Prostate Swollen in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different prostate swollen patterns according to TCM theory
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Prostate swelling, medically referred to as prostate enlargement, commonly manifests as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) in men, particularly as they age. This non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland can impede the flow of urine through the urethra, leading to symptoms like increased urinary frequency, a hesitant, interrupted, weak stream, and urinary urgency.
While BPH doesn't necessarily lead to severe health issues, it can significantly affect the quality of life and warrants medical attention to manage symptoms effectively.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perceives prostate swelling as a result of imbalances in the body’s energetic systems. Rather than viewing it as an isolated urological condition, TCM considers it a symptom of broader systemic issues, often related to the Kidneys' energy, accumulation of Dampness or Toxin.
TCM practitioners emphasize diagnosing the specific underlying disharmony, which could range from Kidney Yang Deficiency to Damp-Heat, to tailor a treatment that restores balance and addresses the condition holistically.
TCM Patterns for Prostate Swollen
Heat
Causes: Prostate swollen
Toxic-Heat
Prostate swollen
Along with: Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule, Red skin eruptions, Sore throat, Eczema, Perineum swollen, Testicular swelling, Mouth ulcers, Tonsil swelling
Toxic-Heat Stagnation
Prostate swollen
Along with: Pustule, Carbuncles, Fever, Red skin eruptions, Sore throat, Throat pain, Eczema, Perineum swollen, Testicular swelling, Mouth ulcers, Tonsil swelling
Herbal Formulas for Prostate Swollen
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address prostate swollen
Yin Qiao San
Addresses these prostate swollen patterns:
Main Actions
- Disperses Wind Heat
- Clears Heat
- Resolves Toxicity
Addresses These Prostate Swollen Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Prostate swollen
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Sang Ju Yin
Addresses these prostate swollen patterns:
Main Actions
- Disperses Wind
- Stops coughing by invigorating Lung Qi
- Clears Heat
Addresses These Prostate Swollen Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Prostate swollen
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Bai Hu Tang
Addresses these prostate swollen patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Qi-level Heat
- Drains Stomach Fire
- Generates fluids
- Alleviates thirst
Addresses These Prostate Swollen Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Prostate swollen
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Long Dan Xie Gan Tang
Addresses these prostate swollen patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Fire from the Liver and Gallbladder
- Clears and drains Damp-Heat from the Lower Burner
Addresses These Prostate Swollen Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Prostate swollen
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Qing Ying Tang
Addresses these prostate swollen patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears the Nutritive level Heat
- Relieves Fire Toxin
- Removes Heat
- Nourishes Yin
Addresses These Prostate Swollen Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Prostate swollen
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang
Addresses these prostate swollen patterns:
Main Actions
- Treats severe fevers and Heat in the Blood system
- Removes Blood Stagnation
Addresses These Prostate Swollen Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Prostate swollen
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Huang Lian Jie Du Tang
Addresses these prostate swollen patterns:
Main Actions
- Drains Fire
- Resolves Toxin
Addresses These Prostate Swollen Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Prostate swollen
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Toxic-Heat Stagnation
How it manifests:
Prostate swollen
Accompanying symptoms:
Pustule, Carbuncles, Fever, Red skin eruptions, Sore throat, Throat pain...
Xin Yi Qing Fei Yin
Addresses these prostate swollen patterns:
Main Actions
- Spreads Lung Qi
- Clears Heat
- Unblocks the orifices (specifically the nose)
Addresses These Prostate Swollen Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Prostate swollen
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Toxic-Heat Stagnation
How it manifests:
Prostate swollen
Accompanying symptoms:
Pustule, Carbuncles, Fever, Red skin eruptions, Sore throat, Throat pain...
Gan Lu Xiao Du Dan
Addresses these prostate swollen patterns:
Main Actions
- Resolves Dampness and transforms turbidity
- Clears Heat and resolves Toxicity
Addresses These Prostate Swollen Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Prostate swollen
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Shi Wei Bai Du San
Addresses these prostate swollen patterns:
Main Actions
- Dispels Wind and transforms Dampness
- Clears Toxic Heat
Addresses These Prostate Swollen Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Prostate swollen
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
San Zhong Kui Jian Tang
Addresses these prostate swollen patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and resolves Toxicity
- Reduces swelling
- Induces ulceration
- Moves the Blood and dispels stasis
Addresses These Prostate Swollen Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Prostate swollen
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Zi Dang Gao
Addresses these prostate swollen patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and cools the Blood
- Resolves toxicity
- Moistens Dryness
- Relieves pain and itching
Addresses These Prostate Swollen Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Prostate swollen
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Er Qing Gao
Addresses these prostate swollen patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Toxic-Heat
- Disperses swelling
- Relieves pain
Addresses These Prostate Swollen Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Prostate swollen
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Bing Peng San
Addresses these prostate swollen patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Toxic-Heat
- Dispels putrescence
- Reduces swellings and relieves pain
Addresses These Prostate Swollen Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Prostate swollen
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin
Addresses these prostate swollen patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Toxic-Heat
- Clears Wind-Heat
Addresses These Prostate Swollen Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Prostate swollen
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Yin Qiao Jie Du Wan
Addresses these prostate swollen patterns:
Main Actions
- Clear Heat by releasing the Exterior
- Clears the Toxic-Heat
Addresses These Prostate Swollen Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Prostate swollen
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...