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Lower abdominal pressure 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 lower abdominal pressure 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 lower abdominal pressure is often associated with lower back pain and weakness of the lower extremities in the pattern “Kidney Yang Deficiency”.
Once identified, patterns are treated using medicinal herbs, acupuncture, and other therapies. In the case of lower abdominal pressure 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 lower abdominal pressure.
Kidney Yang Deficiency, a "pattern of disharmony" that can cause lower abdominal pressure
In Chinese Medicine lower abdominal pressure is a symptom for the pattern "Kidney Yang Deficiency". Below is a small explanation for it with links for more details.
The Kidneys is a so-called "Zang" Organ. Learn more about the Kidneys in Chinese Medicine
Kidney Yang Deficiency
Pulse type(s): Deep (Chen), Slow (Chi)
Tongue coating: Thin white coating
Tongue color: Pale
Tongue shape: Swollen
Kidney Yang Deficiency causes Internal Cold and weakness.
In addition to lower abdominal pressure, other symptoms associated with Kidney Yang Deficiency include lower back pain and weakness of the lower extremities.
From a Western Medicine standpoint Kidney Yang Deficiency is associated with health issues such as Late Menstruation, Menopausal Syndrome or Irregular Menstruation.
Kidney Yang Deficiency is often treated with Ba Wei Di Huang Wan, a herbal formula made of 8 herbs (including Prepared Rehmannia - Shu Di huang - as a key herb). Ba Wei Di Huang Wan belongs to the category of "formulas that nourish yin and tonify", which might be why it is often recommended for this pattern. Its main action as a formula is: "Tonifies Yang".
Two herbal formulas that might help with lower abdominal pressure
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 lower abdominal pressure?
Because it is a formula often recommended to treat the pattern 'Kidney Yang Deficiency' of which lower abdominal pressure is a symptom.
Other symptoms characteristic of Kidney Yang Deficiency include lower back pain and weakness of the lower extremities.
You Gui Wan
Source date: 1624 AD
Number of ingredients: 10 herbs
Key actions: Warms and tonifies Kidney Yang. Replenishes the Essence. Tonifies the Blood.
Why might You Gui Wan help with lower abdominal pressure?
Because it is a formula often recommended to treat the pattern 'Kidney Yang Deficiency' of which lower abdominal pressure is a symptom.
Other symptoms characteristic of Kidney Yang Deficiency include lower back pain and weakness of the lower extremities.
The five Chinese Medicinal herbs most likely to help treat lower abdominal pressure
Why might Prepared Rehmannia (Shu Di Huang) help with lower abdominal pressure?
Because Prepared Rehmannia is an ingredient in several formulas indicated to treat lower abdominal pressure as a symptom, like Ba Wei Di Huang Wan or You Gui Wan for instance.
Prepared Rehmannia is a Warm herb that tastes Sweet. It targets the Kidney and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Tonifies the Blood. Tonifies the Yin of the Kidneys.
Why might Mudan Peony Bark (Mu Dan Pi) help with lower abdominal pressure?
Because Mudan Peony Bark is an ingredient in several formulas indicated to treat lower abdominal pressure as a symptom, like Ba Wei Di Huang Wan or Shen Qi Wan for instance.
Mudan Peony Bark is a Cool herb that tastes Bitter and Pungent. It targets the Heart, the Kidney and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Cools the Blood, activates Blood circulation and resolves Blood stasis.
Why might Dong Quai (Dang Gui) help with lower abdominal pressure?
Because Dong Quai is an ingredient in several formulas indicated to treat lower abdominal pressure as a symptom, like You Gui Wan or Er Xian Tang for instance.
Dong Quai is a Warm herb that tastes Pungent and Sweet. It targets the Spleen, the Heart and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Tonifies the Blood. Lubricates the Intestines. Relieve constipation. Promotes circulation and dispels Bi Pain. Reduce Dysmenorrhea and help with irregular menstruation.
Why might Cinnamon Twig (Gui Zhi) help with lower abdominal pressure?
Because Cinnamon Twig is an ingredient in several formulas indicated to treat lower abdominal pressure as a symptom, like Ba Wei Di Huang Wan or Shen Qi Wan for instance.
Cinnamon Twigs is a Warm herb that tastes Pungent and Sweet. It targets the Spleen, the Heart and the Lung.
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 Goji Berry (Gou Qi Zi) help with lower abdominal pressure?
Because Goji Berry is an ingredient in several formulas indicated to treat lower abdominal pressure as a symptom, like You Gui Wan or Wu Zi Yan Zong Wan for instance.
Goji Berries is a Neutral herb that tastes Sweet. It targets the Kidney and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Tonifies the Yin of the Liver and Yin of the Kidneys. Brightens the eyes. Moistens the Lungs.
Other symptoms often associated with lower abdominal pressure
Irritability Spontaneous sweating Red eyes Dry mouth Palpitations Painful urination Heavy periods Abnormal uterine bleeding Tidal fever Lower back pain