Heart Failureaccording to TCM
Symptom family: Cardiac Disorders
Sub-symptom(s): Acute Heart Failure
TCM Herbal Formulas for Heart Failure
Explore below some TCM herbal formulas used to address heart failure, organized by formula type.
- By Formula Type
- Formulas that rescue devastated yang
- Formulas that nourish the heart and calm the mind
Formulas that rescue devastated Yang
Heart failure can be treated by these formulas if it is a result of a severe depletion or collapse of Yang energy, requiring urgent restoration and warming actions.
One such formula is Shen Fu Tang, with ginseng as a key herb.
Other formulas of this category are listed in the table below.
All "formulas that rescue devastated yang" recommended for heart failure
| Formula | Key herbs |
|---|---|
| Shen Fu Tang | Ginseng (Ren Shen) |
| Si Ni Tang | Prepared Aconite (Zhi Fu Zi) |
Formulas that nourish the Heart and calm the Mind
Heart failure can be treated by these formulas when it stems from a disharmony between the heart and the mind, often manifesting as emotional disturbances or sleep issues.
One such formula is Bai Zi Yang Xin Tang 1, with biota seeds as a key herb.
TCM Herbs for Heart Failure
Explore below some TCM herbs used to address heart failure, organized by herb category.
- By Herb Category
- Tonic herbs for qi deficiency
- Herbs that nourish the heart and calm the spirit
- Herbs that warm the interior and/or expel cold
Tonic herbs for Qi Deficiency
Heart failure 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 heart failure, like Shen Fu Tang.
Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.
"Tonic herbs for Qi Deficiency" recommended for heart failure
| Herb | Formulas they belong to (if applicable) |
|---|---|
| Ginseng (Ren Shen) | Shen Fu Tang |
| Milkvetch Roots (Huang Qi) | Bai Zi Yang Xin Tang 1 |
Herbs that nourish the Heart and calm the Spirit
Heart failure can be treated by these herbs when it is linked to deficiencies in heart nourishment, addressing both physical and emotional imbalances.
One such herb is Biota Seeds (Bai Zi Ren), a key herb in some formulas recommended for heart failure, like Bai Zi Yang Xin Tang 1.
Herbs that warm the Interior and/or expel Cold
Heart failure 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 heart failure, like Si Ni Tang.