Typhoid And Paratyphoid Feveraccording to TCM

Formulas that clear Heat and expel dampness

Typhoid and paratyphoid fever can be treated by formulas that clear Heat and expel dampness if it results from heat combined with damp conditions in the body.

One such formula is Gan Lu Xiao Du Dan, with baikal skullcap root as a key herb.

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

Formulas that release the Exterior and purge the Interior

Typhoid and paratyphoid fever can be treated by these formulas if it is due to external pathogens combined with internal accumulation, needing actions that address both aspects.

One such formula is Da Chai Hu Tang, with bupleurum root as a key herb.

Formulas that Release the Exterior and Clear the Interior

Typhoid and paratyphoid fever 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 simultaneously attack and tonify

Typhoid and paratyphoid fever 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 clear Qi-level Heat

Typhoid and paratyphoid fever 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.

Formulas that harmonize lesser Yang-warp disorders

Typhoid and paratyphoid fever 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 Hao Qin Qing Dan Tang, with sweet wormwood herb as a key herb.

Formulas that clear nutritive-level Heat

Typhoid and paratyphoid fever 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 Ying Tang, with water buffalo horn as a key herb.

Herbs that drain Dampness

Typhoid and paratyphoid fever 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 Talc (Hua Shi), a key herb in some formulas recommended for typhoid and paratyphoid fever, like Gan Lu Xiao Du Dan.

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

Cool/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior

Typhoid and paratyphoid fever 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 typhoid and paratyphoid fever, like Da Chai Hu Tang.

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

Purgative herbs that drain downward

Typhoid and paratyphoid fever 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 typhoid and paratyphoid fever, like Da Chai Hu Tang.

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

Herbs that clear Heat and dry Dampness

Typhoid and paratyphoid fever 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 Baikal Skullcap Roots (Huang Qin), a key herb in some formulas recommended for typhoid and paratyphoid fever, like Gan Lu Xiao Du Dan.

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

Aromatic herbs that transform Dampness

Typhoid and paratyphoid fever 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 Houpu Magnolia Bark (Hou Pu), a key herb in some formulas recommended for typhoid and paratyphoid fever, like Lian Po Yin.

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

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

Typhoid and paratyphoid fever 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 typhoid and paratyphoid fever, like Bai Hu Tang.

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

Herbs that cool the Blood

Typhoid and paratyphoid fever 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 typhoid and paratyphoid fever, like Qing Ying Tang.

Herbs that relieve coughing and wheezing

Typhoid and paratyphoid fever 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 Apricot Seeds (Xing Ren), a key herb in some formulas recommended for typhoid and paratyphoid fever, like San Ren Tang.