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Acute Gastrointestinal Infectionaccording to TCM

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TCM Herbal Formulas for Acute Gastrointestinal Infection

See more details below about Gui Zhi Ren Shen Tang, a herbal formula used to address acute gastrointestinal infection.

  • By Formula Type
  • Formulas that release the exterior and warm the interior

Formulas that Release the Exterior and Warm the Interior

Acute gastrointestinal infection can be treated by these formulas when it stems from external cold invasion affecting the body, requiring treatments that expel cold and warm the interior.

One such formula is Gui Zhi Ren Shen Tang, with cinnamon twigs as a key herb.

TCM Herbs for Acute Gastrointestinal Infection

Explore below some TCM herbs used to address acute gastrointestinal infection, organized by herb category.

  • By Herb Category
  • Herbs that clear heat and relieve toxicity
  • Warm/Acrid herbs that release the exterior
  • Tonic herbs for qi deficiency

Herbs that clear Heat and relieve Toxicity

Acute gastrointestinal infection 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 Andrographis Herbs (Chuan Xin Lian), which is directly recommended for acute gastrointestinal infection.

Warm/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior

Acute gastrointestinal infection 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 Cinnamon Twigs (Gui Zhi), a key herb in some formulas recommended for acute gastrointestinal infection, like Gui Zhi Ren Shen Tang.

Tonic herbs for Qi Deficiency

Acute gastrointestinal infection 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 Ginseng (Ren Shen), a key herb in some formulas recommended for acute gastrointestinal infection, like Gui Zhi Ren Shen Tang.