Tonsillitisaccording to TCM

Formulas that clear Heat and resolve toxicity

Tonsillitis 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.

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

Formulas that clear Wind-Heat

Tonsillitis can be treated by these formulas if it originates from a wind-heat invasion.

One such formula is Jing Jie Lian Qiao Tang, with japanese catnip as a key herb.

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

Formulas that Release the Exterior and Clear the Interior

Tonsillitis 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 Shi Gao Tang, with gypsum as a key herb.

Formulas that clear Qi-level Heat

Tonsillitis can be treated by these formulas when it results from an intense heat condition at the qi level, affecting the body's energy flow.

One such formula is Zhi Zi Chi Tang, with cape jasmine fruit as a key herb.

Formulas that promote Qi movement

Tonsillitis can be treated by these formulas if it stems from stagnation or imbalance in the flow of Qi, the vital life energy, within the body.

One such formula is Ban Xia Hou Pu Tang, with crow-dipper rhizome as a key herb.

Formulas that warm and purge

Tonsillitis can be treated by these formulas if it stems from cold accumulation coupled with excess conditions, necessitating warming and purging actions.

One such formula is Da Huang Fu Zi Tang, with prepared aconite as a key herb.

Formulas that clear Wind-Cold

Tonsillitis can be treated by these formulas when it stems from external pathogenic influences characterized by cold and wind symptoms.

One such formula is Ge Gen Tang, with kudzu root as a key herb.

Formulas that clear internal abscesses and sores

Tonsillitis can be treated by these formulas if it is related to internal heat causing abscesses and sores.

One such formula is Qing Xin Li Ge Tang, with saposhnikovia root as a key herb.

Formulas that harmonize lesser Yang-warp disorders

Tonsillitis can be treated by these formulas in cases of imbalances in the lesser Yang (Shao Yang) phase, which often involve alternating hot and cold sensations.

One such formula is Xiao Chai Hu Tang, with bupleurum root as a key herb.

Formulas that enrich Yin and moisten Dryness

Tonsillitis can be treated by these formulas when it is due to a deficiency in Yin leading to dryness, calling for nourishing Yin and moistening actions.

One such formula is Yang Yin Qing Fei Tang, with unprepared rehmannia as a key herb.

External formulas for External disorders

Tonsillitis can be treated by these formulas if it is caused by external factors like wind, cold, or heat leading to symptoms on the body's surface.

One such formula is Yin Qiao San, with honeysuckle flowers as a key herb.

Formulas that purge Heat accumulation

Tonsillitis 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 warm Yang and tonify

Tonsillitis can be treated by these formulas if it stems from a depletion of Yang energy, requiring actions that warm and strengthen Yang.

One such formula is Shen Qi Wan, with prepared aconite as a key herb.

Formulas that clear Exterior disorders with Interior deficiency

Tonsillitis can be treated by formulas that clear Exterior disorders with Interior deficiency if it arises from an external pathogen attacking a body with underlying weakness.

One such formula is Jia Jian Wei Rui Tang, with angular solomon's seal root as a key herb.

Formulas that dispel Summer-Heat and resolve Exterior

Tonsillitis can be treated by these formulas when there's an interaction of external summer heat with the body's surface, requiring remedies that clear heat and release the exterior.

One such formula is Xiang Ru San, with vietnamese balm as a key herb.

Formulas that clear Heat and open sensory orifices

Tonsillitis can be treated by formulas that clear Heat and open sensory orifices if it is due to heat causing disturbances in sensory functions.

One such formula is Zi Xue Dan, with water buffalo horn as a key herb.

Herbs that clear Heat and relieve Toxicity

Tonsillitis can be treated by these herbs if it arises from internal heat and toxic accumulations, aiding in detoxification and cooling the body.

One such herb is Forsythia Fruits (Lian Qiao), a key herb in some formulas recommended for tonsillitis, like Jing Jie Lian Qiao Tang.

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

Cool/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior

Tonsillitis 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 tonsillitis, like Ge Gen Tang.

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

Warm/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior

Tonsillitis 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 Japanese Catnip (Jing Jie), a key herb in some formulas recommended for tonsillitis, like Jing Jie Lian Qiao Tang.

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

Herbs that clear Heat and purge Fire and/or clear Summer Heat

Tonsillitis can be treated by these herbs when it arises from excessive internal heat or fire, aiding in cooling the body and balancing internal temperature.

One such herb is Gypsum (Shi Gao), a key herb in some formulas recommended for tonsillitis, like Shi Gao Tang.

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

Herbs that cool the Blood

Tonsillitis 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 Unprepared Rehmannia (Di Huang), a key herb in some formulas recommended for tonsillitis, like Yang Yin Qing Fei Tang.

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

Warm herbs that transform Phlegm and stop Cough

Tonsillitis 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 tonsillitis, like Ban Xia Hou Pu Tang.

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

Herbs that clear Heat and dry Dampness

Tonsillitis 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 Baikal Skullcap Roots (Huang Qin), a key herb in some formulas recommended for tonsillitis, like Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin.

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

Purgative herbs that drain downward

Tonsillitis 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 tonsillitis, like Xie Xin Tang.

Aromatic herbs that transform Dampness

Tonsillitis can be treated by these herbs if it stems from damp accumulation, especially in the digestive system, using aromatic properties to transform and dispel dampness.

One such herb is Houpu Magnolia Bark (Hou Pu), a key herb in some formulas recommended for tonsillitis, like Ban Xia Hou Pu Tang.

Herbs that warm the Interior and/or expel Cold

Tonsillitis 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 Prepared Aconite (Zhi Fu Zi), a key herb in some formulas recommended for tonsillitis, like Da Huang Fu Zi Tang.

Tonic herbs for Yin Deficiency

Tonsillitis can be treated by these herbs when caused by a lack of Yin, which is essential for cooling and moistening the body, thereby restoring balance.

One such herb is Angular Solomon's Seal Roots (Yu Zhu), a key herb in some formulas recommended for tonsillitis, like Jia Jian Wei Rui Tang.

Herbs that pacify Internal Liver Wind and stop Tremors

Tonsillitis 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 Saiga Antelope's Horns (Ling Yang Jiao), a key herb in some formulas recommended for tonsillitis, like Zi Xue Dan.

Herbs that open the Orifices

Tonsillitis 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 Musk (She Xiang), a key herb in some formulas recommended for tonsillitis, like Zi Xue Dan.