Chronic Asthmaaccording to TCM
Symptom family: Respiratory Disorders and Symptoms
Parent symptom: Asthma
TCM Herbal Formulas for Chronic Asthma
See more details below about Ling Gan Wu Wei Jiang Xin Tang, a herbal formula used to address chronic asthma.
- By Formula Type
- Formulas that warm and transform phlegm-Cold
Formulas that warm and transform Phlegm-Cold
Chronic 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 Ling Gan Wu Wei Jiang Xin Tang, with dried ginger as a key herb.
TCM Herbs for Chronic Asthma
Explore below some TCM herbs used to address chronic asthma, organized by herb category.
- By Herb Category
- Herbs that relieve coughing and wheezing
- Herbs that warm the interior and/or expel cold
Herbs that relieve coughing and wheezing
Chronic asthma can be treated by these herbs when it originates from obstructions in the lung pathways, helping to ease respiratory discomfort and restore normal breathing.
One such herb is Stemona Roots (Bai Bu), which is directly recommended for chronic asthma.
Herbs that warm the Interior and/or expel Cold
Chronic 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 Dried Ginger (Gan Jiang), a key herb in some formulas recommended for chronic asthma, like Ling Gan Wu Wei Jiang Xin Tang.