Bronchial Asthmaaccording to TCM

Formulas that clear Wind-Cold

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

One such formula is Da Qing Long Tang, with ephedra as a key herb.

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

Formulas that tonify Qi

Bronchial asthma can be treated by these formulas if it results from Qi deficiency, necessitating treatments that boost the body's vital energy.

One such formula is Ren Shen Ge Jie San, with tokay geckos as a key herb.

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

Formulas that dispel Phlegm

Bronchial asthma can be treated by these formulas when it is linked to phlegm accumulation, affecting respiratory and other body functions.

One such formula is Di Tan Tang, with arisaema as a key herb.

Formulas that clear Heat and transform Phlegm

Bronchial asthma 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 Gun Tan Wan, with chlorite schist as a key herb.

Formulas that clear Exterior disorders with Interior deficiency

Bronchial asthma can be treated by formulas that clear Exterior disorders with Interior deficiency if it arises from an external pathogen attacking a body with underlying weakness.

One such formula is Ma Huang Xi Xin Fu Zi Tang, with ephedra as a key herb.

Formulas that warm and transform Phlegm-Cold

Bronchial asthma can be treated by these formulas when it arises from cold causing phlegm accumulation, needing actions that warm and resolve phlegm.

One such formula is San Zi Yang Qin Tang, with white mustard seeds as a key herb.

Formulas that warm Yang and tonify

Bronchial asthma can be treated by these formulas if it stems from a depletion of Yang energy, requiring actions that warm and strengthen Yang.

One such formula is Shen Qi Wan, with prepared aconite as a key herb.

Formulas that promote Qi movement

Bronchial asthma can be treated by these formulas if it stems from stagnation or imbalance in the flow of Qi, the vital life energy, within the body.

One such formula is Si Mo Tang, with lindera root as a key herb.

Formulas for a rebellious Qi

Bronchial asthma can be treated by these formulas if it is caused by the disruption of Qi flow, that causes the normal movement of body processes to go the wrong way.

One such formula is Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang, with perilla seeds as a key herb.

Formulas that harmonize lesser Yang-warp disorders

Bronchial asthma can be treated by these formulas in cases of imbalances in the lesser Yang (Shao Yang) phase, which often involve alternating hot and cold sensations.

One such formula is Xiao Chai Hu Tang, with bupleurum root as a key herb.

Formulas that clear internal abscesses and sores

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

One such formula is Wei Jing Tang, with common reed rhizome as a key herb.

Warm/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior

Bronchial asthma 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 Ephedra (Ma Huang), a key herb in some formulas recommended for bronchial asthma, like Da Qing Long Tang.

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

Warm herbs that transform Phlegm and stop Cough

Bronchial asthma can be treated by these herbs when it results from phlegm due to cold deficiency, aiming to warm the lungs and dissolve phlegm accumulation.

One such herb is Perilla Seeds (Zi Su Zi), a key herb in some formulas recommended for bronchial asthma, like San Zi Yang Qin Tang.

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

Herbs that regulate Qi

Bronchial asthma can be treated by these herbs when resulting from Qi stagnation or imbalance, helping to promote the smooth flow of Qi in the body.

One such herb is Red Tangerine Peel (Ju Hong), a key herb in some formulas recommended for bronchial asthma, like Di Tan Tang.

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

Cool herbs that transform Phlegm and stop Cough

Bronchial asthma 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 Chlorite Schist (Meng Shi), a key herb in some formulas recommended for bronchial asthma, like Gun Tan Wan.

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

Tonic herbs for Qi Deficiency

Bronchial asthma 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 bronchial asthma, like Ren Shen Ge Jie San.

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

Tonic herbs for Yang Deficiency

Bronchial asthma can be treated by these herbs in situations of diminished Yang energy, aiming to warm and activate the body's functions.

One such herb is Tokay Geckos (Ge Jie), a key herb in some formulas recommended for bronchial asthma, like Ren Shen Ge Jie San.

Herbs that relieve Food Stagnation

Bronchial asthma 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 Radish Seeds (Lai Fu Zi), a key herb in some formulas recommended for bronchial asthma, like San Zi Yang Qin Tang.

Herbs that warm the Interior and/or expel Cold

Bronchial asthma 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 Prepared Aconite (Zhi Fu Zi), a key herb in some formulas recommended for bronchial asthma, like Shen Qi Wan.

Cool/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior

Bronchial asthma 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 Bupleurum Roots (Chai Hu), a key herb in some formulas recommended for bronchial asthma, like Xiao Chai Hu Tang.

Herbs that clear Heat and purge Fire and/or clear Summer Heat

Bronchial asthma can be treated by these herbs when it arises from excessive internal heat or fire, aiding in cooling the body and balancing internal temperature.

One such herb is Common Reed Rhizomes (Lu Gen), a key herb in some formulas recommended for bronchial asthma, like Wei Jing Tang.