Painful Gumsaccording to TCM
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
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
Top Formula for Heat:
Tiao Wei Cheng Qi Tang
Suitable for Heat patterns that may cause painful gums, such as Stomach Heat or Fire
Learn moreAll 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
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.
