Acute Icteric Hepatitisaccording to TCM
Symptom family: Hepatitis and Liver Conditions
Parent symptom: Icteric Hepatitis
TCM Herbal Formulas for Acute Icteric Hepatitis
Explore below some TCM herbal formulas used to address acute icteric hepatitis, organized by formula type.
- By Formula Type
- Formulas that clear heat and resolve toxicity
Formulas that clear Heat and resolve toxicity
Acute icteric hepatitis can be treated by formulas that clear Heat and resolve toxicity if it arises from heat toxins affecting the body.
One such formula is Liang Ge San, with forsythia fruit as a key herb.
Other formulas of this category are listed in the table below.
All "formulas that clear heat and resolve toxicity" recommended for acute icteric hepatitis
| Formula | Key herbs |
|---|---|
| Liang Ge San | Forsythia Fruits (Lian Qiao) |
| Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin | Baikal Skullcap Roots (Huang Qin), Goldthread Rhizomes (Huang Lian) |
TCM Herbs for Acute Icteric Hepatitis
Explore below some TCM herbs used to address acute icteric hepatitis, organized by herb category.
- By Herb Category
- Herbs that clear heat and dry dampness
- Herbs that clear heat and relieve toxicity
Herbs that clear Heat and dry Dampness
Acute icteric hepatitis 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 acute icteric hepatitis, like Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin.
Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.
"Herbs that clear Heat and dry Dampness" recommended for acute icteric hepatitis
| Herb | Formulas they belong to (if applicable) |
|---|---|
| Baikal Skullcap Roots (Huang Qin) | Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin |
| Goldthread Rhizomes (Huang Lian) | Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin |
Herbs that clear Heat and relieve Toxicity
Acute icteric hepatitis can be treated by these herbs if it arises from internal heat and toxic accumulations, aiding in detoxification and cooling the body.
One such herb is Forsythia Fruits (Lian Qiao), a key herb in some formulas recommended for acute icteric hepatitis, like Liang Ge San.