Breast Hyperplasia - Chong-Ren Disharmony Pattern

Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Breast Hyperplasia · Chong-Ren Disharmony Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Chest

Pattern Overview

Chong-Ren Disharmony is a common pattern in breast hyperplasia, characterized by HPO axis dysfunction, cyclic breast hyperplasia and regression disorder, and sex hormone rhythm disturbance. The core pathogenesis is Chong-Ren meridian dysfunction causing hormonal rhythm disturbance, leading to cyclic breast hyperplasia and regression disorder.

Key Symptoms and Differentiation Points

| Differentiation Dimension | Manifestations |

| :— | :— |

| Primary Symptoms | Cyclic breast pain and nodules, irregular menstruation, menstrual disorders |

| Associated Symptoms | Back pain, fatigue, dizziness, cold intolerance or hot flashes |

| Tongue and Pulse | Pale red tongue with thin white coating, deep and weak pulse |

| Pathogenesis | Chong-Ren meridian dysfunction causing hormonal rhythm disturbance |

| Etiology | Aging, ovarian dysfunction, chronic stress, irregular menstruation |

Acupuncture Point Prescription

| Point | Location | Function |

| :— | :— | :— |

| Guanyuan (RN4) | 3 cun below the umbilicus | Tonifies Yuan Qi and regulates Chong-Ren |

| Qihai (RN6) | 1.5 cun below the umbilicus | Tonifies Qi and regulates the lower abdomen |

| Shenshu (BL23) | Lower back, 1.5 cun lateral to L2 | Back-Shu point of Kidney meridian; regulates Chong-Ren |

| Sanyinjiao (SP6) | 3 cun above the medial malleolus | Regulates menstruation and harmonizes Chong-Ren |

| Zusanli (ST36) | 3 cun below the patella, 1 finger-width lateral to the tibial crest | Strengthens Spleen and Stomach; tonifies Qi and Blood |

Clinical Recommendation: Filament needle, reinforcing method; moxibustion may be applied to Guanyuan and Shenshu to regulate Chong-Ren.

Herbal Formula

Base Formula: Er Xian Tang (二仙汤) + Si Wu Tang (四物汤)

Composition:

Epimedium (Xian Ling Pi), Curculigo (Xian Mao), Angelica (Dang Gui), Morinda (Ba Ji Tian), Anemarrhena (Zhi Mu), Phellodendron (Huang Bai), White Peony (Bai Shao), Rehmannia (Shu Di), Licorice (Gan Cao)

Action: Regulates Chong-Ren, harmonizes menstruation, and resolves breast nodules.

Modifications

| Associated Symptoms | Additions/Subtractions |

| :— | :— |

| Cyclic breast pain | Add Zhi Ke, Xiang Fu to regulate Qi |

| Cold intolerance | Add Fu Zi, Rou Gui to warm Yang |

| Hot flashes | Add Zhi Mu, Huang Bai to clear deficiency heat |

| Irregular menstruation | Add Yi Mu Cao, Dang Gui to regulate menstruation |

Western Mechanism Reference

HPO axis dysfunction causing cyclic breast hyperplasia and regression disorder, and sex hormone rhythm disturbance. Chong-Ren Disharmony corresponds to breast hyperplasia with menstrual disorders, where HPO axis dysfunction and hormonal rhythm disturbance contribute to cyclic breast hyperplasia and regression disorder.

References

  1. Surgery of TCM - Breast Hyperplasia with Chong-Ren Disharmony.

  2. WHO. (2023). Women’s health. World Health Organization.

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