What is the cause of abnormal leucorrhea in traditional Chinese medicine?

Abnormal vaginal discharge is believed by TCM to be caused by spleen deficiency, kidney deficiency, damp heat or cold dampness, which lead to imbalance of yin and yang in the body, thus affecting the normal function of the reproductive system. TCM uses traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, diet and other methods to improve symptoms through syndrome differentiation and treatment.

Abnormal leucorrhea is often related to dysfunction of the spleen, kidney and liver in traditional Chinese medicine theory. Spleen deficiency and dampness are one of the common causes, which are manifested as a large amount of leucorrhea, thin texture, white and odorless, often accompanied by symptoms such as fatigue and loss of appetite. Kidney deficiency may cause leucorrhea to be thin and watery, accompanied by symptoms such as soreness of the waist and knees, and fear of cold. Damp-heat is another common cause. Leucorrhea is yellow or yellow-green, sticky, with a peculiar smell, and may be accompanied by vulvar itching or burning sensation. Cold and dampness are manifested as clear and thin leucorrhea, large amount, accompanied by symptoms such as cold pain in the lower abdomen and cold limbs. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment of abnormal leucorrhea focuses on syndrome differentiation and treatment. Commonly used Chinese medicines such as Atractylodes macrocephala, Poria cocos, Chinese yam, Euryale ferox, etc. are used to strengthen the spleen and eliminate dampness, Rehmannia glutinosa, Cornus officinalis, Lycium barbarum, etc. are used to nourish the kidney and consolidate essence, and Phellodendron chinense, Sophora flavescens, Gentiana scabra, etc. are used to clear heat and eliminate dampness. Acupuncture treatment often uses acupoints such as Guanyuan, Qihai, Sanyinjiao, etc. to regulate the circulation of Qi and blood and improve symptoms.

Abnormal leucorrhea is often related to dysfunction of the spleen, kidney and liver in traditional Chinese medicine theory. Spleen deficiency and dampness are one of the common causes, which are manifested as a large amount of leucorrhea, thin texture, white and odorless, often accompanied by symptoms such as fatigue and loss of appetite. Kidney deficiency may cause leucorrhea to be thin and watery, accompanied by symptoms such as soreness of the waist and knees, and fear of cold. Damp-heat is another common cause. Leucorrhea is yellow or yellow-green, sticky, with a peculiar smell, and may be accompanied by vulvar itching or burning sensation. Cold and dampness are manifested as clear and thin leucorrhea, large amount, accompanied by symptoms such as cold pain in the lower abdomen and cold limbs. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment of abnormal leucorrhea focuses on syndrome differentiation and treatment. Commonly used Chinese medicines such as Atractylodes macrocephala, Poria cocos, Chinese yam, Euryale ferox, etc. are used to strengthen the spleen and eliminate dampness, Rehmannia glutinosa, Cornus officinalis, Lycium barbarum, etc. are used to nourish the kidney and consolidate essence, and Phellodendron chinense, Sophora flavescens, Gentiana scabra, etc. are used to clear heat and eliminate dampness. Acupuncture treatment often uses acupoints such as Guanyuan, Qihai, Sanyinjiao, etc. to regulate the circulation of Qi and blood and improve symptoms.

Dietary conditioning is an important auxiliary means of TCM treatment of abnormal leucorrhea. People with spleen deficiency and dampness can eat more foods such as yam, lotus seeds, and coix seeds that strengthen the spleen and remove dampness, and avoid raw, cold, and greasy foods. People with kidney deficiency should eat more kidney-tonifying ingredients such as black beans, walnuts, and wolfberries. People with damp heat should avoid spicy and irritating foods, and eat more foods such as winter melon, mung beans, and bitter melon that clear heat and dampness. People with cold and dampness can use warming ingredients such as ginger, red dates, and longan to avoid cold foods. It is also important to maintain good living habits, avoid excessive fatigue, keep the vulva clean and dry, and wear breathable and comfortable clothes. Emotional regulation should also not be ignored, and long-term anxiety, depression, and other negative emotions should be avoided to affect the circulation of qi and blood. If abnormal leucorrhea is accompanied by obvious odor, abnormal color, or discomfort in the vulva, you should seek medical attention in time to rule out the possibility of infection or other gynecological diseases. TCM treatment of abnormal leucorrhea emphasizes overall conditioning, and through multi-faceted interventions such as drugs, diet, and lifestyle habits, restore the balance of yin and yang in the body and fundamentally improve symptoms.