Treatment of abnormal leucorrhea in traditional Chinese medicine

The TCM treatment of abnormal leucorrhea usually includes syndrome differentiation and treatment, taking into account medication, diet and lifestyle adjustments. By regulating the internal organs, unblocking the meridians, improving endocrine disorders, endogenous dampness and heat, etc., the symptoms of abnormal leucorrhea can be effectively alleviated. The main methods include Chinese medicine conditioning, acupuncture therapy and dietary conditioning.

1). Chinese medicine conditioning

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the causes of abnormal leucorrhea are closely related to spleen deficiency, kidney deficiency, dampness and heat.

-Spleen deficiency syndrome: manifested by thin, white leucorrhea with large amount of discharge. Traditional Chinese medicines such as Codonopsis pilosula, Atractylodes macrocephala, Poria cocos, and Atractylodes lancea can be used in combination with Buzhong Yiqi Decoction to regulate the spleen and stomach functions.

- Kidney deficiency syndrome: Symptoms include thin and clear leucorrhea accompanied by soreness of waist and knees. You can take Rehmannia glutinosa, Morinda officinalis, Epimedium brevicornum and other medicines, and use Liuwei Dihuang Pills to regulate kidney qi.

- Damp-heat: usually manifested as excessive vaginal discharge, yellow in color or with a strange smell, can be combined with Phellodendron chinense, Artemisia capillaris, Plantago asiatica, etc., using Longdan Xiegan Decoction to clear away heat and dampness. The prescription needs to be adjusted according to the specific symptoms. It is recommended to use Chinese medicine under the guidance of a Chinese medicine practitioner to ensure the effect and safety.

2). Acupuncture therapy

Acupuncture can help regulate endocrine and improve organ function by stimulating specific acupoints. Commonly used acupoints for abnormal leucorrhea include Guanyuan, Sanyinjiao, Zusanli and other acupoints. The specific operation needs to be completed by a professional acupuncturist, which helps to promote the circulation of qi and blood and the discharge of moisture.

3).Dietary supplementation

-Tonify the spleen and replenish qi: Eat more spleen-strengthening foods such as yam, red dates, and lotus seeds;

- Clear away heat and dampness: Eat green beans, millet, watermelon, winter melon and other ingredients regularly;

-Nourish the kidney and yin: Eat more black sesame, walnuts, wolfberries, etc. to enhance kidney function; eat a light diet and avoid spicy food.

4). Adjust your lifestyle

Get enough sleep and do moderate exercise, such as Ba Duan Jin and yoga, to improve your physical fitness. Pay attention to personal hygiene and change clothes frequently, especially underwear, to prevent bacterial infection.

Traditional Chinese medicine focuses on overall conditioning in the treatment of abnormal leucorrhea, and improves symptoms through medication, acupuncture, diet and lifestyle adjustments. If abnormal leucorrhea does not improve for a long time or is accompanied by other discomforts, please go to the hospital in time to find out the specific cause and take targeted treatment. While taking traditional Chinese medicine treatment, it is also necessary to combine Western medicine examination methods to ensure full recovery of health.