Swollen Gums in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different swollen gums patterns according to TCM theory
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Condition Categories
Condition Categories
TCM Patterns for Swollen Gums
Heat
Causes: Swelling gums
Stomach Heat or Fire
Swelling gums
Along with: Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry stools, Dry mouth, Mouth ulcers, Acid reflux, Nausea, Vomiting after eating, Excessive hunger, Bad breath, Feeling of heat, Acne
Stomach Fire or Stomach Heat
Swelling gums
Along with: Toothache, Headaches, Loose teeth, Bleeding gums, Irritability, Thirst, Stomatitis, Periodontitis, Glossitis, Trigeminal neuralgia
Herbal Formulas for Swollen Gums
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address swollen gums
Yu Nu Jian
Addresses these swollen gums patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears stomach Heat
- Nourishes Kidney Yin
Addresses These Swollen Gums Pattern Variations
Stomach Fire or Stomach Heat
How it manifests:
Swelling gums
Accompanying symptoms:
Toothache, Headaches, Loose teeth, Bleeding gums, Irritability, Thirst...
Wen Dan Tang
Addresses these swollen gums patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Phlegm
- Clears Gallbladder
- Regulates Qi
- Harmonizes the Stomach
Addresses These Swollen Gums Pattern Variations
Stomach Fire or Stomach Heat
How it manifests:
Swelling gums
Accompanying symptoms:
Toothache, Headaches, Loose teeth, Bleeding gums, Irritability, Thirst...
Tiao Wei Cheng Qi Tang
Addresses these swollen gums patterns:
Main Actions
- Removes Heat and Dryness in the Lower Burner
- Removes constipation
Addresses These Swollen Gums Pattern Variations
Stomach Heat or Fire
How it manifests:
Swelling gums
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry stools, Dry mouth...
Qing Wei San
Addresses these swollen gums patterns:
Main Actions
- Drains Stomach Fire
- Cools the Blood
- Nourishes the Yin
Addresses These Swollen Gums Pattern Variations
Stomach Heat or Fire
How it manifests:
Swelling gums
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry stools, Dry mouth...
Xie Huang San
Addresses these swollen gums patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Stagnant Fire from the Spleen and Stomach
Addresses These Swollen Gums Pattern Variations
Stomach Heat or Fire
How it manifests:
Swelling gums
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry stools, Dry mouth...
Fei Er Wan
Addresses these swollen gums patterns:
Main Actions
- Kills parasites
- Reduces accumulation
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Clears Heat
Addresses These Swollen Gums Pattern Variations
Stomach Heat or Fire
How it manifests:
Swelling gums
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry stools, Dry mouth...
Hua Ban Tang
Addresses these swollen gums patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Qi-level Heat
- Cools the Blood
Addresses These Swollen Gums Pattern Variations
Stomach Heat or Fire
How it manifests:
Swelling gums
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry stools, Dry mouth...