Hepatitis in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding different hepatitis patterns according to TCM theory

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TCM Patterns
47
Formulas
Overview
What causes it 9 TCM patterns documented
How to recognize Symptoms specific to each hepatitis pattern
Classical remedies 47 herbal formulas documented

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), hepatitis is seen through the lens of patterns of disharmony rather than as a singular disease entity. TCM practitioners believe that symptoms of hepatitis arise from underlying imbalances in the body's Qi, Blood, and other vital substances. Identifying the correct pattern of disharmony is essential for effective treatment, as it allows for a personalized approach that addresses both the symptoms and their root causes.

TCM Patterns for Hepatitis

Qi Deficiency

Causes: Intermittent fever that worsens upon exertion, Spontaneous sweating, Aversion to cold, Thirst for warm drinks, Edema, General sensation of heaviness, Diarrhea, Urinary difficulty, Unremitting belching, Hiccuping, Regurgitation, Nausea or vomiting, Hard epigastric focal distention, Dizziness, Unsteadiness, Blurred vision, Deafness, Tinnitus, Shortness of breath, Weak voice, Pale complexion, Poor appetite, Loose stools, Belching, Abdominal distension, Lower abdominal pain, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Feeling of fullness, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Lassitude, Desire to lie down, Slight abdominal pain, Gas, Bloating, Poor digestion, Swollen complexion, Obesity, Overweight, Spontaneous daytime sweating, Aversion to speak, General weakness, Fatigue, Pale face, Palpitations, Poor memory, Insomnia, Numbness in the limbs, Numbness in the skin

8 variations documented
Qi Deficiency Fever
How it presents with hepatitis

Intermittent fever that worsens upon exertion, Spontaneous sweating, Aversion to cold, Thirst for warm drinks

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Spleen Deficiency with Dampness
How it presents with hepatitis

Edema, General sensation of heaviness, Diarrhea, Urinary difficulty

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Stomach Qi Deficiency with Phelgm
How it presents with hepatitis

Unremitting belching, Hiccuping, Regurgitation, Nausea or vomiting, Hard epigastric focal distention

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Spleen and Stomach Qi Deficiency
How it presents with hepatitis

Dizziness, Unsteadiness, Blurred vision, Deafness, Tinnitus, Shortness of breath, Weak voice, Pale complexion, Poor appetite, Loose stools, Belching, Abdominal distension, Lower abdominal pain, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Feeling of fullness

Spleen Qi Deficiency
How it presents with hepatitis

Slight abdominal distension after eating, Lassitude, Desire to lie down, Slight abdominal pain, Gas, Bloating, Poor digestion, Swollen complexion, Obesity, Overweight

Spleen Qi Deficiency
How it presents with hepatitis

Slight abdominal distension after eating, Lassitude, Desire to lie down, Slight abdominal pain, Gas, Bloating, Poor digestion, Swollen complexion, Obesity, Overweight

Lung Qi Deficiency
How it presents with hepatitis

Spontaneous daytime sweating, Aversion to speak

Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it presents with hepatitis

General weakness, Fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations, Dizziness, Poor memory, Insomnia, Aversion to speak, Poor appetite, Numbness in the limbs, Numbness in the skin

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Blood Deficiency

Causes: Chest fullness, Chest pain, Anemia, Dizziness, Headaches, Dry mouth, Dry throat, Poor appetite, Irregular menstruation, Leukorrhea, Breast distention, Vertigo, Alternating fever and chills

1 variation documented
Blood Deficiency with disharmony of Liver and Spleen
How it presents with hepatitis

Chest fullness, Chest pain, Anemia, Dizziness, Headaches, Dry mouth, Dry throat, Poor appetite, Irregular menstruation, Leukorrhea, Breast distention, Vertigo, Alternating fever and chills

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Phlegm

Causes: Throbbing pulsations just below the umbilicus, Vomiting frothy saliva, Vertigo, Shortness of breath, Coughing, Epigastric focal distention, Abdominal fullness, Dry heaves or vomiting, Borborygmi with diarrhea, Poor appetite, Feeling of oppression of the chest, Muzziness of the head, Dizziness, Wheezing, Stifling sensation in the chest, Phlegm in throat, Feeling of heat, Thirst, Feeling of heaviness of the head and body, Coughing of copious thick yellow sputum

5 variations documented
Phlegm in the Lower Burner
How it presents with hepatitis

Throbbing pulsations just below the umbilicus, Vomiting frothy saliva, Vertigo, Shortness of breath, Coughing

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Phlegm-Heat in the Middle Burner
How it presents with hepatitis

Epigastric focal distention, Abdominal fullness, Dry heaves or vomiting, Borborygmi with diarrhea, Poor appetite

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Phlegm-Heat in the Middle Burner
How it presents with hepatitis

Epigastric focal distention, Abdominal fullness, Dry heaves or vomiting, Borborygmi with diarrhea, Poor appetite

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Phlegm
How it presents with hepatitis

Feeling of oppression of the chest, Muzziness of the head, Dizziness

Phlegm-Heat in the Lungs
How it presents with hepatitis

Coughing, Shortness of breath, Wheezing, Stifling sensation in the chest, Phlegm in throat, Feeling of heat, Thirst, Feeling of heaviness of the head and body, Dizziness, Coughing of copious thick yellow sputum

Qi Stagnation

Causes: Nausea or vomiting, Dizziness or vertigo, Dream disturbed sleep with strange or unusual dreams, Palpitations, Anxiety, Indeterminate gnawing hunger, Focal distention of the chest, Bitter taste in the mouth, Slight thirst, Coughing of copious thick yellow sputum, Coughing, Hypochondrium fullness, Dizziness, Headaches, Depression, Listlessness, Moving pain, Intermittent epigastric pain, Hernial pain, Painful periods that get worse with hot food or drinks, Irritability, Feeling of distension, Moving distending pain, Mood swings, Frequent sighing, HypochondriaI distension, Chest distension, Epigastrium distension, Abdomen distension, Sighing, Melancholy, Moodiness, Irregular menstruation, Feeling of lump in the throat, Premenstrual breast distension, Premenstrual tension, Anger, Melasma

5 variations documented
Qi Stagnation in Gallbladder and Stomach with Phlegm Heat
How it presents with hepatitis

Nausea or vomiting, Dizziness or vertigo, Dream disturbed sleep with strange or unusual dreams, Palpitations, Anxiety, Indeterminate gnawing hunger, Focal distention of the chest, Bitter taste in the mouth, Slight thirst, Coughing of copious thick yellow sputum

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Lung Qi Deficiency and Liver Qi Stagnation
How it presents with hepatitis

Coughing, Hypochondrium fullness, Dizziness, Headaches, Depression, Listlessness, Moving pain

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Liver Qi Stagnation that transforms into Heat
How it presents with hepatitis

Intermittent epigastric pain, Hernial pain, Painful periods that get worse with hot food or drinks, Irritability, Bitter taste in the mouth

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Qi Stagnation
How it presents with hepatitis

Feeling of distension, Moving distending pain, Depression, Irritability, Mood swings, Frequent sighing

Liver Qi Stagnation
How it presents with hepatitis

HypochondriaI distension, Chest distension, Epigastrium distension, Abdomen distension, Sighing, Melancholy, Depression, Moodiness, Mood swings, Irregular menstruation, Feeling of lump in the throat, Premenstrual breast distension, Premenstrual tension, Anxiety, Anger, Melasma

Heat in Gall Bladder

Causes: Mild chills alternating with pronounced fever, Bitter taste in the mouth, Stifling sensation in the chest, Spitting up bitter or sour fluids, Thirst, Distention and pain in the chest and hypochondria, Nausea, Epigastrium fullness

1 variation documented
Heat in Gall Bladder
How it presents with hepatitis

Mild chills alternating with pronounced fever, Bitter taste in the mouth, Stifling sensation in the chest, Spitting up bitter or sour fluids, Thirst, Distention and pain in the chest and hypochondria, Nausea, Epigastrium fullness

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Heat in Yang brightness Organs

Causes: Severe constipation, Flatulence, Focal distention, Abdominal fullness, Abdominal pain that increases upon pressure, Tense and firm abdomen

1 variation documented
Heat in Yang brightness Organs
How it presents with hepatitis

Severe constipation, Flatulence, Focal distention, Abdominal fullness, Abdominal pain that increases upon pressure, Tense and firm abdomen

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Yang Excess

Causes: Can cause hepatitis

1 variation documented
Yang Excess
Traditional Herbal Formulas

Heat in the Blood

Causes: Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding episodes, Bloody sputum, Bloody stools, Bloody urine, Vomiting of blood, Cough of blood, Bloody nose, Heavy periods

1 variation documented
Heat in the Blood
How it presents with hepatitis

Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding episodes, Bloody sputum, Bloody stools, Bloody urine, Vomiting of blood, Cough of blood, Bloody nose, Heavy periods

Yin Deficiency

Causes: Dizziness, Tinnitus, Diminished hearing, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headaches, Insomnia, Numbness in the limbs, Tingling of limbs, Dry eyes, Blurred vision, Dry throat, Dry hair, Dry skin, Withered and brittle nails, Dry vagina, Night sweats, Dry stools, Nocturnal emissions, Scanty periods, Amenorrhea, Delayed period, Infertility, Melasma

1 variation documented
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it presents with hepatitis

Dizziness, Tinnitus, Diminished hearing, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headaches, Insomnia, Numbness in the limbs, Tingling of limbs, Dry eyes, Blurred vision, Dry throat, Dry hair, Dry skin, Withered and brittle nails, Dry vagina, Night sweats, Dry stools, Nocturnal emissions, Scanty periods, Amenorrhea, Delayed period, Infertility, Melasma

Herbal Formulas for Hepatitis

Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address hepatitis

Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang

Traditional formula for hepatitis

Chai Hu Gui Jiang Tang

Traditional formula for hepatitis

Chai Hu Shu Gan San

Traditional formula for hepatitis

Dan Shen Yin

Traditional formula for hepatitis

Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang

Traditional formula for hepatitis

Jin Ling Zi San

Traditional formula for hepatitis

San Ren Tang

Traditional formula for hepatitis

Wan Dai Tang

Traditional formula for hepatitis

Wu Ling San

Traditional formula for hepatitis