Bleeding Gums in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different bleeding gums patterns according to TCM theory
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Condition Categories
Condition Categories
2
TCM Patterns
10
Formulas
Overview
What causes it
2 TCM patterns documented
How to recognize
Symptoms specific to each bleeding gums pattern
Classical remedies
10 herbal formulas documented
TCM Patterns for Bleeding Gums
Each pattern represents a distinct underlying imbalance that can cause bleeding gums
Heat
Stomach Heat or Fire
Symptoms
14
Formulas
5
Diagnostic signs
Pulse
Rapid (Shu), Slippery (Hua), Full (Shi)
Tongue
Red in the center with a dry thick yellow or dark yellow coating
Accompanying symptoms you may experience
Upper abdominal burning pain
Excessive thirst
Craving for cold beverages
Restlessness
Dry stools
Dry mouth
Mouth ulcers
Acid reflux
Recommended herbal formulas
Symptoms
10
Formulas
2
Diagnostic signs
Pulse
Floating (Fu), Slippery (Hua)
Accompanying symptoms you may experience
Toothache
Headaches
Loose teeth
Irritability
Thirst
Stomatitis
Periodontitis
Glossitis
Recommended herbal formulas
Yin Deficiency
Stomach Yin Deficiency
Symptoms
3
Formulas
3
Diagnostic signs
Pulse
Empty (Xu), Floating (Fu)
Tongue
Normal color with rootless coating or without coating in the center
Accompanying symptoms you may experience
Loss of appetite
Preference for sipping
Slight abdominal distension after eating
Recommended herbal formulas
Herbal Formulas for Bleeding Gums
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address bleeding gums