Otitis media according to Chinese Medicine
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Five herbal formulas that might help with otitis media
Long Dan Xie Gan Tang
Source date: 1682 AD
Number of ingredients: 10 herbs
Key actions: Clears Heat and Fire from the Liver and Gallbladder. Clears and drains Damp-Heat from the Lower Burner.
Why might Long Dan Xie Gan Tang help with otitis media?
Because it is a formula often recommended to treat the pattern 'Heat Excess in the Liver or Gallbladder' of which purulent otitis is a symptom.
Ge Gen Tang
Source date: 220 AD
Number of ingredients: 7 herbs
Key actions: Releases the Exterior and muscle layer. Forms Body Fluids.
Why might Ge Gen Tang help with otitis media?
Ge Gen Tang has sometimes been used by TCM professionals to alleviate the symptoms of otitis media
Ma Huang Tang
Source date: 220 AD
Number of ingredients: 4 herbs
Key actions: Releases exterior cold. Treats wheezing.
Why might Ma Huang Tang help with otitis media?
Ma Huang Tang has sometimes been used by TCM professionals to alleviate the symptoms of otitis media
Wan Dai Tang
Source date: 1826 AD
Number of ingredients: 10 herbs
Key actions: Tonifies the Middle Burner. Removes Dampness. Stops vaginal discharge. Strengthens the Spleen.
Why might Wan Dai Tang help with otitis media?
Wan Dai Tang has sometimes been used by TCM professionals to alleviate the symptoms of otitis media
Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang
Source date: 220 AD
Number of ingredients: 7 herbs
Key actions: Warms and tonifies the Middle Burner (Spleen and Stomach). Tonifies Qi. Relieves spasmodic pain.
Why might Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang help with otitis media?
Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang has sometimes been used by TCM professionals to alleviate the symptoms of chronic otitis media
Acupuncture points used for otitis media
Other symptoms often associated with otitis media
Fixed pain in the hypochondria Headaches Dizziness Red and sore eyes Diminished hearing Swelling in the ears Bitter taste in the mouth Irritability Short temper Painful urination