Henoch-Schonlein Purpuraaccording to TCM

Formulas that clear Heat and expel dampness

Henoch-Schonlein purpura can be treated by formulas that clear Heat and expel dampness if it results from heat combined with damp conditions in the body.

One such formula is Gan Lu Xiao Du Dan, with baikal skullcap root as a key herb.

Formulas that tonify Qi and Blood

Henoch-Schonlein purpura can be treated by these formulas when there is a combined deficiency of both Qi and Blood, requiring comprehensive tonification.

One such formula is Gui Pi Tang, with ginseng as a key herb.

Formulas that clear Wind-Cold

Henoch-Schonlein purpura can be treated by these formulas when it stems from external pathogenic influences characterized by cold and wind symptoms.

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

Formulas that tonify Blood

Henoch-Schonlein purpura 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 regulate Blood

Henoch-Schonlein purpura can be treated by these formulas when it stems from irregularities or imbalances in the blood, which may affect circulation or cause other blood-related issues.

One such formula is Shen Tong Zhu Yu Tang, with peach kernel as a key herb.

Formulas that invigorate Blood and dispel Blood Stagnation

Henoch-Schonlein purpura can be treated by these formulas if it arises from poor blood circulation or stagnation of blood, which often manifests in pain or swelling.

One such formula is Tao He Cheng Qi Tang, with peach kernel as a key herb.

Formulas that clear nutritive-level Heat

Henoch-Schonlein purpura can be treated by these formulas if it arises from heat trapped at the nutritive level of the body, affecting deeper tissues.

One such formula is Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang, with water buffalo horn as a key herb.

Formulas that dredge and disperse External Wind

Henoch-Schonlein purpura can be treated by these formulas when it results from external wind invasion disrupting the body's surface and normal function, requiring wind-dispersing actions.

One such formula is Xiao Feng San, with japanese catnip as a key herb.

Tonic herbs for Qi Deficiency

Henoch-Schonlein purpura 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 henoch-Schonlein purpura, like Gui Pi Tang.

Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.

Warm/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior

Henoch-Schonlein purpura 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 henoch-Schonlein purpura, like Gui Zhi Tang.

Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.

Herbs that invigorate the Blood

Henoch-Schonlein purpura can be treated by these herbs when it stems from stagnation or poor circulation of blood, helping to improve blood flow and alleviate related discomfort.

One such herb is Peach Kernels (Tao Ren), a key herb in some formulas recommended for henoch-Schonlein purpura, like Shen Tong Zhu Yu Tang.

Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.

Herbs that drain Dampness

Henoch-Schonlein purpura can be treated by these herbs when caused by excessive dampness in the body, aiding in eliminating damp through diuretic action.

One such herb is Talc (Hua Shi), a key herb in some formulas recommended for henoch-Schonlein purpura, like Gan Lu Xiao Du Dan.

Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.

Cool/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior

Henoch-Schonlein purpura 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 Greater Burdock Fruits (Niu Bang Zi), a key herb in some formulas recommended for henoch-Schonlein purpura, like Xiao Feng San.

Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.

Herbs that clear Heat and dry Dampness

Henoch-Schonlein purpura 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 Baikal Skullcap Roots (Huang Qin), a key herb in some formulas recommended for henoch-Schonlein purpura, like Gan Lu Xiao Du Dan.

Tonic herbs for Blood Deficiency

Henoch-Schonlein purpura 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 henoch-Schonlein purpura, like Shao Yao Gan Cao Tang.

Purgative herbs that drain downward

Henoch-Schonlein purpura 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 henoch-Schonlein purpura, like Tao He Cheng Qi Tang.

Herbs that cool the Blood

Henoch-Schonlein purpura 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 Water Buffalo Horns (Shui Niu Jiao), a key herb in some formulas recommended for henoch-Schonlein purpura, like Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang.