Symptom family: Oral Inflammations and Infections

Sub-symptom(s): Lower Gum Pain

Root Causes of Painful Gums in TCM

Explore below more details about what might cause Painful gums according to TCM.

  • By Syndrome
  • By Organ
  • Heat
Detailed description of the cause

Heat

In TCM "Heat" signifies an excess of Yang energy, leading to an imbalance where heat predominates over the body's cool Yin aspects. This condition is metaphorically akin to an internal over-heating. Symptoms indicative of Heat can include feelings of warmth, fever, sweating, irritability, red face, thirst with a preference for cold drinks, and a rapid pulse. The tongue may appear red with a yellow coating. Unlike the common interpretation of heat in terms of temperature, in TCM, it represents a state of hyperactivity or inflammation in the body.... see more

Heat Patterns That Can Lead to Painful Gums

Pattern Name Relevant Symptoms Relevant Formulas
Stomach Heat or Fire Painful gums, Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry stools, Dry mouth, Mouth ulcers, Acid reflux, Nausea, Vomiting after eating, Excessive hunger, Bad breath, Feeling of heat, Acne... see more Tiao Wei Cheng Qi Tang | Qing Wei San | Xie Huang San | Fei Er Wan | Hua Ban Tang

TCM Herbal Formulas for Painful Gums

Explore below some TCM herbal formulas used to address painful gums, organized by cause and by formula type.

  • By Cause
  • By Formula Type
  • Heat

All Formulas Recommended for Painful Gums Caused by Heat

Formula Patterns Suitable For
Tiao Wei Cheng Qi Tang Stomach Heat or Fire
Qing Wei San Stomach Heat or Fire
Xie Huang San Stomach Heat or Fire
Fei Er Wan Stomach Heat or Fire
Hua Ban Tang Stomach Heat or Fire

Acupoints for Painful Gums

Explore below some acupoints used to address painful gums, organized by meridian.

  • By Meridian
  • Triple Burner Channel
  • Governing Vessel
  • Directing Vessel
Yemen TB-2

Yemen TB-2

Proximal to the margin of the web between the ring and small fingers.

Jiaosun TB-20

Jiaosun TB-20

Directly above the ear apex, within the hairline of the temple.

Ermen TB-21

Ermen TB-21

In the depression anterior to the supratragic notch and slightly superior to the condyloid process of the mandible. The point should be located and needled with mouth open. Tinggong SI-19 and Tinghui GB-2 are located below Ermen TB-21.

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