Candida infection according to Chinese Medicine
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The two Chinese Medicinal herbs most likely to help treat candida infection
Why might Fish-Poison Yam (Bi Xie) help with candida infection?
Because it is a key herb in Bi Xie Fen Qing Yin, a herbal formula indicated to treat the pattern '' (a pattern with candida infection as a symptom)
Fish-Poison Yam is a Neutral herb that tastes Bitter. It targets the Bladder, the Stomach and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Encourages urination and eliminates cloudy urine. Eliminates Wind-Damp. Relieves Damp-Heat from the skin.
Why might Ginseng (Ren Shen) help with candida infection?
Because it is a key herb in Liu Jun Zi Tang, a herbal formula indicated to treat the pattern '' (a pattern with candida infection as a symptom)
Ginseng is a Warm herb that tastes Bitter and Sweet. It targets the Heart, the Lung and the Spleen.
Its main actions are: Very strongly tonifies the Qi. Tonifies the Lungs and Spleen. Assists the body in the secretion of Fluids and stops thirst. Strengthens the Heart and calms the Shen (mind/spirit).
Other symptoms often associated with candida infection
Vulvar itching Insomnia Dark Urine Excessive vaginal discharge Smelly Vaginal discharge Sticky vaginal discharge Yellow vaginal discharge Painful intercourse Restlessness Irritability