Obstructive Pulmonary Diseaseaccording to TCM
Symptom family: Respiratory Disorders and Symptoms
Did you mean? Emphysema
TCM Herbal Formulas for Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
See more details below about Ling Gan Wu Wei Jiang Xin Tang, a herbal formula used to address obstructive pulmonary disease.
- By Formula Type
- Formulas that warm and transform phlegm-Cold
Formulas that warm and transform Phlegm-Cold
Obstructive pulmonary disease can be treated by these formulas when it arises from cold causing phlegm accumulation, needing actions that warm and resolve phlegm.
One such formula is Ling Gan Wu Wei Jiang Xin Tang, with dried ginger as a key herb.
TCM Herbs for Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Explore below some TCM herbs used to address obstructive pulmonary disease, organized by herb category.
- By Herb Category
- Cool herbs that transform phlegm and stop cough
- Herbs that warm the interior and/or expel cold
Cool herbs that transform Phlegm and stop Cough
Obstructive pulmonary disease can be treated by these herbs when it is related to heat-phlegm accumulation, aiding in dissolving phlegm and soothing the respiratory system.
One such herb is White Mustard Seeds (Bai Jie Zi), which is directly recommended for obstructive pulmonary disease.
Herbs that warm the Interior and/or expel Cold
Obstructive pulmonary disease 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 Dried Ginger (Gan Jiang), a key herb in some formulas recommended for obstructive pulmonary disease, like Ling Gan Wu Wei Jiang Xin Tang.