Peptic Ulceraccording to TCM

Formulas that warm the middle and dispel Cold

Peptic ulcer can be treated by these formulas when it is due to cold in the middle jiao (digestive region), necessitating warming and cold-dispelling actions.

One such formula is Li Zhong Wan, with dried ginger as a key herb.

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

Formulas that promote Qi movement

Peptic ulcer 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 Chai Hu Shu Gan San, with bupleurum root as a key herb.

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

Formulas that dry Dampness and transform Phlegm

Peptic ulcer can be treated by these formulas when there's an accumulation of dampness and phlegm in the body, requiring herbs that dry dampness and transform phlegm.

One such formula is Er Chen Tang, with crow-dipper rhizome as a key herb.

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

Formulas that invigorate Blood and dispel Blood Stagnation

Peptic ulcer can be treated by these formulas if it arises from poor blood circulation or stagnation of blood, which often manifests in pain or swelling.

One such formula is Dan Shen Yin, with red sage root as a key herb.

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

Formulas that stop bleeding

Peptic ulcer can be treated by these formulas when it is caused by various factors leading to bleeding, requiring hemostatic actions.

One such formula is Huang Tu Tang, with stove earth as a key herb.

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

Formulas that tonify Qi

Peptic ulcer can be treated by these formulas if it results from Qi deficiency, necessitating treatments that boost the body's vital energy.

One such formula is Liu Jun Zi Tang, with ginseng as a key herb.

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

Formulas that harmonize Liver-Spleen

Peptic ulcer can be treated by these formulas when there's an imbalance between the Liver and Spleen systems, often manifesting as digestive disturbances and emotional fluctuations.

One such formula is Si Ni San, with bupleurum root as a key herb.

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

Formulas that nourish Yin and tonify

Peptic ulcer can be treated by these formulas when it arises from a deficiency in Yin energy, needing nourishment and strengthening of the body's vital essence.

One such formula is Yi Guan Jian

Formulas that harmonize Stomach-Intestines

Peptic ulcer can be treated by these formulas when the symptom arises from disharmony between the stomach and intestines, often leading to digestive issues.

One such formula is Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang, with goldthread rhizome as a key herb.

Formulas that vent membrane source

Peptic ulcer can be treated by these formulas if it results from blockages in the body, often manifested as masses or lumps, needing actions that open and resolve these obstructions.

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

Formulas that release the Exterior and purge the Interior

Peptic ulcer can be treated by these formulas if it is due to external pathogens combined with internal accumulation, needing actions that address both aspects.

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

Formulas that warm Interior Cold

Peptic ulcer can be treated by these formulas when it is caused by an internal cold condition, needing treatments that warm the body's interior.

One such formula is Gan Cao Gan Jiang Tang, with dried ginger as a key herb.

Formulas that tonify Qi and Blood

Peptic ulcer can be treated by these formulas when there is a combined deficiency of both Qi and Blood, requiring comprehensive tonification.

One such formula is Gui Pi Tang, with ginseng as a key herb.

Formulas that Release the Exterior and Warm the Interior

Peptic ulcer can be treated by these formulas when it stems from external cold invasion affecting the body, requiring treatments that expel cold and warm the interior.

One such formula is Gui Zhi Ren Shen Tang, with cinnamon twigs as a key herb.

Formulas that clear Heat and expel dampness

Peptic ulcer can be treated by formulas that clear Heat and expel dampness if it results from heat combined with damp conditions in the body.

One such formula is Lian Po Yin, with goldthread rhizome as a key herb.

Formulas that warm and transform water and Dampness

Peptic ulcer can be treated by these formulas if it is due to cold-dampness obstructing the body's functions, requiring warming and damp-transforming actions.

One such formula is Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang, with poria-cocos mushroom as a key herb.

Formulas that enrich Yin and moisten Dryness

Peptic ulcer 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 Mai Men Dong Tang, with dwarf lilyturf root as a key herb.

Formulas that transform Dampness and harmonize Stomach

Peptic ulcer can be treated by these formulas when it is due to dampness affecting the stomach, leading to digestive disturbances.

One such formula is Ping Wei San, with black atractylodes rhizome as a key herb.

Formulas that bind up Intestines and secure abandoned conditions

Peptic ulcer can be treated by these formulas if it is caused by severe weakness leading to symptoms related to the Intestines or the lower Abdomen.

One such formula is Tao Hua Tang, with red halloysite as a key herb.

Formulas that expel parasites

Peptic ulcer can be treated by these formulas when it is caused by parasitic infections, requiring anti-parasitic herbs to eliminate the parasites.

One such formula is Wu Mei Wan, with chinese plum as a key herb.

Formulas that harmonize lesser Yang-warp disorders

Peptic ulcer 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 clear Wind-Cold

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

One such formula is Xiao Qing Long Tang, with ephedra as a key herb.

Formulas that clear Heat and transform Phlegm

Peptic ulcer can be treated by formulas that clear Heat and transform Phlegm if it is linked to heat leading to phlegm accumulation.

One such formula is Xiao Xian Xiong Tang, with snake gourd as a key herb.

Formulas for a rebellious Qi

Peptic ulcer can be treated by these formulas if it is caused by the disruption of Qi flow, that causes the normal movement of body processes to go the wrong way.

One such formula is Xuan Fu Dai Zhe Tang, with inula flower as a key herb.

Formulas that clear Qi-level Heat

Peptic ulcer 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 clear Heat

Peptic ulcer can be treated by formulas that clear Heat if it is caused by an excess of heat or fire in the body.

One such formula is Zuo Jin Wan, with goldthread rhizome as a key herb.

Formulas that secure irregular uterine bleeding and stop vaginal discharge

Peptic ulcer can be treated by these formulas when it arises from disharmony in the female reproductive system, resulting in symptoms like irregular bleeding or abnormal discharge.

One such formula is Gu Chong Tang, with cornelian cherries as a key herb.

Tonic herbs for Qi Deficiency

Peptic ulcer can be treated by these herbs when stemming from a lack of vital energy or Qi, helping to boost energy and overall vitality.

One such herb is Ginseng (Ren Shen), a key herb in some formulas recommended for peptic ulcer, like Gui Pi Tang.

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

Herbs that warm the Interior and/or expel Cold

Peptic ulcer 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 Dried Ginger (Gan Jiang), a key herb in some formulas recommended for peptic ulcer, like Gan Cao Gan Jiang Tang.

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

Herbs that stop bleeding

Peptic ulcer can be treated by these herbs in cases where it is due to internal or external bleeding, working to stabilize and constrict blood flow.

One such herb is Stove Earth (Zao Xin Tu), a key herb in some formulas recommended for peptic ulcer, like Huang Tu Tang.

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

Herbs that regulate Qi

Peptic ulcer can be treated by these herbs when resulting from Qi stagnation or imbalance, helping to promote the smooth flow of Qi in the body.

One such herb is Tangerine Peel (Chen Pi), a key herb in some formulas recommended for peptic ulcer, like Er Chen Tang.

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

Herbs that stabilize and bind

Peptic ulcer can be treated by these herbs if it is caused by a leakage of bodily fluids or energies, helping to consolidate and preserve the body's essential substances.

One such herb is Red Halloysite (Chi Shi Zhi), a key herb in some formulas recommended for peptic ulcer, like Tao Hua Tang.

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

Warm/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior

Peptic ulcer 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 Cinnamon Twigs (Gui Zhi), a key herb in some formulas recommended for peptic ulcer, like Chai Hu Gui Jiang Tang.

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

Herbs that invigorate the Blood

Peptic ulcer can be treated by these herbs when it stems from stagnation or poor circulation of blood, helping to improve blood flow and alleviate related discomfort.

One such herb is Red Sage Roots (Dan Shen), a key herb in some formulas recommended for peptic ulcer, like Dan Shen Yin.

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

Warm herbs that transform Phlegm and stop Cough

Peptic ulcer 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 peptic ulcer, like Er Chen Tang.

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

Aromatic herbs that transform Dampness

Peptic ulcer 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 peptic ulcer, like Lian Po Yin.

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

Herbs for external application

Peptic ulcer can be treated by these herbs when the condition is external or superficial, requiring topical treatment to alleviate symptoms or heal the affected area.

One such herb is Propolis (Feng Jiao), which is directly recommended for peptic ulcer.

Herbs that clear Heat and dry Dampness

Peptic ulcer 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 Goldthread Rhizomes (Huang Lian), a key herb in some formulas recommended for peptic ulcer, like Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang.

Cool/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior

Peptic ulcer 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 Bupleurum Roots (Chai Hu), a key herb in some formulas recommended for peptic ulcer, like Chai Hu Gui Jiang Tang.

Purgative herbs that drain downward

Peptic ulcer 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 peptic ulcer, like Da Chai Hu Tang.

Tonic herbs for Blood Deficiency

Peptic ulcer can be treated by these herbs in cases of blood deficiency, working to nourish and replenish the body's blood supply.

One such herb is White Peony Roots (Bai Shao), a key herb in some formulas recommended for peptic ulcer, like Dang Gui Shao Yao San.

Herbs that drain Dampness

Peptic ulcer can be treated by these herbs when caused by excessive dampness in the body, aiding in eliminating damp through diuretic action.

One such herb is Poria-Cocos Mushrooms (Fu Ling), a key herb in some formulas recommended for peptic ulcer, like Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang.

Tonic herbs for Yin Deficiency

Peptic ulcer 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 Dwarf Lilyturf Roots (Mai Dong), a key herb in some formulas recommended for peptic ulcer, like Mai Men Dong Tang.

Cool herbs that transform Phlegm and stop Cough

Peptic ulcer can be treated by these herbs when it is related to heat-phlegm accumulation, aiding in dissolving phlegm and soothing the respiratory system.

One such herb is Snake Gourds (Gua Lou), a key herb in some formulas recommended for peptic ulcer, like Xiao Xian Xiong Tang.

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

Peptic ulcer 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 Cape Jasmine Fruits (Zhi Zi), a key herb in some formulas recommended for peptic ulcer, like Zhi Zi Chi Tang.

Herbs that cool the Blood

Peptic ulcer 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 Field Thistles (Xiao Ji), a key herb in some formulas recommended for peptic ulcer, like Shi Hui San.