Painful Extremities in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding different painful extremities patterns according to TCM theory

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Condition Categories

Limb Pain and Discomfort
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TCM Patterns
6
Formulas
Overview
What causes it 5 TCM patterns documented
How to recognize Symptoms specific to each painful extremities pattern
Classical remedies 6 herbal formulas documented
Related conditions

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a holistic approach to understanding painful extremities, attributing the symptom to various patterns of disharmony within the body. Unlike Western medicine, which often focuses on structural or physical causes, TCM considers imbalances such as Qi Stagnation, Blood Stasis, or the invasion of pathogenic factors like Wind, Cold, and Dampness. Identifying the correct pattern is crucial for effective treatment, as TCM aims to address the root cause of the symptom rather than merely alleviating the pain.

TCM Patterns for Painful Extremities

Cold

Causes: pain extremities, Sore legs

2 variations documented
Wind-Cold-Damp invading with Qi Deficiency
How it presents with painful extremities

pain extremities

Along with: High fever, Fever without perspiration, Headaches, Neck pain, Stiff neck, Painful extremities,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Cold in the Uterus
How it presents with painful extremities

Sore legs

Along with: Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Thin vaginal discharge

Yin Deficiency

Causes: Limbs pain

1 variation documented
Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it presents with painful extremities

Limbs pain

Along with: Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Qi Deficiency

Causes: pain extremities

1 variation documented
Wind-Cold-Damp invading with Qi Deficiency
How it presents with painful extremities

pain extremities

Along with: High fever, Fever without perspiration, Headaches, Neck pain, Stiff neck, Painful extremities,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Wind

Causes: pain extremities

1 variation documented
Wind-Cold-Damp invading with Qi Deficiency
How it presents with painful extremities

pain extremities

Along with: High fever, Fever without perspiration, Headaches, Neck pain, Stiff neck, Painful extremities,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Dampness

Causes: pain extremities

1 variation documented
Wind-Cold-Damp invading with Qi Deficiency
How it presents with painful extremities

pain extremities

Along with: High fever, Fever without perspiration, Headaches, Neck pain, Stiff neck, Painful extremities,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Herbal Formulas for Painful Extremities

Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address painful extremities

Ren Shen Bai Du San

Addresses these painful extremities patterns:

Cold Qi Deficiency Wind Dampness

Liu Wei Di Huang Wan

Addresses these painful extremities patterns:

Yin Deficiency

Wen Jing Tang

Addresses these painful extremities patterns:

Cold

Zuo Gui Wan

Addresses these painful extremities patterns:

Yin Deficiency

Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang

Addresses these painful extremities patterns:

Cold

Wen Qi Hua Shi Tang

Addresses these painful extremities patterns:

Cold