Hay Feveraccording to TCM

Formulas that clear Wind-Cold

Hay fever 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.

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

Formulas that tonify Qi

Hay fever 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 Bu Fei Tang, with ginseng as a key herb.

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

Formulas that dredge and disperse External Wind

Hay fever can be treated by these formulas when it results from external wind invasion disrupting the body's surface and normal function, requiring wind-dispersing actions.

One such formula is Cang Er Zi San, with cocklebur fruit as a key herb.

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

Formulas that warm Interior Cold

Hay fever can be treated by these formulas when it is caused by an internal cold condition, needing treatments that warm the body's interior.

One such formula is Gan Cao Gan Jiang Tang, with dried ginger as a key herb.

Formulas that clear Wind-Heat

Hay fever can be treated by these formulas if it originates from a wind-heat invasion.

One such formula is Jing Jie Lian Qiao Tang, with japanese catnip as a key herb.

Formulas that warm the middle and dispel Cold

Hay fever 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 Li Zhong Wan, with dried ginger as a key herb.

Formulas that clear Exterior disorders with Interior deficiency

Hay fever can be treated by formulas that clear Exterior disorders with Interior deficiency if it arises from an external pathogen attacking a body with underlying weakness.

One such formula is Ma Huang Xi Xin Fu Zi Tang, with ephedra as a key herb.

Formulas that warm and open sensory orifices

Hay fever can be treated by these formulas when it is due to cold affecting the sensory orifices, requiring warming and opening actions.

One such formula is Su He Xiang Wan, with styrax resin as a key herb.

Formulas that harmonize lesser Yang-warp disorders

Hay fever 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 Xiao Chai Hu Tang, with bupleurum root as a key herb.

Formulas that clear Heat from the Organs

Hay fever 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 Xin Yi Qing Fei Yin, with biond’s magnolia flowers as a key herb.

Warm/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior

Hay fever 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 Biond’S Magnolia Flowers (Xin Yi Hua), a key herb in some formulas recommended for hay fever, like Cang Er Zi San.

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

Herbs that open the Orifices

Hay fever can be treated by these herbs if it's a result of blockages in the body's sensory orifices, aiding in restoring clarity and consciousness.

One such herb is Styrax (Su He Xiang), a key herb in some formulas recommended for hay fever, like Su He Xiang Wan.

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

Cool/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior

Hay fever 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 hay fever, like Ge Gen Tang.

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

Tonic herbs for Qi Deficiency

Hay fever 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 Milkvetch Roots (Huang Qi), a key herb in some formulas recommended for hay fever, like Bu Fei Tang.

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

Herbs that invigorate the Blood

Hay fever 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 Sweetgum Fruits (Lu Lu Tong), which is directly recommended for hay fever.

Herbs that dispel Wind and Dampness

Hay fever can be treated by these herbs when it is due to the invasion or accumulation of wind and dampness, which often affects the muscles and joints.

One such herb is Cocklebur Fruits (Cang Er Zi ), a key herb in some formulas recommended for hay fever, like Cang Er Zi San.

Herbs that warm the Interior and/or expel Cold

Hay fever 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 Dried Ginger (Gan Jiang), a key herb in some formulas recommended for hay fever, like Gan Cao Gan Jiang Tang.

Herbs that clear Heat and relieve Toxicity

Hay fever 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 hay fever, like Jing Jie Lian Qiao Tang.