Acute Enteritisaccording to TCM

Formulas that clear Wind-Cold

Acute enteritis can be treated by these formulas when it stems from external pathogenic influences characterized by cold and wind symptoms.

One such formula is Ge Gen Tang, with kudzu root as a key herb.

Formulas that Release the Exterior and Clear the Interior

Acute enteritis can be treated by these formulas when it arises from external pathogenic factors affecting the body's surface, coupled with internal disharmony.

One such formula is Ge Geng Huang Qin Huang Lian Tang, with kudzu root as a key herb.

Formulas that clear Heat from the Organs

Acute enteritis can be treated by these formulas if it stems from an excess heat condition in specific organs, leading to internal disharmony.

One such formula is Shao Yao Tang, with goldthread rhizome as a key herb.

Formulas that expel Dampness

Acute enteritis can be treated by these formulas in cases where dampness obstructs the body's normal functions, necessitating herbs that specifically target and expel dampness.

One such formula is Wei Ling Tang, with water plantain as a key herb.

Formulas that promote urination and leach out Dampness

Acute enteritis can be treated by these formulas when it is caused by an accumulation of dampness in the body, requiring diuretic actions to promote fluid balance.

One such formula is Wu Ling San, with water plantain as a key herb.

Herbs that clear Heat and dry Dampness

Acute enteritis can be treated by these herbs when caused by excessive dampness and heat within the body, aiming to restore balance by drying dampness and clearing heat.

One such herb is Goldthread Rhizomes (Huang Lian), a key herb in some formulas recommended for acute enteritis, like Shao Yao Tang.

Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.

Cool/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior

Acute enteritis can be treated by these herbs when the body needs to harmonize with external environmental changes, particularly when there's a need to expel pathogenic factors like wind or cold without overly cooling the body.

One such herb is Kudzu Roots (Ge Gen), a key herb in some formulas recommended for acute enteritis, like Ge Gen Tang.

Herbs that drain Dampness

Acute enteritis can be treated by these herbs when caused by excessive dampness in the body, aiding in eliminating damp through diuretic action.

One such herb is Water Plantain (Ze Xie), a key herb in some formulas recommended for acute enteritis, like Wei Ling Tang.

Aromatic herbs that transform Dampness

Acute enteritis can be treated by these herbs if it stems from damp accumulation, especially in the digestive system, using aromatic properties to transform and dispel dampness.

One such herb is Black Atractylodes Rhizomes (Cang Zhu), a key herb in some formulas recommended for acute enteritis, like Wei Ling Tang.