How to Reduce Uterine Fibroids Naturally: A Chinese Medicine Perspective
How to Reduce Uterine Fibroids Naturally: A Chinese Medicine Perspective
Uterine fibroids are a common concern for many women, often causing discomfort, heavy periods, and lower abdominal pain.
From a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, these benign growths are linked to stagnation, whether of Qi (energy), blood, or dampness accumulation.
In this blog, you’ll discover how to reduce fibroid symptoms naturally using Qi Gong, food medicine, acupressure, and womb connection, from a TCM perspective that treats the whole woman, not just her symptoms.
Understanding Uterine Fibroids in Chinese Medicine
In TCM, health is about the smooth flow of Qi and blood. When this natural flow becomes obstructed, due to stress, trauma, or lifestyle factors, it can lead to stagnation. Over time, stagnation can contribute to conditions such as uterine fibroids, menstrual pain, lower back stiffness, and even recurrent urinary tract infections.
TCM identifies three primary causes of stagnation in the lower belly:
- Physical Trauma – Surgery, childbirth, or injury can disrupt the circulation of blood and Qi.
- Emotional Trauma – Stress, grief, or unresolved emotions can create blockages in the body.
- Lack of Movement – A sedentary lifestyle can slow circulation and contribute to dampness accumulation.
By addressing these root causes, we can begin to dissolve stagnation and restore harmony to the womb space.
Qi Gong for Uterine Fibroid Relief
Qi Gong, an ancient practice that combines breathwork, movement, and meditation, is a powerful tool for unblocking stagnant energy. One particularly beneficial exercise is Rabbit Springs Qi Gong, which involves deep belly breathing and gentle massage to stimulate circulation in the lower abdomen.
Try This Qi Gong Breathing Exercise:
- Place your hands on your lower belly, just below the navel.
- Inhale deeply through your nose, imagine you are smelling a rose,, expanding your belly like a balloon.
- Exhale fully, drawing your belly button back toward your spine.
- Repeat for three minutes, allowing warmth and energy to flow into the uterus.
Practicing this exercise during the day, while making tea, doing laundry, or in moments of stillness, can increase Qi energy to the area, and gives an internal massage reducing pain and improving blood flow.
Emotional Healing: Connecting with Your Womb
In Western culture, we often avoid focusing on the lower belly and the sexual organs, but in TCM, this area is the foundation of vitality and creativity. Taking time to connect with your womb can bring profound insights and healing.
Many people are comfortable engaging with their thoughts and emotions, residing predominantly in the realms of the mind and heart. However, the lower belly and sexual organs often become repositories of shame and discomfort, leading to disconnection from this vital area.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this region is recognized as a powerful energy center, essential for creativity, vitality, and overall well-being. By acknowledging and releasing any shame associated with our sexual center, we can unlock profound healing and restore the harmonious flow of energy throughout the body. Embracing this aspect of ourselves not only enhances personal health but also deepens our connection to our inherent life force.
Practice Womb Meditation:
- Find a quiet space and sit comfortably.
- Close your eyes and take slow, deep breaths.
- Bring your awareness to your uterus—what does it feel like? What messages does it hold?
- Approach this connection with kindness and curiosity, releasing any stored emotions or fears.
When we acknowledge and nurture our womb space, we open the door to profound healing and transformation.
Foods to Reduce Fibroid Growth
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the flavors of foods are deeply connected to specific organs, energy systems, and corresponding emotions. In my book, Good Food: Better Sex, I explore how these flavor profiles can influence our physical and emotional well-being.
By understanding and incorporating these flavor-organ-emotion relationships into our diet, we can create meals that not only satisfy our taste buds but also support our holistic health and emotional well-being.
Food is medicine. The following foods work with the Kidney and Liver energetic system and can help move stagnant blood and support liver health, which is key for hormone balance.
Top Fibroid-Fighting Foods:
- Rhubarb & Aubergine – These ‘slippery’ foods promote blood circulation and ease stagnation.
- Kidney Beans & Black Beans – Strengthen kidney Qi, supporting reproductive health.
- Ginger – A warming spice that enhances digestion and circulation.
- Dark Leafy Greens – Help cleanse the liver and regulate oestrogen levels.
- Chia Seeds – moisten the intestines, ease dryness and support hormone flow
Incorporating these foods into your diet can help create an internal environment that discourages fibroid growth.
Want more food medicine? Find healing recipes in Good Food: Better Sex.
Acupressure for Uterine Health
Many gynecological issues, including uterine fibroids and endometriosis, stem from Qi stagnation and blood stasis in the lower abdomen.
This stagnation can lead to the formation of masses, painful cramps, and irregular cycles. Spleen 6 helps to invigorate blood circulation, breaking up congestion in the uterus and promoting a smoother, pain-free menstrual flow.
Acupressure is a simple yet effective way to move stagnant Qi and blood in the uterus.
Spleen 6 (Three Yin Crossing) Acupressure Point:
Locate this point by placing four fingers above the inner ankle bone.
Apply gentle pressure with your thumb and massage in small circles.
This point supports uterine health, but avoid during pregnancy as it strongly moves blood.
By encouraging the free flow of Qi and blood, Spleen 6 soothes uterine spasms, helping to relieve dysmenorrhea (painful periods) and endometriosis-related discomfort. Women with PMS symptoms, bloating, or lower back pain often find significant relief through regular acupressure on this point.
Massaging this point daily can help ease fibroid symptoms and improve overall reproductive health.
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In the full podcast, Joanne shares her tips in Qi Gong, Food Medicine and Acupressure to help relieve the symptoms of uterine fibroids, from a Chinese medicine viewpoint.
Final Thoughts: Embrace Your Womb Wisdom
Your womb is more than just a physical organ, it holds deep wisdom, creativity, and power.
Try meditating and give your lower belly a voice, allowing your womb to speak. Develop a loving relationship with this part of your body. By practicing Qi Gong, nourishing your body with healing foods, and fostering a loving connection with your womb, you can create an environment that is relaxed and healthy.
May you be healthy, vibrant, and deeply connected to your body. 💖
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Self-administered acupressure or Chinese Medicine is not a substitute for visits to qualified healthcare practitioners.
Knowing how to treat yourself and your loved ones with complimentary therapies like acupressure can be greatly beneficial and convenient. However, for serious and chronic conditions, you’ll want to visit an Shiatsu therapist / Acupuncturist or other qualified healthcare practitioner who can develop a treatment plan based on your unique medical history and combination of symptoms. The information provided should not be considered medical advice.
