Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpuraaccording to TCM

Formulas that tonify Blood

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura can be treated by these formulas when it is due to blood deficiency, requiring blood-nourishing and enriching actions.

One such formula is Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang, with milkvetch root as a key herb.

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

Formulas that warm the Meridians and disperse Cold

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura 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 invigorate Blood and dispel Blood Stagnation

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura can be treated by these formulas if it arises from poor blood circulation or stagnation of blood, which often manifests in pain or swelling.

One such formula is Da Huang Zhe Chong Wan, with rhubarb as a key herb.

Formulas that tonify Qi and Blood

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura can be treated by these formulas when there is a combined deficiency of both Qi and Blood, requiring comprehensive tonification.

One such formula is Dang Gui Sheng Jiang Yang Rou Tang, with mutton as a key herb.

Formulas that clear nutritive-level Heat

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura can be treated by these formulas if it arises from heat trapped at the nutritive level of the body, affecting deeper tissues.

One such formula is Qing Ying Tang, with water buffalo horn as a key herb.

Formulas that nourish Yin and tonify

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura can be treated by these formulas when it arises from a deficiency in Yin energy, needing nourishment and strengthening of the body's vital essence.

One such formula is Yi Guan Jian

Tonic herbs for Qi Deficiency

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura 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 idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, like Huang Qi Gui Zhi Wu Wu Tang.

Warm/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura 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 idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, like Huang Qi Gui Zhi Wu Wu Tang.

Purgative herbs that drain downward

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura 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 idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, like Da Huang Zhe Chong Wan.

Herbs that invigorate the Blood

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura can be treated by these herbs when it stems from stagnation or poor circulation of blood, helping to improve blood flow and alleviate related discomfort.

One such herb is Ground Beetles (Tu Bie Chong), a key herb in some formulas recommended for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, like Da Huang Zhe Chong Wan.

Herbs that warm the Interior and/or expel Cold

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura 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 Muttons (Yang Rou), a key herb in some formulas recommended for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, like Dang Gui Sheng Jiang Yang Rou Tang.

Herbs that cool the Blood

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura can be treated by these herbs when it is a consequence of excess heat in the blood, helping to cool and detoxify the blood.

One such herb is Water Buffalo Horns (Shui Niu Jiao), a key herb in some formulas recommended for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, like Qing Ying Tang.

Tonic herbs for Blood Deficiency

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura can be treated by these herbs in cases of blood deficiency, working to nourish and replenish the body's blood supply.

One such herb is White Peony Roots (Bai Shao), a key herb in some formulas recommended for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, like Shao Yao Gan Cao Tang.