Thin Breast Milk in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding different thin breast milk patterns according to TCM theory

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Condition Categories

Breastfeeding Conditions
3
TCM Patterns
5
Formulas
Overview
What causes it 3 TCM patterns documented
How to recognize Symptoms specific to each thin breast milk pattern
Classical remedies 5 herbal formulas documented

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) approaches thin breast milk holistically, viewing it as a symptom of underlying bodily imbalances rather than an isolated issue. TCM considers the quality and quantity of breast milk as closely tied to the mother's overall health and energy balance. Unlike Western medicine's focus on nutritional content, TCM sees thin breast milk as a manifestation of disharmony in the body's vital energies and organ systems. This perspective allows for personalized treatment strategies that address the root cause of the issue.

TCM Patterns for Thin Breast Milk

Qi Deficiency

Causes: Watery milk

2 variations documented
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it presents with thin breast milk

Watery milk

Along with: General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Spleen and Stomach Qi Deficiency
How it presents with thin breast milk

Watery milk

Along with: Dizziness, Unsteadiness, Blurry vision, Deafness, Tinnitus, Shortness of breath,

Blood Deficiency

Causes: Watery milk

1 variation documented
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it presents with thin breast milk

Watery milk

Along with: General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Phlegm

Causes: Watery milk

1 variation documented
Phlegm
How it presents with thin breast milk

Watery milk

Along with: Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Herbal Formulas for Thin Breast Milk

Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address thin breast milk

Si Wu Tang

Addresses these thin breast milk patterns:

Qi Deficiency Blood Deficiency

Tong Ru Dan

Addresses these thin breast milk patterns:

Qi Deficiency Blood Deficiency

Cang Fu Dao Tan Wan

Addresses these thin breast milk patterns:

Phlegm

Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang

Addresses these thin breast milk patterns:

Qi Deficiency

Ba Zhen Tang

Addresses these thin breast milk patterns:

Qi Deficiency