Painful Gums in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different painful gums patterns according to TCM theory
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Condition Categories
Condition Categories
1
TCM Pattern
5
Formulas
Overview
What causes it
1 TCM pattern documented
How to recognize
Symptoms specific to each painful gums pattern
Classical remedies
5 herbal formulas documented
Related conditions
TCM Patterns for Painful Gums
Each pattern represents a distinct underlying imbalance that can cause painful 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
Herbal Formulas for Painful Gums
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address painful gums