Chronic Hepatitisaccording to TCM

Formulas that tonify Qi

Chronic hepatitis 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 Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang, with milkvetch root as a key herb.

Other formulas of this category are listed in the table below.

Formulas that nourish Yin and tonify

Chronic hepatitis can be treated by these formulas when it arises from a deficiency in Yin energy, needing nourishment and strengthening of the body's vital essence.

One such formula is Yi Guan Jian

Other formulas of this category are listed in the table below.

Formulas that invigorate Blood and dispel Blood Stagnation

Chronic hepatitis can be treated by these formulas if it arises from poor blood circulation or stagnation of blood, which often manifests in pain or swelling.

One such formula is Da Huang Zhe Chong Wan, with rhubarb as a key herb.

Other formulas of this category are listed in the table below.

Formulas that dry Dampness and transform Phlegm

Chronic hepatitis 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.

Formulas that warm the middle and dispel Cold

Chronic hepatitis can be treated by these formulas when it is due to cold in the middle jiao (digestive region), necessitating warming and cold-dispelling actions.

One such formula is Wu Zhu Yu Tang, with evodia fruit as a key herb.

Other formulas of this category are listed in the table below.

Formulas that vent membrane source

Chronic hepatitis can be treated by these formulas if it results from blockages in the body, often manifested as masses or lumps, needing actions that open and resolve these obstructions.

One such formula is Chai Hu Gui Jiang Tang, with bupleurum root as a key herb.

Formulas that nourish the Heart and calm the Mind

Chronic hepatitis 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 Suan Zao Ren Tang, with jujube seeds as a key herb.

Formulas that expel Dampness

Chronic hepatitis can be treated by these formulas in cases where dampness obstructs the body's normal functions, necessitating herbs that specifically target and expel dampness.

One such formula is Wei Ling Tang, with water plantain as a key herb.

Formulas for a rebellious Qi

Chronic hepatitis can be treated by these formulas if it is caused by the disruption of Qi flow, that causes the normal movement of body processes to go the wrong way.

One such formula is Xuan Fu Dai Zhe Tang, with inula flower as a key herb.

Formulas that promote Qi movement

Chronic hepatitis can be treated by these formulas if it stems from stagnation or imbalance in the flow of Qi, the vital life energy, within the body.

One such formula is Yue Ju Wan, with atractylodes rhizome as a key herb.

Tonic herbs for Qi Deficiency

Chronic hepatitis 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 Ginseng (Ren Shen), a key herb in some formulas recommended for chronic hepatitis, like Shen Ling Bai Zhu San.

Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.

Herbs that invigorate the Blood

Chronic hepatitis can be treated by these herbs when it stems from stagnation or poor circulation of blood, helping to improve blood flow and alleviate related discomfort.

One such herb is Ground Beetles (Tu Bie Chong), a key herb in some formulas recommended for chronic hepatitis, like Da Huang Zhe Chong Wan.

Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.

Warm herbs that transform Phlegm and stop Cough

Chronic hepatitis 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 chronic hepatitis, like Huang Lian Wen Dan Tang.

Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.

Herbs that drain Dampness

Chronic hepatitis 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 Poria-Cocos Mushrooms (Fu Ling), a key herb in some formulas recommended for chronic hepatitis, like Shen Ling Bai Zhu San.

Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.

Herbs that clear Heat and relieve Toxicity

Chronic hepatitis can be treated by these herbs if it arises from internal heat and toxic accumulations, aiding in detoxification and cooling the body.

One such herb is Selanginella Herbs (Shi shang Bai), which is directly recommended for chronic hepatitis.

Cool/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior

Chronic hepatitis can be treated by these herbs when the body needs to harmonize with external environmental changes, particularly when there's a need to expel pathogenic factors like wind or cold without overly cooling the body.

One such herb is Bupleurum Roots (Chai Hu), a key herb in some formulas recommended for chronic hepatitis, like Chai Hu Gui Jiang Tang.

Warm/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior

Chronic hepatitis 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 chronic hepatitis, like Chai Hu Gui Jiang Tang.

Purgative herbs that drain downward

Chronic hepatitis can be treated by these herbs in cases of severe constipation or internal heat, using strong downward movement to purge accumulation.

One such herb is Rhubarb (Da Huang), a key herb in some formulas recommended for chronic hepatitis, like Da Huang Zhe Chong Wan.

Tonic herbs for Blood Deficiency

Chronic hepatitis can be treated by these herbs in cases of blood deficiency, working to nourish and replenish the body's blood supply.

One such herb is Prepared Rehmannia (Shu Di huang), a key herb in some formulas recommended for chronic hepatitis, like Liu Wei Di Huang Wan.

Herbs that nourish the Heart and calm the Spirit

Chronic hepatitis 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 Jujube Seeds (Suan Zao Ren), a key herb in some formulas recommended for chronic hepatitis, like Suan Zao Ren Tang.

Aromatic herbs that transform Dampness

Chronic hepatitis can be treated by these herbs if it stems from damp accumulation, especially in the digestive system, using aromatic properties to transform and dispel dampness.

One such herb is Black Atractylodes Rhizomes (Cang Zhu), a key herb in some formulas recommended for chronic hepatitis, like Wei Ling Tang.

Herbs that warm the Interior and/or expel Cold

Chronic hepatitis 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 Evodia Fruits (Wu Zhu Yu), a key herb in some formulas recommended for chronic hepatitis, like Wu Zhu Yu Tang.