Icteric Hepatitisaccording to TCM

Formulas that clear Heat and resolve toxicity

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

One such formula is Liang Ge San, with forsythia fruit as a key herb.

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

Formulas that purge Heat accumulation

Icteric hepatitis 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 invigorate Blood and dispel Blood Stagnation

Icteric hepatitis 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.

Formulas that harmonize lesser Yang-warp disorders

Icteric hepatitis 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.

Herbs that invigorate the Blood

Icteric hepatitis 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 icteric hepatitis, like Di Dang Tang.

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

Herbs that clear Heat and dry Dampness

Icteric hepatitis 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 icteric hepatitis, like Hao Qin Qing Dan Tang.

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

Purgative herbs that drain downward

Icteric hepatitis 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 icteric hepatitis, like Da Cheng Qi Tang.

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

Icteric hepatitis 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 Sweet Wormwood Herbs (Qing Hao), a key herb in some formulas recommended for icteric hepatitis, like Hao Qin Qing Dan Tang.

Herbs that clear Heat and relieve Toxicity

Icteric hepatitis 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 Forsythia Fruits (Lian Qiao), a key herb in some formulas recommended for icteric hepatitis, like Liang Ge San.