Sequelae Of Strokeaccording to TCM
Symptom family: Cerebrovascular Disorders
Did you mean? Poststroke Hemiplegia
TCM Herbal Formulas for Sequelae Of Stroke
Explore below some TCM herbal formulas used to address sequelae of stroke, organized by formula type.
- By Formula Type
- Formulas that warm the meridians and disperse cold
- Formulas that clear heat and resolve toxicity
- Formulas that dry dampness and transform phlegm
Formulas that warm the Meridians and disperse Cold
Sequelae of stroke 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 Heat and resolve toxicity
Sequelae of stroke can be treated by formulas that clear Heat and resolve toxicity if it arises from heat toxins affecting the body.
One such formula is Huang Lian Jiao Du Tang, with goldthread rhizome as a key herb.
Formulas that dry Dampness and transform Phlegm
Sequelae of stroke 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.
TCM Herbs for Sequelae Of Stroke
Explore below some TCM herbs used to address sequelae of stroke, organized by herb category.
- By Herb Category
- Tonic herbs for qi deficiency
- Warm/Acrid herbs that release the exterior
- Herbs that clear heat and dry dampness
- Warm herbs that transform phlegm and stop cough
Tonic herbs for Qi Deficiency
Sequelae of stroke 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 sequelae of stroke, like Huang Qi Gui Zhi Wu Wu Tang.
Warm/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior
Sequelae of stroke 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 sequelae of stroke, like Huang Qi Gui Zhi Wu Wu Tang.
Herbs that clear Heat and dry Dampness
Sequelae of stroke 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 Goldthread Rhizomes (Huang Lian), a key herb in some formulas recommended for sequelae of stroke, like Huang Lian Jiao Du Tang.
Warm herbs that transform Phlegm and stop Cough
Sequelae of stroke 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 sequelae of stroke, like Huang Lian Wen Dan Tang.