Encephalitisaccording to TCM

Formulas that clear Heat and open sensory orifices

Encephalitis 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 Hui Chun Dan, with ox gallstone as a key herb.

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

Formulas that clear Heat and resolve toxicity

Encephalitis can be treated by formulas that clear Heat and resolve toxicity if it arises from heat toxins affecting the body.

One such formula is Huang Lian Jiao Du Tang, with goldthread rhizome as a key herb.

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

Formulas that pacify and extinguish Internal Wind

Encephalitis 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 E Jiao Ji Zi Huang Tang, with donkey-hide gelatin as a key herb.

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

Formulas that clear Qi-level Heat

Encephalitis can be treated by these formulas when it results from an intense heat condition at the qi level, affecting the body's energy flow.

One such formula is Bai Hu Tang, with gypsum as a key herb.

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

Formulas that clear nutritive-level Heat

Encephalitis can be treated by these formulas if it arises from heat trapped at the nutritive level of the body, affecting deeper tissues.

One such formula is Qing Gong Tang, with ningpo figwort root as a key herb.

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

Formulas that purge Heat accumulation

Encephalitis 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 simultaneously attack and tonify

Encephalitis can be treated by these formulas if it results from a combination of deficiency and excess conditions, needing both tonification and purging actions.

One such formula is Huang Long Tang, with rhubarb as a key herb.

Formulas that warm and open sensory orifices

Encephalitis 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 Release the Exterior and Clear the Interior

Encephalitis 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 dispel Summer-Heat and resolve Exterior

Encephalitis can be treated by these formulas when there's an interaction of external summer heat with the body's surface, requiring remedies that clear heat and release the exterior.

One such formula is Xiang Ru San, with vietnamese balm as a key herb.

External formulas for External disorders

Encephalitis can be treated by these formulas if it is caused by external factors like wind, cold, or heat leading to symptoms on the body's surface.

One such formula is Yin Qiao San, with honeysuckle flowers as a key herb.

Formulas that clear Heat and transform Phlegm

Encephalitis 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 Gun Tan Wan, with chlorite schist as a key herb.

Herbs that open the Orifices

Encephalitis 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 encephalitis, like Su He Xiang Wan.

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

Herbs that clear Heat and relieve Toxicity

Encephalitis can be treated by these herbs if it arises from internal heat and toxic accumulations, aiding in detoxification and cooling the body.

One such herb is Honeysuckle Flowers (Jin Yin Hua), a key herb in some formulas recommended for encephalitis, like Yin Qiao San.

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

Herbs that cool the Blood

Encephalitis 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 encephalitis, like Zhi Bao Dan.

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

Purgative herbs that drain downward

Encephalitis 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 encephalitis, like Da Cheng Qi Tang.

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

Herbs that pacify Internal Liver Wind and stop Tremors

Encephalitis 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 Saiga Antelope's Horns (Ling Yang Jiao), a key herb in some formulas recommended for encephalitis, like Ling Jiao Gou Teng Tang.

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

Herbs that clear Heat and purge Fire and/or clear Summer Heat

Encephalitis can be treated by these herbs when it arises from excessive internal heat or fire, aiding in cooling the body and balancing internal temperature.

One such herb is Gypsum (Shi Gao), a key herb in some formulas recommended for encephalitis, like Bai Hu Tang.

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

Herbs that expel parasites

Encephalitis can be treated by these herbs if it arises from parasitic infections, utilizing their properties to eliminate parasites from the body.

One such herb is Male Fern Rhizomes (Guan Zhong), which is directly recommended for encephalitis.

Herbs that invigorate the Blood

Encephalitis 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 Donkey-Hide Gelatin (E Jiao), a key herb in some formulas recommended for encephalitis, like E Jiao Ji Zi Huang Tang.

Tonic herbs for Yin Deficiency

Encephalitis 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 Chicken Egg Yolks (Ji Zi Huang), a key herb in some formulas recommended for encephalitis, like E Jiao Ji Zi Huang Tang.

Cool/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior

Encephalitis 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 encephalitis, like Ge Geng Huang Qin Huang Lian Tang.

Herbs that clear Heat and dry Dampness

Encephalitis can be treated by these herbs when caused by excessive dampness and heat within the body, aiming to restore balance by drying dampness and clearing heat.

One such herb is Goldthread Rhizomes (Huang Lian), a key herb in some formulas recommended for encephalitis, like Huang Lian Jiao Du Tang.

Warm/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior

Encephalitis 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 Vietnamese Balm (Xiang Ru), a key herb in some formulas recommended for encephalitis, like Xiang Ru San.

Cool herbs that transform Phlegm and stop Cough

Encephalitis 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 Chlorite Schist (Meng Shi), a key herb in some formulas recommended for encephalitis, like Gun Tan Wan.