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In Chinese Medicine ulcers can be treated by five herbs that we have on record. Here is the list below.
The five Chinese Medicinal herbs most likely to help treat ulcers
Why might Plum Flowers (Mei Hua) help with ulcers?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat ulcers as can be seen on Plum Flowers's page.
Plum Flowers is a Neutral herb that tastes Sour. It targets the Stomach, the Liver and the Lung.
Its main actions are: Regulates the Stomach and Spleen function and soothes the Liver Qi. Resolves Phlegm and detoxifies.
Why might Frankincense (Ru Xiang) help with ulcers?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat ulcers as can be seen on Frankincense's page.
Frankincense is a Warm herb that tastes Bitter and Pungent. It targets the Spleen, the Heart and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Moves Blood and Qi and relieves pain. Disperses Wind-Damp from the Meridians and relaxes the sinews. Reduces swelling and aids in wound healing.
Why might Chinese Senega Root (Yuan Zhi) help with ulcers?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat ulcers as can be seen on Chinese Senega Root's page.
Chinese Senega Roots is a Warm herb that tastes Bitter and Sweet. It targets the Heart, the Kidney and the Lung.
Its main actions are: Calms the spirit. Expels Phlegm from the Heart orifices. Expels Phlegm from the Lungs. Diminishes abscesses.
Why might Japanese Catnip (Jing Jie) help with ulcers?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat ulcers as can be seen on Japanese Catnip's page.
Japanese Catnip is a Neutral herb that tastes Pungent. It targets the Liver and the Lung.
Its main actions are: Relieves the Exterior and disperses Cold or Heat depending on the other herbs used. Releases the Exterior for measles. Stops bleeding. Abates swellings.
Why might Woad Leaf (Da Qing Ye) help with ulcers?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat ulcers as can be seen on Woad Leaf's page.
Woad Leaves is a Cold herb that tastes Bitter. It targets the Stomach and the Heart.
Its main actions are: Clears Heat and toxicity from the Blood. Clears Heat associated with contagious febrile diseases.
Other symptoms often associated with ulcers
Sores Carbuncles Palpitations Vertigo Insomnia Abcesses Phlegm Traumatic injuries Traumatic bleeding Wounds