Pneumoniaaccording to TCM

Formulas that clear Heat and resolve toxicity

Pneumonia can be treated by formulas that clear Heat and resolve toxicity if it arises from heat toxins affecting the body.

One such formula is Huang Lian Jiao Du Tang, with goldthread rhizome as a key herb.

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

Formulas that Release the Exterior and Clear the Interior

Pneumonia can be treated by these formulas when it arises from external pathogenic factors affecting the body's surface, coupled with internal disharmony.

One such formula is Ge Geng Huang Qin Huang Lian Tang, with kudzu root as a key herb.

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

Formulas that harmonize lesser Yang-warp disorders

Pneumonia 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 Hao Qin Qing Dan Tang, with sweet wormwood herb as a key herb.

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

Formulas that clear Wind-Cold

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

One such formula is Ma Huang Tang, with ephedra as a key herb.

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

Formulas that clear Heat and transform Phlegm

Pneumonia 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 Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan, with arisaema with bile as a key herb.

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

Formulas that disperse Dryness and moisten

Pneumonia can be treated by these formulas when caused by dryness that impairs the body's moisture balance, necessitating herbs that moisten and alleviate dryness.

One such formula is Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang, with mulberry leaves as a key herb.

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

Formulas that purge Heat accumulation

Pneumonia can be treated by these formulas if it arises from an excess of internal heat, needing actions that clear heat and reduce its intensity.

One such formula is Xiao Cheng Qi Tang

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

Formulas that clear Qi-level Heat

Pneumonia 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.

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

Formulas that clear Heat and open sensory orifices

Pneumonia can be treated by formulas that clear Heat and open sensory orifices if it is due to heat causing disturbances in sensory functions.

One such formula is Zi Xue Dan, with water buffalo horn as a key herb.

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

Formulas that dispel Phlegm

Pneumonia can be treated by these formulas when it is linked to phlegm accumulation, affecting respiratory and other body functions.

One such formula is Bei Mu Gua Lou San, with fritillary bulb as a key herb.

Formulas that vent membrane source

Pneumonia 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 warm the Meridians and disperse Cold

Pneumonia can be treated by these formulas if it results from cold obstructing the meridians, leading to pain or stiffness, requiring warming and dispersing actions.

One such formula is Huang Qi Gui Zhi Wu Wu Tang, with milkvetch root as a key herb.

Formulas that pacify and extinguish Internal Wind

Pneumonia can be treated by these formulas when it is due to internal wind, which is often associated with spasms, tremors, or dizziness.

One such formula is Ling Jiao Gou Teng Tang, with saiga antelope's horns as a key herb.

Formulas that clear Exterior disorders with Interior deficiency

Pneumonia can be treated by formulas that clear Exterior disorders with Interior deficiency if it arises from an external pathogen attacking a body with underlying weakness.

One such formula is Ma Huang Xi Xin Fu Zi Tang, with ephedra as a key herb.

Formulas that enrich Yin and moisten Dryness

Pneumonia 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 dispel Summer-Heat and augment Qi

Pneumonia can be treated by these formulas when there's a combination of weakened vital energy and the effects of summer heat, requiring both cooling and energy boosting.

One such formula is Qing Shu Yi Qi Tang, with american ginseng as a key herb.

Formulas that clear Wind-Heat

Pneumonia can be treated by these formulas if it originates from a wind-heat invasion.

One such formula is Sang Ju Yin, with mulberry leaves as a key herb.

Formulas that drive out excess water

Pneumonia can be treated by these formulas when it is a consequence of accumulated excess water or fluid in the body, demanding diuretic actions to promote its expulsion.

One such formula is Shi Zao Tang, with kansui root as a key herb.

Formulas that clear internal abscesses and sores

Pneumonia can be treated by these formulas if it is related to internal heat causing abscesses and sores.

One such formula is Wei Jing Tang, with common reed rhizome as a key herb.

Formulas that clear Heat from the Organs

Pneumonia can be treated by these formulas if it stems from an excess heat condition in specific organs, leading to internal disharmony.

One such formula is Xie Bai San, with mulberry bark as a key herb.

External formulas for External disorders

Pneumonia can be treated by these formulas if it is caused by external factors like wind, cold, or heat leading to symptoms on the body's surface.

One such formula is Yin Qiao San, with honeysuckle flowers as a key herb.

Formulas that transform Phlegm and extinguish Wind

Pneumonia can be treated by these formulas when it is due to phlegm causing internal wind symptoms, such as tremors or dizziness.

One such formula is Zhi Sou San, with aster root as a key herb.

Herbs that clear Heat and relieve Toxicity

Pneumonia can be treated by these herbs if it arises from internal heat and toxic accumulations, aiding in detoxification and cooling the body.

One such herb is Forsythia Fruits (Lian Qiao), a key herb in some formulas recommended for pneumonia, like Yin Qiao San.

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

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

Pneumonia 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 Gypsum (Shi Gao), a key herb in some formulas recommended for pneumonia, like Shi Gao Tang.

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

Cool herbs that transform Phlegm and stop Cough

Pneumonia 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 Fritillary Bulbs (Chuan Bei Mu), a key herb in some formulas recommended for pneumonia, like Bei Mu Gua Lou San.

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

Tonic herbs for Yin Deficiency

Pneumonia 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 pneumonia, like Mai Men Dong Tang.

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

Cool/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior

Pneumonia 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 Mulberry Leaves (Sang Ye), a key herb in some formulas recommended for pneumonia, like Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang.

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

Tonic herbs for Qi Deficiency

Pneumonia 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 Milkvetch Roots (Huang Qi), a key herb in some formulas recommended for pneumonia, like Huang Qi Gui Zhi Wu Wu Tang.

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

Herbs that cool the Blood

Pneumonia 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 Mulberry Bark (Sang Bai Pi), a key herb in some formulas recommended for pneumonia, like Xie Bai San.

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

Warm/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior

Pneumonia 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 Ephedra (Ma Huang), a key herb in some formulas recommended for pneumonia, like Ma Huang Tang.

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

Herbs that clear Heat and dry Dampness

Pneumonia 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 pneumonia, like Huang Lian Jiao Du Tang.

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

Herbs that pacify Internal Liver Wind and stop Tremors

Pneumonia can be treated by these herbs when caused by internal wind from Liver disharmony, often manifesting in symptoms like spasms or tremors.

One such herb is Saiga Antelope's Horns (Ling Yang Jiao), a key herb in some formulas recommended for pneumonia, like Ling Jiao Gou Teng Tang.

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

Cathartic herbs that drain downward

Pneumonia can be treated by these herbs when due to excess accumulation in the intestines and stomach, aiding in eliminating waste and toxins through purgation.

One such herb is Kansui Roots (Gan Sui), a key herb in some formulas recommended for pneumonia, like Shi Zao Tang.

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

Herbs that relieve coughing and wheezing

Pneumonia can be treated by these herbs when it originates from obstructions in the lung pathways, helping to ease respiratory discomfort and restore normal breathing.

One such herb is Aster Roots (Zi Wan), a key herb in some formulas recommended for pneumonia, like Zhi Sou San.

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

Herbs that drain Dampness

Pneumonia 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 Job's Tears (Yi Yi Ren), which is directly recommended for pneumonia.

Warm herbs that transform Phlegm and stop Cough

Pneumonia 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 Platycodon Roots (Jie Geng), which is directly recommended for pneumonia.

Herbs that expel parasites

Pneumonia can be treated by these herbs if it arises from parasitic infections, utilizing their properties to eliminate parasites from the body.

One such herb is Male Fern Rhizomes (Guan Zhong), which is directly recommended for pneumonia.

Laxative herbs that drain downward

Pneumonia can be treated by these herbs when there's a need for a milder form of bowel movement to alleviate constipation and regulate digestion.

One such herb is Peking Spurge Roots (Jing Da Ji), a key herb in some formulas recommended for pneumonia, like Shi Zao Tang.

Herbs that open the Orifices

Pneumonia can be treated by these herbs if it's a result of blockages in the body's sensory orifices, aiding in restoring clarity and consciousness.

One such herb is Musk (She Xiang), a key herb in some formulas recommended for pneumonia, like Zi Xue Dan.

Purgative herbs that drain downward

Pneumonia 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 pneumonia, like Da Cheng Qi Tang.