Pus And Discharge in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different pus and discharge patterns according to TCM theory
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Condition Categories
Pus and discharge are common symptoms associated with infections, signaling the body's response to bacterial invasion. Pus, a thick, yellowish or greenish fluid, is primarily composed of dead white blood cells, bacteria, and tissue debris. Discharge can vary in color and consistency, indicating different types of infections. These symptoms can manifest in various parts of the body, including wounds, the ears, eyes, and reproductive organs, often accompanied by other signs of inflammation such as redness, swelling, and pain. Understanding these signs is crucial for diagnosing and treating underlying conditions effectively.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) interprets pus and discharge through the lens of energy imbalances and the invasion of pathogenic factors. Unlike Western medicine, which directly links these symptoms to microbial infections, TCM considers them manifestations of deeper disharmonies within the body's Qi (vital energy), Blood, Organ systems and etc.
Identifying the specific pattern of imbalance—be it Heat, Dampness, or Toxicity—is essential in TCM for targeting treatment. This holistic approach seeks not only to alleviate symptoms but also to restore the body's innate balance and healing capacity.
TCM Patterns for Pus And Discharge
Heat
Causes: Pus
Toxic-Heat
Pus
Along with: Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule, Red skin eruptions, Sore throat, Eczema, Perineum swollen, Prostate swollen, Testicular swelling, Mouth ulcers, Tonsil swelling
Herbal Formulas for Pus And Discharge
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address pus and discharge
Yin Qiao San
Addresses these pus and discharge patterns:
Main Actions
- Disperses Wind Heat
- Clears Heat
- Resolves Toxicity
Addresses These Pus And Discharge Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Pus
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Sang Ju Yin
Addresses these pus and discharge patterns:
Main Actions
- Disperses Wind
- Stops coughing by invigorating Lung Qi
- Clears Heat
Addresses These Pus And Discharge Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Pus
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Bai Hu Tang
Addresses these pus and discharge patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Qi-level Heat
- Drains Stomach Fire
- Generates fluids
- Alleviates thirst
Addresses These Pus And Discharge Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Pus
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Long Dan Xie Gan Tang
Addresses these pus and discharge patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Fire from the Liver and Gallbladder
- Clears and drains Damp-Heat from the Lower Burner
Addresses These Pus And Discharge Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Pus
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Qing Ying Tang
Addresses these pus and discharge patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears the Nutritive level Heat
- Relieves Fire Toxin
- Removes Heat
- Nourishes Yin
Addresses These Pus And Discharge Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Pus
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang
Addresses these pus and discharge patterns:
Main Actions
- Treats severe fevers and Heat in the Blood system
- Removes Blood Stagnation
Addresses These Pus And Discharge Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Pus
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Huang Lian Jie Du Tang
Addresses these pus and discharge patterns:
Main Actions
- Drains Fire
- Resolves Toxin
Addresses These Pus And Discharge Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Pus
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Xin Yi Qing Fei Yin
Addresses these pus and discharge patterns:
Main Actions
- Spreads Lung Qi
- Clears Heat
- Unblocks the orifices (specifically the nose)
Addresses These Pus And Discharge Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Pus
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Gan Lu Xiao Du Dan
Addresses these pus and discharge patterns:
Main Actions
- Resolves Dampness and transforms turbidity
- Clears Heat and resolves Toxicity
Addresses These Pus And Discharge Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Pus
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Shi Wei Bai Du San
Addresses these pus and discharge patterns:
Main Actions
- Dispels Wind and transforms Dampness
- Clears Toxic Heat
Addresses These Pus And Discharge Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Pus
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
San Zhong Kui Jian Tang
Addresses these pus and discharge patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and resolves Toxicity
- Reduces swelling
- Induces ulceration
- Moves the Blood and dispels stasis
Addresses These Pus And Discharge Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Pus
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Zi Dang Gao
Addresses these pus and discharge patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and cools the Blood
- Resolves toxicity
- Moistens Dryness
- Relieves pain and itching
Addresses These Pus And Discharge Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Pus
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Er Qing Gao
Addresses these pus and discharge patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Toxic-Heat
- Disperses swelling
- Relieves pain
Addresses These Pus And Discharge Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Pus
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Bing Peng San
Addresses these pus and discharge patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Toxic-Heat
- Dispels putrescence
- Reduces swellings and relieves pain
Addresses These Pus And Discharge Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Pus
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin
Addresses these pus and discharge patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Toxic-Heat
- Clears Wind-Heat
Addresses These Pus And Discharge Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Pus
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...
Yin Qiao Jie Du Wan
Addresses these pus and discharge patterns:
Main Actions
- Clear Heat by releasing the Exterior
- Clears the Toxic-Heat
Addresses These Pus And Discharge Pattern Variations
Toxic-Heat
How it manifests:
Pus
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule...