How does TCM view {condition_name}?
TCM views urticaria as Wind invasion combined with Blood Heat or Wei Qi deficiency, where external triggers overwhelm the body's defensive capabilities and disrupt energy flow.
Urticaria, commonly known as hives, is a skin condition marked by sudden, intensely itchy, red welts that can appear and disappear unpredictably, causing significant discomfort and anxiety. At Qin's Clinic, we use Traditional Chinese Medicine to treat the underlying root causes of hives and prevent recurrence, offering a comprehensive alternative to temporary antihistamine relief.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), urticaria is often linked to Wind invasion, Blood Heat, or Wei Qi (defensive energy) deficiency that affects the body's ability to resist external triggers. Allergens, stress, food sensitivities, or temperature changes may worsen these imbalances, while weak immunity or underlying digestive issues can contribute to chronic hive formation.
Herbal Medicine: Clear Wind and strengthen immune system
Acupuncture: Calm inflammation and regulate defensive energy
External Washes: Soothe skin and reduce allergic reactions
Chinese medicine combined with acupuncture shows significantly higher effective rates for chronic urticaria (Li et al., 2022)
Modified herbal formulas combined with acupuncture effectively reduce urticaria activity scores and recurrence rates (Ye & Li, 2018)
TCM approaches expel wind, eliminate dampness, and clear heat while enhancing defensive Qi to reduce symptom recurrence significantly
TCM views urticaria as Wind invasion combined with Blood Heat or Wei Qi deficiency, where external triggers overwhelm the body's defensive capabilities and disrupt energy flow.
We provide Wind-clearing herbal medicine to strengthen immunity, regulatory acupuncture to calm inflammation, external herbal washes, and comprehensive dietary guidance.
Relief from itching and reduced flare-ups may occur within 1-3 weeks, with progressive immune strengthening and trigger resistance developing over the treatment course.
Yes, research shows Chinese medicine combined with acupuncture achieves significantly higher effective rates and lower recurrence rates compared to conventional treatments alone.
Book a comprehensive consultation where we'll assess your hive patterns, triggers, and immune status to create a personalised treatment plan.
We combine traditional TCM wisdom with evidence-based approaches, offering root cause treatment that prevents recurrence rather than providing temporary antihistamine symptom suppression.
Visit us at 22 Harley Street, London, where our elegantly minimalist space and unrelenting drive for clinical efficacy creates a refined TCM experience designed to free you from unpredictable hive outbreaks.
