Gastroenteritis in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different gastroenteritis patterns according to TCM theory
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Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines, typically resulting from a bacterial or viral infection. This condition can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and dehydration. Gastroenteritis affects people of all ages and can range from mild to severe, often leading to a significant loss of water and electrolytes. Understanding its causes, transmission, and prevention is crucial for managing and reducing the incidence of this uncomfortable and potentially dangerous condition.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perceives gastroenteritis not just as an isolated infection of the gastrointestinal tract but as a manifestation of imbalance within the body's energy system. According to TCM, gastroenteritis can be caused by external factors like dietary indiscretions, emotional stress, or environmental changes disrupting the harmony of the body’s Qi, Yin, and Yang.
TCM emphasizes the importance of identifying the underlying disharmony pattern, whether it be Damp-Heat, Cold invading the Stomach, or Qi Stagnation, to tailor the treatment that addresses both the symptoms and their root causes effectively.
Herbal Formulas for Gastroenteritis
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address gastroenteritis
Bao He Wan
Traditional formula for gastroenteritis
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- Reduces food stagnation
- Harmonizes the Stomach
Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San
Traditional formula for gastroenteritis
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- Releases the Exterior
- Transforms Dampness
- Regulates Qi
- Harmonizes the Middle Burner
Li Zhong Wan
Traditional formula for gastroenteritis
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- Warms the Middle Burner
- Strengthens the Spleen and Stomach
Lian Po Yin
Traditional formula for gastroenteritis
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- Clears Heat
- Transforms Dampness
- Regulates Qi
- Harmonizes the Middle Burner
Liu Yi San
Traditional formula for gastroenteritis
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- Clears Summer-Heat
- Drains Dampness
- Supplements Qi
Si Ni Tang
Traditional formula for gastroenteritis
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- Rescues devastated Yang
- Warms the Middle Burner
- Stops diarrhea
Wei Ling Tang
Traditional formula for gastroenteritis
Main Actions
- Promotes urination
- Warms the Yang
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Drains Dampness
- Promotes the movement of Qi
- Harmonizes the Stomach
Shen Ling Bai Zhu San
Traditional formula for gastroenteritis
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- Augments the Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Drains Dampness
- Stops diarrhea
Xiao Qing Long Tang
Traditional formula for gastroenteritis
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- Releases the Exterior
- Transforms Phlegm-Fluids
- Warms the Lungs
- Directs Rebellious Qi downward
Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang
Traditional formula for gastroenteritis
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- Reverses the flow of Rebellious Stomach Qi
- Relieves both Heat and Cold Stagnation in the gastrointestinal tract
Gan Lu Xiao Du Dan
Traditional formula for gastroenteritis
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- Resolves Dampness and transforms turbidity
- Clears Heat and resolves Toxicity
Gui Ling Gan Lu Yin
Traditional formula for gastroenteritis
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- Expels Summerheat
- Clears Heat
- Transforms Qi
- Removes Dampness
Huang Lian Jiao Du Tang
Traditional formula for gastroenteritis
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- Drains Fire
- Resolves Toxicity
Huang Lian Jie Du Tang
Traditional formula for gastroenteritis
Main Actions
- Drains Fire
- Resolves Toxin
Hui Chun Dan
Traditional formula for gastroenteritis
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- Opens the sensory orifices
- Arrests spasms and convulsions
- Clears Heat and transforms Phlegm
Hui Yang Jiu Ji Tang
Traditional formula for gastroenteritis
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- Restores and revives the Yang
- Augments the Qi
- Revives the pulse
Jia Wei Xiang Su San
Traditional formula for gastroenteritis
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- Promote sweating
- Releases the Exterior
Wu Zhu Yu Tang
Traditional formula for gastroenteritis
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies the Liver and Stomach
- Directs Rebellious Qi downward
- Stops vomiting
Xiang Ru San
Traditional formula for gastroenteritis
Main Actions
- Releases the Exterior
- Scatters Cold
- Transforms Dampness
- Harmonizes the Middle Burner
Xin Jia Xiang Ru Yin
Traditional formula for gastroenteritis
Main Actions
- Dispels Summerheat
- Releases the Exterior
- Clears Heat
- Transforms Dampness
Ge Gen Tang
Traditional formula for gastroenteritis
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- Releases the Exterior and muscle layer
- Forms Body Fluids
Shao Yao Tang
Traditional formula for gastroenteritis
Main Actions
- Regulates and harmonizes the Qi and Blood
- Clears Heat
- Dries dampness
- Resolves Toxicity
Wu Ling San
Traditional formula for gastroenteritis
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- Promotes urination,
- Warms the Yang
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Promotes Qi transformation function
- Drains Dampness
- Clears edema