Symptom family: Heart Rhythm Disorders
Parent symptom: Fast Heartbeat
Did you mean? Paroxysmal Tachycardia
Explore below some TCM herbal formulas used to address supraventricular tachycardia, organized by formula type.
Supraventricular tachycardia 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 Chai Hu Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang, with bupleurum root as a key herb.
Supraventricular tachycardia can be treated by these formulas when there is a combined deficiency of both Qi and Blood, requiring comprehensive tonification.
One such formula is Gui Pi Tang, with ginseng as a key herb.
Supraventricular tachycardia can be treated by these formulas when it is due to summer heat that also depletes or harms the body fluids, necessitating treatments that cool and nourish the body's fluids.
One such formula is Wu Shi Lian Mei Tang, with goldthread rhizome as a key herb.
Explore below some TCM herbs used to address supraventricular tachycardia, organized by herb category.
Supraventricular tachycardia 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 supraventricular tachycardia, like Gui Pi Tang.
Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.
Herb | Formulas they belong to (if applicable) |
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Ginseng (Ren Shen) | Gui Pi Tang |
Milkvetch Roots (Huang Qi) | Gui Pi Tang |
Atractylodes Rhizomes (Bai Zhu) | Gui Pi Tang |
Liquorice (Gan Cao) | Gui Pi Tang |
Supraventricular tachycardia 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 Baikal Skullcap Roots (Huang Qin), a key herb in some formulas recommended for supraventricular tachycardia, like Chai Hu Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang.
Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.
Herb | Formulas they belong to (if applicable) |
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Baikal Skullcap Roots (Huang Qin) | Chai Hu Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang |
Goldthread Rhizomes (Huang Lian) | Wu Shi Lian Mei Tang |
Supraventricular tachycardia 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 supraventricular tachycardia, like Chai Hu Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang.
Supraventricular tachycardia 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 supraventricular tachycardia, like Chai Hu Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang.
Supraventricular tachycardia 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 supraventricular tachycardia, like Chai Hu Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang.