Cough Of Blood in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different cough of blood patterns according to TCM theory
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Cough of blood, also known as hemoptysis or spitting blood, refers to the presence of blood in the sputum that is expelled through coughing. This condition can be alarming and is often indicative of underlying respiratory or systemic issues. The blood can vary in color from bright red to rust-colored, depending on the source and duration of bleeding. Common causes include infections, chronic lung diseases, pulmonary embolism, or even malignancies. It is crucial to identify the root cause to ensure appropriate treatment and management.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), cough of blood is seen as a symptom arising from various patterns of disharmony within the body. Unlike Western medicine, which focuses on identifying the specific disease causing the symptom, TCM emphasizes understanding the underlying imbalances. These imbalances can be due to factors such as Heat in the Blood, Wind, or Deficiency in the body's Yin or Blood. Identifying the correct pattern is essential for effective treatment, as each pattern requires a different therapeutic approach.
TCM Patterns for Cough Of Blood
Heat
Causes: Cough of blood, Coughing blood, Haemoptysis
Heat in the Blood
Cough of blood
Along with: Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia, Hematuria, Vomiting blood, Nosebleeds, Excessive menstruation
Wind Cold with Internal Heat
Coughing blood
Along with: High fever, Severe chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, General sensation of tightness, Flushed face, Eye hyperemia, Dry nose, Thirst, Irritability, Insomnia, Cough of blood, Mottled skin
Liver Fire Blazing
Haemoptysis
Along with: Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness, Flushed face, Eye hyperemia, Thirst, Bitter taste in the mouth, Vivid dreaming, Constipation, Dry stools, Dark urine, Nosebleeds, Cough of blood, Vomiting blood
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Fire
Haemoptysis
Along with: Tremors, Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness, Flushed face, Eye hyperemia, Thirst, Bitter taste in the mouth, Vivid dreaming, Constipation, Dry stools, Dark urine, Nosebleeds, Vomiting blood, Cough of blood
Wind
Causes: Coughing blood, Haemoptysis
Wind Cold with Internal Heat
Coughing blood
Along with: High fever, Severe chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, General sensation of tightness, Flushed face, Eye hyperemia, Dry nose, Thirst, Irritability, Insomnia, Cough of blood, Mottled skin
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Fire
Haemoptysis
Along with: Tremors, Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness, Flushed face, Eye hyperemia, Thirst, Bitter taste in the mouth, Vivid dreaming, Constipation, Dry stools, Dark urine, Nosebleeds, Vomiting blood, Cough of blood
Yin Deficiency
Causes: Blood spit
Lung Yin Deficiency
Blood spit
Along with: Hoarse voice, Itchy throat, Dislike of speaking, Thin chest
Blood Deficiency
Causes: Cough of blood
Loss of Blood
Cough of blood
Along with: Nosebleeds, Uterine hemorrhage, Hematuria, Hematochezia, Vomiting blood, Dark menstrual clots, Excessive menstruation, Bloody sputum
Cold
Causes: Coughing blood
Wind Cold with Internal Heat
Coughing blood
Along with: High fever, Severe chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, General sensation of tightness, Flushed face, Eye hyperemia, Dry nose, Thirst, Irritability, Insomnia, Cough of blood, Mottled skin
Herbal Formulas for Cough Of Blood
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address cough of blood
Shi Gao Tang
Addresses these cough of blood patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and resolves Toxicity
- Releases the Exterior
Addresses These Cough Of Blood Pattern Variations
Wind Cold with Internal Heat
How it manifests:
Coughing blood
Accompanying symptoms:
High fever, Severe chills, Lack of sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, General sensation of tightness...
Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang
Addresses these cough of blood patterns:
Main Actions
- Treats severe fevers and Heat in the Blood system
- Removes Blood Stagnation
Addresses These Cough Of Blood Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Cough of blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Loss of Blood
How it manifests:
Cough of blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Nosebleeds, Uterine hemorrhage, Hematuria, Hematochezia, Vomiting blood, Dark menstrual clots...
Ling Jiao Gou Teng Tang
Addresses these cough of blood patterns:
Main Actions
- Cools the Liver
- Extinguishes Wind
- Increases Fluids
- Relaxes the sinews
Addresses These Cough Of Blood Pattern Variations
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Fire
How it manifests:
Haemoptysis
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache...
Zi Xue Dan
Addresses these cough of blood patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat
- Opens the sensory orifices
- Controls spasms and convulsions
- Extinguishes Wind
Addresses These Cough Of Blood Pattern Variations
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Fire
How it manifests:
Haemoptysis
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache...
Feng Yin Tang
Addresses these cough of blood patterns:
Main Actions
- Extinguishes and pacifies Wind with heavy medicinals
- Calms the Mind
- Clears Heat
Addresses These Cough Of Blood Pattern Variations
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Fire
How it manifests:
Haemoptysis
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache...
Bai He Gu Jin Tang
Addresses these cough of blood patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Lung and Kidney Yin
- Moistens the Lung
- Transfers Phlegm
- Clears Heat
- Reliefs Cough
Addresses These Cough Of Blood Pattern Variations
Lung Yin Deficiency
How it manifests:
Blood spit
Accompanying symptoms:
Hoarse voice, Itchy throat, Dislike of speaking, Thin chest
Gu Jing Wan
Addresses these cough of blood patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Clears Heat
- Stops bleeding
- Stabilizes the menses
Addresses These Cough Of Blood Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Cough of blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Shi Hui San
Addresses these cough of blood patterns:
Main Actions
- Cools the Blood and
- Stops bleeding
- Clears Heat and drains Fire
Addresses These Cough Of Blood Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Cough of blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Bai He Di Huang Tang
Addresses these cough of blood patterns:
Main Actions
- Moistens the Lungs
- Enriches the Body Fluids
- Clears Heat and cools the Blood
Addresses These Cough Of Blood Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Cough of blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Hua Ban Tang
Addresses these cough of blood patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Qi-level Heat
- Cools the Blood
Addresses These Cough Of Blood Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Cough of blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Qing Ying Tang
Addresses these cough of blood patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears the Nutritive level Heat
- Relieves Fire Toxin
- Removes Heat
- Nourishes Yin
Addresses These Cough Of Blood Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Cough of blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Qing Re Gu Jing Tang
Addresses these cough of blood patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Empty Heat
- Tonifies the Kidney Yin
- Stops bleeding
- Supplies Body Fluids
Addresses These Cough Of Blood Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Cough of blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Long Dan Xie Gan Tang
Addresses these cough of blood patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Fire from the Liver and Gallbladder
- Clears and drains Damp-Heat from the Lower Burner
Addresses These Cough Of Blood Pattern Variations
Liver Fire Blazing
How it manifests:
Haemoptysis
Accompanying symptoms:
Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness...
Dang Gui Long Hui Wan
Addresses these cough of blood patterns:
Main Actions
- Drains Liver and Gallbladder Fire Excess
Addresses These Cough Of Blood Pattern Variations
Liver Fire Blazing
How it manifests:
Haemoptysis
Accompanying symptoms:
Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness...
Xie Qing Wan
Addresses these cough of blood patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears the Liver and drains Fire
Addresses These Cough Of Blood Pattern Variations
Liver Fire Blazing
How it manifests:
Haemoptysis
Accompanying symptoms:
Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness...