Snake Bitesaccording to TCM
Symptom family: Venomous bites
Parent symptom: Snake Bites
TCM Herbs for Snake Bites
- By Herb Category
- Herbs that clear heat and relieve toxicity
- Herbs that invigorate the blood
- Warm herbs that transform phlegm and stop cough
- Herbs that dispel wind and dampness
- Herbs that clear heat and purge fire and/or clear summer heat
- Herbs that anchor and calm the spirit
- Herbs that drain dampness
- Herbs that clear heat and dry dampness
- Herbs for external application
Herbs that clear Heat and relieve Toxicity
Snake bites 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 Andrographis Herbs (Chuan Xin Lian), which is directly recommended for snake bites.
Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.
"Herbs that clear Heat and relieve Toxicity" recommended for snake bites
| Herb | Formulas they belong to (if applicable) |
|---|---|
| Andrographis Herbs (Chuan Xin Lian) | Not applicable |
| Bistort Rhizomes (Quan Shen) | Not applicable |
| Catclaw Buttercup Roots (Mao Zhao Cao) | Not applicable |
| Chinese Lobelia Herbs (Ban Bian Lian) | Not applicable |
| Oldenlandia (Bai Hua She She Cao) | Not applicable |
| Paris Rhizomes (Chong Lou) | Not applicable |
| Purslane (Ma Chi Xian) | Not applicable |
| Semiaquilegia Root Tubers (Tian Kui Zi) | Not applicable |
| Thunder God Vines (Lei Gong Teng) | Not applicable |
| Tokyo Violets (Zi Hua Di Ding) | Not applicable |
Herbs that invigorate the Blood
Snake bites 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 Flying Squirrel Faeces (Wu Ling Zhi), which is directly recommended for snake bites.
Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.
"Herbs that invigorate the Blood" recommended for snake bites
| Herb | Formulas they belong to (if applicable) |
|---|---|
| Flying Squirrel Faeces (Wu Ling Zhi) | Not applicable |
| Pepino Melons (Ren Shen Guo) | Not applicable |
| Rice Wine (Mi Jiu) | Not applicable |
| Shiny-Leaf Prickly-Ash (Liang Mian Zhen) | Not applicable |
Warm herbs that transform Phlegm and stop Cough
Snake bites 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 Arisaema (Tian Nan Xing), which is directly recommended for snake bites.
Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.
"Warm herbs that transform Phlegm and stop Cough" recommended for snake bites
| Herb | Formulas they belong to (if applicable) |
|---|---|
| Arisaema (Tian Nan Xing) | Not applicable |
| Giant Typhonium Rhizomes (Bai Fu Zi) | Not applicable |
Herbs that dispel Wind and Dampness
Snake bites can be treated by these herbs when it is due to the invasion or accumulation of wind and dampness, which often affects the muscles and joints.
One such herb is Paniculate Swallowwort Roots (Xu chang Qing), which is directly recommended for snake bites.
Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.
"Herbs that dispel Wind and Dampness" recommended for snake bites
| Herb | Formulas they belong to (if applicable) |
|---|---|
| Paniculate Swallowwort Roots (Xu chang Qing) | Not applicable |
| Stinging Nettle Leaves (Xun Ma) | Not applicable |
Herbs that clear Heat and purge Fire and/or clear Summer Heat
Snake bites can be treated by these herbs when it arises from excessive internal heat or fire, aiding in cooling the body and balancing internal temperature.
One such herb is Barbat Skullcap Herb (Ban Zhi Lian), which is directly recommended for snake bites.
Herbs that anchor and calm the Spirit
Snake bites can be treated by these herbs if it stems from disturbances in the Shen (spirit), often due to instability in the heart and kidney energies.
One such herb is Cinnabar (Zhu Sha), which is directly recommended for snake bites.
Herbs that drain Dampness
Snake bites 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 Gold Coin Herb (Jin Qian Cao), which is directly recommended for snake bites.
Herbs that clear Heat and dry Dampness
Snake bites can be treated by these herbs when caused by excessive dampness and heat within the body, aiming to restore balance by drying dampness and clearing heat.
One such herb is Swallow-Wort Roots (Bai Wei), which is directly recommended for snake bites.
Herbs for external application
Snake bites can be treated by these herbs when the condition is external or superficial, requiring topical treatment to alleviate symptoms or heal the affected area.
One such herb is Realgar (Xiong Huang), which is directly recommended for snake bites.