Upper Gastrointestinal Bleedingaccording to TCM
Symptom family: Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Parent symptom: Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Sub-symptom(s): Upper Gi Bleeding Secondary To Cirrhosis
TCM Herbal Formulas for Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Explore below some TCM herbal formulas used to address upper gastrointestinal bleeding, organized by formula type.
- By Formula Type
- Formulas that tonify blood
- Formulas that tonify qi and blood
Formulas that tonify Blood
Upper gastrointestinal bleeding can be treated by these formulas when it is due to blood deficiency, requiring blood-nourishing and enriching actions.
One such formula is Shao Yao Gan Cao Tang, with white peony root as a key herb.
Formulas that tonify Qi and Blood
Upper gastrointestinal bleeding can be treated by these formulas when there is a combined deficiency of both Qi and Blood, requiring comprehensive tonification.
One such formula is Zhi Gan Cao Tang, with liquorice as a key herb.
TCM Herbs for Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Explore below some TCM herbs used to address upper gastrointestinal bleeding, organized by herb category.
- By Herb Category
- Tonic herbs for blood deficiency
- Tonic herbs for qi deficiency
Tonic herbs for Blood Deficiency
Upper gastrointestinal bleeding 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 upper gastrointestinal bleeding, like Shao Yao Gan Cao Tang.
Tonic herbs for Qi Deficiency
Upper gastrointestinal bleeding 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 Liquorice (Gan Cao), a key herb in some formulas recommended for upper gastrointestinal bleeding, like Zhi Gan Cao Tang.