Symptom family: Respiratory Disorders and Symptoms
Sub-symptom(s): Acute Bronchitis Chronic Bronchitis
Did you mean? Bronchiectasis
Explore below some TCM herbal formulas used to address bronchitis, organized by formula type.
Bronchitis 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 Bu Fei Tang, with ginseng as a key herb.
Other formulas of this category are listed in the table below.
Bronchitis 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 Ba Wei Di Huang Wan, with prepared rehmannia as a key herb.
Other formulas of this category are listed in the table below.
Bronchitis 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 Jing Fang Bai Du San, with japanese catnip as a key herb.
Other formulas of this category are listed in the table below.
Bronchitis 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 Sha Shen Mai Men Dong Tang, with glehnia root as a key herb.
Other formulas of this category are listed in the table below.
Bronchitis 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.
Other formulas of this category are listed in the table below.
Formula | Key herbs |
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Xiao Qing Long Tang | Ephedra (Ma Huang), Cinnamon Twigs (Gui Zhi) |
Jin Fei Cao San | Inula Flowers (Xuan Fu Hua), Ephedra (Ma Huang) |
Ma Huang Tang | Ephedra (Ma Huang) |
Bronchitis 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.
Other formulas of this category are listed in the table below.
Formula | Key herbs |
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Xiao Xian Xiong Tang | Snake Gourds (Gua Lou) |
Gun Tan Wan | Chlorite Schist (Meng Shi) |
Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan | Arisaema With Bile (Dan Nan Xing) |
Bronchitis 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.
Formula | Key herbs |
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Er Chen Tang | Crow-Dipper Rhizomes (Ban Xia), Tangerine Peel (Chen Pi) |
Huang Lian Wen Dan Tang | Crow-Dipper Rhizomes (Ban Xia) |
Wen Dan Tang | Crow-Dipper Rhizomes (Ban Xia) |
Bronchitis 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.
Other formulas of this category are listed in the table below.
Formula | Key herbs |
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Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang | Poria-Cocos Mushrooms (Fu Ling) |
Fu Zi Tang | Prepared Aconite (Zhi Fu Zi) |
Bronchitis 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.
Other formulas of this category are listed in the table below.
Formula | Key herbs |
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Xie Bai San | Mulberry Bark (Sang Bai Pi) |
Xin Yi Qing Fei Yin | Biond’S Magnolia Flowers (Xin Yi Hua) |
Bronchitis 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 Ding Chuan Tang, with ginkgo nuts as a key herb.
Other formulas of this category are listed in the table below.
Formula | Key herbs |
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Ding Chuan Tang | Ginkgo Nuts (Bai Guo), Ephedra (Ma Huang) |
Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang | Perilla Seeds (Zi Su Zi) |
Bronchitis can be treated by these formulas when it arises from cold causing phlegm accumulation, needing actions that warm and resolve phlegm.
One such formula is Ling Gan Wu Wei Jiang Xin Tang, with dried ginger as a key herb.
Other formulas of this category are listed in the table below.
Formula | Key herbs |
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Ling Gan Wu Wei Jiang Xin Tang | Dried Ginger (Gan Jiang) |
San Zi Yang Qin Tang | White Mustard Seeds (Bai Jie Zi), Perilla Seeds (Zi Su Zi), Radish Seeds (Lai Fu Zi) |
Bronchitis 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.
Bronchitis 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.
Bronchitis 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.
Bronchitis can be treated by these formulas when it is linked to phlegm accumulation, affecting respiratory and other body functions.
One such formula is Di Tan Tang, with arisaema as a key herb.
Bronchitis 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.
Bronchitis can be treated by these formulas if it is caused by dryness affecting the body.
One such formula is Sang Xing Tang, with mulberry leaves as a key herb.
Bronchitis 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.
Bronchitis can be treated by these formulas if it is due to lung deficiency, leading to chronic cough or breathing difficulties.
One such formula is Jiu Xian San, with poppy capsule as a key herb.
Bronchitis 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.
Bronchitis 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.
Bronchitis can be treated by these formulas if it stems from a depletion of Yang energy, requiring actions that warm and strengthen Yang.
One such formula is Shen Qi Wan, with prepared aconite as a key herb.
See more details below about Feishu BL-13, an acupoint used to address bronchitis.
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 3rd thoracic vertebra (T3).
Explore below some TCM herbs used to address bronchitis, organized by herb category.
Bronchitis 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 bronchitis, like Xiao Qing Long Tang.
Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.
Bronchitis 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 Apricot Seeds (Xing Ren), a key herb in some formulas recommended for bronchitis, like Xing Su San.
Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.
Herb | Formulas they belong to (if applicable) |
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Apricot Seeds (Xing Ren) | Xing Su San | Sang Xing Tang |
Stemona Roots (Bai Bu) | Zhi Sou San |
Aster Roots (Zi Wan) | Zhi Sou San |
Loquat Leaves (Pi Pa Ye) | Not applicable |
Japanese Ardisia (Ai Di Cha) | Not applicable |
Bronchitis 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 bronchitis, like Bu Fei Tang.
Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.
Herb | Formulas they belong to (if applicable) |
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Ginseng (Ren Shen) | Bu Fei Tang | Ren Shen Ge Jie San | Shen Ling Bai Zhu San | Sheng Mai San |
Milkvetch Roots (Huang Qi) | Bu Fei Tang | Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang |
Atractylodes Rhizomes (Bai Zhu) | Shen Ling Bai Zhu San |
Liquorice (Gan Cao) | Shen Ling Bai Zhu San |
Jiaogulan (Jiao Gu Lan) | Not applicable |
Bronchitis 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 White Mustard Seeds (Bai Jie Zi), a key herb in some formulas recommended for bronchitis, like San Zi Yang Qin Tang.
Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.
Herb | Formulas they belong to (if applicable) |
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White Mustard Seeds (Bai Jie Zi) | San Zi Yang Qin Tang |
Snake Gourds (Gua Lou) | Xiao Xian Xiong Tang |
Chlorite Schist (Meng Shi) | Gun Tan Wan |
Arisaema With Bile (Dan Nan Xing) | Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan |
Sargassum (Hai Zao) | Not applicable |
Bronchitis 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 bronchitis, like Er Chen Tang.
Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.
Herb | Formulas they belong to (if applicable) |
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Crow-Dipper Rhizomes (Ban Xia) | Er Chen Tang | Huang Lian Wen Dan Tang | Wen Dan Tang |
Perilla Seeds (Zi Su Zi) | San Zi Yang Qin Tang | Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang |
Inula Flowers (Xuan Fu Hua) | Jin Fei Cao San |
Arisaema (Tian Nan Xing) | Di Tan Tang |
Bronchitis 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 bronchitis, like Zhi Zi Chi Tang.
Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.
Herb | Formulas they belong to (if applicable) |
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Cape Jasmine Fruits (Zhi Zi) | Zhi Zi Chi Tang | Sang Xing Tang |
Common Reed Rhizomes (Lu Gen) | Wei Jing Tang |
Climbing Groundsel Herbs (Qian Li Guang) | Not applicable |
Bronchitis 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 bronchitis, like Sha Shen Mai Men Dong Tang.
Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.
Herb | Formulas they belong to (if applicable) |
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Dwarf Lilyturf Roots (Mai Dong) | Sha Shen Mai Men Dong Tang | Mai Men Dong Tang |
Lily Bulbs (Bai He) | Bai He Gu Jin Tang |
Glehnia Roots (Bei Sha Shen) | Sha Shen Mai Men Dong Tang |
Bronchitis 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 bronchitis, like Xie Bai San.
Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.
Herb | Formulas they belong to (if applicable) |
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Mulberry Bark (Sang Bai Pi) | Xie Bai San |
Unprepared Rehmannia (Di Huang) | Bai He Gu Jin Tang |
Marshmallow Root (Yao Shu Kui) | Not applicable |
Bronchitis 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 bronchitis, like Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang.
Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.
Herb | Formulas they belong to (if applicable) |
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Poria-Cocos Mushrooms (Fu Ling) | Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang | Shen Ling Bai Zhu San |
Wax Gourd Seeds (Dong Gua Zi) | Not applicable |
Bronchitis 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 bronchitis, like Sang Ju Yin.
Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.
Herb | Formulas they belong to (if applicable) |
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Mulberry Leaves (Sang Ye) | Sang Ju Yin | Sha Shen Mai Men Dong Tang | Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang | Sang Xing Tang |
Chrysanthemum Flowers (Ju Hua) | Sang Ju Yin |
Bronchitis 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 Honeysuckle Flowers (Jin Yin Hua), a key herb in some formulas recommended for bronchitis, like Yin Qiao San.
Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.
Herb | Formulas they belong to (if applicable) |
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Honeysuckle Flowers (Jin Yin Hua) | Yin Qiao San |
Forsythia Fruits (Lian Qiao) | Yin Qiao San |
Bronchitis 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 Red Tangerine Peel (Ju Hong), a key herb in some formulas recommended for bronchitis, like Di Tan Tang.
Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.
Herb | Formulas they belong to (if applicable) |
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Red Tangerine Peel (Ju Hong) | Di Tan Tang |
Tangerine Peel (Chen Pi) | Er Chen Tang |
Bronchitis 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 Ginkgo Nuts (Bai Guo), a key herb in some formulas recommended for bronchitis, like Ding Chuan Tang.
Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.
Herb | Formulas they belong to (if applicable) |
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Ginkgo Nuts (Bai Guo) | Ding Chuan Tang |
Poppy Capsules (Ying Su Ke) | Jiu Xian San |
Bronchitis 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 Prepared Aconite (Zhi Fu Zi), a key herb in some formulas recommended for bronchitis, like Fu Zi Tang.
Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.
Herb | Formulas they belong to (if applicable) |
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Prepared Aconite (Zhi Fu Zi) | Fu Zi Tang | Shen Qi Wan |
Dried Ginger (Gan Jiang) | Li Zhong Wan | Ling Gan Wu Wei Jiang Xin Tang |
Bronchitis can be treated by these herbs if it stems from disturbances in the Shen (spirit), often due to instability in the heart and kidney energies.
One such herb is Kuding Tea (Ku Ding Cha), which is directly recommended for bronchitis.
Bronchitis 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 Genkwa Flowers (Yuan Hua), which is directly recommended for bronchitis.
Bronchitis can be treated by these herbs when it is due to the invasion or accumulation of wind and dampness, which often affects the muscles and joints.
One such herb is Pubescent Angelica Roots (Du Huo), a key herb in some formulas recommended for bronchitis, like Jing Fang Bai Du San.
Bronchitis 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 Prepared Rehmannia (Shu Di huang), a key herb in some formulas recommended for bronchitis, like Ba Wei Di Huang Wan.
Bronchitis 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 Donkey-Hide Gelatin (E Jiao), a key herb in some formulas recommended for bronchitis, like Bu Fei E Jiao Tang.
Bronchitis can be treated by these herbs in situations of diminished Yang energy, aiming to warm and activate the body's functions.
One such herb is Tokay Geckos (Ge Jie), a key herb in some formulas recommended for bronchitis, like Ren Shen Ge Jie San.
Bronchitis can be treated by these herbs in cases of digestive disturbances due to overeating or consuming hard-to-digest foods, assisting in breaking down and moving food through the digestive system.
One such herb is Radish Seeds (Lai Fu Zi), a key herb in some formulas recommended for bronchitis, like San Zi Yang Qin Tang.