Aphthous ulcers according to Chinese Medicine
The information provided here is not a replacement for a doctor. You shouldn't use it for the purpose of self-diagnosing or self-medicating but rather so you can have a more informed discussion with a professional TCM practitioner.
Five herbal formulas that might help with aphthous ulcers
Niu Huang Qing Xin Wan
Source date: 1568 AD
Number of ingredients: 6 herbs
Key actions: Clears Heat and resolves Toxicity. Calms the Mind. Opens up the Orifices.
Why might Niu Huang Qing Xin Wan help with aphthous ulcers?
Because it is a formula often recommended to treat the pattern 'Heat invading the Pericardium' of which aphthous ulcers is a symptom.
Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan
Source date: 16th century
Number of ingredients: 14 herbs
Key actions: Enriches the Yin. Nourishes the Blood. Clears Heat. Calms the Mind.
Why might Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan help with aphthous ulcers?
Because it is a formula often recommended to treat the pattern 'Yin and Blood Deficiency' of which aphthous ulcers is a symptom.
Zeng Ye Tang
Source date: 1798 AD
Number of ingredients: 3 herbs
Key actions: Nourishes Yin and Essence. Lubricates Dryness.
Why might Zeng Ye Tang help with aphthous ulcers?
Because it is a formula often recommended to treat the pattern 'Dryness in Large Intestine' of which aphthous ulcers is a symptom.
Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
Source date: 1247
Number of ingredients: 10 herbs
Key actions: Tonifies Qi of the Spleen and Stomach (Middle Burner). Raises the Yang. Detoxifies. Lifts what has sunken.
Why might Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang help with aphthous ulcers?
Because it is a formula often recommended to treat the pattern 'Spleen and Stomach Qi Deficiency' of which apthous ulcers is a symptom.
Huang Lian E Jiao Tang
Source date: 220 AD
Number of ingredients: 5 herbs
Key actions: Enriches the Yin. Causes Fire to descend. Eliminates irritability. Calms the spirit.
Why might Huang Lian E Jiao Tang help with aphthous ulcers?
Huang Lian E Jiao Tang has sometimes been used by TCM professionals to alleviate the symptoms of aphthous ulcers
Other symptoms often associated with aphthous ulcers
Irritability Dry stools Dizziness Fever General sensation of unease Delirious speech Impaired consciousness Palpitations with anxiety Fatigue Insomnia with very restless sleep