Cold sensation in abdomen according to Chinese Medicine
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Contents
- Cold invading the Large Intestine, a "pattern of disharmony" that can cause cold sensation in abdomen
- Two herbal formulas that might help with cold sensation in abdomen
- Acupuncture points used for cold sensation in abdomen
- The five Chinese Medicinal herbs most likely to help treat cold sensation in abdomen
Cold sensation in abdomen can be the consequence of several so-called “patterns of disharmony” in Chinese Medicine.
Chinese Medicine sees the body as a system, not a sum of isolated parts. A "pattern" is when the system's harmony is disrupted, leading to symptoms or signs that something is wrong (like cold sensation in abdomen here). It is similar to the concept of disease in Western Medicine but not quite: a Western disease can often be explained by several Chinese patterns and vice-versa.
A pattern often manifests itself in a combination of symptoms that, at first glance, do not seem necessarily related to each others. For instance here cold sensation in abdomen is often associated with abdominal pain, feeling of cold and diarrhea in the pattern “Cold invading the Large Intestine”.
Once identified, patterns are treated using medicinal herbs, acupuncture, and other therapies. In the case of cold sensation in abdomen we’ve identified two herbal formulas that may help treat patterns behind the symptom.
We’ve also selected below the five medicinal herbs that we think are most likely to help treat cold sensation in abdomen.
Cold invading the Large Intestine, a "pattern of disharmony" that can cause cold sensation in abdomen
In Chinese Medicine cold sensation in abdomen is a symptom for the pattern "Cold invading the Large Intestine". Below is a small explanation for it with links for more details.
The Large Intestine is a so-called "Fu" Organ. Learn more about the Large Intestine in Chinese Medicine
Cold invading the Large Intestine
Pulse type(s): Deep (Chen), Tight (Jin)
In addition to cold sensation in abdomen, other symptoms associated with Cold invading the Large Intestine include abdominal pain, feeling of cold and diarrhea.
Cold invading the Large Intestine is often treated with Liang Fu Wan, a herbal formula made of 2 herbs (including Lesser Galangal Rhizomes - Gao Liang jiang - as a key herb). Liang Fu Wan belongs to the category of "formulas that promote qi movement", which might be why it is often recommended for this pattern. Its main action as a formula is: "Warms the Middle Burner".
Two herbal formulas that might help with cold sensation in abdomen
Liang Fu Wan
Source date: 1842 AD
Number of ingredients: 2 herbs
Key actions: Warms the Middle Burner. Dispels Cold. Promotes the movement of Qi. Alleviates Pain.
Why might Liang Fu Wan help with cold sensation in abdomen?
Because it is a formula often recommended to treat the pattern 'Cold invading the Large Intestine' of which cold sensation in abdomen is a symptom.
Tao Hua Tang
Source date: 220 AD
Number of ingredients: 3 herbs
Key actions: Warms the Middle. Dispels Cold. Binds up the bowels and stops dysenteric disorders.
Why might Tao Hua Tang help with cold sensation in abdomen?
Because it is a formula often recommended to treat the pattern 'Cold invading the Large Intestine' of which cold sensation in abdomen is a symptom.
Acupuncture points used for cold sensation in abdomen
The five Chinese Medicinal herbs most likely to help treat cold sensation in abdomen
Why might Coco-Grass Rhizome (Xiang Fu) help with cold sensation in abdomen?
Because it is a key herb in Liang Fu Wan, a herbal formula indicated to treat the pattern 'Cold invading the Large Intestine' (a pattern with cold sensation in abdomen as a symptom)
Coco-Grass Rhizomes is a Neutral herb that tastes Bitter, Pungent and Sweet. It targets the Liver, the Sanjiao and the Spleen.
Its main actions are: Unblocks Stagnant Liver Qi and relieves pain. Regulates the Liver and Spleen. Assists the regulation of menses and relieves pain.
Why might Red Halloysite (Chi Shi Zhi) help with cold sensation in abdomen?
Because it is a key herb in Tao Hua Tang, a herbal formula indicated to treat the pattern 'Cold invading the Large Intestine' (a pattern with cold sensation in abdomen as a symptom)
Red Halloysite is a Warm herb that tastes Pungent, Sour and Sweet. It targets the Stomach and the Large intestine.
Its main actions are: Astringe the Large Intestine. Stop bleeding. Promote tissue regeneration and wound healing.
Why might Cinnamon Twig (Gui Zhi) help with cold sensation in abdomen?
Because it is a key herb in Wen Jing Tang, a herbal formula indicated to treat the pattern '' (a pattern with cold sensation in abdomen as a symptom)
Cinnamon Twigs is a Warm herb that tastes Pungent and Sweet. It targets the Heart, the Lung and the Spleen.
Its main actions are: Adjusts the nutritive Ying and defensive Wei Qi. Relieves the Exterior through sweating. Warms and disperses Cold. Removes obstruction of Yang. Promotes the circulation of Yang Qi in the chest. Regulates and moves blood.
Why might Lesser Galangal Rhizome (Gao Liang Jiang) help with cold sensation in abdomen?
Because it is a key herb in Liang Fu Wan, a herbal formula indicated to treat the pattern 'Cold invading the Large Intestine' (a pattern with cold sensation in abdomen as a symptom)
Lesser Galangal Rhizomes is a Hot herb that tastes Pungent. It targets the Spleen and the Stomach.
Its main actions are: For any conditions of Cold in the Middle Burner where there are symptoms such as pain in the abdominal region, vomiting, diarrhea and chronic inflammation in the digestive tract caused by Cold.
Why might Evodia Fruit (Wu Zhu Yu) help with cold sensation in abdomen?
Because it is a key herb in Wen Jing Tang, a herbal formula indicated to treat the pattern '' (a pattern with cold sensation in abdomen as a symptom)
Evodia Fruits is a Hot herb that tastes Bitter and Pungent. It targets the Spleen, the Stomach, the Kidney and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Warms the Spleen, expels Cold, relieves pain and helps the Liver. Directs Rebellious Qi downward
Other symptoms often associated with cold sensation in abdomen
Abdominal pain Feeling of cold Painful period Infertility Late period Dark clots in menstrual blood Abdominal pain after childbirth Diarrhea Chest cold Chest pain