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Allergic Colitisaccording to TCM

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Symptom family: Gastrointestinal Infections

Parent symptom: Colitis

TCM Herbal Formulas for Allergic Colitis

Explore below some TCM herbal formulas used to address allergic colitis, organized by formula type.

  • By Formula Type
  • Formulas that vent membrane source
  • Formulas that harmonize stomach-Intestines

Formulas that vent membrane source

Allergic colitis can be treated by these formulas if it results from blockages in the body, often manifested as masses or lumps, needing actions that open and resolve these obstructions.

One such formula is Chai Hu Gui Jiang Tang, with bupleurum root as a key herb.

Formulas that harmonize Stomach-Intestines

Allergic colitis can be treated by these formulas when the symptom arises from disharmony between the stomach and intestines, often leading to digestive issues.

One such formula is Huang Lian Tang, with goldthread rhizome as a key herb.

TCM Herbs for Allergic Colitis

Explore below some TCM herbs used to address allergic colitis, organized by herb category.

  • By Herb Category
  • Cool/Acrid herbs that release the exterior
  • Warm/Acrid herbs that release the exterior
  • Herbs that clear heat and dry dampness

Cool/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior

Allergic colitis 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 Bupleurum Roots (Chai Hu), a key herb in some formulas recommended for allergic colitis, like Chai Hu Gui Jiang Tang.

Warm/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior

Allergic colitis 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 allergic colitis, like Chai Hu Gui Jiang Tang.

Herbs that clear Heat and dry Dampness

Allergic colitis can be treated by these herbs when caused by excessive dampness and heat within the body, aiming to restore balance by drying dampness and clearing heat.

One such herb is Goldthread Rhizomes (Huang Lian), a key herb in some formulas recommended for allergic colitis, like Huang Lian Tang.