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Thermophilus infection can be the consequence of several so-called “patterns of disharmony” in Chinese Medicine.
Chinese Medicine sees the body as a system, not a sum of isolated parts. A "pattern" is when the system's harmony is disrupted, leading to symptoms or signs that something is wrong (like thermophilus infection here). It is similar to the concept of disease in Western Medicine but not quite: a Western disease can often be explained by several Chinese patterns and vice-versa.
A pattern often manifests itself in a combination of symptoms that, at first glance, do not seem necessarily related to each others. For instance here thermophilus infection is often associated with sticky vaginal discharge, dizziness and loose stools in the pattern “Damp-Heat”.
Once identified, patterns are treated using medicinal herbs, acupuncture, and other therapies. In the case of thermophilus infection we’ve identified two herbal formulas that may help treat patterns behind the symptom.
We’ve also selected below the four medicinal herbs that we think are most likely to help treat thermophilus infection.
Damp-Heat, a "pattern of disharmony" that can cause thermophilus infection
In Chinese Medicine thermophilus infection is a symptom for the pattern "Damp-Heat". Below is a small explanation for it with links for more details.
Phellodendron Bark (Huang Bo) is the king ingredient for Er Miao San, a formula used for Damp-Heat
Damp-Heat
Pulse type(s): Rapid (Shu), Slippery (Hua)
Tongue coating: Sticky coating, Yellow coating
Tongue color: Red
In addition to thermophilus infection, other symptoms associated with Damp-Heat include sticky vaginal discharge, dizziness and loose stools.
From a Western Medicine standpoint Damp-Heat is associated with health issues such as Menstrual Cramps, Intermenstrual Bleeding or Abnormal Vaginal Discharge.
Damp-Heat is often treated with Er Miao San, a herbal formula made of 2 herbs (including Phellodendron Bark - Huang Bo - as a key herb). Er Miao San belongs to the category of "formulas that expel dampness", which might be why it is often recommended for this pattern. Its main action as a formula is: "Expels Dampness from the Lower Burner".
Two herbal formulas that might help with thermophilus infection
Yi Huang Tang
Source date: 1826 AD
Number of ingredients: 5 herbs
Key actions: Strengthens the Spleen. Dries Dampness. Clears Heat. Stops vaginal discharge.
Why might Yi Huang Tang help with thermophilus infection?
Because it is a formula often recommended to treat the pattern 'Damp-Heat' of which thermophilus infection is a symptom.
According to Chinese Medicine, Damp-Heat can contribute to many health issues, including Abnormal Vaginal Discharge.
Long Dan Xie Gan Tang
Source date: 1682 AD
Number of ingredients: 10 herbs
Key actions: Clears Heat and Fire from the Liver and Gallbladder. Clears and drains Damp-Heat from the Lower Burner.
Why might Long Dan Xie Gan Tang help with thermophilus infection?
Because it is a formula often recommended to treat the pattern 'Damp-Heat' of which thermophilus infection is a symptom.
According to Chinese Medicine, Damp-Heat can contribute to many health issues, including Abnormal Vaginal Discharge.
The four Chinese Medicinal herbs most likely to help treat thermophilus infection
Why might Plantain Seed (Che Qian Zi) help with thermophilus infection?
Because Plantain Seed is an ingredient in several formulas indicated to treat thermophilus infection as a symptom, like Yi Huang Tang or Long Dan Xie Gan Tang for instance.
Plantain Seeds is a Cool herb that tastes Sweet. It targets the Kidney, the Liver, the Lung and the Small intestine.
Its main actions are: Encourages urination and clears Heat. Stops diarrhea by expelling water through urination. Brightens the eyes, used in combination either for Deficiency or Heat. Reduces inflammation of infections. Arrests cough and expectorates Phlegm.
Why might Yam (Shan Yao) help with thermophilus infection?
Because it is a key herb in Yi Huang Tang, a herbal formula indicated to treat the pattern '' (a pattern with thermophilus infection as a symptom)
Yam is a Neutral herb that tastes Sweet. It targets the Spleen, the Kidney and the Lung.
Its main actions are: Tonifies the Spleen and Stomach. Tonifies the Lung Qi and nourishes the Lung Yin. Nourishes the Kidneys and consolidates Jing.
Why might Chinese Gentian (Long Dan Cao) help with thermophilus infection?
Because it is a key herb in Long Dan Xie Gan Tang, a herbal formula indicated to treat the pattern '' (a pattern with thermophilus infection as a symptom)
Chinese Gentian is a Cold herb that tastes Bitter. It targets the Gallbladder, the Heart, the Large intestine, the Liver and the Lung.
Its main actions are: Expels Damp-Heat especially in the Liver and Gallbladder Meridians. Clears Liver-Fire. Clears Liver-Wind.
Why might Foxnut Seed (Qian Shi) help with thermophilus infection?
Because it is a key herb in Yi Huang Tang, a herbal formula indicated to treat the pattern '' (a pattern with thermophilus infection as a symptom)
Foxnut Seeds is a Neutral herb that tastes Sour and Sweet. It targets the Spleen and the Kidney.
Its main actions are: Tonifies the Spleen and stops diarrhea. Strengthens the Kidneys and restrains Essence. Dispels Dampness and relieves leukorrhea.
Conditions associated with thermophilus infection
Other symptoms often associated with thermophilus infection
Sticky vaginal discharge Dizziness Tiredness Depression Cold limbs Loose stools White vaginal discharge Poor appetite Frequent urination Smelly Vaginal discharge