Intestinal Adhesionsaccording to TCM
Symptom family: Intestinal Disorders & Discomforts
TCM Herbal Formulas for Intestinal Adhesions
See more details below about Wen Pi Tang, a herbal formula used to address intestinal adhesions.
- By Formula Type
- Formulas that warm and purge
Formulas that warm and purge
Intestinal adhesions 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 Wen Pi Tang, with prepared aconite as a key herb.
TCM Herbs for Intestinal Adhesions
Explore below some TCM herbs used to address intestinal adhesions, organized by herb category.
- By Herb Category
- Herbs that warm the interior and/or expel cold
- Purgative herbs that drain downward
Herbs that warm the Interior and/or expel Cold
Intestinal adhesions 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 Prepared Aconite (Zhi Fu Zi), a key herb in some formulas recommended for intestinal adhesions, like Wen Pi Tang.
Purgative herbs that drain downward
Intestinal adhesions 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 intestinal adhesions, like Wen Pi Tang.