Symptom family: Vascular and Blood Disorders
Explore below some TCM herbal formulas used to address leukopenia, organized by formula type.
Leukopenia can be treated by these formulas when it is due to blood deficiency, requiring blood-nourishing and enriching actions.
One such formula is Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang, with milkvetch root as a key herb.
Leukopenia 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.
Leukopenia can be treated by these formulas if it stems from a depletion of Yang energy, requiring actions that warm and strengthen Yang.
One such formula is You Gui Wan, with prepared aconite as a key herb.
Explore below some TCM herbs used to address leukopenia, organized by herb category.
Leukopenia 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 leukopenia, like Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang.
Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.
Herb | Formulas they belong to (if applicable) |
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Milkvetch Roots (Huang Qi) | Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang | Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang |
Maltose (Yi Tang) | Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang |
Leukopenia can be treated by these herbs if it is due to internal coldness or deficient Yang energy, working to warm the body and dispel cold.
One such herb is Prepared Aconite (Zhi Fu Zi), a key herb in some formulas recommended for leukopenia, like You Gui Wan.
Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.
Herb | Formulas they belong to (if applicable) |
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Prepared Aconite (Zhi Fu Zi) | You Gui Wan |
Cinnamon Bark (Rou Gui) | You Gui Wan |
Leukopenia 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 Spatholobus Stems (Ji Xue Teng), which is directly recommended for leukopenia.
Leukopenia can be treated by these herbs in situations of diminished Yang energy, aiming to warm and activate the body's functions.
One such herb is Deer Antler Glue (Lu Jiao Jiao), a key herb in some formulas recommended for leukopenia, like You Gui Wan.