrhea,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Phlegm

Causes: Superficial edema in the extremities

1 variation documented
Phlegm-Fluids in the limbs
How it presents with oedema of limbs

Superficial edema in the extremities

Along with: Feeling of heaviness, Muscle pain, Lack of sweating, Absence of thirst, Profuse white sputum, Swollen limbs,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Herbal Formulas for Oedema Of Limbs

Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address oedema of limbs

Wu Ling San

Addresses these oedema of limbs patterns:

Yang Deficiency

Da Qing Long Tang

Addresses these oedema of limbs patterns:

Phlegm