Small Intestine Chi Pain

This pattern is affiliated with hernia of the small intestine, colitis, food allergies and enteritis and is caused by stress, anger, frustration and resentment. A secondary cause is excessive consumption of cold and raw foods. Symptoms: Lower abdominal twisting pain which may extend to back, abdominal distention, dislike of pressure on abdomen, stomach rumbling, flatulence, […]

Spleen Not Controlling Blood

This pattern is affiliated with chronic fatigue syndrome, candida overgrowth, ulcers, gastritis and obesity and is characterised by a deficient spleen unable to control blood. In Chinese medicine the spleen comprises the entire digestive system and aspects of the circulatory system, including containing blood in its vessels. In spleen not controlling blood the digestive process […]

Small Intestine Deficient and Cold

This pattern is affiliated with candida infections, food allergies, enteritis, chronic dysentery and is caused by excessive consumption of cold and raw food, and difficulty in managing stress. Symptoms: Abdominal pain, desire for hot drinks and pressure on abdomen, stomach rumbling, diarrhoea, pale and abundant urination.

Damp Heat in the Large Intestine

This pattern is affiliated with ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory disorder of the colonic mucosa and is caused by overconsumption of hot (this is an energetic quality not food temperature) and greasy foods, or chronic sadness and anxiety. If these causes are combined, the pattern is worse. These factors cause dampness in the large intestine […]

Heat in the Large Intestine

Caused by excessive consumption of hot (this is an energetic quality not food temperature) foods (lamb, beef and alcohol) and dry foods eg broiled or baked meat. Symptoms: Constipation with dry stools, burning sensation in the mouth, dry tongue, burning and swelling in the anus, scanty dark urine.

Cold Invading the Large Intestine

This pattern is caused by underdressing in cold weather, especially leaving the abdomen area exposed. It can also be caused by sitting on cold and wet surfaces for prolonged periods of time. The exterior cold invades the large intestine and interferes with the movement of chi in the lower body parts resulting in sudden severe […]

Collapse of Large Intestine

This pattern affiliated with haemorrhoids, chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic gastritis and is caused by irregular meals, unhealthy eating habits, overwork, constant rushing or eating while working or on the run. Symptoms: Chronic diarrhoea, prolapse anus, haemorrhoids, tiredness after bowel movements, cold limbs, no appetite, mental exhaustion, desire to drink warm liquids, desire to have the […]

Stomach Chi Deficiency

This pattern is affiliated with anorexia, dyspepsia, chronic gastritis and is caused by lack of nutrition, lack or protein or undereating. The production of chi involves every organ but starts with the stomach. If the stomach is weak it affects all other organs in the energy production. Tiredness is the main symptom of stomach chi […]

Stomach Deficient and Cold

This pattern is affiliated with eating habits; for example vegetarians who primarily eat cold and raw foods. The main cause is malnourishment and lack of protein, but it can also be caused by excessive consumption of cold drinks, ice-cream, salads, fruit and iced drinks. Symptoms: Discomfort in the epigastrium which is worse after bowel movements, […]

Stomach Yin Deficiency

This pattern is affiliated with diabetes mellitus, chronic gastritis and gastritis neurosis. It is caused by irregular eating habits: eating late, skipping meals, having a sandwich for lunch while rushing around; eating while working; stressful business lunches; worrying while eating, and going straight back to work immediately after a meal. These behaviours weaken stomach yin, […]