Cor Pulmonaleaccording to TCM

Formulas that invigorate Blood and dispel Blood Stagnation

Cor pulmonale 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 tonify Qi

Cor pulmonale 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 Ren Shen Ge Jie San, with tokay geckos as a key herb.

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

Formulas that regulate Blood

Cor pulmonale 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 warm and transform water and Dampness

Cor pulmonale 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 nourish Yin and tonify

Cor pulmonale 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 Bai He Gu Jin Tang, with lily bulb as a key herb.

Formulas that dispel Wind-Damp

Cor pulmonale can be treated by these formulas when it arises from a pathogenic influence of wind combined with dampness, which often obstructs the flow of Qi and Blood.

One such formula is Gui Zhi Shao Yao Zhi Mu Tang, with cinnamon twigs as a key herb.

Formulas that purge Heat accumulation

Cor pulmonale 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 Da Cheng Qi Tang, with rhubarb as a key herb.

Formulas that clear Wind-Cold

Cor pulmonale can be treated by these formulas when it stems from external pathogenic influences characterized by cold and wind symptoms.

One such formula is Xiao Qing Long Tang, with ephedra as a key herb.

Herbs that invigorate the Blood

Cor pulmonale 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 cor pulmonale, like Di Dang Tang.

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

Tonic herbs for Qi Deficiency

Cor pulmonale 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 cor pulmonale, like Ren Shen Ge Jie San.

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

Warm/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior

Cor pulmonale 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 cor pulmonale, like Gui Zhi Shao Yao Zhi Mu Tang.

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

Herbs that drain Dampness

Cor pulmonale 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 cor pulmonale, like Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang.

Warm herbs that transform Phlegm and stop Cough

Cor pulmonale 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 Inula Flowers (Xuan Fu Hua), a key herb in some formulas recommended for cor pulmonale, like Xuan Fu Hua Tang.

Tonic herbs for Yin Deficiency

Cor pulmonale 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 Lily Bulbs (Bai He), a key herb in some formulas recommended for cor pulmonale, like Bai He Gu Jin Tang.

Tonic herbs for Blood Deficiency

Cor pulmonale 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 Prepared Rehmannia (Shu Di huang), a key herb in some formulas recommended for cor pulmonale, like Bai He Gu Jin Tang.

Herbs that cool the Blood

Cor pulmonale 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 cor pulmonale, like Bai He Gu Jin Tang.

Tonic herbs for Yang Deficiency

Cor pulmonale can be treated by these herbs in situations of diminished Yang energy, aiming to warm and activate the body's functions.

One such herb is Tokay Geckos (Ge Jie), a key herb in some formulas recommended for cor pulmonale, like Ren Shen Ge Jie San.

Purgative herbs that drain downward

Cor pulmonale 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 cor pulmonale, like Da Cheng Qi Tang.