Hepatic Encephalopathyaccording to TCM
Symptom families: Hepatitis and Liver Conditions, Brain Disorders, Cognitive Impairment
TCM Herbal Formulas for Hepatic Encephalopathy
Explore below some TCM herbal formulas used to address hepatic encephalopathy, organized by formula type.
- By Formula Type
- Formulas that warm and open sensory orifices
- Formulas that clear nutritive-level heat
- Formulas that clear heat and open sensory orifices
Formulas that warm and open sensory orifices
Hepatic encephalopathy 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 clear nutritive-level Heat
Hepatic encephalopathy 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 Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang, with water buffalo horn as a key herb.
Formulas that clear Heat and open sensory orifices
Hepatic encephalopathy 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 Zhi Bao Dan, with water buffalo horn as a key herb.
TCM Herbs for Hepatic Encephalopathy
Explore below some TCM herbs used to address hepatic encephalopathy, organized by herb category.
- By Herb Category
- Herbs that open the orifices
- Herbs that cool the blood
Herbs that open the Orifices
Hepatic encephalopathy 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 hepatic encephalopathy, like Su He Xiang Wan.
Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.
"Herbs that open the Orifices" recommended for hepatic encephalopathy
| Herb | Formulas they belong to (if applicable) |
|---|---|
| Musk (She Xiang) | Su He Xiang Wan | Zhi Bao Dan |
| Styrax (Su He Xiang) | Su He Xiang Wan |
| Borneol (Bing Pian) | Su He Xiang Wan |
| Benzoin (An Xi Xiang) | Su He Xiang Wan |
Herbs that cool the Blood
Hepatic encephalopathy 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 hepatic encephalopathy, like Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang.