Prostate Swollenaccording to TCM

Symptom family: Prostate issues

Did you mean? Prostatic Hypertrophy

What is Prostate Swollen?

Prostate swelling, medically referred to as prostate enlargement, commonly manifests as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) in men, particularly as they age. This non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland can impede the flow of urine through the urethra, leading to symptoms like increased urinary frequency, a hesitant, interrupted, weak stream, and urinary urgency.

While BPH doesn't necessarily lead to severe health issues, it can significantly affect the quality of life and warrants medical attention to manage symptoms effectively.

How does TCM view Prostate Swollen?

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perceives prostate swelling as a result of imbalances in the body’s energetic systems. Rather than viewing it as an isolated urological condition, TCM considers it a symptom of broader systemic issues, often related to the Kidneys' energy, accumulation of Dampness or Toxin.

TCM practitioners emphasize diagnosing the specific underlying disharmony, which could range from Kidney Yang Deficiency to Damp-Heat, to tailor a treatment that restores balance and addresses the condition holistically.

Root Causes of Prostate Swollen in TCM

Within the scope of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), prostate swelling is commonly associated with the pattern of Toxic-Heat. This pattern reflects an imbalance where excessive Heat accumulates in the body and manifests as toxicity. Signs of Toxic-Heat may include irritation, redness, inflammation, and pain, which can be likened to the symptoms experienced during prostate swelling.

TCM treatments aim to clear this Heat and detoxify the system, thereby reducing the swelling and improving urinary function. Lifestyle factors are also considered significant contributors, and TCM practitioners often recommend adjustments to diet and stress management to support the body's healing process.

Explore below more details about what might cause Prostate swollen according to TCM.

  • By Syndrome
  • Heat
Detailed description of the cause

Heat

In TCM "Heat" signifies an excess of Yang energy, leading to an imbalance where heat predominates over the body's cool Yin aspects. This condition is metaphorically akin to an internal over-heating. Symptoms indicative of Heat can include feelings of warmth, fever, sweating, irritability, red face, thirst with a preference for cold drinks, and a rapid pulse. The tongue may appear red with a yellow coating. Unlike the common interpretation of heat in terms of temperature, in TCM, it represents a state of hyperactivity or inflammation in the body.... see more

Heat Patterns That Can Lead to Prostate Swollen

Common Symptoms: Fever Carbuncles Pustule Red Skin Eruptions Sore Throat Eczema Perineum Swollen Testicular Swelling

Pattern Name Relevant Symptoms Relevant Formulas
Toxic-Heat Prostate swollen, Fever, Edema, Pus and discharge, Boils, Carbuncles, Pustule, Red skin eruptions, Sore throat, Eczema, Perineum swollen, Testicular swelling, Mouth ulcers, Tonsil swelling... see more Yin Qiao San | Sang Ju Yin | Bai Hu Tang | Long Dan Xie Gan Tang | Qing Ying Tang | Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang | Huang Lian Jie Du Tang | Xin Yi Qing Fei Yin | Gan Lu Xiao Du Dan | Shi Wei Bai Du San | San Zhong Kui Jian Tang | Zi Dang Gao | Er Qing Gao | Bing Peng San | Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin
Toxic-Heat Stagnation Prostate swollen, Pustule, Carbuncles, Fever, Red skin eruptions, Sore throat, Throat pain, Eczema, Perineum swollen, Testicular swelling, Mouth ulcers, Tonsil swelling... see more Huang Lian Jie Du Tang | Xin Yi Qing Fei Yin

TCM Herbal Formulas for Prostate Swollen

When addressing prostate swelling from the perspective of Toxic-Heat, TCM relies on a range of herbal formulas to clear Heat and eliminate toxins. Yin Qiao San, renowned for its Heat-clearing properties, is often recommended. It includes key herbs like Honeysuckle flowers, which are prized for their cooling and anti-inflammatory effects.

Additionally, practitioners may utilize Huang Lian Jie Du Tang, a powerful detoxifying concoction with Goldthread Rhizomes, to target the deeper aspects of Heat and toxicity that are believed to contribute to prostate swelling. These formulas are considered a foundational part of treatment, integrated with a holistic plan that may encompass acupuncture and Qi Gong to restore balance and health.

Explore below some TCM herbal formulas used to address prostate swollen, organized by cause and by formula type.

  • By Cause
  • By Formula Type
  • Heat
  • External formulas for external disorders
  • Formulas that clear heat from the organs
  • Formulas that clear nutritive-level heat
  • Formulas that clear heat and resolve toxicity
  • Formulas that clear external abscesses and sores
  • Formulas that clear wind-Heat
  • Formulas that clear qi-level heat
  • Formulas that clear heat and expel dampness

All Formulas Recommended for Prostate Swollen Caused by Heat

Formula Patterns Suitable For
Huang Lian Jie Du Tang Toxic-Heat, Toxic-Heat Stagnation
Xin Yi Qing Fei Yin Toxic-Heat, Toxic-Heat Stagnation
Yin Qiao San Toxic-Heat
Sang Ju Yin Toxic-Heat
Bai Hu Tang Toxic-Heat
Long Dan Xie Gan Tang Toxic-Heat
Qing Ying Tang Toxic-Heat
Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang Toxic-Heat
Gan Lu Xiao Du Dan Toxic-Heat
Shi Wei Bai Du San Toxic-Heat
San Zhong Kui Jian Tang Toxic-Heat
Zi Dang Gao Toxic-Heat
Er Qing Gao Toxic-Heat
Bing Peng San Toxic-Heat
Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin Toxic-Heat

All "formulas that clear heat from the organs" recommended for prostate swollen

Formula Patterns Suitable For (if applicable)
Xin Yi Qing Fei Yin Toxic-Heat, Toxic-Heat Stagnation
Long Dan Xie Gan Tang Toxic-Heat

All "formulas that clear heat and resolve toxicity" recommended for prostate swollen

Formula Patterns Suitable For (if applicable)
Huang Lian Jie Du Tang Toxic-Heat, Toxic-Heat Stagnation
Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin Toxic-Heat

All "external formulas for external disorders" recommended for prostate swollen

Formula Patterns Suitable For (if applicable)
Yin Qiao San Toxic-Heat
Zi Dang Gao Toxic-Heat
Er Qing Gao Toxic-Heat
Bing Peng San Toxic-Heat

All "formulas that clear nutritive-level heat" recommended for prostate swollen

Formula Patterns Suitable For (if applicable)
Qing Ying Tang Toxic-Heat
Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang Toxic-Heat

All "formulas that clear external abscesses and sores" recommended for prostate swollen

Formula Patterns Suitable For (if applicable)
Shi Wei Bai Du San Toxic-Heat
San Zhong Kui Jian Tang Toxic-Heat

TCM Herbs for Prostate Swollen

Explore below some TCM herbs used to address prostate swollen, organized by herb category.

  • By Herb Category
  • Herbs that clear heat and relieve toxicity
  • Herbs that clear heat and dry dampness
  • Warm/Acrid herbs that release the exterior
  • Cool/Acrid herbs that release the exterior
  • Herbs that clear heat and purge fire and/or clear summer heat
  • Herbs that cool the blood
  • Herbs that drain dampness
  • Tonic herbs for blood deficiency
  • Herbs that open the orifices
  • Herbs for external application

"Herbs that clear Heat and relieve Toxicity" recommended for prostate swollen

Herb Formulas they belong to (if applicable)
Honeysuckle Flowers (Jin Yin Hua) Yin Qiao San
Forsythia Fruits (Lian Qiao) Yin Qiao San
Lithospermum Roots (Zi Cao) Zi Dang Gao
Natural Indigo (Qing Dai) Er Qing Gao

"Warm/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior" recommended for prostate swollen

Herb Formulas they belong to (if applicable)
Biond’S Magnolia Flowers (Xin Yi Hua) Xin Yi Qing Fei Yin
Saposhnikovia Roots (Fang Feng) Shi Wei Bai Du San
Japanese Catnip (Jing Jie) Shi Wei Bai Du San

"Cool/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior" recommended for prostate swollen

Herb Formulas they belong to (if applicable)
Mulberry Leaves (Sang Ye) Sang Ju Yin
Chrysanthemum Flowers (Ju Hua) Sang Ju Yin

"Herbs that clear Heat and purge Fire and/or clear Summer Heat" recommended for prostate swollen

Herb Formulas they belong to (if applicable)
Gypsum (Shi Gao) Bai Hu Tang
Anemarrhena Rhizomes (Zhi Mu) San Zhong Kui Jian Tang

"Herbs that cool the Blood" recommended for prostate swollen

Herb Formulas they belong to (if applicable)
Water Buffalo Horns (Shui Niu Jiao) Qing Ying Tang | Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang
Hibiscus Leaves (Fu Rong Ye) Er Qing Gao

"Herbs that drain Dampness" recommended for prostate swollen

Herb Formulas they belong to (if applicable)
Talc (Hua Shi) Gan Lu Xiao Du Dan
Virgate Wormwood (Yin Chen) Gan Lu Xiao Du Dan