Pericarditisaccording to TCM
Symptom family: Cardiac Disorders
TCM Herbal Formulas for Pericarditis
Explore below some TCM herbal formulas used to address pericarditis, organized by formula type.
- By Formula Type
- Formulas that dry dampness and transform phlegm
- Formulas that nourish the heart and calm the mind
Formulas that dry Dampness and transform Phlegm
Pericarditis 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.
All "formulas that dry dampness and transform phlegm" recommended for pericarditis
| Formula | Key herbs |
|---|---|
| Huang Lian Wen Dan Tang | Crow-Dipper Rhizomes (Ban Xia) |
| Wen Dan Tang | Crow-Dipper Rhizomes (Ban Xia) |
Formulas that nourish the Heart and calm the Mind
Pericarditis 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.
TCM Herbs for Pericarditis
Explore below some TCM herbs used to address pericarditis, organized by herb category.
- By Herb Category
- Herbs that nourish the heart and calm the spirit
- Tonic herbs for qi deficiency
- Warm herbs that transform phlegm and stop cough
Herbs that nourish the Heart and calm the Spirit
Pericarditis 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 pericarditis, like Bai Zi Yang Xin Wan.
Tonic herbs for Qi Deficiency
Pericarditis 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 Milkvetch Roots (Huang Qi), a key herb in some formulas recommended for pericarditis, like Bai Zi Yang Xin Wan.
Warm herbs that transform Phlegm and stop Cough
Pericarditis 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 pericarditis, like Huang Lian Wen Dan Tang.