Cholecystitisaccording to TCM

Formulas that purge Heat accumulation

Cholecystitis can be treated by these formulas if it arises from an excess of internal heat, needing actions that clear heat and reduce its intensity.

One such formula is Da Cheng Qi Tang, with rhubarb as a key herb.

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

Formulas that invigorate Blood and dispel Blood Stagnation

Cholecystitis can be treated by these formulas if it arises from poor blood circulation or stagnation of blood, which often manifests in pain or swelling.

One such formula is Dan Shen Yin, with red sage root as a key herb.

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

Formulas that harmonize lesser Yang-warp disorders

Cholecystitis can be treated by these formulas in cases of imbalances in the lesser Yang (Shao Yang) phase, which often involve alternating hot and cold sensations.

One such formula is Hao Qin Qing Dan Tang, with sweet wormwood herb as a key herb.

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

Formulas that harmonize Stomach-Intestines

Cholecystitis can be treated by these formulas when the symptom arises from disharmony between the stomach and intestines, often leading to digestive issues.

One such formula is Huang Lian Tang, with goldthread rhizome as a key herb.

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

Formulas that dry Dampness and transform Phlegm

Cholecystitis can be treated by these formulas when there's an accumulation of dampness and phlegm in the body, requiring herbs that dry dampness and transform phlegm.

One such formula is Huang Lian Wen Dan Tang, with crow-dipper rhizome as a key herb.

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

Formulas that promote Qi movement

Cholecystitis can be treated by these formulas if it stems from stagnation or imbalance in the flow of Qi, the vital life energy, within the body.

One such formula is Jin Ling Zi San, with sichuan chinaberries as a key herb.

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

Formulas that harmonize Liver-Spleen

Cholecystitis can be treated by these formulas when there's an imbalance between the Liver and Spleen systems, often manifesting as digestive disturbances and emotional fluctuations.

One such formula is Si Ni San, with bupleurum root as a key herb.

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

Formulas that warm the middle and dispel Cold

Cholecystitis can be treated by these formulas when it is due to cold in the middle jiao (digestive region), necessitating warming and cold-dispelling actions.

One such formula is Wu Zhu Yu Tang, with evodia fruit as a key herb.

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

Formulas that clear Heat and resolve toxicity

Cholecystitis can be treated by formulas that clear Heat and resolve toxicity if it arises from heat toxins affecting the body.

One such formula is Huang Lian Jiao Du Tang, with goldthread rhizome as a key herb.

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

Formulas that reduce food accumulation and transform Stagnation

Cholecystitis can be treated by these formulas when it is due to the accumulation of undigested food and stagnation in the digestive system.

One such formula is Bao He Wan, with hawthorn berry as a key herb.

Formulas that vent membrane source

Cholecystitis can be treated by these formulas if it results from blockages in the body, often manifested as masses or lumps, needing actions that open and resolve these obstructions.

One such formula is Chai Hu Gui Jiang Tang, with bupleurum root as a key herb.

Formulas that release the Exterior and purge the Interior

Cholecystitis can be treated by these formulas if it is due to external pathogens combined with internal accumulation, needing actions that address both aspects.

One such formula is Da Chai Hu Tang, with bupleurum root as a key herb.

Formulas that clear Heat and expel dampness

Cholecystitis can be treated by formulas that clear Heat and expel dampness if it results from heat combined with damp conditions in the body.

One such formula is Gan Lu Xiao Du Dan, with baikal skullcap root as a key herb.

Formulas that expel parasites

Cholecystitis can be treated by these formulas when it is caused by parasitic infections, requiring anti-parasitic herbs to eliminate the parasites.

One such formula is Wu Mei Wan, with chinese plum as a key herb.

Formulas that clear Heat and transform Phlegm

Cholecystitis can be treated by formulas that clear Heat and transform Phlegm if it is linked to heat leading to phlegm accumulation.

One such formula is Xiao Xian Xiong Tang, with snake gourd as a key herb.

Formulas that clear Qi-level Heat

Cholecystitis can be treated by these formulas when it results from an intense heat condition at the qi level, affecting the body's energy flow.

One such formula is Zhi Zi Chi Tang, with cape jasmine fruit as a key herb.

Formulas that Release the Exterior and Warm the Interior

Cholecystitis can be treated by these formulas when it stems from external cold invasion affecting the body, requiring treatments that expel cold and warm the interior.

One such formula is Gui Zhi Ren Shen Tang, with cinnamon twigs as a key herb.

Formulas that tonify Qi

Cholecystitis can be treated by these formulas if it results from Qi deficiency, necessitating treatments that boost the body's vital energy.

One such formula is Sheng Yang Yi Wei Tang, with milkvetch root as a key herb.

Formulas that clear internal abscesses and sores

Cholecystitis can be treated by these formulas if it is related to internal heat causing abscesses and sores.

One such formula is Yi Yi Fu Zi Bai Jiang San, with job's tears as a key herb.

Formulas that clear Heat from the Organs

Cholecystitis 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 Long Dan Xie Gan Tang, with chinese gentian as a key herb.

Formulas that warm and purge

Cholecystitis can be treated by these formulas if it stems from cold accumulation coupled with excess conditions, necessitating warming and purging actions.

One such formula is San Wu Bei Ji Wan, with croton fruit as a key herb.

Herbs that drain Dampness

Cholecystitis 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 Talc (Hua Shi), a key herb in some formulas recommended for cholecystitis, like Gan Lu Xiao Du Dan.

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

Herbs that clear Heat and dry Dampness

Cholecystitis 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 cholecystitis, like Huang Lian Tang.

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

Herbs that clear Heat and purge Fire and/or clear Summer Heat

Cholecystitis can be treated by these herbs when it arises from excessive internal heat or fire, aiding in cooling the body and balancing internal temperature.

One such herb is Sweet Wormwood Herbs (Qing Hao), a key herb in some formulas recommended for cholecystitis, like Hao Qin Qing Dan Tang.

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

Herbs that warm the Interior and/or expel Cold

Cholecystitis can be treated by these herbs if it is due to internal coldness or deficient Yang energy, working to warm the body and dispel cold.

One such herb is Evodia Fruits (Wu Zhu Yu), a key herb in some formulas recommended for cholecystitis, like Wu Zhu Yu Tang.

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

Tonic herbs for Qi Deficiency

Cholecystitis can be treated by these herbs when stemming from a lack of vital energy or Qi, helping to boost energy and overall vitality.

One such herb is Ginseng (Ren Shen), a key herb in some formulas recommended for cholecystitis, like Gui Zhi Ren Shen Tang.

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

Herbs that relieve Food Stagnation

Cholecystitis can be treated by these herbs in cases of digestive disturbances due to overeating or consuming hard-to-digest foods, assisting in breaking down and moving food through the digestive system.

One such herb is Hawthorn Berries (Shan Zha), a key herb in some formulas recommended for cholecystitis, like Bao He Wan.

Cool/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior

Cholecystitis 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 Bupleurum Roots (Chai Hu), a key herb in some formulas recommended for cholecystitis, like Chai Hu Gui Jiang Tang.

Warm/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior

Cholecystitis can be treated by these herbs when there is a need to dispel external cold and warm the body, especially in cases where there is insufficient Yang energy internally.

One such herb is Cinnamon Twigs (Gui Zhi), a key herb in some formulas recommended for cholecystitis, like Chai Hu Gui Jiang Tang.

Purgative herbs that drain downward

Cholecystitis can be treated by these herbs in cases of severe constipation or internal heat, using strong downward movement to purge accumulation.

One such herb is Rhubarb (Da Huang), a key herb in some formulas recommended for cholecystitis, like Da Chai Hu Tang.

Herbs that invigorate the Blood

Cholecystitis can be treated by these herbs when it stems from stagnation or poor circulation of blood, helping to improve blood flow and alleviate related discomfort.

One such herb is Red Sage Roots (Dan Shen), a key herb in some formulas recommended for cholecystitis, like Dan Shen Yin.

Tonic herbs for Blood Deficiency

Cholecystitis can be treated by these herbs in cases of blood deficiency, working to nourish and replenish the body's blood supply.

One such herb is White Peony Roots (Bai Shao), a key herb in some formulas recommended for cholecystitis, like Dang Gui Shao Yao San.

Warm herbs that transform Phlegm and stop Cough

Cholecystitis can be treated by these herbs when it results from phlegm due to cold deficiency, aiming to warm the lungs and dissolve phlegm accumulation.

One such herb is Crow-Dipper Rhizomes (Ban Xia), a key herb in some formulas recommended for cholecystitis, like Huang Lian Wen Dan Tang.

Herbs that regulate Qi

Cholecystitis can be treated by these herbs when resulting from Qi stagnation or imbalance, helping to promote the smooth flow of Qi in the body.

One such herb is Sichuan Chinaberries (Chuan Lian Zi), a key herb in some formulas recommended for cholecystitis, like Jin Ling Zi San.

Herbs that stabilize and bind

Cholecystitis can be treated by these herbs if it is caused by a leakage of bodily fluids or energies, helping to consolidate and preserve the body's essential substances.

One such herb is Chinese Plums (Wu Mei), a key herb in some formulas recommended for cholecystitis, like Wu Mei Wan.

Cool herbs that transform Phlegm and stop Cough

Cholecystitis can be treated by these herbs when it is related to heat-phlegm accumulation, aiding in dissolving phlegm and soothing the respiratory system.

One such herb is Snake Gourds (Gua Lou), a key herb in some formulas recommended for cholecystitis, like Xiao Xian Xiong Tang.

Cathartic herbs that drain downward

Cholecystitis can be treated by these herbs when due to excess accumulation in the intestines and stomach, aiding in eliminating waste and toxins through purgation.

One such herb is Croton Fruits (Ba Dou), a key herb in some formulas recommended for cholecystitis, like San Wu Bei Ji Wan.