Skin Burns in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different skin burns patterns according to TCM theory
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Skin burns are acute injuries to the skin caused by heat, chemicals, electricity, sunlight, or radiation. Commonly known as burns, these injuries are characterized by severe skin damage that causes the affected cells to die.
Depending on the severity, burns can result in anything from minor redness and soreness (minor burns) to significant blisters, charred skin (fire burns), infections (burn infection), or damage from hot liquids (scald). Proper assessment and treatment are crucial for healing and minimizing long-term effects.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) interprets skin burns as a disturbance to the body's natural balance, primarily involving an excess of Heat. TCM practitioners believe that burns consume Qi and Body Fluids, creating a disharmony that impairs the flow of Qi and Blood.
Restoring balance requires clearing Heat, supporting the Body's Yin to combat Dryness, and promoting the circulation of Qi and Blood to the affected area.
Herbal Formulas for Skin Burns
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address skin burns