Scrofula according to Chinese Medicine
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Acupuncture points used for scrofula
The five Chinese Medicinal herbs most likely to help treat scrofula
Why might Semiaquilegia Root Tuber (Tian Kui Zi) help with scrofula?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat scrofula as can be seen on Semiaquilegia Root Tuber's page.
Semiaquilegia Root Tubers is a Cold herb that tastes Bitter and Sweet. It targets the Kidney and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Clears Heat, resolves toxicity, reduces swelling and disperses Stagnation
Why might Sargassum (Hai Zao) help with scrofula?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat scrofula as can be seen on Sargassum's page.
Sargassum is a Cold herb that tastes Bitter and Salty. It targets the Kidney, the Liver and the Stomach.
Its main actions are: Clears Heat and reduces hardening associated with Phlegm-Heat. Encourages urination and lessens edema. Expels phlegm from the lungs.
Why might Plum Flowers (Mei Hua) help with scrofula?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat scrofula as can be seen on Plum Flowers's page.
Plum Flowers is a Neutral herb that tastes Sour. It targets the Stomach, the Liver and the Lung.
Its main actions are: Regulates the Stomach and Spleen function and soothes the Liver Qi. Resolves Phlegm and detoxifies.
Why might Castor Bean (Bi Ma Zi) help with scrofula?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat scrofula as can be seen on Castor Bean's page.
Castor Beans is a Neutral herb that tastes Pungent and Sweet. It targets the Large intestine and the Lung.
Its main actions are: Induces subsidence of swelling and removes toxins. Facilitates urination and eases constipation. Clears the Meridians.
Other symptoms often associated with scrofula
Goiter Boils Edema Sores Constipation Phlegm Tinnitus Abnormal uterine bleeding Mastitis Carbuncles