Vomit in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different vomit patterns according to TCM theory
Educational content • Consult qualified practitioners for medical advice
Condition Categories
Condition Categories
Vomiting, or emesis, is the forceful expulsion of the contents of one's stomach through the mouth and sometimes the nose. It can be a protective reflex from toxins, a reaction to various illnesses, or a side effect of medical treatments. Vomit can manifest in several forms, including the regurgitation of sour fluids, undigested food, or, in more severe cases, blood. Vomiting is not a disease in itself but rather a symptom that can accompany many conditions.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), understanding vomiting goes beyond simply addressing the symptom; it involves recognizing the unique 'pattern' of imbalance within the body. A pattern in TCM reflects a comprehensive picture of disharmony that may involve aspects of Qi, Yin, Yang, and bodily fluids. Identifying this pattern is crucial because it directs the treatment strategy, ensuring that both the symptom and its root cause are addressed. This holistic approach allows for more personalized and effective remedies, tailored to each individual's specific imbalance.
TCM Patterns for Vomit
Heat
Intense, ascending pathogenic force that consumes body fluids, disturbs the mind, and accelerates all physiological processes
Causes: Vomiting, Vomiting of fluids soon after drinking, Haematemesis, Vomiting of blood, Spitting up bitter or sour fluids, Vomiting of food
Heat is a major pathogenic factor in Traditional Chinese Medicine that can arise from external invasion or internal generation. Heat has the characteristics of burning intensity, rising upward, consuming qi and fluids, and generating wind and disturbing blood. In TCM philosophy, normal physiological warmth is called "minor fire" (少火) which maintains life functions, while pathological heat is "major fire" (壮火) which damages the body.
Damp-Heat in the Liver
Vomiting
Along with: Hypochondrial fullness and distention with pain alleviated by warmth, Abdominal fullness, Lower abdominal fullness, Bitter taste in the mouth, Sticky taste in the mouth, Loss of appetite, Nausea, Feeling of heaviness, Yellow vaginal discharge, Vaginal itching, Vulvar eczema, Vulvar sores, Bleeding between periods, Midcycle bleeding pain, Red and swollen scrotum, Red and swelling genital, Papules, Itchy vesicular rashes, Urinary dysfunction, Urinary burning, Dark urine
Half Exterior Half Interior
Vomiting
Along with: Chest distension, Bitter taste in the mouth, Dry cough, Anxiety, Restlessness, Vomit, Loss of appetite, Dizziness, Blurry vision
Stomach Heat or Fire
Vomiting of fluids soon after drinking
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
Liver Fire Blazing
Haematemesis
Along with: Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness, Flushed face, Eye hyperemia, Thirst, Bitter taste in the mouth, Vivid dreaming, Constipation, Dry stools, Dark urine, Nosebleeds, Cough of blood, Vomiting blood
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Fire
Haematemesis
Along with: Tremors, Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness, Flushed face, Eye hyperemia, Thirst, Bitter taste in the mouth, Vivid dreaming, Constipation, Dry stools, Dark urine, Nosebleeds, Vomiting blood, Cough of blood
Heat in the Blood
Vomiting of blood
Along with: Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia, Hematuria, Vomiting blood, Cough of blood, Nosebleeds, Excessive menstruation
Heat victorious agitating Blood
Vomiting of blood
Along with: Restlessness, High fever, Mania, Macules, Vomiting blood, Nosebleeds, Hematochezia, Hematuria
Heat in Gall Bladder
Spitting up bitter or sour fluids
Along with: Mild chills with high fever, Bitter taste in the mouth, Stifling sensation in the chest, Vomiting of sour fluids, Thirst, Hypochondriac pain and discomfort, Nausea, Upper abdominal fullness, Cholecystitis, Icteric hepatitis
Stomach Fire or Stomach Heat
Vomiting of food
Along with: Toothache, Headaches, Loose teeth, Bleeding gums, Irritability, Thirst, Stomatitis, Periodontitis, Glossitis, Trigeminal neuralgia
Phlegm
Thick, sticky pathological fluid that obstructs body functions and can manifest anywhere in the body
Causes: Vomiting, Vomiting of watery fluids, Regurgitation
Phlegm is both a pathological product and a pathogenic factor in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It results from impaired fluid metabolism when the body's transformative functions fail, particularly affecting the Spleen, Lungs, and Kidneys. Classical texts emphasize that "the Spleen is the source of phlegm production, while the Lungs are the storage vessel for phlegm."
Phlegm
Vomiting
Along with: Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness
Phlegm Misting the Heart
Vomiting
Along with: Confusion, Loss of consciousness, Hypersomnia, Incoherent or confused speech, Slurred speech, Aphasia, Noisy breathing, Vomit
Phlegm-Fluids
Vomiting of watery fluids
Along with: Abdominal distention, Vomiting clear liquid, Feeling of heaviness, Shortness of breath, Hypochondrial pain that is worse on coughing and breathing, Coughing, Lack of sweating, Absence of thirst, Edema, Chest distension
Phlegm-Fluids in the Stomach and Small intestine
Vomiting of watery fluids
Along with: Abdominal distention, Vomiting clear liquid, Dry tongue, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Stomach splashing sound, Chest distension, Diarrhea, Weight loss
Damp-Cold Phlegm
Vomiting
Along with: Nausea, Vomit, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Palpitations, Dizziness, Focal distention, Profuse white sputum, Upper respiratory tract infections, Chronic bronchitis, Emphysema
Phlegm-Dampness in the Middle-Burner
Vomiting
Along with: Nausea, Vomit, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Focal distention, Profuse white sputum, Anorexia, Peptic ulcer, Chronic gastritis, Acid reflux, Abdominal pain
Stomach Qi Deficiency with Phelgm
Regurgitation
Along with: Persistent belching, Hiccups, Vomit, Nausea or vomiting, Upper abdominal focal distention, Chronic gastritis, Stomach prolapse, Stomach dilation, Peptic ulcer, Chronic hepatitis
Cold
Congeals body fluids, damages Yang Qi, and causes pain with fixed location
Causes: Vomiting, Vomiting of clear fluids
Cold is the predominant pathogenic factor of winter in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Cold represents an environmental pathogen that, when excessive, causes disease characterized by its cold, congealing, and contracting nature. While Cold is the main pathogen of winter, it can cause illness in any season through exposure to cold temperatures, getting caught in rain, sweating followed by wind exposure, or excessive air conditioning.
Exterior Cold with Interior Dampness in Summer
Vomiting
Along with: Chills with warm skin, Lack of sweating, Heavy sensation in the head, Headaches, Abdominal pain, Vomit, Diarrhea, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Fatigued extremities, Nausea
Greater Yin stage
Vomiting
Along with: Loss of appetite, Vomit, Abdominal fullness, Chills, Diarrhea, Absence of thirst, Generalized fatigue
Cold invading the Stomach
Vomiting of clear fluids
Along with: Severe upper abdominal pain, Chills, Cold extremities, Desire for hot beverages and foods, Vomiting clear liquid, Nausea, Feeling worse after drinking cold drinks
Stagnation of Cold in the Liver Channel
Vomiting of clear fluids
Along with: Hypochondrial fullness and distention with pain alleviated by warmth, Testicular pain, Scrotal contraction, Vertical headaches, Chills, Cold extremities, Vomiting clear liquid, Vaginal atrophy
Damp-Cold Phlegm
Vomiting
Along with: Nausea, Vomit, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Palpitations, Dizziness, Focal distention, Profuse white sputum, Upper respiratory tract infections, Chronic bronchitis, Emphysema
Qi Stagnation
Blocked or disrupted flow of vital energy causing distending pain, emotional distress, and symptoms that worsen with stress
Causes: Vomiting, Vomiting of food
Qi Stagnation is a fundamental pathological pattern in Traditional Chinese Medicine where the smooth flow of vital energy becomes obstructed, creating areas of pressure, pain, and dysfunction throughout the body.
Liver Qi Stagnation
Vomiting
Along with: Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia, Depression, Mood swings, Irregular periods, Globus sensation, Pre menstrual breast distension, Pre menstrual tension, Anxiety, Anger, Melasma
Stomach Qi Stagnation
Vomiting
Along with: Upper abdominal pain, Upper abdominal distension, Belching, Nausea, Vomit, Hiccups, Irritability
Qi Stagnation
Vomiting
Along with: General fullness, Moving pain, Depression, Irritability, Mood swings, Sighing
Liver Qi Stagnation invading the Stomach
Vomiting of food
Along with: Belching, Abdominal distention, Upper abdominal distension, Depression, Irritability, Dry mouth, Loss of appetite, Craving for sour foods, Dry throat, Acid reflux
Dampness
Heavy, sticky moisture that obstructs body functions and creates sluggishness
Causes: Vomiting
Dampness manifests as swelling, bloating, a feeling of heaviness in the head and limbs, and digestive issues. It's like having waterlogged tissues that make everything feel heavy and slow. Common signs include a thick, greasy tongue coating, sticky mouth sensation, and stools that are difficult to flush.
Damp-Heat in the Liver
Vomiting
Along with: Hypochondrial fullness and distention with pain alleviated by warmth, Abdominal fullness, Lower abdominal fullness, Bitter taste in the mouth, Sticky taste in the mouth, Loss of appetite, Nausea, Feeling of heaviness, Yellow vaginal discharge, Vaginal itching, Vulvar eczema, Vulvar sores, Bleeding between periods, Midcycle bleeding pain, Red and swollen scrotum, Red and swelling genital, Papules, Itchy vesicular rashes, Urinary dysfunction, Urinary burning, Dark urine
Exterior Cold with Interior Dampness in Summer
Vomiting
Along with: Chills with warm skin, Lack of sweating, Heavy sensation in the head, Headaches, Abdominal pain, Vomit, Diarrhea, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Fatigued extremities, Nausea
Damp-Cold Phlegm
Vomiting
Along with: Nausea, Vomit, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Palpitations, Dizziness, Focal distention, Profuse white sputum, Upper respiratory tract infections, Chronic bronchitis, Emphysema
Phlegm-Dampness in the Middle-Burner
Vomiting
Along with: Nausea, Vomit, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Focal distention, Profuse white sputum, Anorexia, Peptic ulcer, Chronic gastritis, Acid reflux, Abdominal pain
Yang Deficiency
Insufficient yang qi causing coldness, fatigue, and diminished physiological functions throughout the body
Causes: Vomiting, Vomiting of clear fluids
Yang Deficiency represents a fundamental weakness of the body's yang qi in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It manifests as an inability to warm the body, transform substances, and maintain normal physiological activities, resulting in various cold-type symptoms and functional decline.
Greater Yin stage
Vomiting
Along with: Loss of appetite, Vomit, Abdominal fullness, Chills, Diarrhea, Absence of thirst, Generalized fatigue
Stomach Yang Deficient and Cold
Vomiting of clear fluids
Along with: Epigastric pain relieved with pressure or eating, Loss of appetite, Desire for hot beverages and foods, Vomiting clear liquid, Absence of thirst, Weak limbs, Cold extremities, Generalized fatigue, Pale face
Spleen or Kidney Yang Deficiency
Vomiting
Along with: Abdominal pain that worsens with cold, Urinary dysfunction, Deep pain and heaviness in limbs, Dizziness, Heavy sensation in the head, Edema, Diarrhea, Palpitations, Coughing, Vomit
Qi Rebellion
Qi flowing against its natural direction, typically surging upward when it should descend
Causes: Vomiting, Vomiting of blood
Qi Rebellion represents a fundamental disruption in the body's energy flow, where qi moves against its proper direction - like water flowing uphill or smoke sinking downward. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, each organ has a natural directional flow for its qi, and when this flow reverses, it creates a cascade of symptoms that shoot upward through the body.
Rebellious Lung Qi
Vomiting, Vomiting of blood
Along with: Coughing, Asthma, Nausea, Vomit, Dizziness, Headaches, Loss of consciousness
Rebellious Qi
Vomiting
Along with: Hiccups, Belching, Nausea, Vomit, Coughing, Asthma
Rebellious Stomach Qi
Vomiting
Along with: Nausea, Dysphagia, Belching, Vomit, Hiccups
Mind Disturbance
Disruption of consciousness, mental clarity, and emotional equilibrium causing restlessness, confusion, or withdrawal
Causes: Vomiting, Vomiting of blood
Mind Disturbance represents a broad category of patterns in Traditional Chinese Medicine involving disruptions to consciousness, mental clarity, emotional stability, and cognitive function. These patterns affect the Shen (spirit/consciousness), which according to classical texts resides in the Heart and is distributed among the five organs.
Phlegm Misting the Heart
Vomiting
Along with: Confusion, Loss of consciousness, Hypersomnia, Incoherent or confused speech, Slurred speech, Aphasia, Noisy breathing, Vomit
Heat victorious agitating Blood
Vomiting of blood
Along with: Restlessness, High fever, Mania, Macules, Vomiting blood, Nosebleeds, Hematochezia, Hematuria
Qi Deficiency
Insufficient vital energy causing fatigue, weakness, poor digestion, and reduced function of organs and protective systems
Causes: Vomiting, Regurgitation
Qi Deficiency is a fundamental pattern in Traditional Chinese Medicine where the body's vital energy is insufficient to maintain normal physiological functions, leading to weakness, fatigue, and various organ dysfunctions.
Spleen and Stomach Qi Deficiency
Vomiting
Along with: Dizziness, Unsteadiness, Blurry vision, Deafness, Tinnitus, Shortness of breath, Weak voice, Pale face, Loss of appetite, Diarrhea
Stomach Qi Deficiency with Phelgm
Regurgitation
Along with: Persistent belching, Hiccups, Vomit, Nausea or vomiting, Upper abdominal focal distention, Chronic gastritis, Stomach prolapse, Stomach dilation, Peptic ulcer, Chronic hepatitis
Blood Stasis
Blood that is no longer flowing smoothly through the vessels
Causes: Vomiting, Vomiting of blood, Possible vomiting of blood
Blood Stasis represents blood that is no longer flowing smoothly through the vessels, either moving too slowly, pooling in certain areas, or congealing into clots. It's one of the most important pathological conditions in Traditional Chinese Medicine and can be both a result of disease and a cause of further illness.
Stomach Blood Stagnation
Vomiting, Vomiting of blood, Possible vomiting of blood
Along with: Nocturnal epigastric pain, Abdominal pain worsened by pressure, Nausea or vomiting, Potential vomiting of blood, Hematochezia
Liver Blood Stagnation
Vomiting of blood
Along with: Hypochondriac pain, Abdominal pain, Vomiting blood, Nosebleeds, Menstrual cramps, Irregular periods, Dark menstrual clots, Infertility, Abdominal masses, Purple nails, Purple lips, Purple face, Skin dryness, Petechiae
Wind
Causes sudden symptoms, movement disorders, and serves as the vehicle for other pathogens
Causes: Vomiting of fluids soon after drinking, Haematemesis
Wind is the predominant pathogenic factor of spring in Traditional Chinese Medicine and is considered the leader of the six external pathogens. Wind is described as "the leader of the hundred diseases" (百病之长), serving as the primary factor in external pathogenic invasions. Wind represents a pathogen characterized by constant movement, changeability, and a tendency to affect the upper and outer portions of the body.
Greater Yang Accumulation of Water
Vomiting of fluids soon after drinking
Along with: Aversion to cold, Fever, Urinary retention, Slight thirst, Vomiting after eating
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Fire
Haematemesis
Along with: Tremors, Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness, Flushed face, Eye hyperemia, Thirst, Bitter taste in the mouth, Vivid dreaming, Constipation, Dry stools, Dark urine, Nosebleeds, Vomiting blood, Cough of blood
Blood Deficiency
Insufficient blood to nourish the body, causing paleness, dizziness, and dryness throughout the system
Causes: Vomiting of blood
Blood Deficiency represents a fundamental lack of blood volume or quality in the body, resulting in organs, tissues, and the mind being undernourished. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, blood not only refers to the red fluid in our vessels but encompasses the body's entire nourishing and moistening functions.
Loss of Blood
Vomiting of blood
Along with: Nosebleeds, Uterine hemorrhage, Hematuria, Hematochezia, Cough of blood, Vomiting blood, Dark menstrual clots, Excessive menstruation, Bloody sputum
Summer Heat
Intense summer heat that rapidly depletes both energy and fluids
Causes: Vomiting
Summer-Heat (暑 Shǔ) is a unique pathogenic factor in Traditional Chinese Medicine that only occurs during summer. Unlike other disease-causing factors in TCM that can arise internally or externally, Summer-Heat always comes from the environment - specifically from exposure to intense summer heat and humidity.
Summer-Heat
Vomiting
Along with: Fever, Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, Upper abdominal discomfort, Irritability, Thirst
Herbal Formulas for Vomit
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address vomit
Ban Xia Hou Pu Tang
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Moves Qi and Dissipates Nodules
- Descends Qi
- Resolves Phlegm
- Dries Dampness
- Harmonizes the Stomach
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Rebellious Stomach Qi
How it manifests:
Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Nausea, Dysphagia, Belching, Vomit, Hiccups
Stomach Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal pain, Upper abdominal distension, Belching, Nausea, Vomit, Hiccups...
Liver Qi Stagnation invading the Stomach
How it manifests:
Vomiting of food
Accompanying symptoms:
Belching, Abdominal distention, Upper abdominal distension, Depression, Irritability, Dry mouth...
Chai Hu Shu Gan San
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Courses the Liver and Resolves Constraint
- Moves Qi and Alleviates Pain
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Harmonizes the Liver and Spleen
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia...
Rebellious Qi
How it manifests:
Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Hiccups, Belching, Nausea, Vomit, Coughing, Asthma
Liver Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Vomiting of blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac pain, Abdominal pain, Vomiting blood, Nosebleeds, Menstrual cramps, Irregular periods...
Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms Yang and Transforms Fluid Retention
- Strengthens the Spleen and Resolves Dampness
- Subdues Rushing Qi (Ben Tun)
- Resolves Phlegm-Fluid Retention
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Phlegm
How it manifests:
Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness
Phlegm-Fluids
How it manifests:
Vomiting of watery fluids
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal distention, Vomiting clear liquid, Feeling of heaviness, Shortness of breath, Hypochondrial pain that is worse on coughing and breathing, Coughing...
Phlegm-Fluids in the Stomach and Small intestine
How it manifests:
Vomiting of watery fluids
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal distention, Vomiting clear liquid, Dry tongue, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Stomach splashing sound, Chest distension...
Wen Dan Tang
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Regulates Qi and Transforms Phlegm
- Clears Gallbladder and Stomach Heat
- Dries Dampness
- Stops vomiting and eliminates irritability
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Phlegm Misting the Heart
How it manifests:
Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Confusion, Loss of consciousness, Hypersomnia, Incoherent or confused speech, Slurred speech, Aphasia...
Stomach Fire or Stomach Heat
How it manifests:
Vomiting of food
Accompanying symptoms:
Toothache, Headaches, Loose teeth, Bleeding gums, Irritability, Thirst...
Phlegm-Fluids
How it manifests:
Vomiting of watery fluids
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal distention, Vomiting clear liquid, Feeling of heaviness, Shortness of breath, Hypochondrial pain that is worse on coughing and breathing, Coughing...
Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Resolves Toxicity
- Cools the Blood
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Nourishes Yin
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Vomiting of blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Heat victorious agitating Blood
How it manifests:
Vomiting of blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Restlessness, High fever, Mania, Macules, Vomiting blood, Nosebleeds...
Loss of Blood
How it manifests:
Vomiting of blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Nosebleeds, Uterine hemorrhage, Hematuria, Hematochezia, Cough of blood, Vomiting blood...
Xuanfu Daizhe Tang
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Descends Qi
- Resolves Phlegm
- Tonifies Qi
- Harmonizes the Stomach
- Eliminates Focal Distention
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Rebellious Qi
How it manifests:
Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Hiccups, Belching, Nausea, Vomit, Coughing, Asthma
Stomach Qi Deficiency with Phelgm
How it manifests:
Regurgitation
Accompanying symptoms:
Persistent belching, Hiccups, Vomit, Nausea or vomiting, Upper abdominal focal distention, Chronic gastritis...
Phlegm-Fluids in the Stomach and Small intestine
How it manifests:
Vomiting of watery fluids
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal distention, Vomiting clear liquid, Dry tongue, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Stomach splashing sound, Chest distension...
Er Chen Tang
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Dries Dampness and Transforms Phlegm
- Regulates Qi and Harmonizes the Middle Burner
- Directs Rebellious Qi Downward and Stops Vomiting
- Strengthens the Spleen and Resolves Dampness
- Disperses stagnation in the chest and diaphragm
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Damp-Cold Phlegm
How it manifests:
Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Nausea, Vomit, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Palpitations, Dizziness, Focal distention...
Phlegm-Fluids
How it manifests:
Vomiting of watery fluids
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal distention, Vomiting clear liquid, Feeling of heaviness, Shortness of breath, Hypochondrial pain that is worse on coughing and breathing, Coughing...
Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Moves Qi and Alleviates Pain
- Disperses Accumulations and Dissipates Nodules
- Soothes the Liver and Regulates Qi
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Liver Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Vomiting of blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac pain, Abdominal pain, Vomiting blood, Nosebleeds, Menstrual cramps, Irregular periods...
Stomach Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Vomiting, Vomiting of blood, Possible vomiting of blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Nocturnal epigastric pain, Abdominal pain worsened by pressure, Nausea or vomiting, Potential vomiting of blood, Hematochezia
Hua Ban Tang
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat from the Qi level
- Cools the Blood
- Resolves Toxicity
- Cools the Blood and Resolves Macules
- Nourishes Yin
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Stomach Heat or Fire
How it manifests:
Vomiting of fluids soon after drinking
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry stools, Dry mouth...
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Vomiting of blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Aromatically Transforms Dampness
- Disperses Wind-Cold from the Exterior
- Regulates Qi and Harmonizes the Middle Burner
- Directs Rebellious Qi Downward and Stops Vomiting
- Strengthens the Spleen and Stops Diarrhea
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Rebellious Stomach Qi
How it manifests:
Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Nausea, Dysphagia, Belching, Vomit, Hiccups
Cold invading the Stomach
How it manifests:
Vomiting of clear fluids
Accompanying symptoms:
Severe upper abdominal pain, Chills, Cold extremities, Desire for hot beverages and foods, Vomiting clear liquid, Nausea...
Long Dan Xie Gan Tang
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Drains excess Fire from the Liver and Gallbladder
- Clears Damp-Heat from the Lower Burner
- Clears Heat from the Liver channel
- Promotes Urination and Drains Dampness
- Nourishes Blood and Yin to prevent damage from bitter cold
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat in the Liver
How it manifests:
Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondrial fullness and distention with pain alleviated by warmth, Abdominal fullness, Lower abdominal fullness, Bitter taste in the mouth, Sticky taste in the mouth, Loss of appetite...
Liver Fire Blazing
How it manifests:
Haematemesis
Accompanying symptoms:
Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness...
Shi Xiao San
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Dissipates Nodules and Softens Hardness
- Alleviates Pain
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Liver Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Vomiting of blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac pain, Abdominal pain, Vomiting blood, Nosebleeds, Menstrual cramps, Irregular periods...
Stomach Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Vomiting, Vomiting of blood, Possible vomiting of blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Nocturnal epigastric pain, Abdominal pain worsened by pressure, Nausea or vomiting, Potential vomiting of blood, Hematochezia
Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Descends Qi and calms wheezing
- Resolves Phlegm and Stops Cough
- Disperses Cold and Transforms Phlegm
- Aids the Kidneys in Grasping Qi
- Guides Fire Back to Its Source
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Rebellious Lung Qi
How it manifests:
Vomiting, Vomiting of blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing, Asthma, Nausea, Vomit, Dizziness, Headaches...
Rebellious Qi
How it manifests:
Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Hiccups, Belching, Nausea, Vomit, Coughing, Asthma
Wu Ling San
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Promotes Urination and Drains Dampness
- Warms Yang and Transforms Qi
- Releases the Exterior
- Supplements Earth to Control Water
- Resolves Phlegm-Fluid Retention
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Greater Yang Accumulation of Water
How it manifests:
Vomiting of fluids soon after drinking
Accompanying symptoms:
Aversion to cold, Fever, Urinary retention, Slight thirst, Vomiting after eating
Phlegm-Fluids
How it manifests:
Vomiting of watery fluids
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal distention, Vomiting clear liquid, Feeling of heaviness, Shortness of breath, Hypochondrial pain that is worse on coughing and breathing, Coughing...
Wu Zhuyu Tang
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Middle Burner and tonifies deficiency
- Directs Rebellious Qi Downward and Stops Vomiting
- Warms the Liver Channel and Dispels Cold
- Warms the Interior and Dispels Cold
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Cold invading the Stomach
How it manifests:
Vomiting of clear fluids
Accompanying symptoms:
Severe upper abdominal pain, Chills, Cold extremities, Desire for hot beverages and foods, Vomiting clear liquid, Nausea...
Stomach Yang Deficient and Cold
How it manifests:
Vomiting of clear fluids
Accompanying symptoms:
Epigastric pain relieved with pressure or eating, Loss of appetite, Desire for hot beverages and foods, Vomiting clear liquid, Absence of thirst, Weak limbs...
Xiao Chai Hu Tang
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Harmonizes the Shaoyang
- Soothes the Liver and Regulates Qi
- Directs Rebellious Qi Downward and Stops Vomiting
- Supports the Upright and Dispels Pathogens
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Half Exterior Half Interior
How it manifests:
Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Bitter taste in the mouth, Dry cough, Anxiety, Restlessness, Vomit...
Phlegm-Fluids in the Stomach and Small intestine
How it manifests:
Vomiting of watery fluids
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal distention, Vomiting clear liquid, Dry tongue, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Stomach splashing sound, Chest distension...
Xiao Yao San
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Courses the Liver and Resolves Constraint
- Nourishes Blood and Softens the Liver
- Strengthens the Spleen and Harmonizes the Middle
- Harmonizes the Liver and Spleen
- Regulates menstruation
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia...
Liver Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Vomiting of blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac pain, Abdominal pain, Vomiting blood, Nosebleeds, Menstrual cramps, Irregular periods...
Yue Ju Wan
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Moves Qi and Resolves Stagnation
- Resolves the Six Stagnations (Liu Yu)
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Clears Heat and Drains Fire
- Dries Dampness and strengthens the Spleen
- Promotes Digestion and Resolves Food Stagnation
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia...
Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
General fullness, Moving pain, Depression, Irritability, Mood swings, Sighing
Zuo Jin Wan
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Liver Fire
- Directs Rebellious Qi Downward and Stops Vomiting
- Harmonizes the Stomach
- Drains Dampness
- Disperses Accumulations and Dissipates Nodules
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Stomach Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal pain, Upper abdominal distension, Belching, Nausea, Vomit, Hiccups...
Liver Qi Stagnation invading the Stomach
How it manifests:
Vomiting of food
Accompanying symptoms:
Belching, Abdominal distention, Upper abdominal distension, Depression, Irritability, Dry mouth...
Bai He Di Huang Tang
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Clears Deficiency Heat
- Moistens the Lungs
- Cools the Blood
- Calms the Spirit
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Vomiting of blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Directs Rebellious Qi Downward and Stops Vomiting
- Disperses clumping and eliminates focal distention
- Harmonizes Cold and Heat
- Opens with acrid and descends with bitter
- Tonifies the Middle and Augments Qi
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Fluids in the Stomach and Small intestine
How it manifests:
Vomiting of watery fluids
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal distention, Vomiting clear liquid, Dry tongue, Dry mouth without desire to drink, Stomach splashing sound, Chest distension...
Dang Gui Long Hui Wan
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Drains Liver and Gallbladder Fire
- Purges Heat and Unblocks the Bowels
- Clears Heat from the Internal Organs
- Resolves Heat Toxins
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Liver Fire Blazing
How it manifests:
Haematemesis
Accompanying symptoms:
Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness...
Di Tan Tang
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Scours Phlegm and Opens the Orifices
- Clears Heat and Transforms Phlegm
- Regulates Qi and resolves turbidity
- Tonifies Qi and Strengthens the Spleen
- Dries Dampness
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Phlegm Misting the Heart
How it manifests:
Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Confusion, Loss of consciousness, Hypersomnia, Incoherent or confused speech, Slurred speech, Aphasia...
Ding Xiang Shi Di Tang
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Middle Burner
- Descends Qi
- Tonifies Qi
- Harmonizes the Stomach
- Directs Rebellious Qi Downward and Stops Hiccup
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Rebellious Stomach Qi
How it manifests:
Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Nausea, Dysphagia, Belching, Vomit, Hiccups
Ding Zhi Wan
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Heart Qi
- Calms the Spirit
- Opens the Orifices and Revives Consciousness
- Resolves Phlegm
- Settles Fright and Calms Convulsions
- Calms the Spirit and Benefits Intelligence
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Phlegm Misting the Heart
How it manifests:
Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Confusion, Loss of consciousness, Hypersomnia, Incoherent or confused speech, Slurred speech, Aphasia...
Fei Er Wan
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Expels Parasites
- Promotes Digestion and Resolves Food Stagnation
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Clears Stomach Heat
- Moves Qi
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Stomach Heat or Fire
How it manifests:
Vomiting of fluids soon after drinking
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry stools, Dry mouth...
Feng Yin Tang
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and extinguishes Wind
- Subdues Floating Yang
- Settles Fright and Calms Convulsions
- Guides Wind-Fire downward
- Secures Essence and Stops Leakage
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Fire
How it manifests:
Haematemesis
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache...
Gu Jing Wan
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Clears Heat
- Secures the Menses and Stops Uterine Bleeding
- Stops Bleeding
- Secures the Chong and Ren Vessels
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Vomiting of blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Gun Tan Wan
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Drains Fire and expels Phlegm
- Descends Qi and Transforms Phlegm
- Clears Lung and Stomach Heat
- Opens the bowels and purges accumulation
- Calms the Spirit and Settles Fright
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Phlegm Misting the Heart
How it manifests:
Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Confusion, Loss of consciousness, Hypersomnia, Incoherent or confused speech, Slurred speech, Aphasia...
Hao Qin Qing Dan Tang
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Liver and Gallbladder Heat
- Harmonizes the Shaoyang
- Clears Damp-Heat
- Harmonizes the Stomach
- Resolves Phlegm
- Moves Qi
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Heat in Gall Bladder
How it manifests:
Spitting up bitter or sour fluids
Accompanying symptoms:
Mild chills with high fever, Bitter taste in the mouth, Stifling sensation in the chest, Vomiting of sour fluids, Thirst, Hypochondriac pain and discomfort...
Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies the Middle and Augments Qi
- Relaxes Spasms and Relieves Urgency
- Tonifies Qi and Generates Blood
- Warms Yang and Disperses Cold
- Harmonizes the Nutritive and Defensive Qi
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Stomach Yang Deficient and Cold
How it manifests:
Vomiting of clear fluids
Accompanying symptoms:
Epigastric pain relieved with pressure or eating, Loss of appetite, Desire for hot beverages and foods, Vomiting clear liquid, Absence of thirst, Weak limbs...
Jia Wei Xiao Yao San
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Courses the Liver and Resolves Constraint
- Clears Heat from the Liver and Blood
- Nourishes Blood
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Harmonizes the Liver and Spleen
- Regulates menstruation
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia...
Jin Fei Cao San
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Disperses Wind-Cold
- Descends Qi
- Resolves Phlegm
- Stops Cough
- Warms the Lungs and Stops Cough
- Releases the Exterior
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Rebellious Lung Qi
How it manifests:
Vomiting, Vomiting of blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Coughing, Asthma, Nausea, Vomit, Dizziness, Headaches...
Ju Pi Zhu Ru Tang
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Directs Rebellious Qi Downward and Stops Hiccup
- Clears Stomach Heat
- Harmonizes the Stomach
- Tonifies Qi
- Stops Vomiting
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Rebellious Qi
How it manifests:
Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Hiccups, Belching, Nausea, Vomit, Coughing, Asthma
Li Zhong Wan
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Middle Burner
- Disperses Cold
- Tonifies Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Dries Dampness
- Restores the ascending and descending functions of the Spleen and Stomach
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Greater Yin stage
How it manifests:
Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Loss of appetite, Vomit, Abdominal fullness, Chills, Diarrhea, Absence of thirst...
Liang Fu Wan
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Interior and Dispels Cold
- Soothes the Liver and Regulates Qi
- Alleviates Pain
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Cold invading the Stomach
How it manifests:
Vomiting of clear fluids
Accompanying symptoms:
Severe upper abdominal pain, Chills, Cold extremities, Desire for hot beverages and foods, Vomiting clear liquid, Nausea...
Ling Jiao Gou Teng Tang
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Cools the Liver and extinguishes Wind
- Softens and Relaxes the Sinews
- Settles Fright and Calms Convulsions
- Clears Heat and Transforms Phlegm
- Calms the Spirit
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Fire
How it manifests:
Haematemesis
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache...
Liu Junzi Tang
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Harmonizes the Stomach
- Dries Dampness
- Resolves Phlegm
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Phlegm-Dampness in the Middle-Burner
How it manifests:
Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Nausea, Vomit, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Focal distention, Profuse white sputum, Anorexia...
Liu Yi San
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Summer-Heat
- Drains Dampness
- Promotes Urination
- Clears Heat from the Three Burners
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Summer-Heat
How it manifests:
Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, Upper abdominal discomfort...
Nuan Gan Jian
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Liver and Kidneys
- Moves Qi and Alleviates Pain
- Warms the Liver Channel and Dispels Cold
- Nourishes Blood
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Stagnation of Cold in the Liver Channel
How it manifests:
Vomiting of clear fluids
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondrial fullness and distention with pain alleviated by warmth, Testicular pain, Scrotal contraction, Vertical headaches, Chills, Cold extremities...
Qing Re Gu Jing Tang
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Cools the Blood
- Secures the Menses and Stops Uterine Bleeding
- Nourishes Yin and Clears Deficiency Heat
- Astringes to Stop Uterine Bleeding
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Vomiting of blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Qing Wei San
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Stomach Heat
- Cools the Blood
- Nourishes Yin
- Resolves Toxicity
- Disperses Depressed Heat
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Stomach Heat or Fire
How it manifests:
Vomiting of fluids soon after drinking
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry stools, Dry mouth...
Qing Ying Tang
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Cools the Nutritive Level
- Resolves Heat Toxins
- Vents Pathogenic Heat Outward
- Nourishes Yin
- Generates Fluids
- Cools the Blood
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Vomiting of blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Shi Hui San
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Cools the Blood and Stops Bleeding
- Clears Heat and Drains Fire
- Drains Fire
- Dispels Stasis to Promote Healing
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Vomiting of blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...
Si Ni San
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Soothes the Liver and Regulates Qi
- Harmonizes the Liver and Spleen
- Courses the Liver and Resolves Constraint
- Transmits Yang and unblocks counterflow
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Rebellious Qi
How it manifests:
Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Hiccups, Belching, Nausea, Vomit, Coughing, Asthma
Su He Xiang Wan
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Opens the Orifices and Revives Consciousness
- Dispels Cold and eliminates turbidity
- Moves Qi
- Alleviates Pain
- Resolves Phlegm
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Phlegm Misting the Heart
How it manifests:
Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Confusion, Loss of consciousness, Hypersomnia, Incoherent or confused speech, Slurred speech, Aphasia...
Tiao Wei Cheng Qi Tang
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Mildly Purges Heat Accumulation
- Softens Hardness and Moistens Dryness
- Harmonizes the Stomach
- Clears Interior Heat
- Promotes Bowel Movement
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Stomach Heat or Fire
How it manifests:
Vomiting of fluids soon after drinking
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry stools, Dry mouth...
Xiang Ru San
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Releases the Exterior and Resolves Summerheat
- Disperses Cold
- Transforms Dampness
- Harmonizes the Middle Burner
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Exterior Cold with Interior Dampness in Summer
How it manifests:
Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Chills with warm skin, Lack of sweating, Heavy sensation in the head, Headaches, Abdominal pain, Vomit...
Xiang Sha Liu Junzi Tang
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Qi and Strengthens the Spleen
- Harmonizes the Stomach
- Moves Qi and Resolves Stagnation
- Dries Dampness and Transforms Phlegm
- Warms the Middle Burner
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Spleen and Stomach Qi Deficiency
How it manifests:
Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Dizziness, Unsteadiness, Blurry vision, Deafness, Tinnitus, Shortness of breath...
Xiang Sha Yang Wei Wan
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Middle Burner
- Harmonizes the Stomach
- Drains Dampness
- Moves Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Eliminates Focal Distention and Fullness
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Stomach Yang Deficient and Cold
How it manifests:
Vomiting of clear fluids
Accompanying symptoms:
Epigastric pain relieved with pressure or eating, Loss of appetite, Desire for hot beverages and foods, Vomiting clear liquid, Absence of thirst, Weak limbs...
Xiao Banxia Tang
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Resolves Phlegm-Fluid Retention
- Directs Rebellious Qi Downward and Stops Vomiting
- Stops Vomiting
- Dries Dampness
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Phlegm
How it manifests:
Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Stifling sensation in the chest, Head fog, Dizziness
Xiao Jian Zhong Tang
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Middle Burner
- Relaxes Spasms and Relieves Urgency
- Harmonizes Yin and Yang
- Nourishes the Spleen and Stomach
- Harmonizes the Liver and Spleen
- Tonifies Qi and Generates Blood
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Stomach Yang Deficient and Cold
How it manifests:
Vomiting of clear fluids
Accompanying symptoms:
Epigastric pain relieved with pressure or eating, Loss of appetite, Desire for hot beverages and foods, Vomiting clear liquid, Absence of thirst, Weak limbs...
Xie Huang San
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat from the Spleen and Stomach
- Clears Heat and Drains Fire from the Middle Burner
- Disperses Depressed Heat
- Awakens the Spleen and Harmonizes the Stomach
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Stomach Heat or Fire
How it manifests:
Vomiting of fluids soon after drinking
Accompanying symptoms:
Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry stools, Dry mouth...
Xie Qing Wan
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Liver Fire
- Clears Liver and Gallbladder Heat
- Nourishes Liver Blood
- Purges Heat and Unblocks the Bowels
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Liver Fire Blazing
How it manifests:
Haematemesis
Accompanying symptoms:
Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache, Dizziness...
Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood and Dispels Stasis
- Moves Qi and Alleviates Pain
- Opens the Chest and Disperses Stagnation
- Courses the Liver and Resolves Constraint
- Guides Herbs and Blood Downward
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Stomach Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Vomiting, Vomiting of blood, Possible vomiting of blood
Accompanying symptoms:
Nocturnal epigastric pain, Abdominal pain worsened by pressure, Nausea or vomiting, Potential vomiting of blood, Hematochezia
Yi Guan Jian
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin
- Soothes the Liver and Regulates Qi
- Nourishes Blood and Softens the Liver
- Generates Fluids
- Courses the Liver and Drains Heat
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Liver Qi Stagnation
How it manifests:
Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia...
Yin Chen Hao Tang
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat
- Drains Dampness
- Clears Damp-Heat and Resolves Jaundice
- Promotes Bowel Movement
- Benefits the Gallbladder
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Damp-Heat in the Liver
How it manifests:
Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Hypochondrial fullness and distention with pain alleviated by warmth, Abdominal fullness, Lower abdominal fullness, Bitter taste in the mouth, Sticky taste in the mouth, Loss of appetite...
Yu Nu Jian
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Stomach Heat
- Nourishes Kidney Yin
- Drains Fire
- Generates Fluids
- Cools the Blood
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Stomach Fire or Stomach Heat
How it manifests:
Vomiting of food
Accompanying symptoms:
Toothache, Headaches, Loose teeth, Bleeding gums, Irritability, Thirst...
Zhen Wu Tang
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms Yang and Disperses Cold
- Promotes Urination and Drains Dampness
- Transforms Water-Dampness
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Tonifies Kidney Yang
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Spleen or Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it manifests:
Vomiting
Accompanying symptoms:
Abdominal pain that worsens with cold, Urinary dysfunction, Deep pain and heaviness in limbs, Dizziness, Heavy sensation in the head, Edema...
Zi Xue Dan
Addresses these vomit patterns:
Main Actions
- Clears Heat and Resolves Toxicity
- Opens the Orifices and Revives Consciousness
- Extinguishes Wind and Stops Spasms
- Calms the Spirit and Settles Fright
- Clears Heat and Drains Fire
Addresses These Vomit Pattern Variations
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Fire
How it manifests:
Haematemesis
Accompanying symptoms:
Tremors, Irritability, Anger, Tinnitus, Deafness, Temporal headache...
Wu Mei Wan
Traditional formula for vomit
Main Actions
- Warms the organs and calms roundworms
- Harmonizes Cold and Heat
- Soothes the Liver and regulates the middle
- Tonifies Qi and Generates Blood
- Astringes the Intestines and Stops Diarrhea
Bao He Wan
Traditional formula for vomit
Main Actions
- Promotes Digestion and Resolves Food Stagnation
- Harmonizes the Stomach
- Moves Qi
- Transforms Dampness
- Clears Heat from food stagnation
Zhi Shi Dao Zhi Wan
Traditional formula for vomit
Main Actions
- Promotes Digestion and Resolves Food Stagnation
- Clears Heat and Drains Dampness
- Moves Qi and Relieves Distension
- Purges Heat and Unblocks the Bowels
- Dries Dampness in the Intestines
Gua Di San
Traditional formula for vomit
Main Actions
- Induces Vomiting to Expel Phlegm
- Expels pathogenic factors from the chest
- Unblocks Qi Stagnation in the Upper Jiao
Hua Chong Wan
Traditional formula for vomit
Main Actions
- Expels Parasites
- Dries Dampness
- Resolves Toxicity