Peptic Ulcer in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding different peptic ulcer patterns according to TCM theory

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Condition Categories

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TCM Patterns
42
Formulas
Overview
What causes it 5 TCM patterns documented
How to recognize Symptoms specific to each peptic ulcer pattern
Classical remedies 42 herbal formulas documented

From the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Peptic Ulcers are seen as a manifestation of imbalance within the body's internal systems. TCM identifies various patterns of disharmony leading to ulcers, such as Qi Stagnation, Blood Stasis, or the invasion of pathogenic factors like Heat or Cold. This holistic approach emphasizes the need to identify and address the specific underlying pattern of disharmony, moving beyond mere symptom treatment to foster a return to the body's natural state of balance and health.

TCM Patterns for Peptic Ulcer

Phlegm

Causes: Nausea, Vomiting, Stifling sensation in the chest and epigastrium, Focal distention, Coughing of copious thin and white sputum, Palpitations, Dizziness, Coughing with copious white sputum, Epigastric focal distention, Abdominal fullness, Dry heaves or vomiting, Borborygmi with diarrhea, Poor appetite, Hypochondrial pain that is worse on coughing and breathing, Shortness of breath, HypochondriaI distension, Coughing, Asthma, Oedema, Feeling of oppression of the chest, Profuse white sputum, 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

6 variations documented
Phlegm-Dampness in the Middle-Burner
How it presents with peptic ulcer

Nausea, Vomiting, Stifling sensation in the chest and epigastrium, Focal distention, Coughing of copious thin and white sputum

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Damp-Cold Phlegm
How it presents with peptic ulcer

Nausea, Vomiting, Stifling sensation in the chest and epigastrium, Palpitations, Dizziness, Focal distention, Coughing with copious white sputum

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

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

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Phlegm-Fluids in the hypochondrium
How it presents with peptic ulcer

Hypochondrial pain that is worse on coughing and breathing, Shortness of breath, HypochondriaI distension

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Phlegm-Fluids above the diaphragm
How it presents with peptic ulcer

Coughing, Asthma, Oedema, Feeling of oppression of the chest, Dizziness, Profuse white sputum

Phlegm-Heat in the Lungs
How it presents with peptic ulcer

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

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 peptic ulcer

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

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 peptic ulcer

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 peptic ulcer

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

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

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 peptic ulcer

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

Liver Qi Stagnation
How it presents with peptic ulcer

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

Qi Deficiency

Causes: Unremitting belching, Hiccuping, Regurgitation, Nausea or vomiting, Hard epigastric focal distention, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Lassitude, Desire to lie down, Slight abdominal pain, Gas, Bloating, Poor digestion, Swollen complexion, Obesity, Overweight, Palpitations, Insomnia, Poor appetite, Fatigue, Anxiety, Pale face, Poor memory, Loose stools, Scanty periods, Pale lips, Dizziness, Dream disturbed sleep, Forgetfulness, Pale complexion, Abnormal uterine bleeding, Menorrhagia

3 variations documented
Stomach Qi Deficiency with Phelgm
How it presents with peptic ulcer

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

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Spleen Qi Deficiency
How it presents with peptic ulcer

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

Heart and Spleen Deficiency
How it presents with peptic ulcer

Palpitations, Insomnia, Poor appetite, Fatigue, Anxiety, Pale face, Poor memory, Loose stools, Scanty periods, Pale lips, Dizziness, Dream disturbed sleep, Forgetfulness, Pale complexion, Abnormal uterine bleeding, Menorrhagia

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Yin Deficiency

Causes: Hoarse voice, Tickly throat, Aversion to speak, Thin chest, No desire to eat, Desire to drink in small sips, Slight feeling of fullness after eating

2 variations documented
Lung Yin Deficiency
How it presents with peptic ulcer

Hoarse voice, Tickly throat, Aversion to speak, Thin chest

Stomach Yin Deficiency
How it presents with peptic ulcer

No desire to eat, Desire to drink in small sips, Slight feeling of fullness after eating

Herbal Formulas for Peptic Ulcer

Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address peptic ulcer

Yi Guan Jian

Traditional formula for peptic ulcer

Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang

Traditional formula for peptic ulcer

Chai Hu Gui Jiang Tang

Traditional formula for peptic ulcer

Chai Hu Shu Gan San

Traditional formula for peptic ulcer

Da Chai Hu Tang

Traditional formula for peptic ulcer

Dan Shen Yin

Traditional formula for peptic ulcer

Dang Gui Shao Yao San

Traditional formula for peptic ulcer

Er Chen Tang

Traditional formula for peptic ulcer

Gan Cao Gan Jiang Tang

Traditional formula for peptic ulcer