Periodontal Diseaseaccording to TCM
Symptom family: Oral Inflammations and Infections
Did you mean? Periodontitis
TCM Herbal Formulas for Periodontal Disease
Explore below some TCM herbal formulas used to address periodontal disease, organized by formula type.
- By Formula Type
- Formulas that warm yang and tonify
- Formulas that tonify qi
Formulas that warm Yang and tonify
Periodontal disease can be treated by these formulas if it stems from a depletion of Yang energy, requiring actions that warm and strengthen Yang.
One such formula is Shen Qi Wan, with prepared aconite as a key herb.
Formulas that tonify Qi
Periodontal disease can be treated by these formulas if it results from Qi deficiency, necessitating treatments that boost the body's vital energy.
One such formula is Sheng Yang Yi Wei Tang, with milkvetch root as a key herb.
TCM Herbs for Periodontal Disease
Explore below some TCM herbs used to address periodontal disease, organized by herb category.
- By Herb Category
- Herbs that warm the interior and/or expel cold
- Warm/Acrid herbs that release the exterior
- Tonic herbs for qi deficiency
Herbs that warm the Interior and/or expel Cold
Periodontal 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 Prepared Aconite (Zhi Fu Zi), a key herb in some formulas recommended for periodontal disease, like Shen Qi Wan.
Warm/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior
Periodontal disease can be treated by these herbs when there is a need to dispel external cold and warm the body, especially in cases where there is insufficient Yang energy internally.
One such herb is Cinnamon Twigs (Gui Zhi), a key herb in some formulas recommended for periodontal disease, like Shen Qi Wan.
Tonic herbs for Qi Deficiency
Periodontal disease 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 periodontal disease, like Sheng Yang Yi Wei Tang.