Gastroenteritisaccording to TCM

Formulas that clear Wind-Cold

Gastroenteritis can be treated by these formulas when it stems from external pathogenic influences characterized by cold and wind symptoms.

One such formula is Xiao Qing Long Tang, with ephedra as a key herb.

Other formulas of this category are listed in the table below.

Formulas that warm the middle and dispel Cold

Gastroenteritis can be treated by these formulas when it is due to cold in the middle jiao (digestive region), necessitating warming and cold-dispelling actions.

One such formula is Li Zhong Wan, with dried ginger as a key herb.

Other formulas of this category are listed in the table below.

Formulas that clear Heat and expel dampness

Gastroenteritis can be treated by formulas that clear Heat and expel dampness if it results from heat combined with damp conditions in the body.

One such formula is Lian Po Yin, with goldthread rhizome as a key herb.

Other formulas of this category are listed in the table below.

Formulas that dispel Summer-Heat and facilitate resolution of Dampness

Gastroenteritis can be treated by these formulas when the symptom is caused by summer heat combined with dampness accumulation, requiring actions that both cool and resolve dampness.

One such formula is Liu Yi San, with talc as a key herb.

Other formulas of this category are listed in the table below.

Formulas that rescue devastated Yang

Gastroenteritis can be treated by these formulas if it is a result of a severe depletion or collapse of Yang energy, requiring urgent restoration and warming actions.

One such formula is Si Ni Tang, with prepared aconite as a key herb.

Other formulas of this category are listed in the table below.

Formulas that clear Heat and resolve toxicity

Gastroenteritis can be treated by formulas that clear Heat and resolve toxicity if it arises from heat toxins affecting the body.

One such formula is Huang Lian Jiao Du Tang, with goldthread rhizome as a key herb.

Other formulas of this category are listed in the table below.

Formulas that dispel Summer-Heat and resolve Exterior

Gastroenteritis can be treated by these formulas when there's an interaction of external summer heat with the body's surface, requiring remedies that clear heat and release the exterior.

One such formula is Xiang Ru San, with vietnamese balm as a key herb.

Other formulas of this category are listed in the table below.

Formulas that reduce food accumulation and transform Stagnation

Gastroenteritis can be treated by these formulas when it is due to the accumulation of undigested food and stagnation in the digestive system.

One such formula is Bao He Wan, with hawthorn berry as a key herb.

Formulas that transform Dampness and harmonize Stomach

Gastroenteritis can be treated by these formulas when it is due to dampness affecting the stomach, leading to digestive disturbances.

One such formula is Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San, with korean mint as a key herb.

Formulas that expel Dampness

Gastroenteritis can be treated by these formulas in cases where dampness obstructs the body's normal functions, necessitating herbs that specifically target and expel dampness.

One such formula is Wei Ling Tang, with water plantain as a key herb.

Formulas that tonify Qi

Gastroenteritis can be treated by these formulas if it results from Qi deficiency, necessitating treatments that boost the body's vital energy.

One such formula is Shen Ling Bai Zhu San, with ginseng as a key herb.

Formulas that clear Heat and open sensory orifices

Gastroenteritis can be treated by formulas that clear Heat and open sensory orifices if it is due to heat causing disturbances in sensory functions.

One such formula is Hui Chun Dan, with ox gallstone as a key herb.

Formulas that Release the Exterior and Clear the Interior

Gastroenteritis can be treated by these formulas when it arises from external pathogenic factors affecting the body's surface, coupled with internal disharmony.

One such formula is Ge Geng Huang Qin Huang Lian Tang, with kudzu root as a key herb.

Formulas that clear Heat from the Organs

Gastroenteritis can be treated by these formulas if it stems from an excess heat condition in specific organs, leading to internal disharmony.

One such formula is Shao Yao Tang, with goldthread rhizome as a key herb.

Formulas that promote urination and leach out Dampness

Gastroenteritis can be treated by these formulas when it is caused by an accumulation of dampness in the body, requiring diuretic actions to promote fluid balance.

One such formula is Wu Ling San, with water plantain as a key herb.

Herbs that drain Dampness

Gastroenteritis can be treated by these herbs when caused by excessive dampness in the body, aiding in eliminating damp through diuretic action.

One such herb is Talc (Hua Shi), a key herb in some formulas recommended for gastroenteritis, like Liu Yi San.

Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.

Warm/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior

Gastroenteritis can be treated by these herbs when there is a need to dispel external cold and warm the body, especially in cases where there is insufficient Yang energy internally.

One such herb is Vietnamese Balm (Xiang Ru), a key herb in some formulas recommended for gastroenteritis, like Xiang Ru San.

Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.

Tonic herbs for Qi Deficiency

Gastroenteritis can be treated by these herbs when stemming from a lack of vital energy or Qi, helping to boost energy and overall vitality.

One such herb is Ginseng (Ren Shen), a key herb in some formulas recommended for gastroenteritis, like Shen Ling Bai Zhu San.

Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.

Herbs that warm the Interior and/or expel Cold

Gastroenteritis can be treated by these herbs if it is due to internal coldness or deficient Yang energy, working to warm the body and dispel cold.

One such herb is Dried Ginger (Gan Jiang), a key herb in some formulas recommended for gastroenteritis, like Li Zhong Wan.

Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.

Aromatic herbs that transform Dampness

Gastroenteritis can be treated by these herbs if it stems from damp accumulation, especially in the digestive system, using aromatic properties to transform and dispel dampness.

One such herb is Korean Mint (Huo Xiang), a key herb in some formulas recommended for gastroenteritis, like Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San.

Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.

Herbs that clear Heat and relieve Toxicity

Gastroenteritis can be treated by these herbs if it arises from internal heat and toxic accumulations, aiding in detoxification and cooling the body.

One such herb is Chinese Lobelia Herbs (Ban Bian Lian), which is directly recommended for gastroenteritis.

Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.

Herbs that clear Heat and dry Dampness

Gastroenteritis can be treated by these herbs when caused by excessive dampness and heat within the body, aiming to restore balance by drying dampness and clearing heat.

One such herb is Goldthread Rhizomes (Huang Lian), a key herb in some formulas recommended for gastroenteritis, like Lian Po Yin.

Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.

Herbs that clear Heat and purge Fire and/or clear Summer Heat

Gastroenteritis can be treated by these herbs when it arises from excessive internal heat or fire, aiding in cooling the body and balancing internal temperature.

One such herb is Climbing Groundsel Herbs (Qian Li Guang), which is directly recommended for gastroenteritis.

Herbs that relieve Food Stagnation

Gastroenteritis can be treated by these herbs in cases of digestive disturbances due to overeating or consuming hard-to-digest foods, assisting in breaking down and moving food through the digestive system.

One such herb is Hawthorn Berries (Shan Zha), a key herb in some formulas recommended for gastroenteritis, like Bao He Wan.

Herbs that cool the Blood

Gastroenteritis can be treated by these herbs when it is a consequence of excess heat in the blood, helping to cool and detoxify the blood.

One such herb is Ox Gallstones (Niu Huang), a key herb in some formulas recommended for gastroenteritis, like Hui Chun Dan.

Herbs that open the Orifices

Gastroenteritis can be treated by these herbs if it's a result of blockages in the body's sensory orifices, aiding in restoring clarity and consciousness.

One such herb is Musk (She Xiang), a key herb in some formulas recommended for gastroenteritis, like Hui Chun Dan.

Cool/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior

Gastroenteritis can be treated by these herbs when the body needs to harmonize with external environmental changes, particularly when there's a need to expel pathogenic factors like wind or cold without overly cooling the body.

One such herb is Kudzu Roots (Ge Gen), a key herb in some formulas recommended for gastroenteritis, like Ge Gen Tang.