Bile Duct Roundwormsaccording to TCM
Symptom family: Intestinal Parasitic Infections
Parent symptom: Roundworms
TCM Herbal Formulas for Bile Duct Roundworms
Explore below some TCM herbal formulas used to address bile duct roundworms, organized by formula type.
- By Formula Type
- Formulas that expel parasites
- Formulas that clear heat and transform phlegm
- Formulas that clear heat and expel dampness
- Formulas that purge heat accumulation
Formulas that expel parasites
Bile duct roundworms 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.
Formulas that clear Heat and transform Phlegm
Bile duct roundworms can be treated by formulas that clear Heat and transform Phlegm if it is linked to heat leading to phlegm accumulation.
One such formula is Xiao Xian Xiong Tang, with snake gourd as a key herb.
Formulas that clear Heat and expel dampness
Bile duct roundworms 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 Yin Chen Hao Tang, with virgate wormwood as a key herb.
Formulas that purge Heat accumulation
Bile duct roundworms 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 Xiao Cheng Qi Tang
Acupoints for Bile Duct Roundworms
Explore below some acupoints used to address bile duct roundworms, organized by meridian.
- By Meridian
- Stomach Channel
- Extra Points: Lower Extremities (EX-LE)
Dannang EX-LE-6
On the Gall Bladder Channel of the right leg, about 1-2 cun below Yanglingquan GB-34. Around there, palpate and locate Dannang EX-LE-6 at the most tender point.
TCM Herbs for Bile Duct Roundworms
Explore below some TCM herbs used to address bile duct roundworms, organized by herb category.
- By Herb Category
- Herbs that stabilize and bind
- Cool herbs that transform phlegm and stop cough
- Herbs that drain dampness
Herbs that stabilize and bind
Bile duct roundworms 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 bile duct roundworms, like Wu Mei Wan.
Cool herbs that transform Phlegm and stop Cough
Bile duct roundworms can be treated by these herbs when it is related to heat-phlegm accumulation, aiding in dissolving phlegm and soothing the respiratory system.
One such herb is Snake Gourds (Gua Lou), a key herb in some formulas recommended for bile duct roundworms, like Xiao Xian Xiong Tang.
Herbs that drain Dampness
Bile duct roundworms 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 Virgate Wormwood (Yin Chen), a key herb in some formulas recommended for bile duct roundworms, like Yin Chen Hao Tang.