Raynaud's Diseaseaccording to TCM
Symptom family: Vascular and Blood Disorders
TCM Herbal Formulas for Raynaud's Disease
Explore below some TCM herbal formulas used to address raynaud's disease, organized by formula type.
- By Formula Type
- Formulas that warm interior cold
- Formulas that warm the meridians and disperse cold
- Formulas that clear wind-Cold
Formulas that warm Interior Cold
Raynaud's disease can be treated by these formulas when it is caused by an internal cold condition, needing treatments that warm the body's interior.
One such formula is Dang Gui Si Ni Tang, with dong quai as a key herb.
Formulas that warm the Meridians and disperse Cold
Raynaud's disease can be treated by these formulas if it results from cold obstructing the meridians, leading to pain or stiffness, requiring warming and dispersing actions.
One such formula is Huang Qi Gui Zhi Wu Wu Tang, with milkvetch root as a key herb.
Formulas that clear Wind-Cold
Raynaud's disease can be treated by these formulas when it stems from external pathogenic influences characterized by cold and wind symptoms.
One such formula is Ma Huang Tang, with ephedra as a key herb.
TCM Herbs for Raynaud's Disease
Explore below some TCM herbs used to address raynaud's disease, organized by herb category.
- By Herb Category
- Warm/Acrid herbs that release the exterior
- Tonic herbs for blood deficiency
- Tonic herbs for qi deficiency
Warm/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior
Raynaud's 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 raynaud's disease, like Dang Gui Si Ni Tang.
Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.
"Warm/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior" recommended for raynaud's disease
| Herb | Formulas they belong to (if applicable) |
|---|---|
| Cinnamon Twigs (Gui Zhi) | Dang Gui Si Ni Tang | Huang Qi Gui Zhi Wu Wu Tang |
| Ephedra (Ma Huang) | Ma Huang Tang |
Tonic herbs for Blood Deficiency
Raynaud's disease 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 Dong Quai (Dang Gui), a key herb in some formulas recommended for raynaud's disease, like Dang Gui Si Ni Tang.
Tonic herbs for Qi Deficiency
Raynaud's 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 raynaud's disease, like Huang Qi Gui Zhi Wu Wu Tang.