Gastric Ulceraccording to TCM
Symptom family: Gastrointestinal Ulcers
Parent symptom: Peptic Ulcer
TCM Herbal Formulas for Gastric Ulcer
Explore below some TCM herbal formulas used to address gastric ulcer, organized by formula type.
- By Formula Type
- Formulas that warm the middle and dispel cold
Formulas that warm the middle and dispel Cold
Gastric ulcer can be treated by these formulas when it is due to cold in the middle jiao (digestive region), necessitating warming and cold-dispelling actions.
One such formula is Da Jian Zhong Tang, with sichuan pepper as a key herb.
Other formulas of this category are listed in the table below.
All "formulas that warm the middle and dispel cold" recommended for gastric ulcer
| Formula | Key herbs |
|---|---|
| Da Jian Zhong Tang | Sichuan Pepper (Hua Jiao) |
| Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang | Milkvetch Roots (Huang Qi), Maltose (Yi Tang) |
TCM Herbs for Gastric Ulcer
Explore below some TCM herbs used to address gastric ulcer, organized by herb category.
- By Herb Category
- Tonic herbs for qi deficiency
- Herbs for external application
- Herbs that warm the interior and/or expel cold
Tonic herbs for Qi Deficiency
Gastric ulcer 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 gastric ulcer, like Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang.
Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.
"Tonic herbs for Qi Deficiency" recommended for gastric ulcer
| Herb | Formulas they belong to (if applicable) |
|---|---|
| Milkvetch Roots (Huang Qi) | Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang |
| Maltose (Yi Tang) | Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang |
Herbs for external application
Gastric ulcer 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 Propolis (Feng Jiao), which is directly recommended for gastric ulcer.
Herbs that warm the Interior and/or expel Cold
Gastric ulcer can be treated by these herbs if it is due to internal coldness or deficient Yang energy, working to warm the body and dispel cold.
One such herb is Sichuan Pepper (Hua Jiao), a key herb in some formulas recommended for gastric ulcer, like Da Jian Zhong Tang.