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Postpartum Excessive Sweatingaccording to TCM

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Symptom families: Sweating Disorders, Excessive Sweating, Postpartum issues

Parent symptom: Perspiration

What is Postpartum Excessive Sweating?

Postpartum excessive sweating, a common occurrence after childbirth, involves abnormal and profuse perspiration. This condition, experienced by many new mothers, typically occurs at night and can be intense enough to disrupt sleep. It's a natural part of the body's adjustment process following the significant hormonal and physiological changes of childbirth.

How Does TCM View Postpartum Excessive Sweating?

Traditional Chinese Medicine interprets postpartum excessive sweating as an imbalance in the body's energy system following childbirth. TCM views this symptom as an indication of underlying disharmony within the body, often related to the body's Qi (vital energy) and Yin (the passive principle).

According to TCM, harmonizing and nurturing the body’s energies after childbirth is crucial for a mother's recovery and well-being.

Causes of Postpartum Excessive Sweating According to TCM

TCM identifies several patterns that can lead to postpartum excessive sweating. One key pattern is Yin Deficiency, where the cooling, nourishing aspect of the body's energy is insufficient, resulting in heat signs like excessive sweating. TCM treatments for these patterns involve nourishing the body’s Qi and Yin to restore balance.

TCM Herbal Formulas for Postpartum Excessive Sweating

To address postpartum excessive sweating, TCM practitioners often recommend specific herbal formulas. For instance, Mu Li San, which includes Oyster Shells (Mu Li ke), is used for its properties to stabilize and nourish Yin, thus alleviating excessive sweating caused by Yin Deficiency.

These formulas are tailored to the individual's specific imbalance and are designed to harmonize and strengthen the body's natural systems. Herbal treatments are often combined with lifestyle and dietary adjustments to enhance recovery and balance after childbirth.

See more details below about Mu Li San, a herbal formula used to address postpartum excessive sweating.

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  • Formulas that stabilize exterior and stop sweating

Formulas that stabilize Exterior and stop sweating

Postpartum excessive sweating can be treated by these formulas if it arises from a weakness in the body's exterior defense, leading to spontaneous sweating.

One such formula is Mu Li San, with oyster shells as a key herb.

TCM Herbs for Postpartum Excessive Sweating

See more details below about Oyster Shells (Mu Li ke), a herb used to address postpartum excessive sweating.

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Herbs that anchor and calm the Spirit

Postpartum excessive sweating can be treated by these herbs if it stems from disturbances in the Shen (spirit), often due to instability in the heart and kidney energies.

One such herb is Oyster Shells (Mu Li ke), a key herb in some formulas recommended for postpartum excessive sweating, like Mu Li San.