Pancreatitis according to Chinese Medicine
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Five herbal formulas that might help with pancreatitis
Zeng Ye Tang
Source date: 1798 AD
Number of ingredients: 3 herbs
Key actions: Nourishes Yin and Essence. Lubricates Dryness.
Why might Zeng Ye Tang help with pancreatitis?
Because it is a formula often recommended to treat the pattern 'Dryness in Large Intestine' of which chronic pancreatis is a symptom.
Dan Shen Yin
Source date: 1801 AD
Number of ingredients: 3 herbs
Key actions: Invigorates the Blood and removes Blood Stagnation . Promote Qi movement . Relieves pain .
Why might Dan Shen Yin help with pancreatitis?
Dan Shen Yin has sometimes been used by TCM professionals to alleviate the symptoms of pancreatitis
Da Jian Zhong Tang
Source date: 220 AD
Number of ingredients: 4 herbs
Key actions: Warms and tonifies Middle Burner Deficiency. Directs rebellious Qi downward. Relieves pain.
Why might Da Jian Zhong Tang help with pancreatitis?
Da Jian Zhong Tang has sometimes been used by TCM professionals to alleviate the symptoms of chronic pancreatitis
Bao He Wan
Source date: 1481 AD
Number of ingredients: 7 herbs
Key actions: Reduces food stagnation. Harmonizes the Stomach.
Why might Bao He Wan help with pancreatitis?
Bao He Wan has sometimes been used by TCM professionals to alleviate the symptoms of pancreatis
Da Chai Hu Tang
Source date: 220 AD
Number of ingredients: 8 herbs
Key actions: Harmonizes and releases the Lesser Yang. Drains internal clumping due to Heat.
Why might Da Chai Hu Tang help with pancreatitis?
Da Chai Hu Tang has sometimes been used by TCM professionals to alleviate the symptoms of pancreatis
Other symptoms often associated with pancreatitis
Constipation Dizziness Dry stools Dry mouth Dry throat Bad breath Severe constipation Flatulence Focal distention Abdominal fullness