Bacillary Dysenteryaccording to TCM

Formulas that clear Wind-Cold

Bacillary dysentery can be treated by these formulas when it stems from external pathogenic influences characterized by cold and wind symptoms.

One such formula is Ge Gen Tang, with kudzu root as a key herb.

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

Formulas that dispel Summer-Heat and resolve Exterior

Bacillary dysentery can be treated by these formulas when there's an interaction of external summer heat with the body's surface, requiring remedies that clear heat and release the exterior.

One such formula is Xiang Ru San, with vietnamese balm as a key herb.

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

Formulas that vent membrane source

Bacillary dysentery 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 clear internal abscesses and sores

Bacillary dysentery can be treated by these formulas if it is related to internal heat causing abscesses and sores.

One such formula is Da Huang Mu Dan Pi Tang, with rhubarb as a key herb.

Formulas that Release the Exterior and Clear the Interior

Bacillary dysentery can be treated by these formulas when it arises from external pathogenic factors affecting the body's surface, coupled with internal disharmony.

One such formula is Ge Geng Huang Qin Huang Lian Tang, with kudzu root as a key herb.

Formulas that clear Heat from the Organs

Bacillary dysentery can be treated by these formulas if it stems from an excess heat condition in specific organs, leading to internal disharmony.

One such formula is Huang Qin Tang, with baikal skullcap root as a key herb.

Formulas that clear Heat and expel dampness

Bacillary dysentery 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 San Ren Tang, with apricot seed as a key herb.

Formulas that warm the middle and dispel Cold

Bacillary dysentery can be treated by these formulas when it is due to cold in the middle jiao (digestive region), necessitating warming and cold-dispelling actions.

One such formula is Wu Zhu Yu Tang, with evodia fruit as a key herb.

Formulas that purge Heat accumulation

Bacillary dysentery can be treated by these formulas if it arises from an excess of internal heat, needing actions that clear heat and reduce its intensity.

One such formula is Da Cheng Qi Tang, with rhubarb as a key herb.

Formulas that secure irregular uterine bleeding and stop vaginal discharge

Bacillary dysentery can be treated by these formulas when it arises from disharmony in the female reproductive system, resulting in symptoms like irregular bleeding or abnormal discharge.

One such formula is Wan Dai Tang, with atractylodes rhizome as a key herb.

Formulas that warm and purge

Bacillary dysentery can be treated by these formulas if it stems from cold accumulation coupled with excess conditions, necessitating warming and purging actions.

One such formula is Wen Pi Tang, with prepared aconite as a key herb.

Formulas that expel parasites

Bacillary dysentery can be treated by these formulas when it is caused by parasitic infections, requiring anti-parasitic herbs to eliminate the parasites.

One such formula is Wu Mei Wan, with chinese plum as a key herb.

Warm/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior

Bacillary dysentery 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 bacillary dysentery, like Chai Hu Gui Jiang Tang.

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

Cool/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior

Bacillary dysentery 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 Kudzu Roots (Ge Gen), a key herb in some formulas recommended for bacillary dysentery, like Ge Gen Tang.

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

Herbs that warm the Interior and/or expel Cold

Bacillary dysentery can be treated by these herbs if it is due to internal coldness or deficient Yang energy, working to warm the body and dispel cold.

One such herb is Evodia Fruits (Wu Zhu Yu), a key herb in some formulas recommended for bacillary dysentery, like Wu Zhu Yu Tang.

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

Tonic herbs for Qi Deficiency

Bacillary dysentery 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 Atractylodes Rhizomes (Bai Zhu), a key herb in some formulas recommended for bacillary dysentery, like Wan Dai Tang.

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

Purgative herbs that drain downward

Bacillary dysentery 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 bacillary dysentery, like Da Huang Mu Dan Pi Tang.

Herbs that clear Heat and dry Dampness

Bacillary dysentery 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 bacillary dysentery, like Huang Qin Tang.

Herbs that relieve coughing and wheezing

Bacillary dysentery can be treated by these herbs when it originates from obstructions in the lung pathways, helping to ease respiratory discomfort and restore normal breathing.

One such herb is Apricot Seeds (Xing Ren), a key herb in some formulas recommended for bacillary dysentery, like San Ren Tang.

Aromatic herbs that transform Dampness

Bacillary dysentery can be treated by these herbs if it stems from damp accumulation, especially in the digestive system, using aromatic properties to transform and dispel dampness.

One such herb is Cardamon Fruits (Bai Dou Kou), a key herb in some formulas recommended for bacillary dysentery, like San Ren Tang.

Herbs that drain Dampness

Bacillary dysentery 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 Job's Tears (Yi Yi Ren), a key herb in some formulas recommended for bacillary dysentery, like San Ren Tang.

Herbs that stabilize and bind

Bacillary dysentery can be treated by these herbs if it is caused by a leakage of bodily fluids or energies, helping to consolidate and preserve the body's essential substances.

One such herb is Chinese Plums (Wu Mei), a key herb in some formulas recommended for bacillary dysentery, like Wu Mei Wan.