Strokeaccording to TCM

Formulas that purge Heat accumulation

Stroke 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 Da Cheng Qi Tang, with rhubarb as a key herb.

Formulas that dredge and disperse External Wind

Stroke can be treated by these formulas when it results from external wind invasion disrupting the body's surface and normal function, requiring wind-dispersing actions.

One such formula is Feng Yin Tang, with dragon bones as a key herb.

Formulas that Release the Exterior and Clear the Interior

Stroke can be treated by these formulas when it arises from external pathogenic factors affecting the body's surface, coupled with internal disharmony.

One such formula is Ge Geng Huang Qin Huang Lian Tang, with kudzu root as a key herb.

Formulas that clear Heat and resolve toxicity

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 Xie Xin Tang, with rhubarb as a key herb.

Formulas that regulate Blood

Stroke can be treated by these formulas when it stems from irregularities or imbalances in the blood, which may affect circulation or cause other blood-related issues.

One such formula is Bu Yang Huang Wu Tang, with milkvetch root as a key herb.

Formulas that pacify and extinguish Internal Wind

Stroke can be treated by these formulas when it is due to internal wind, which is often associated with spasms, tremors, or dizziness.

One such formula is Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin, with gastrodia rhizome as a key herb.

Warm herbs that transform Phlegm and stop Cough

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 Arisaema (Tian Nan Xing), which is directly recommended for stroke.

Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.

Herbs that anchor and calm the Spirit

Stroke can be treated by these herbs if it stems from disturbances in the Shen (spirit), often due to instability in the heart and kidney energies.

One such herb is Dragon Bones (Long Gu), a key herb in some formulas recommended for stroke, like Feng Yin Tang.

Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.

Tonic herbs for Qi Deficiency

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 Liquorice (Gan Cao), a key herb in some formulas recommended for stroke, like Feng Yin Tang.

Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.

Herbs that pacify Internal Liver Wind and stop Tremors

Stroke can be treated by these herbs when caused by internal wind from Liver disharmony, often manifesting in symptoms like spasms or tremors.

One such herb is Gastrodia Rhizomes (Tian Ma), a key herb in some formulas recommended for stroke, like Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin.

Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.

Cool herbs that transform Phlegm and stop Cough

Stroke can be treated by these herbs when it is related to heat-phlegm accumulation, aiding in dissolving phlegm and soothing the respiratory system.

One such herb is Arisaema With Bile (Dan Nan Xing), which is directly recommended for stroke.

Herbs that open the Orifices

Stroke can be treated by these herbs if it's a result of blockages in the body's sensory orifices, aiding in restoring clarity and consciousness.

One such herb is Styrax (Su He Xiang), which is directly recommended for stroke.

Purgative herbs that drain downward

Stroke can be treated by these herbs in cases of severe constipation or internal heat, using strong downward movement to purge accumulation.

One such herb is Rhubarb (Da Huang), a key herb in some formulas recommended for stroke, like Da Cheng Qi Tang.

Warm/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior

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 stroke, like Feng Yin Tang.

Cool/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior

Stroke can be treated by these herbs when the body needs to harmonize with external environmental changes, particularly when there's a need to expel pathogenic factors like wind or cold without overly cooling the body.

One such herb is Kudzu Roots (Ge Gen), a key herb in some formulas recommended for stroke, like Ge Geng Huang Qin Huang Lian Tang.