Chronic Gastritisaccording to TCM

Formulas that promote Qi movement

Chronic gastritis 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 Chai Hu Shu Gan San, with bupleurum root as a key herb.

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

Formulas that warm the middle and dispel Cold

Chronic gastritis can be treated by these formulas when it is due to cold in the middle jiao (digestive region), necessitating warming and cold-dispelling actions.

One such formula is Da Jian Zhong Tang, with sichuan pepper as a key herb.

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

Formulas that dry Dampness and transform Phlegm

Chronic gastritis can be treated by these formulas when there's an accumulation of dampness and phlegm in the body, requiring herbs that dry dampness and transform phlegm.

One such formula is Er Chen Tang, with crow-dipper rhizome as a key herb.

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

Formulas that tonify Qi

Chronic gastritis 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 Liu Jun Zi Tang, with ginseng as a key herb.

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

Formulas that invigorate Blood and dispel Blood Stagnation

Chronic gastritis 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 Dan Shen Yin, with red sage root as a key herb.

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

Formulas that reduce food accumulation and transform Stagnation

Chronic gastritis can be treated by these formulas when it is due to the accumulation of undigested food and stagnation in the digestive system.

One such formula is Bao He Wan, with hawthorn berry as a key herb.

Formulas that warm Interior Cold

Chronic gastritis can be treated by these formulas when it is caused by an internal cold condition, needing treatments that warm the body's interior.

One such formula is Gan Cao Gan Jiang Tang, with dried ginger as a key herb.

Formulas that Release the Exterior and Warm the Interior

Chronic gastritis can be treated by these formulas when it stems from external cold invasion affecting the body, requiring treatments that expel cold and warm the interior.

One such formula is Gui Zhi Ren Shen Tang, with cinnamon twigs as a key herb.

Formulas that warm and transform water and Dampness

Chronic gastritis can be treated by these formulas if it is due to cold-dampness obstructing the body's functions, requiring warming and damp-transforming actions.

One such formula is Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang, with poria-cocos mushroom as a key herb.

Formulas that transform Dampness and harmonize Stomach

Chronic gastritis can be treated by these formulas when it is due to dampness affecting the stomach, leading to digestive disturbances.

One such formula is Ping Wei San, with black atractylodes rhizome as a key herb.

Formulas that disperse Dryness and moisten

Chronic gastritis can be treated by these formulas when caused by dryness that impairs the body's moisture balance, necessitating herbs that moisten and alleviate dryness.

One such formula is Sha Shen Mai Men Dong Tang, with glehnia root as a key herb.

Formulas that secure irregular uterine bleeding and stop vaginal discharge

Chronic gastritis can be treated by these formulas when it arises from disharmony in the female reproductive system, resulting in symptoms like irregular bleeding or abnormal discharge.

One such formula is Wan Dai Tang, with atractylodes rhizome as a key herb.

Formulas that harmonize lesser Yang-warp disorders

Chronic gastritis 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 purge Heat accumulation

Chronic gastritis can be treated by these formulas if it arises from an excess of internal heat, needing actions that clear heat and reduce its intensity.

One such formula is Xiao Cheng Qi Tang

Formulas that harmonize Liver-Spleen

Chronic gastritis can be treated by these formulas when there's an imbalance between the Liver and Spleen systems, often manifesting as digestive disturbances and emotional fluctuations.

One such formula is Xiao Yao San, with bupleurum root as a key herb.

Formulas for a rebellious Qi

Chronic gastritis 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 Xuan Fu Dai Zhe Tang, with inula flower as a key herb.

Formulas that nourish Yin and tonify

Chronic gastritis can be treated by these formulas when it arises from a deficiency in Yin energy, needing nourishment and strengthening of the body's vital essence.

One such formula is Yi Wei Tang, with unprepared rehmannia as a key herb.

Tonic herbs for Qi Deficiency

Chronic gastritis 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 chronic gastritis, like Gui Zhi Ren Shen Tang.

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

Herbs that warm the Interior and/or expel Cold

Chronic gastritis 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 Sichuan Pepper (Hua Jiao), a key herb in some formulas recommended for chronic gastritis, like Da Jian Zhong Tang.

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

Herbs that regulate Qi

Chronic gastritis 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 Tangerine Peel (Chen Pi), a key herb in some formulas recommended for chronic gastritis, like Er Chen Tang.

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

Cool/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior

Chronic gastritis 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 chronic gastritis, like Chai Hu Shu Gan San.

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

Herbs that invigorate the Blood

Chronic gastritis 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 Red Sage Roots (Dan Shen), a key herb in some formulas recommended for chronic gastritis, like Dan Shen Yin.

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

Warm herbs that transform Phlegm and stop Cough

Chronic gastritis 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 Crow-Dipper Rhizomes (Ban Xia), a key herb in some formulas recommended for chronic gastritis, like Er Chen Tang.

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

Tonic herbs for Yin Deficiency

Chronic gastritis can be treated by these herbs when caused by a lack of Yin, which is essential for cooling and moistening the body, thereby restoring balance.

One such herb is Dwarf Lilyturf Roots (Mai Dong), a key herb in some formulas recommended for chronic gastritis, like Sha Shen Mai Men Dong Tang.

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

Herbs that relieve Food Stagnation

Chronic gastritis 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 Hawthorn Berries (Shan Zha), a key herb in some formulas recommended for chronic gastritis, like Bao He Wan.

Tonic herbs for Blood Deficiency

Chronic gastritis can be treated by these herbs in cases of blood deficiency, working to nourish and replenish the body's blood supply.

One such herb is White Peony Roots (Bai Shao), a key herb in some formulas recommended for chronic gastritis, like Dang Gui Shao Yao San.

Warm/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior

Chronic gastritis 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 Cinnamon Twigs (Gui Zhi), a key herb in some formulas recommended for chronic gastritis, like Gui Zhi Ren Shen Tang.

Herbs that drain Dampness

Chronic gastritis can be treated by these herbs when caused by excessive dampness in the body, aiding in eliminating damp through diuretic action.

One such herb is Poria-Cocos Mushrooms (Fu Ling), a key herb in some formulas recommended for chronic gastritis, like Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang.

Aromatic herbs that transform Dampness

Chronic gastritis can be treated by these herbs if it stems from damp accumulation, especially in the digestive system, using aromatic properties to transform and dispel dampness.

One such herb is Black Atractylodes Rhizomes (Cang Zhu), a key herb in some formulas recommended for chronic gastritis, like Ping Wei San.

Herbs that cool the Blood

Chronic gastritis 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 Unprepared Rehmannia (Di Huang), a key herb in some formulas recommended for chronic gastritis, like Yi Wei Tang.