Roundwormsaccording to TCM
Symptom family: Intestinal Parasitic Infections
Parent symptom: Intestinal Parasites
Sub-symptom(s): Bile Duct Roundworms Vomiting Of Roundworms
Root Causes of Roundworms in TCM
Explore below more details about what might cause Roundworms according to TCM.
TCM Herbal Formulas for Roundworms
Explore below some TCM herbal formulas used to address roundworms, organized by cause and by formula type.
- By Formula Type
- Formulas that expel parasites
- Formulas that reduce food accumulation and transform stagnation
- Formulas that clear heat and transform phlegm
- Formulas that clear heat and expel dampness
- Formulas that purge heat accumulation
Formulas that expel parasites
These formulas are suitable for some roundworms-causing patterns like Terminal Yin stage.
One such formula is Wu Mei Wan, with chinese plum as a key herb.
Other formulas of this category are listed in the table below.
All "formulas that expel parasites" recommended for roundworms
| Formula | Patterns Suitable For (if applicable) |
|---|---|
| Wu Mei Wan | Terminal Yin stage |
| Bu Dai Wan | Not applicable |
| Hua Chong Wan | Not applicable |
Formulas that reduce food accumulation and transform Stagnation
Roundworms can be treated by these formulas when it is due to the accumulation of undigested food and stagnation in the digestive system.
One such formula is Fei Er Wan, with quisqualis fruit as a key herb.
Formulas that clear Heat and transform Phlegm
Roundworms can be treated by formulas that clear Heat and transform Phlegm if it is linked to heat leading to phlegm accumulation.
One such formula is Xiao Xian Xiong Tang, with snake gourd as a key herb.
Formulas that clear Heat and expel dampness
Roundworms can be treated by formulas that clear Heat and expel dampness if it results from heat combined with damp conditions in the body.
One such formula is Yin Chen Hao Tang, with virgate wormwood as a key herb.
Formulas that purge Heat accumulation
Roundworms can be treated by these formulas if it arises from an excess of internal heat, needing actions that clear heat and reduce its intensity.
One such formula is Xiao Cheng Qi Tang
Acupoints for Roundworms
Explore below some acupoints used to address roundworms, organized by meridian.
- By Meridian
- Stomach Channel
- Extra Points: Lower Extremities (EX-LE)
Dannang EX-LE-6
On the Gall Bladder Channel of the right leg, about 1-2 cun below Yanglingquan GB-34. Around there, palpate and locate Dannang EX-LE-6 at the most tender point.