Bleeding Gums in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different bleeding gums patterns according to TCM theory
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Condition Categories
Condition Categories
TCM Patterns for Bleeding Gums
Heat
Causes: Bleeding gums
Stomach Heat or Fire
Bleeding gums
Along with: Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry stools, Dry mouth, Mouth ulcers, Acid reflux, Nausea, Vomiting after eating, Excessive hunger, Bad breath, Feeling of heat, Acne
Stomach Fire or Stomach Heat
Bleeding gums
Along with: Toothache, Headaches, Loose teeth, Irritability, Thirst, Stomatitis, Periodontitis, Glossitis, Trigeminal neuralgia, Bad breath
Yin Deficiency
Causes: Bleeding gums
Stomach Yin Deficiency
Bleeding gums
Along with: Loss of appetite, Preference for sipping, Slight abdominal distension after eating
Herbal Formulas for Bleeding Gums
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address bleeding gums
Yu Nu Jian
Addresses these bleeding gums patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears stomach Heat
- Nourishes Kidney Yin
Addresses These Bleeding Gums Pattern Variations
Stomach Fire or Stomach Heat
How it manifests:
Bleeding gums
Accompanying symptoms:
Toothache, Headaches, Loose teeth, Irritability, Thirst, Stomatitis...
Mai Men Dong Tang
Addresses these bleeding gums patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes the Stomach
- Generates Body Fluids
- Directs Rebellious Qi downward
Addresses These Bleeding Gums Pattern Variations
Stomach Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Bleeding gums
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Preference for sipping, Slight abdominal distension after eating
Wen Dan Tang
Addresses these bleeding gums patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Phlegm
- Clears Gallbladder
- Regulates Qi
- Harmonizes the Stomach
Addresses These Bleeding Gums Pattern Variations
Stomach Fire or Stomach Heat
How it manifests:
Bleeding gums
Accompanying symptoms:
Toothache, Headaches, Loose teeth, Irritability, Thirst, Stomatitis...
Yi Wei Tang
Addresses these bleeding gums patterns:
Main Actions
- Strengthen the Stomach
- Creates Body Fluids
Addresses These Bleeding Gums Pattern Variations
Stomach Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Bleeding gums
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Preference for sipping, Slight abdominal distension after eating
Tiao Wei Cheng Qi Tang
Addresses these bleeding gums patterns:
Main Actions
- Removes Heat and Dryness in the Lower Burner
- Removes constipation
Addresses These Bleeding Gums Pattern Variations
Stomach Heat or Fire
How it manifests:
Bleeding gums
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry stools, Dry mouth...
Shen Ling Bai Zhu San
Addresses these bleeding gums patterns:
Main Actions
- Augments the Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Drains Dampness
- Stops diarrhea
Addresses These Bleeding Gums Pattern Variations
Stomach Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Bleeding gums
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Preference for sipping, Slight abdominal distension after eating
Qing Wei San
Addresses these bleeding gums patterns:
Main Actions
- Drains Stomach Fire
- Cools the Blood
- Nourishes the Yin
Addresses These Bleeding Gums Pattern Variations
Stomach Heat or Fire
How it manifests:
Bleeding gums
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry stools, Dry mouth...
Xie Huang San
Addresses these bleeding gums patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Stagnant Fire from the Spleen and Stomach
Addresses These Bleeding Gums Pattern Variations
Stomach Heat or Fire
How it manifests:
Bleeding gums
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry stools, Dry mouth...
Fei Er Wan
Addresses these bleeding gums patterns:
Main Actions
- Kills parasites
- Reduces accumulation
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Clears Heat
Addresses These Bleeding Gums Pattern Variations
Stomach Heat or Fire
How it manifests:
Bleeding gums
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry stools, Dry mouth...
Hua Ban Tang
Addresses these bleeding gums patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Qi-level Heat
- Cools the Blood
Addresses These Bleeding Gums Pattern Variations
Stomach Heat or Fire
How it manifests:
Bleeding gums
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry stools, Dry mouth...