Premature Atrial Contractionsaccording to TCM
Symptom family: Heart Rhythm Disorders
TCM Herbal Formulas for Premature Atrial Contractions
Explore below some TCM herbal formulas used to address premature atrial contractions, 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
Premature atrial contractions 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 premature atrial contractions
| 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
Premature atrial contractions 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 Gan Mai Da Zao Tang, with light wheat as a key herb.
TCM Herbs for Premature Atrial Contractions
Explore below some TCM herbs used to address premature atrial contractions, organized by herb category.
- By Herb Category
- Herbs that stabilize and bind
- Warm herbs that transform phlegm and stop cough
Herbs that stabilize and bind
Premature atrial contractions can be treated by these herbs if it is caused by a leakage of bodily fluids or energies, helping to consolidate and preserve the body's essential substances.
One such herb is Light Wheats (Fu Xiao Mai), a key herb in some formulas recommended for premature atrial contractions, like Gan Mai Da Zao Tang.
Warm herbs that transform Phlegm and stop Cough
Premature atrial contractions 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 premature atrial contractions, like Huang Lian Wen Dan Tang.