Intestinal spasms according to Chinese Medicine
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Two herbal formulas that might help with intestinal spasms
Ba Wei Di Huang Wan
Source date: 220 AD
Number of ingredients: 8 herbs
Key actions: Tonifies Yang. Warms the Kidneys and lower extremities.
Why might Ba Wei Di Huang Wan help with intestinal spasms?
Because it is a formula often recommended to treat the pattern 'Kidney Yang Deficiency' of which spasms of the lower abdomen is a symptom.
Da Jian Zhong Tang
Source date: 220 AD
Number of ingredients: 4 herbs
Key actions: Warms and tonifies Middle Burner Deficiency. Directs rebellious Qi downward. Relieves pain.
Why might Da Jian Zhong Tang help with intestinal spasms?
Da Jian Zhong Tang has sometimes been used by TCM professionals to alleviate the symptoms of intestinal spasms
The five Chinese Medicinal herbs most likely to help treat intestinal spasms
Why might Yam (Shan Yao) help with intestinal spasms?
Because Yam is an ingredient in several formulas indicated to treat intestinal spasms as a symptom, like Ba Wei Di Huang Wan or Tu Si Zi Wan for instance.
Yam is a Neutral herb that tastes Sweet. It targets the Kidney, the Lung and the Spleen.
Its main actions are: Tonifies the Spleen and Stomach. Tonifies the Lung Qi and nourishes the Lung Yin. Nourishes the Kidneys and consolidates Jing.
Why might Cuscuta Seed (Tu Si Zi) help with intestinal spasms?
Because Cuscuta Seed is an ingredient in several formulas indicated to treat intestinal spasms as a symptom, like Wu Zi Yan Zong Wan or Tu Si Zi Wan for instance.
Cuscuta Seeds is a Warm herb that tastes Sweet. It targets the Kidney, the Liver and the Spleen.
Its main actions are: Tonifies Kidney Yang and Essence. Nourishes the Liver.
Why might Cornelian Cherry (Shan Zhu Yu) help with intestinal spasms?
Because Cornelian Cherry is an ingredient in several formulas indicated to treat intestinal spasms as a symptom, like Ba Wei Di Huang Wan or Shen Qi Wan for instance.
Cornelian Cherries is a Warm herb that tastes Sour. It targets the Kidney and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Preserves and tonifies the Kidney, Liver and Essence. Stops sweating and benefits the Yang and Qi. Assists menstruation and stops bleeding.
Why might Cinnamon Twig (Gui Zhi) help with intestinal spasms?
Because Cinnamon Twig is an ingredient in several formulas indicated to treat intestinal spasms as a symptom, like Shen Qi Wan or Ba Wei Di Huang Wan for instance.
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 Schisandra Berry (Wu Wei Zi) help with intestinal spasms?
Because Schisandra Berry is an ingredient in several formulas indicated to treat intestinal spasms as a symptom, like Wu Zi Yan Zong Wan or Tu Si Zi Wan for instance.
Schisandra Berries is a Warm herb that tastes Sour and Sweet. It targets the Heart, the Kidney and the Lung.
Its main actions are: Tonifies the Kidneys and preserves the Essence. Astringes the Lung Qi and stops coughing. Retains Bodily Fluids and encourages their production. Tonifies the Heart and calms the spirit (Shen).
Other symptoms often associated with intestinal spasms
Cold in the lower extremities Impotence Spermatorrhea Frequent urination Prostatic hypertrophy Coughing Asthma Persistent diarrhea Dysuria