Symptom family: General Body Pain and Discomfort
Explore below more details about what might cause Stabbing fixed pain according to TCM.
Blood Stasis in TCM is a concept where the blood flow in the body is not as smooth or efficient as it should be. Imagine a river that's supposed to flow freely, but instead, it's getting blocked or moving too slowly in some parts. This can lead to various health issues, like pain that feels sharp or stabbing, dark bruises, and a complexion that looks purplish. TCM believes that good health relies on the smooth and vibrant flow of Qi and blood throughout the body, so when blood gets stuck, it's like a traffic jam in your body, leading to discomfort or health problems.... see more
Common Symptoms: Dark Face Purple Lips Abdominal Masses Purple Nails Menstrual Cramps Dark Menstrual Clots Dark Menstrual Blood Mottled Skin
Pattern Name | Relevant Symptoms | Relevant Formulas |
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Blood Stagnation | Boring fixed stabbing pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Stabbing fixed pain, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Menstrual cramps, Dark menstrual clots, Dark menstrual blood, Lumps... see more | Tao He Cheng Qi Tang | Da Huang Mu Dan Pi Tang | Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan | Di Dang Tang | Dan Shen Yin | Da Huang Zhe Chong Wan | San Zhong Kui Jian Tang | Hai Tong Pi Tang | Huang Qi Gui Zhi Wu Wu Tang |
Qi And Blood Stagnation | Boring fixed stabbing pain, Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails, Irritability, Mood swings, Depression, Mottled skin, Foot edema, Abdominal masses, Melena black tarry stool, Menstrual cramps, Amenorrhea, Dark menstrual clots, Dark menstrual blood, Prolonged lochia, Irregular periods... see more | Dan Shen Yin | Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang | Shen Tong Zhu Yu Tang | Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang | Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang | Chai Hu Shu Gan San | Shi Xiao San | Qi Li San | Guo Qi Yin |
Qi Stagnation in TCM is like having a traffic jam in your body's energy system. Qi, the vital life force that flows through your body, is supposed to move smoothly to maintain health and balance. But with Qi Stagnation, this flow gets blocked or slowed down, like cars stuck on a highway. This can lead to symptoms like feeling stressed, emotional mood swings, and physical discomfort, often described as a feeling of fullness or tightness, especially in the chest or abdomen. It's as though the body's internal energy circulation is disrupted, causing various issues. TCM sees this as an energy flow problem, different from modern medicine's focus on specific physiological processes.... see more
Pattern Name | Relevant Symptoms | Relevant Formulas |
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Qi And Blood Stagnation | Boring fixed stabbing pain, Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails, Irritability, Mood swings, Depression, Mottled skin, Foot edema, Abdominal masses, Melena black tarry stool, Menstrual cramps, Amenorrhea, Dark menstrual clots, Dark menstrual blood, Prolonged lochia, Irregular periods... see more | Dan Shen Yin | Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang | Shen Tong Zhu Yu Tang | Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang | Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang | Chai Hu Shu Gan San | Shi Xiao San | Qi Li San | Guo Qi Yin |
Explore below some TCM herbal formulas used to address stabbing fixed pain, organized by cause and by formula type.
Suitable for Blood Stasis patterns that may cause stabbing fixed pain, such as Blood Stagnation or Qi And Blood Stagnation
Learn moreFormula | Patterns Suitable For |
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Dan Shen Yin | Blood Stagnation, Qi And Blood Stagnation |
Tao He Cheng Qi Tang | Blood Stagnation |
Da Huang Mu Dan Pi Tang | Blood Stagnation |
Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan | Blood Stagnation |
Di Dang Tang | Blood Stagnation |
Da Huang Zhe Chong Wan | Blood Stagnation |
San Zhong Kui Jian Tang | Blood Stagnation |
Hai Tong Pi Tang | Blood Stagnation |
Huang Qi Gui Zhi Wu Wu Tang | Blood Stagnation |
Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang | Qi And Blood Stagnation |
Shen Tong Zhu Yu Tang | Qi And Blood Stagnation |
Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang | Qi And Blood Stagnation |
Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang | Qi And Blood Stagnation |
Chai Hu Shu Gan San | Qi And Blood Stagnation |
Shi Xiao San | Qi And Blood Stagnation |
Qi Li San | Qi And Blood Stagnation |
Guo Qi Yin | Qi And Blood Stagnation |
Suitable for Qi Stagnation patterns that may cause stabbing fixed pain, such as Qi And Blood Stagnation
Learn moreFormula | Patterns Suitable For |
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Dan Shen Yin | Qi And Blood Stagnation |
Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang | Qi And Blood Stagnation |
Shen Tong Zhu Yu Tang | Qi And Blood Stagnation |
Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang | Qi And Blood Stagnation |
Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang | Qi And Blood Stagnation |
Chai Hu Shu Gan San | Qi And Blood Stagnation |
Shi Xiao San | Qi And Blood Stagnation |
Qi Li San | Qi And Blood Stagnation |
Guo Qi Yin | Qi And Blood Stagnation |
These formulas are suitable for some stabbing fixed pain-causing patterns like Blood Stagnation or Qi And Blood Stagnation.
One such formula is Dan Shen Yin, with red sage root as a key herb.
Other formulas of this category are listed in the table below.
Formula | Patterns Suitable For (if applicable) |
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Dan Shen Yin | Blood Stagnation, Qi And Blood Stagnation |
Tao He Cheng Qi Tang | Blood Stagnation |
Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan | Blood Stagnation |
Di Dang Tang | Blood Stagnation |
Da Huang Zhe Chong Wan | Blood Stagnation |
Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang | Qi And Blood Stagnation |
Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang | Qi And Blood Stagnation |
Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang | Qi And Blood Stagnation |
Shi Xiao San | Qi And Blood Stagnation |
Qi Li San | Qi And Blood Stagnation |
These formulas are suitable for some stabbing fixed pain-causing patterns like Blood Stagnation.
One such formula is Da Huang Mu Dan Pi Tang, with rhubarb as a key herb.
These formulas are suitable for some stabbing fixed pain-causing patterns like Blood Stagnation.
One such formula is San Zhong Kui Jian Tang, with phellodendron bark as a key herb.
These formulas are suitable for some stabbing fixed pain-causing patterns like Blood Stagnation.
One such formula is Hai Tong Pi Tang, with erythrinae bark as a key herb.
These formulas are suitable for some stabbing fixed pain-causing patterns like Blood Stagnation.
One such formula is Huang Qi Gui Zhi Wu Wu Tang, with milkvetch root as a key herb.
These formulas are suitable for some stabbing fixed pain-causing patterns like Qi And Blood Stagnation.
One such formula is Shen Tong Zhu Yu Tang, with peach kernel as a key herb.
These formulas are suitable for some stabbing fixed pain-causing patterns like Qi And Blood Stagnation.
One such formula is Chai Hu Shu Gan San, with bupleurum root as a key herb.
These formulas are suitable for some stabbing fixed pain-causing patterns like Qi And Blood Stagnation.
One such formula is Guo Qi Yin, with dong quai as a key herb.
Explore below some TCM herbs used to address stabbing fixed pain, organized by herb category.
Stabbing fixed pain can be treated by these herbs when it stems from stagnation or poor circulation of blood, helping to improve blood flow and alleviate related discomfort.
One such herb is Peach Kernels (Tao Ren), a key herb in some formulas recommended for stabbing fixed pain, like Tao He Cheng Qi Tang.
Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.
Stabbing fixed pain 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 Phellodendron Bark (Huang Bo), a key herb in some formulas recommended for stabbing fixed pain, like San Zhong Kui Jian Tang.
Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.
Stabbing fixed pain 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 Cinnamon Twigs (Gui Zhi), a key herb in some formulas recommended for stabbing fixed pain, like Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan.
Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.
Herb | Formulas they belong to (if applicable) |
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Cinnamon Twigs (Gui Zhi) | Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan | Huang Qi Gui Zhi Wu Wu Tang |
Angelica Roots (Bai Zhi) | Hai Tong Pi Tang |
Stabbing fixed pain 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 stabbing fixed pain, like Guo Qi Yin.
Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.
Herb | Formulas they belong to (if applicable) |
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Dong Quai (Dang Gui) | Guo Qi Yin |
Prepared Rehmannia (Shu Di huang) | Guo Qi Yin |
Stabbing fixed pain can be treated by these herbs in cases of severe constipation or internal heat, using strong downward movement to purge accumulation.
One such herb is Rhubarb (Da Huang), a key herb in some formulas recommended for stabbing fixed pain, like Tao He Cheng Qi Tang.
Stabbing fixed pain 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 Poria-Cocos Mushrooms (Fu Ling), a key herb in some formulas recommended for stabbing fixed pain, like Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan.
Stabbing fixed pain 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 Anemarrhena Rhizomes (Zhi Mu), a key herb in some formulas recommended for stabbing fixed pain, like San Zhong Kui Jian Tang.
Stabbing fixed pain can be treated by these herbs when it is due to the invasion or accumulation of wind and dampness, which often affects the muscles and joints.
One such herb is Erythrinae Barks (Hai Tong Pi), a key herb in some formulas recommended for stabbing fixed pain, like Hai Tong Pi Tang.
Stabbing fixed pain can be treated by these herbs when stemming from a lack of vital energy or Qi, helping to boost energy and overall vitality.
One such herb is Milkvetch Roots (Huang Qi), a key herb in some formulas recommended for stabbing fixed pain, like Huang Qi Gui Zhi Wu Wu Tang.
Stabbing fixed pain 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 Bupleurum Roots (Chai Hu), a key herb in some formulas recommended for stabbing fixed pain, like Chai Hu Shu Gan San.
Stabbing fixed pain can be treated by these herbs in cases where it is due to internal or external bleeding, working to stabilize and constrict blood flow.
One such herb is Cattail Pollen (Pu Huang), a key herb in some formulas recommended for stabbing fixed pain, like Shi Xiao San.