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Malnutritionaccording to TCM

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Symptom family: Malnutrition Issues

Sub-symptom(s): Malnutrition Due To Parasites Infant Malnutrition Malnutrition In Children

Root Causes of Malnutrition in TCM

Explore below more details about what might cause Malnutrition according to TCM.

TCM Herbal Formulas for Malnutrition

See more details below about Bu Dai Wan, a herbal formula used to address malnutrition.

  • By Formula Type
  • Formulas that expel parasites

Formulas that expel parasites

These formulas are suitable for some malnutrition-causing patterns like Malnutrition with parasites.

One such formula is Bu Dai Wan, with elm seed cake as a key herb.

Acupoints for Malnutrition

Explore below some acupoints used to address malnutrition, organized by meridian.

  • By Meridian
  • Extra Points: Upper Extremities (EX-UE)
  • Bladder Channel
Sifeng EX-UE-10

Sifeng EX-UE-10

This is a group of 4 points of each hand. On the palmar side of the 2nd to the 5th fingers, at the midpoint of the transverse creases of the proximal interphalangeal joints (PIP).

Weicang BL-50

Weicang BL-50

3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 12th thoracic vertebra (T12).