Breast Hyperplasia - Qi-Blood Deficiency Pattern
TCM differentiation and treatment for breast hyperplasia
Breast Hyperplasia · Qi-Blood Deficiency Pattern
Updated: June 23, 2026
Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM
Reading Time: 7 min
Body Area: Chest
Pattern Overview
Qi-Blood Deficiency is a chronic pattern in breast hyperplasia,
characterized by **reduced breast tissue repair capacity, fatigue, pale
complexion, poor appetite, and weakness**. The core pathogenesis is
insufficient Qi and Blood failing to nourish the breast tissue,
leading to reduced tissue repair capacity and impaired endocrine
regulation.
Key Symptoms and Differentiation Points
| Differentiation Dimension | Manifestations |
|---|
| Primary Symptoms |
|---|
nodules |
| Associated Symptoms |
|---|
dizziness, cold limbs |
| Tongue and Pulse |
|---|
and weak pulse |
| Pathogenesis |
|---|
tissue |
| Etiology |
|---|
overwork |
Acupuncture Point Prescription
| Point | Location | Function |
|---|
| Zusanli (ST36) |
|---|
to the tibial crest | Strengthens Spleen and Stomach; tonifies Qi and
Blood |
| Pishu (BL20) | Lower back, 1.5 cun lateral to T11 |
|---|
of Spleen meridian; strengthens Spleen-Qi |
| Qihai (RN6) | 1.5 cun below the umbilicus |
|---|
strengthens the body |
| Danzhong (RN17) |
|---|
| Regulates chest Qi and treats breast nodules |
| Sanyinjiao (SP6) | 3 cun above the medial malleolus |
|---|
Blood and Yin; regulates the Spleen and Kidney |
Clinical Recommendation: Filament needle, reinforcing method;
moxibustion may be applied to Zusanli and Qihai to warm and tonify Qi
and Blood.
Herbal Formula
Base Formula: Ba Zhen Tang (八珍汤) or Shi Quan Da Bu Tang
(十全大补汤)
Composition:
Ginseng (Ren Shen), Astragalus (Huang Qi), Atractylodes (Bai Zhu), Poria
(Fu Ling), Angelica (Dang Gui), White Peony (Bai Shao), Chuanxiong
(Chuan Xiong), Rehmannia (Shu Di), Licorice (Gan Cao)
Action: Supplements Qi and Blood, strengthens the Spleen and
Stomach.
Modifications
| Associated Symptoms | Additions/Subtractions |
|---|
| Severe fatigue | Add Huang Qi to enhance Qi supplementation |
|---|
| Breast nodules |
|---|
masses |
| Poor appetite | Add Sha Ren, Mu Xiang to harmonize the Stomach |
|---|
| Cold limbs | Add Gui Zhi, Sheng Jiang to warm the meridians |
|---|
Western Mechanism Reference
Reduced breast tissue repair capacity, immune dysfunction, and impaired
endocrine regulation. Qi-Blood Deficiency corresponds to breast
hyperplasia with chronic weakness, where reduced tissue repair capacity
and immune dysfunction contribute to impaired endocrine regulation and
breast hyperplasia.
References
1. Surgery of TCM - Breast Hyperplasia with Qi-Blood Deficiency.
2. Zang-Fu Pattern Differentiation: Qi-Blood Deficiency → Cross-layer
Nourishment.
3. WHO. (2023). Women's health. World Health Organization.
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Last reviewed: June 2026 | Lead author: Dr. Li Wei, DACM | Content updated: Monthly
Disclaimer: This guide is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a licensed healthcare provider before starting any treatment.