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In Chinese Medicine ulcers can be treated by five herbs that we have on record. Here is the list below.
Acupuncture points used for ulcers
The five Chinese Medicinal herbs most likely to help treat ulcers
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 Croton Fruit (Ba Dou) help with ulcers?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat ulcers as can be seen on Croton Fruit's page.
Croton Fruits is a Hot herb that tastes Pungent. It targets the Stomach and the Large intestine.
Its main actions are: Strongly purges Stagnation and accumulation due to Cold. Drains water and Dissolves Phlegm. Clears warts and speeds healing of abscesses, carbuncles and furuncles. Can be used as an insecticide.
Why might Gold Coin Herb (Jin Qian Cao) help with ulcers?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat ulcers as can be seen on Gold Coin Herb 's page.
Gold Coin Herb is a Cool herb that tastes Salty and Sweet. It targets the Bladder, the Gallbladder, the Kidney and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Drains Damp-Heat. Promotes urination. Cools Heat and disperses swellings. Cools Blood and dispels Toxicity.
Why might Myrrh (Mo Yao) help with ulcers?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat ulcers as can be seen on Myrrh's page.
Myrrh is a Neutral herb that tastes Bitter. It targets the Spleen, the Heart and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Moves Blood and relieves Stagnation and pain caused by Blood Stagnation. Assists 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.
Other symptoms often associated with ulcers
Sores Carbuncles Palpitations Vertigo Insomnia Abcesses Phlegm Traumatic injuries Traumatic bleeding Wounds