TCM treats bleeding conditions from a holistic approach, physicians not only consider the blood flowing problem, but also try to clarify the cause, developing mechanisms, disharmony pattern and involved organs, so as to design a remedy with desirable result.
MoreNo matter what medical conditions that caused abnormal bleeding, TCM treatments often aim at clearing fire/heat evils, improving qi (vital energy) and blood conditions, and a harmonized blood is the ultimate goal of all. Physicians have to follow some general principles when designing the herbal prescriptions.
MoreCharacteristics of bleeding and accompanying signs are important for determining the internal disharmonies. Identifying the major involved organs will help determine what specific functions need to be restored.
MoreQi deficiency, excessive heat and blood stasis can be triggered by external pathogens, improper diet, emotional strain or internal organ problems; these factors affect different body regions, organs and meridians, and lead to a variety of bleeding problems.
MoreTraditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has a unique understanding about how bleeding develops, and has accumulated extensive experiences in treating bleeding conditions. TCM methods can be a choice for controlling bleeding that complicates in various medical conditions, especially for mild to medium bleeding cases.
MoreMenstrual cycles or periods vary widely among women, they often vary within each individual woman as well. For most women, menstrual flow occurs every 21 to 35 days, lasts about 4 to 7 days, and produces 30ml of blood each time. It may also be considered normal if the timing…
MoreOccasional nosebleeds are very common. The nasal lining is rich in tiny blood vessels, very fragile and sensitive, when the air is too dry or if you pick or blow your nose vigorously, nosebleeds can easily result. Nosebleeds are a nuisance but are usually not a sign of a serious…
MoreCoughing up blood or blood-tinged sputum indicates that the respiratory tract is bleeding. The symptom occurs in a variety of conditions. It may be a mild symptom that resulted from violent coughing, inhaling smoke, common cold and even dry weather. Coughing up blood can also be one of the many…
MoreBlood in the semen is often a benign condition, and will probably disappear on its own, particular in men under 40 years old. When the semen fluid looks pink, red, or brown color or has blood clots, it may indicate that the male genital tract has inflammation, infection, blockage or…
MoreBruises or red blood spots under the skin are caused by broken and bleeding blood vessels underneath the surface. Blood leaks into the surrounding tissues, and results in tiny red or purple dots (petechiae), or a large area of purple patches (purpura) or a widespread area of bruise marks (ecchymosis).…
MoreBlood in the stool can appear as black stool, dark red stool, bright red stool or normal color stool (invisible to the naked eye). The symptom indicates a bleeding somewhere along the digestive tract, including the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum and anus. Bleeding may occur in one or…
MoreBlood in the urine may appear as pink, red or cola-colored, which often indicate bleeding in the urinary tract, somewhere from the kidneys, ureters, bladder or urethra. Some people may also pass blood clots in their urine. For a mild bleeding that is invisible to the naked eye, blood can…
MoreGums are responsible for holding and protecting the teeth, bleeding gums can be a sign of gum disease, medically called gingivitis. The condition is often due to plaque formation on the teeth that produces acids and toxins to erode and cause inflammation of the gums. Besides plaque formation, other factors…
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