Cardiogenic Shockaccording to TCM
Symptom family: Cardiac Disorders
TCM Herbal Formulas for Cardiogenic Shock
Explore below some TCM herbal formulas used to address cardiogenic shock, organized by formula type.
- By Formula Type
- Formulas that rescue devastated yang
Formulas that rescue devastated Yang
Cardiogenic shock 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 Hui Yang Jiu Ji Tang, with prepared aconite as a key herb.
Other formulas of this category are listed in the table below.
All "formulas that rescue devastated yang" recommended for cardiogenic shock
| Formula | Key herbs |
|---|---|
| Hui Yang Jiu Ji Tang | Prepared Aconite (Zhi Fu Zi), Dried Ginger (Gan Jiang), Cinnamon Bark (Rou Gui) |
| Shen Fu Tang | Ginseng (Ren Shen) |
TCM Herbs for Cardiogenic Shock
Explore below some TCM herbs used to address cardiogenic shock, organized by herb category.
- By Herb Category
- Herbs that warm the interior and/or expel cold
- Tonic herbs for qi deficiency
Herbs that warm the Interior and/or expel Cold
Cardiogenic shock 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 cardiogenic shock, like Hui Yang Jiu Ji Tang.
Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.
"Herbs that warm the Interior and/or expel Cold" recommended for cardiogenic shock
| Herb | Formulas they belong to (if applicable) |
|---|---|
| Prepared Aconite (Zhi Fu Zi) | Hui Yang Jiu Ji Tang |
| Dried Ginger (Gan Jiang) | Hui Yang Jiu Ji Tang |
| Cinnamon Bark (Rou Gui) | Hui Yang Jiu Ji Tang |
Tonic herbs for Qi Deficiency
Cardiogenic shock 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 cardiogenic shock, like Shen Fu Tang.