Oral Thrushaccording to TCM
Symptom family: Oral Inflammations and Infections
Did you mean? Candidiasis
TCM Herbal Formulas for Oral Thrush
Explore below some TCM herbal formulas used to address oral thrush, organized by formula type.
- By Formula Type
- Formulas that clear heat from the organs
- External formulas for external disorders
Formulas that clear Heat from the Organs
Oral thrush 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 Dao Chi San, with akebia stem as a key herb.
Other formulas of this category are listed in the table below.
All "formulas that clear heat from the organs" recommended for oral thrush
| Formula | Key herbs |
|---|---|
| Dao Chi San | Akebia Stems (Mu Tong) |
| Xie Huang San | Gypsum (Shi Gao), Cape Jasmine Fruits (Zhi Zi) |
External formulas for External disorders
Oral thrush can be treated by these formulas if it is caused by external factors like wind, cold, or heat leading to symptoms on the body's surface.
One such formula is Bing Peng San, with borneol as a key herb.
TCM Herbs for Oral Thrush
Explore below some TCM herbs used to address oral thrush, organized by herb category.
- By Herb Category
- Herbs that clear heat and purge fire and/or clear summer heat
- Herbs that drain dampness
- Herbs that open the orifices
- Herbs for external application
Herbs that clear Heat and purge Fire and/or clear Summer Heat
Oral thrush 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 oral thrush, like Xie Huang San.
Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.
"Herbs that clear Heat and purge Fire and/or clear Summer Heat" recommended for oral thrush
| Herb | Formulas they belong to (if applicable) |
|---|---|
| Gypsum (Shi Gao) | Xie Huang San |
| Cape Jasmine Fruits (Zhi Zi) | Xie Huang San |
Herbs that drain Dampness
Oral thrush 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 Akebia Stems (Mu Tong), a key herb in some formulas recommended for oral thrush, like Dao Chi San.
Herbs that open the Orifices
Oral thrush can be treated by these herbs if it's a result of blockages in the body's sensory orifices, aiding in restoring clarity and consciousness.
One such herb is Borneol (Bing Pian), a key herb in some formulas recommended for oral thrush, like Bing Peng San.
Herbs for external application
Oral thrush can be treated by these herbs when the condition is external or superficial, requiring topical treatment to alleviate symptoms or heal the affected area.
One such herb is Borax (Peng Sha), a key herb in some formulas recommended for oral thrush, like Bing Peng San.