Myocarditisaccording to TCM

Formulas that clear Heat from the Organs

Myocarditis can be treated by these formulas if it stems from an excess heat condition in specific organs, leading to internal disharmony.

One such formula is Qing Xin Lian Zi Yin, with lotus seeds as a key herb.

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

Formulas that clear Wind-Cold

Myocarditis can be treated by these formulas when it stems from external pathogenic influences characterized by cold and wind symptoms.

One such formula is Gui Zhi Tang, with cinnamon twigs as a key herb.

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

Formulas that dry Dampness and transform Phlegm

Myocarditis can be treated by these formulas when there's an accumulation of dampness and phlegm in the body, requiring herbs that dry dampness and transform phlegm.

One such formula is Huang Lian Wen Dan Tang, with crow-dipper rhizome as a key herb.

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

Formulas that nourish the Heart and calm the Mind

Myocarditis can be treated by these formulas when it stems from a disharmony between the heart and the mind, often manifesting as emotional disturbances or sleep issues.

One such formula is Bai Zi Yang Xin Wan, with biota seeds as a key herb.

Formulas that Release the Exterior and Warm the Interior

Myocarditis can be treated by these formulas when it stems from external cold invasion affecting the body, requiring treatments that expel cold and warm the interior.

One such formula is Gui Zhi Ren Shen Tang, with cinnamon twigs as a key herb.

Formulas that warm and transform water and Dampness

Myocarditis can be treated by these formulas if it is due to cold-dampness obstructing the body's functions, requiring warming and damp-transforming actions.

One such formula is Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang, with poria-cocos mushroom as a key herb.

Formulas that tonify Qi

Myocarditis can be treated by these formulas if it results from Qi deficiency, necessitating treatments that boost the body's vital energy.

One such formula is Sheng Mai San, with ginseng as a key herb.

Formulas that clear Heat and expel dampness

Myocarditis 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.

Formulas that clear Heat and resolve toxicity

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

One such formula is Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin, with baikal skullcap root as a key herb.

Formulas that tonify Qi and Blood

Myocarditis can be treated by these formulas when there is a combined deficiency of both Qi and Blood, requiring comprehensive tonification.

One such formula is Zhi Gan Cao Tang, with liquorice as a key herb.

Formulas that clear Qi-level Heat

Myocarditis 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 Zhi Zi Chi Tang, with cape jasmine fruit as a key herb.

Tonic herbs for Qi Deficiency

Myocarditis 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 Ginseng (Ren Shen), a key herb in some formulas recommended for myocarditis, like Gui Zhi Ren Shen Tang.

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

Herbs that drain Dampness

Myocarditis 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 Poria-Cocos Mushrooms (Fu Ling), a key herb in some formulas recommended for myocarditis, like Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang.

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

Warm/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior

Myocarditis can be treated by these herbs when there is a need to dispel external cold and warm the body, especially in cases where there is insufficient Yang energy internally.

One such herb is Cinnamon Twigs (Gui Zhi), a key herb in some formulas recommended for myocarditis, like Gui Zhi Ren Shen Tang.

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

Herbs that clear Heat and dry Dampness

Myocarditis 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 myocarditis, like Gan Lu Xiao Du Dan.

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

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

Myocarditis 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 myocarditis, like Yu Nu Jian.

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

Herbs that nourish the Heart and calm the Spirit

Myocarditis can be treated by these herbs when it is linked to deficiencies in heart nourishment, addressing both physical and emotional imbalances.

One such herb is Biota Seeds (Bai Zi Ren), a key herb in some formulas recommended for myocarditis, like Bai Zi Yang Xin Wan.

Warm herbs that transform Phlegm and stop Cough

Myocarditis can be treated by these herbs when it results from phlegm due to cold deficiency, aiming to warm the lungs and dissolve phlegm accumulation.

One such herb is Crow-Dipper Rhizomes (Ban Xia), a key herb in some formulas recommended for myocarditis, like Huang Lian Wen Dan Tang.

Herbs that stabilize and bind

Myocarditis can be treated by these herbs if it is caused by a leakage of bodily fluids or energies, helping to consolidate and preserve the body's essential substances.

One such herb is Lotus Seeds (Lian Zi), a key herb in some formulas recommended for myocarditis, like Qing Xin Lian Zi Yin.

Tonic herbs for Blood Deficiency

Myocarditis can be treated by these herbs in cases of blood deficiency, working to nourish and replenish the body's blood supply.

One such herb is Prepared Rehmannia (Shu Di huang), a key herb in some formulas recommended for myocarditis, like Yu Nu Jian.