Symptom family: Arterial Hardening
Did you mean? Atherosclerosis
Explore below some TCM herbal formulas used to address arteriosclerosis, organized by formula type.
Arteriosclerosis can be treated by these formulas when it arises from a deficiency in Yin energy, needing nourishment and strengthening of the body's vital essence.
One such formula is Ba Wei Di Huang Wan, with prepared rehmannia as a key herb.
Other formulas of this category are listed in the table below.
Formula | Key herbs |
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Ba Wei Di Huang Wan | Prepared Rehmannia (Shu Di huang) |
Liu Wei Di Huang Wan | Prepared Rehmannia (Shu Di huang) |
Arteriosclerosis 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.
Arteriosclerosis can be treated by formulas that clear Heat and resolve toxicity if it arises from heat toxins affecting the body.
One such formula is Xie Xin Tang, with rhubarb as a key herb.
Explore below some TCM herbs used to address arteriosclerosis, organized by herb category.
Arteriosclerosis can be treated by these herbs in cases of digestive disturbances due to overeating or consuming hard-to-digest foods, assisting in breaking down and moving food through the digestive system.
One such herb is Amur Rose Fruits (Ci Mei Guo), which is directly recommended for arteriosclerosis.
Arteriosclerosis can be treated by these herbs if it is a result of Liver heat affecting the eyes, working to cool the Liver and improve eye health.
One such herb is Cassia Seeds (Jue Ming Zi), which is directly recommended for arteriosclerosis.
Arteriosclerosis 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 Prepared Rehmannia (Shu Di huang), a key herb in some formulas recommended for arteriosclerosis, like Ba Wei Di Huang Wan.
Arteriosclerosis 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 arteriosclerosis, like Tao He Cheng Qi Tang.
Arteriosclerosis 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 arteriosclerosis, like Tao He Cheng Qi Tang.