Prostate Swollenaccording to TCM
Symptom family: Prostate issues
Did you mean? Prostatic Hypertrophy
What is Prostate Swollen?
Prostate swelling, medically referred to as prostate enlargement, commonly manifests as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) in men, particularly as they age. This non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland can impede the flow of urine through the urethra, leading to symptoms like increased urinary frequency, a hesitant, interrupted, weak stream, and urinary urgency.
While BPH doesn't necessarily lead to severe health issues, it can significantly affect the quality of life and warrants medical attention to manage symptoms effectively.
How does TCM view Prostate Swollen?
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perceives prostate swelling as a result of imbalances in the body’s energetic systems. Rather than viewing it as an isolated urological condition, TCM considers it a symptom of broader systemic issues, often related to the Kidneys' energy, accumulation of Dampness or Toxin.
TCM practitioners emphasize diagnosing the specific underlying disharmony, which could range from Kidney Yang Deficiency to Damp-Heat, to tailor a treatment that restores balance and addresses the condition holistically.
Root Causes of Prostate Swollen in TCM
Within the scope of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), prostate swelling is commonly associated with the pattern of Toxic-Heat. This pattern reflects an imbalance where excessive Heat accumulates in the body and manifests as toxicity. Signs of Toxic-Heat may include irritation, redness, inflammation, and pain, which can be likened to the symptoms experienced during prostate swelling.
TCM treatments aim to clear this Heat and detoxify the system, thereby reducing the swelling and improving urinary function. Lifestyle factors are also considered significant contributors, and TCM practitioners often recommend adjustments to diet and stress management to support the body's healing process.
Explore below more details about what might cause Prostate swollen according to TCM.
- By Syndrome
- Heat
Heat
In TCM "Heat" signifies an excess of Yang energy, leading to an imbalance where heat predominates over the body's cool Yin aspects. This condition is metaphorically akin to an internal over-heating. Symptoms indicative of Heat can include feelings of warmth, fever, sweating, irritability, red face, thirst with a preference for cold drinks, and a rapid pulse. The tongue may appear red with a yellow coating. Unlike the common interpretation of heat in terms of temperature, in TCM, it represents a state of hyperactivity or inflammation in the body.... see more
Heat Patterns That Can Lead to Prostate Swollen
Common Symptoms: Fever Carbuncles Pustule Red Skin Eruptions Sore Throat Eczema Perineum Swollen Testicular Swelling
| Pattern Name | Relevant Symptoms | Relevant Formulas |
|---|---|---|
| Toxic-Heat | Prostate swollen, Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule, Red skin eruptions, Sore throat, Eczema, Perineum swollen, Testicular swelling, Mouth ulcers, Tonsil swelling... see more | Yin Qiao San | Sang Ju Yin | Bai Hu Tang | Long Dan Xie Gan Tang | Qing Ying Tang | Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang | Huang Lian Jie Du Tang | Xin Yi Qing Fei Yin | Gan Lu Xiao Du Dan | Shi Wei Bai Du San | San Zhong Kui Jian Tang | Zi Dang Gao | Er Qing Gao | Bing Peng San | Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin |
| Toxic-Heat Stagnation | Prostate swollen, Pustule, Carbuncles, Fever, Red skin eruptions, Sore throat, Throat pain, Eczema, Perineum swollen, Testicular swelling, Mouth ulcers, Tonsil swelling... see more | Huang Lian Jie Du Tang | Xin Yi Qing Fei Yin |
TCM Herbal Formulas for Prostate Swollen
When addressing prostate swelling from the perspective of Toxic-Heat, TCM relies on a range of herbal formulas to clear Heat and eliminate toxins. Yin Qiao San, renowned for its Heat-clearing properties, is often recommended. It includes key herbs like Honeysuckle flowers, which are prized for their cooling and anti-inflammatory effects.
Additionally, practitioners may utilize Huang Lian Jie Du Tang, a powerful detoxifying concoction with Goldthread Rhizomes, to target the deeper aspects of Heat and toxicity that are believed to contribute to prostate swelling. These formulas are considered a foundational part of treatment, integrated with a holistic plan that may encompass acupuncture and Qi Gong to restore balance and health.
Explore below some TCM herbal formulas used to address prostate swollen, organized by cause and by formula type.
- By Cause
- By Formula Type
- Heat
- External formulas for external disorders
- Formulas that clear heat from the organs
- Formulas that clear nutritive-level heat
- Formulas that clear heat and resolve toxicity
- Formulas that clear external abscesses and sores
- Formulas that clear wind-Heat
- Formulas that clear qi-level heat
- Formulas that clear heat and expel dampness
Top Formula for Heat:
Huang Lian Jie Du Tang
Suitable for Heat patterns that may cause prostate swollen, such as Toxic-Heat or Toxic-Heat Stagnation
Learn moreAll Formulas Recommended for Prostate Swollen Caused by Heat
| Formula | Patterns Suitable For |
|---|---|
| Huang Lian Jie Du Tang | Toxic-Heat, Toxic-Heat Stagnation |
| Xin Yi Qing Fei Yin | Toxic-Heat, Toxic-Heat Stagnation |
| Yin Qiao San | Toxic-Heat |
| Sang Ju Yin | Toxic-Heat |
| Bai Hu Tang | Toxic-Heat |
| Long Dan Xie Gan Tang | Toxic-Heat |
| Qing Ying Tang | Toxic-Heat |
| Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang | Toxic-Heat |
| Gan Lu Xiao Du Dan | Toxic-Heat |
| Shi Wei Bai Du San | Toxic-Heat |
| San Zhong Kui Jian Tang | Toxic-Heat |
| Zi Dang Gao | Toxic-Heat |
| Er Qing Gao | Toxic-Heat |
| Bing Peng San | Toxic-Heat |
| Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin | Toxic-Heat |
Formulas that clear Heat from the Organs
These formulas are suitable for some prostate swollen-causing patterns like Toxic-Heat or Toxic-Heat Stagnation.
One such formula is Xin Yi Qing Fei Yin, with biond’s magnolia flowers as a key herb.
Other formulas of this category are listed in the table below.
All "formulas that clear heat from the organs" recommended for prostate swollen
| Formula | Patterns Suitable For (if applicable) |
|---|---|
| Xin Yi Qing Fei Yin | Toxic-Heat, Toxic-Heat Stagnation |
| Long Dan Xie Gan Tang | Toxic-Heat |
Formulas that clear Heat and resolve toxicity
These formulas are suitable for some prostate swollen-causing patterns like Toxic-Heat or Toxic-Heat Stagnation.
One such formula is Huang Lian Jie Du Tang, with goldthread rhizome as a key herb.
Other formulas of this category are listed in the table below.
All "formulas that clear heat and resolve toxicity" recommended for prostate swollen
| Formula | Patterns Suitable For (if applicable) |
|---|---|
| Huang Lian Jie Du Tang | Toxic-Heat, Toxic-Heat Stagnation |
| Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin | Toxic-Heat |
External formulas for External disorders
These formulas are suitable for some prostate swollen-causing patterns like Toxic-Heat.
One such formula is Yin Qiao San, with honeysuckle flowers as a key herb.
Other formulas of this category are listed in the table below.
All "external formulas for external disorders" recommended for prostate swollen
| Formula | Patterns Suitable For (if applicable) |
|---|---|
| Yin Qiao San | Toxic-Heat |
| Zi Dang Gao | Toxic-Heat |
| Er Qing Gao | Toxic-Heat |
| Bing Peng San | Toxic-Heat |
Formulas that clear nutritive-level Heat
These formulas are suitable for some prostate swollen-causing patterns like Toxic-Heat.
One such formula is Qing Ying Tang, with water buffalo horn as a key herb.
Other formulas of this category are listed in the table below.
All "formulas that clear nutritive-level heat" recommended for prostate swollen
| Formula | Patterns Suitable For (if applicable) |
|---|---|
| Qing Ying Tang | Toxic-Heat |
| Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang | Toxic-Heat |
Formulas that clear external abscesses and sores
These formulas are suitable for some prostate swollen-causing patterns like Toxic-Heat.
One such formula is Shi Wei Bai Du San, with saposhnikovia root as a key herb.
Other formulas of this category are listed in the table below.
All "formulas that clear external abscesses and sores" recommended for prostate swollen
| Formula | Patterns Suitable For (if applicable) |
|---|---|
| Shi Wei Bai Du San | Toxic-Heat |
| San Zhong Kui Jian Tang | Toxic-Heat |
Formulas that clear Wind-Heat
These formulas are suitable for some prostate swollen-causing patterns like Toxic-Heat.
One such formula is Sang Ju Yin, with mulberry leaves as a key herb.
Formulas that clear Qi-level Heat
These formulas are suitable for some prostate swollen-causing patterns like Toxic-Heat.
One such formula is Bai Hu Tang, with gypsum as a key herb.
Formulas that clear Heat and expel dampness
These formulas are suitable for some prostate swollen-causing patterns like Toxic-Heat.
One such formula is Gan Lu Xiao Du Dan, with baikal skullcap root as a key herb.
TCM Herbs for Prostate Swollen
Explore below some TCM herbs used to address prostate swollen, organized by herb category.
- By Herb Category
- Herbs that clear heat and relieve toxicity
- Herbs that clear heat and dry dampness
- Warm/Acrid herbs that release the exterior
- Cool/Acrid herbs that release the exterior
- Herbs that clear heat and purge fire and/or clear summer heat
- Herbs that cool the blood
- Herbs that drain dampness
- Tonic herbs for blood deficiency
- Herbs that open the orifices
- Herbs for external application
Herbs that clear Heat and relieve Toxicity
Prostate swollen can be treated by these herbs if it arises from internal heat and toxic accumulations, aiding in detoxification and cooling the body.
One such herb is Honeysuckle Flowers (Jin Yin Hua), a key herb in some formulas recommended for prostate swollen, like Yin Qiao San.
Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.
"Herbs that clear Heat and relieve Toxicity" recommended for prostate swollen
| Herb | Formulas they belong to (if applicable) |
|---|---|
| Honeysuckle Flowers (Jin Yin Hua) | Yin Qiao San |
| Forsythia Fruits (Lian Qiao) | Yin Qiao San |
| Lithospermum Roots (Zi Cao) | Zi Dang Gao |
| Natural Indigo (Qing Dai) | Er Qing Gao |
Herbs that clear Heat and dry Dampness
Prostate swollen can be treated by these herbs when caused by excessive dampness and heat within the body, aiming to restore balance by drying dampness and clearing heat.
One such herb is Goldthread Rhizomes (Huang Lian), a key herb in some formulas recommended for prostate swollen, like Huang Lian Jie Du Tang.
Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.
"Herbs that clear Heat and dry Dampness" recommended for prostate swollen
Warm/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior
Prostate swollen can be treated by these herbs when there is a need to dispel external cold and warm the body, especially in cases where there is insufficient Yang energy internally.
One such herb is Biond’S Magnolia Flowers (Xin Yi Hua), a key herb in some formulas recommended for prostate swollen, like Xin Yi Qing Fei Yin.
Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.
"Warm/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior" recommended for prostate swollen
| Herb | Formulas they belong to (if applicable) |
|---|---|
| Biond’S Magnolia Flowers (Xin Yi Hua) | Xin Yi Qing Fei Yin |
| Saposhnikovia Roots (Fang Feng) | Shi Wei Bai Du San |
| Japanese Catnip (Jing Jie) | Shi Wei Bai Du San |
Cool/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior
Prostate swollen can be treated by these herbs when the body needs to harmonize with external environmental changes, particularly when there's a need to expel pathogenic factors like wind or cold without overly cooling the body.
One such herb is Mulberry Leaves (Sang Ye), a key herb in some formulas recommended for prostate swollen, like Sang Ju Yin.
Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.
"Cool/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior" recommended for prostate swollen
| Herb | Formulas they belong to (if applicable) |
|---|---|
| Mulberry Leaves (Sang Ye) | Sang Ju Yin |
| Chrysanthemum Flowers (Ju Hua) | Sang Ju Yin |
Herbs that clear Heat and purge Fire and/or clear Summer Heat
Prostate swollen can be treated by these herbs when it arises from excessive internal heat or fire, aiding in cooling the body and balancing internal temperature.
One such herb is Gypsum (Shi Gao), a key herb in some formulas recommended for prostate swollen, like Bai Hu Tang.
Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.
"Herbs that clear Heat and purge Fire and/or clear Summer Heat" recommended for prostate swollen
| Herb | Formulas they belong to (if applicable) |
|---|---|
| Gypsum (Shi Gao) | Bai Hu Tang |
| Anemarrhena Rhizomes (Zhi Mu) | San Zhong Kui Jian Tang |
Herbs that cool the Blood
Prostate swollen can be treated by these herbs when it is a consequence of excess heat in the blood, helping to cool and detoxify the blood.
One such herb is Water Buffalo Horns (Shui Niu Jiao), a key herb in some formulas recommended for prostate swollen, like Qing Ying Tang.
Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.
"Herbs that cool the Blood" recommended for prostate swollen
| Herb | Formulas they belong to (if applicable) |
|---|---|
| Water Buffalo Horns (Shui Niu Jiao) | Qing Ying Tang | Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang |
| Hibiscus Leaves (Fu Rong Ye) | Er Qing Gao |
Herbs that drain Dampness
Prostate swollen can be treated by these herbs when caused by excessive dampness in the body, aiding in eliminating damp through diuretic action.
One such herb is Talc (Hua Shi), a key herb in some formulas recommended for prostate swollen, like Gan Lu Xiao Du Dan.
Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.
"Herbs that drain Dampness" recommended for prostate swollen
| Herb | Formulas they belong to (if applicable) |
|---|---|
| Talc (Hua Shi) | Gan Lu Xiao Du Dan |
| Virgate Wormwood (Yin Chen) | Gan Lu Xiao Du Dan |
Tonic herbs for Blood Deficiency
Prostate swollen can be treated by these herbs in cases of blood deficiency, working to nourish and replenish the body's blood supply.
One such herb is Dong Quai (Dang Gui), a key herb in some formulas recommended for prostate swollen, like Zi Dang Gao.
Herbs that open the Orifices
Prostate swollen can be treated by these herbs if it's a result of blockages in the body's sensory orifices, aiding in restoring clarity and consciousness.
One such herb is Borneol (Bing Pian), a key herb in some formulas recommended for prostate swollen, like Bing Peng San.
Herbs for external application
Prostate swollen can be treated by these herbs when the condition is external or superficial, requiring topical treatment to alleviate symptoms or heal the affected area.
One such herb is Borax (Peng Sha), a key herb in some formulas recommended for prostate swollen, like Bing Peng San.