Leukaemiaaccording to TCM
Symptom family: Leukemia
Sub-symptom(s): Acute Leukemia Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Leukemic Crisis
TCM Herbal Formulas for Leukaemia
Explore below some TCM herbal formulas used to address leukaemia, organized by formula type.
- By Formula Type
- Formulas that clear nutritive-level heat
- Formulas that warm the middle and dispel cold
- Formulas that invigorate blood and dispel blood stagnation
Formulas that clear nutritive-level Heat
Leukaemia 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.
Other formulas of this category are listed in the table below.
All "formulas that clear nutritive-level heat" recommended for leukaemia
| Formula | Key herbs |
|---|---|
| Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang | Water Buffalo Horns (Shui Niu Jiao) |
| Qing Gong Tang | Ningpo Figwort Roots (Xuan Shen), Water Buffalo Horns (Shui Niu Jiao) |
Formulas that warm the middle and dispel Cold
Leukaemia can be treated by these formulas when it is due to cold in the middle jiao (digestive region), necessitating warming and cold-dispelling actions.
One such formula is Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang, with milkvetch root as a key herb.
Formulas that invigorate Blood and dispel Blood Stagnation
Leukaemia 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 Da Huang Zhe Chong Wan, with rhubarb as a key herb.
TCM Herbs for Leukaemia
Explore below some TCM herbs used to address leukaemia, organized by herb category.
- By Herb Category
- Tonic herbs for qi deficiency
- Herbs that cool the blood
- Purgative herbs that drain downward
- Herbs that invigorate the blood
Tonic herbs for Qi Deficiency
Leukaemia 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 Milkvetch Roots (Huang Qi), a key herb in some formulas recommended for leukaemia, like Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang.
Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.
"Tonic herbs for Qi Deficiency" recommended for leukaemia
| Herb | Formulas they belong to (if applicable) |
|---|---|
| Milkvetch Roots (Huang Qi) | Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang |
| Maltose (Yi Tang) | Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang |
Herbs that cool the Blood
Leukaemia 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 leukaemia, like Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang.
Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.
"Herbs that cool the Blood" recommended for leukaemia
| Herb | Formulas they belong to (if applicable) |
|---|---|
| Water Buffalo Horns (Shui Niu Jiao) | Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang | Qing Gong Tang |
| Ningpo Figwort Roots (Xuan Shen) | Qing Gong Tang |
Purgative herbs that drain downward
Leukaemia 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 leukaemia, like Da Huang Zhe Chong Wan.
Herbs that invigorate the Blood
Leukaemia 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 Ground Beetles (Tu Bie Chong), a key herb in some formulas recommended for leukaemia, like Da Huang Zhe Chong Wan.