| Term | moistens intestines |
| Alternate Terms | lubricates bowels; hydrates large intestine; relieves intestinal dryness; |
| Definition | In traditional medicine, moistening the intestines refers to a therapeutic action that nourishes and hydrates the intestinal tract to counteract dryness, facilitating easier bowel movements and treating constipation without heat or deficiency. This approach draws from principles of balancing bodily fluids and yin essence. It is often achieved through demulcent herbs that coat and soften stools;. |
| Category | TCM herbal action |
| Context | Commonly used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for patterns of intestinal dryness due to yin deficiency or aging. |
| Etymology | From TCM concept of 'run chang' (moistening the intestines), rooted in ancient texts like the Huangdi Neijing emphasizing fluid balance. |
| Examples | hemp seed; sesame seed; Rehmannia glutinosa; |
| Related Terms | tonifies yin; nourishes blood; clears deficiency heat; promotes peristalsis |
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