Scanty Clear Urination in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding different scanty clear urination patterns according to TCM theory

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Condition Categories

Urine Color & Composition Abnormalities Urine Volume & Frequency Abnormalities
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TCM Patterns
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Formulas
Overview
What causes it 5 TCM patterns documented
How to recognize Symptoms specific to each scanty clear urination pattern
Classical remedies 4 herbal formulas documented

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) approaches scanty clear urination as a sign of imbalance within the body's natural systems. Unlike Western medicine, which often focuses on the symptom itself, TCM interprets this condition as a manifestation of deeper imbalances in Qi (vital energy), Yin and Yang, and specific organ functionalities.

TCM practitioners aim to identify the root cause of this disharmony, understanding that symptoms like scanty clear urination are indicators of broader health issues.

TCM Patterns for Scanty Clear Urination

Dampness

Causes: Scanty clear urination

2 variations documented
Kidney Yang Deficiency with Water overflowing
How it presents with scanty clear urination

Scanty clear urination

Along with: Edema of the lower extremities, Cold sensation in legs and back, Abdominal distention, Lumbar pain, Chills, Palpitations,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Wind-Cold-Water invading the Lungs
How it presents with scanty clear urination

Scanty clear urination

Along with: Ocular swelling, Shiny complexion, Fever, Coughing, Shortness of breath, Aversion to cold,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Yang Deficiency

Causes: Scanty clear urination

1 variation documented
Kidney Yang Deficiency with Water overflowing
How it presents with scanty clear urination

Scanty clear urination

Along with: Edema of the lower extremities, Cold sensation in legs and back, Abdominal distention, Lumbar pain, Chills, Palpitations,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Heat

Causes: Scanty clear urination

1 variation documented
Stomach Fire or Stomach Heat
How it presents with scanty clear urination

Scanty clear urination

Along with: Toothache, Headaches, Loose teeth, Bleeding gums, Irritability, Thirst,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Wind

Causes: Scanty clear urination

1 variation documented
Wind-Cold-Water invading the Lungs
How it presents with scanty clear urination

Scanty clear urination

Along with: Ocular swelling, Shiny complexion, Fever, Coughing, Shortness of breath, Aversion to cold,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Cold

Causes: Scanty clear urination

1 variation documented
Wind-Cold-Water invading the Lungs
How it presents with scanty clear urination

Scanty clear urination

Along with: Ocular swelling, Shiny complexion, Fever, Coughing, Shortness of breath, Aversion to cold,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Herbal Formulas for Scanty Clear Urination

Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address scanty clear urination

Xiao Qing Long Tang

Addresses these scanty clear urination patterns:

Dampness Wind Cold

Wu Ling San

Addresses these scanty clear urination patterns:

Dampness Yang Deficiency

Ji Sheng Shen Qi Wan

Addresses these scanty clear urination patterns:

Dampness Yang Deficiency

Gua Lou San

Addresses these scanty clear urination patterns:

Heat