Breast infection according to Chinese Medicine

The information provided here is not a replacement for a doctor. You shouldn't use it for the purpose of self-diagnosing or self-medicating but rather so you can have a more informed discussion with a professional TCM practitioner.

What is breast infection?

There are many possible types of infections of the breasts. For instance when breastfeeding you can develop mastitis or at any time you can grow abscesses or boils/carbuncles on your breasts due to bacterial infections.

What causes breast infection according to TCM?

There are 6 patterns of disharmony in our database that are associated with breast infection. TCM sees our body (and mind) as a holistic system in which health issues stem from imbalances, known as "patterns of disharmony". These patterns can manifest in a wide range of symptoms and illnesses, such as breast infection here.

For more details on the underlying causes and patterns behind breast infection, refer to this comprehensive page on the subject.

Herbal formulas used in TCM for breast infection

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Individual herbs used in TCM for breast infection

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Acupuncture and acupressure points for breast infection

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TCM dietary and lifestyle recommendations that might help with breast infection

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