Cerebrovascular Diseaseaccording to TCM

Formulas that invigorate Blood and dispel Blood Stagnation

Cerebrovascular disease can be treated by these formulas if it arises from poor blood circulation or stagnation of blood, which often manifests in pain or swelling.

One such formula is Di Dang Tang, with leech as a key herb.

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

Formulas that pacify and extinguish Internal Wind

Cerebrovascular disease can be treated by these formulas when it is due to internal wind, which is often associated with spasms, tremors, or dizziness.

One such formula is Ling Jiao Gou Teng Tang, with saiga antelope's horns as a key herb.

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

Formulas that regulate Blood

Cerebrovascular disease can be treated by these formulas when it stems from irregularities or imbalances in the blood, which may affect circulation or cause other blood-related issues.

One such formula is Bu Yang Huang Wu Tang, with milkvetch root as a key herb.

Formulas that clear Wind-Cold

Cerebrovascular disease 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.

Formulas that Release the Exterior and Clear the Interior

Cerebrovascular disease 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 and transform Phlegm

Cerebrovascular disease 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 dispel Phlegm

Cerebrovascular disease 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 warm and open sensory orifices

Cerebrovascular disease can be treated by these formulas when it is due to cold affecting the sensory orifices, requiring warming and opening actions.

One such formula is Su He Xiang Wan, with styrax resin as a key herb.

Formulas that clear Heat and open sensory orifices

Cerebrovascular disease can be treated by formulas that clear Heat and open sensory orifices if it is due to heat causing disturbances in sensory functions.

One such formula is Zhi Bao Dan, with water buffalo horn as a key herb.

Formulas that rescue devastated Yang

Cerebrovascular disease 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 Si Ni Tang, with prepared aconite as a key herb.

Herbs that open the Orifices

Cerebrovascular disease can be treated by these herbs if it's a result of blockages in the body's sensory orifices, aiding in restoring clarity and consciousness.

One such herb is Musk (She Xiang), a key herb in some formulas recommended for cerebrovascular disease, like Su He Xiang Wan.

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

Herbs that invigorate the Blood

Cerebrovascular disease can be treated by these herbs when it stems from stagnation or poor circulation of blood, helping to improve blood flow and alleviate related discomfort.

One such herb is Leeches (Shui Zhi), a key herb in some formulas recommended for cerebrovascular disease, like Di Dang Tang.

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

Herbs that pacify Internal Liver Wind and stop Tremors

Cerebrovascular disease can be treated by these herbs when caused by internal wind from Liver disharmony, often manifesting in symptoms like spasms or tremors.

One such herb is Gambir Stems And Thorns (Gou Teng), a key herb in some formulas recommended for cerebrovascular disease, like Ling Jiao Gou Teng Tang.

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

Tonic herbs for Qi Deficiency

Cerebrovascular disease 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 Milkvetch Roots (Huang Qi), a key herb in some formulas recommended for cerebrovascular disease, like Bu Yang Huang Wu Tang.

Cool/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior

Cerebrovascular disease 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 cerebrovascular disease, like Ge Gen Tang.

Purgative herbs that drain downward

Cerebrovascular disease 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 cerebrovascular disease, like Tao He Cheng Qi Tang.

Cool herbs that transform Phlegm and stop Cough

Cerebrovascular disease 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 cerebrovascular disease, like Xiao Xian Xiong Tang.

Warm herbs that transform Phlegm and stop Cough

Cerebrovascular disease 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 Arisaema (Tian Nan Xing), a key herb in some formulas recommended for cerebrovascular disease, like Di Tan Tang.

Herbs that regulate Qi

Cerebrovascular disease 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 cerebrovascular disease, like Di Tan Tang.

Herbs that cool the Blood

Cerebrovascular disease can be treated by these herbs when it is a consequence of excess heat in the blood, helping to cool and detoxify the blood.

One such herb is Water Buffalo Horns (Shui Niu Jiao), a key herb in some formulas recommended for cerebrovascular disease, like Zhi Bao Dan.

Herbs that warm the Interior and/or expel Cold

Cerebrovascular disease 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 cerebrovascular disease, like Si Ni Tang.