Scanty And Yellow Urine in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different scanty and yellow urine patterns according to TCM theory
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Scanty and yellow urine is a condition characterized by a reduced amount of urine that is noticeably yellow in color. It can be a sign of various health issues. The main symptom name is scanty and yellow urine, and it is sometimes referred to as decreased and yellow urine or low volume and yellow-colored urine. This symptom can indicate dehydration or suggest an underlying medical condition affecting the urinary system.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) interprets scanty and yellow urine as an indicator of imbalances within the body's internal systems. TCM views symptoms as signals of disharmony among the body's fundamental elements.
For this specific symptom, TCM primarily considers the balance of Yin and Yang, and the flow of Qi and Blood. The treatment approach in TCM involves identifying and correcting the underlying pattern of disharmony, rather than just addressing the symptom itself.
TCM Patterns for Scanty And Yellow Urine
Each pattern represents a distinct underlying imbalance that can cause scanty and yellow urine
Damp-Heat in the Lower Burner
Diagnostic signs
Rapid (Shu), Slippery (Hua)
Accompanying symptoms you may experience
Recommended herbal formulas
Diagnostic signs
Rapid (Shu), Slippery (Hua)
Accompanying symptoms you may experience
Recommended herbal formulas
Herbal Formulas for Scanty And Yellow Urine
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address scanty and yellow urine