Acute Gastritisaccording to TCM
Symptom family: Gastritis Variants
Parent symptom: Gastritis
TCM Herbal Formulas for Acute Gastritis
Explore below some TCM herbal formulas used to address acute gastritis, organized by formula type.
- By Formula Type
- Formulas that induce vomiting
- Formulas that stop bleeding
- Formulas that warm the middle and dispel cold
- Formulas that clear qi-level heat
Formulas that induce vomiting
Acute gastritis can be treated by these formulas when the condition is caused by the presence harmful substances that require induced vomiting to expel them as part of the treatment.
One such formula is Gua Di San, with melon stalk as a key herb.
Formulas that stop bleeding
Acute gastritis can be treated by these formulas when it is caused by various factors leading to bleeding, requiring hemostatic actions.
One such formula is Shi Hui San, with japanese thistle as a key herb.
Formulas that warm the middle and dispel Cold
Acute gastritis 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 Wu Zhu Yu Tang, with evodia fruit as a key herb.
Formulas that clear Qi-level Heat
Acute gastritis can be treated by these formulas when it results from an intense heat condition at the qi level, affecting the body's energy flow.
One such formula is Zhi Zi Chi Tang, with cape jasmine fruit as a key herb.
TCM Herbs for Acute Gastritis
Explore below some TCM herbs used to address acute gastritis, organized by herb category.
- By Herb Category
- Warm herbs that transform phlegm and stop cough
- Herbs that stop bleeding
- Herbs that cool the blood
- Herbs that warm the interior and/or expel cold
- Herbs that clear heat and purge fire and/or clear summer heat
Warm herbs that transform Phlegm and stop Cough
Acute gastritis can be treated by these herbs when it results from phlegm due to cold deficiency, aiming to warm the lungs and dissolve phlegm accumulation.
One such herb is Melon Stalks (Gua Di ), a key herb in some formulas recommended for acute gastritis, like Gua Di San.
Herbs that stop bleeding
Acute gastritis can be treated by these herbs in cases where it is due to internal or external bleeding, working to stabilize and constrict blood flow.
One such herb is Japanese Thistle (Da Ji), a key herb in some formulas recommended for acute gastritis, like Shi Hui San.
Herbs that cool the Blood
Acute gastritis can be treated by these herbs when it is a consequence of excess heat in the blood, helping to cool and detoxify the blood.
One such herb is Field Thistles (Xiao Ji), a key herb in some formulas recommended for acute gastritis, like Shi Hui San.
Herbs that warm the Interior and/or expel Cold
Acute gastritis 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 Evodia Fruits (Wu Zhu Yu), a key herb in some formulas recommended for acute gastritis, like Wu Zhu Yu Tang.
Herbs that clear Heat and purge Fire and/or clear Summer Heat
Acute gastritis can be treated by these herbs when it arises from excessive internal heat or fire, aiding in cooling the body and balancing internal temperature.
One such herb is Cape Jasmine Fruits (Zhi Zi), a key herb in some formulas recommended for acute gastritis, like Zhi Zi Chi Tang.