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- Feb 24
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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Chinese Medicine (TCM)
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are often classified as Damp-Heat in the Bladder (Lín Zhèng, 淋证). The imbalance usually results from factors like excessive heat, dampness accumulation, weak kidney function, or Qi stagnation.
Common TCM Patterns for UTIs & Their Treatments
1. Damp-Heat in the Bladder (膀胱湿热)
Symptoms:🔥 Burning urination, frequent and urgent urination, lower abdominal pain, dark yellow or cloudy urine, strong odor, possible fever.
Treatment:
Herbs:
Ba Zheng San (八正散) – Classic formula for clearing damp heat from the bladder.
Huang Lian (黄连, Coptis) – Clears heat and toxins.
Che Qian Zi (车前子, Plantago Seed) – Promotes urination and removes dampness.
Hua Shi (滑石, Talc Powder) – Drains heat and promotes urination.
Acupoints:
CV3 (Zhongji, 中极) – Clears heat from the bladder.
SP9 (Yinlingquan, 阴陵泉) – Resolves dampness.
BL28 (Pangguangshu, 膀胱俞) – Strengthens the bladder function.
2. Kidney & Spleen Qi Deficiency (肾气不足, 脾虚)
Symptoms:⚡ Chronic or recurrent UTI, frequent urination, dribbling urine, fatigue, cold limbs, lower back pain.
Treatment:
Herbs:
Shen Ling Bai Zhu San (参苓白术散) – Strengthens spleen and eliminates dampness.
Wu Wei Zi (五味子, Schisandra Berry) – Astringes urine and strengthens kidney Qi.
Dang Shen (党参, Codonopsis) – Tonifies Qi and improves immunity.
Acupoints:
BL23 (Shenshu, 肾俞) – Strengthens kidney Qi.
ST36 (Zusanli, 足三里) – Boosts Qi and digestion.
SP6 (Sanyinjiao, 三阴交) – Nourishes the spleen and kidney.
3. Liver Qi Stagnation with Heat (肝气郁结)
Symptoms:🌪 Stress-induced UTI, lower abdominal distension, irritability, pain that worsens with emotional distress, dark urine with slight burning.
Treatment:
Herbs:
Long Dan Xie Gan Tang (龙胆泻肝汤) – Clears liver fire and damp-heat.
Chai Hu (柴胡, Bupleurum) – Regulates liver Qi.
Dan Shen (丹参, Salvia Root) – Promotes circulation and reduces inflammation.
Acupoints:
LR3 (Taichong, 太冲) – Soothes liver Qi.
GB34 (Yanglingquan, 阳陵泉) – Clears damp-heat from the liver and gallbladder.
BL18 (Ganshu, 肝俞) – Strengthens liver function.
Lifestyle & Dietary Advice in TCM for UTI Prevention
✅ Avoid spicy, greasy, and fried foods – They contribute to heat and dampness.✅ Drink barley tea or corn silk tea – Helps reduce dampness.✅ Increase water intake – Supports urination and detoxification.✅ Eat cooling foods – Watermelon, cucumber, mung beans, and pears help clear heat.✅ Keep the lower body warm – Cold weakens the kidney Qi.✅ Reduce stress – Emotional imbalance (especially anger or frustration) can lead to liver Qi stagnation.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are primarily seen as a result of Damp-Heat in the Bladder (膀胱湿热, Páng Guāng Shī Rè), although other imbalances such as Kidney Qi Deficiency (肾气虚) or Liver Qi Stagnation (肝气郁结) may contribute to recurrent infections.
TCM provides a holistic approach to treating UTIs, not only by relieving symptoms but by addressing the root cause to prevent recurrence. A personalized TCM diagnosis and treatment plan can be effective for both acute and chronic UTIs, working alongside conventional medicine when necessary.
This information is only educational and should not be construed as medical advice.
Everything must be balanced, and the suggestions may not apply to you.
A specialist doctor should be consulted for any medical advice or diagnosis.
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Doctor of Acupuncture/Chinese Medicine
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