Stomatitis according to Chinese Medicine
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Five herbal formulas that might help with stomatitis
Ba Zheng San
Source date: 1107 AD
Number of ingredients: 9 herbs
Key actions: Clears Heat and Fire. Promotes urination. Unblocks painful urinary dribbling.
Why might Ba Zheng San help with stomatitis?
Because it is a formula often recommended to treat the pattern 'Damp-Heat in the Lower Burner' of which stomatitis is a symptom.
Bai Hu Tang
Source date: 220 AD
Number of ingredients: 4 herbs
Key actions: Clears Qi-level Heat. Drains Stomach Fire. Generates fluids. Alleviates thirst.
Why might Bai Hu Tang help with stomatitis?
Bai Hu Tang has sometimes been used by TCM professionals to alleviate the symptoms of stomatitis
Dao Chi San
Source date: 1119 AD
Number of ingredients: 4 herbs
Key actions: Clears the Heart. Promotes urination.
Why might Dao Chi San help with stomatitis?
Dao Chi San has sometimes been used by TCM professionals to alleviate the symptoms of stomatitis
Huang Lian Jiao Du Tang
Why might Huang Lian Jiao Du Tang help with stomatitis?
Huang Lian Jiao Du Tang has sometimes been used by TCM professionals to alleviate the symptoms of stomatitis
Huang Lian Jie Du Tang
Why might Huang Lian Jie Du Tang help with stomatitis?
Huang Lian Jie Du Tang has sometimes been used by TCM professionals to alleviate the symptoms of stomatitis
Acupuncture points used for stomatitis
Other symptoms often associated with stomatitis
Scanty and dark urine Painful urination Dry mouth Dry throat Urinary retention Lower abdominal pain Toothache Headaches