Tuberculosisaccording to TCM

Formulas that nourish Yin and tonify

Tuberculosis 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 Da Bu Yin Wan, with prepared rehmannia as a key herb.

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

Formulas that clear Heat from Deficiency

Tuberculosis can be treated by these formulas if it is due to an imbalance where yin deficiency leads to a false heat syndrome.

One such formula is Dang Gui Liu Huang Tang, with dong quai as a key herb.

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

Formulas that tonify Qi

Tuberculosis 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.

Formulas that stop bleeding

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

One such formula is Ke Xie Fang, with natural indigo as a key herb.

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

Formulas that disperse Dryness and moisten

Tuberculosis 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 invigorate Blood and dispel Blood Stagnation

Tuberculosis 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 Da Huang Zhe Chong Wan, with rhubarb as a key herb.

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

Formulas that clear Wind-Heat

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

One such formula is Jing Jie Lian Qiao Tang, with japanese catnip as a key herb.

Formulas that dispel Phlegm

Tuberculosis 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

Tuberculosis 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 middle and dispel Cold

Tuberculosis 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 Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang, with milkvetch root as a key herb.

Formulas that stabilize Exterior and stop sweating

Tuberculosis can be treated by these formulas if it arises from a weakness in the body's exterior defense, leading to spontaneous sweating.

One such formula is Mu Li San, with oyster shells as a key herb.

Formulas that clear Qi-level Heat

Tuberculosis 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 transform Phlegm and extinguish Wind

Tuberculosis 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 Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang, with crow-dipper rhizome as a key herb.

Formulas that clear external abscesses and sores

Tuberculosis can be treated by formulas that clear external abscesses and sores if it is due to localized infections or inflammations on the skin.

One such formula is San Zhong Kui Jian Tang, with phellodendron bark as a key herb.

Herbs that clear Heat and relieve Toxicity

Tuberculosis 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 tuberculosis, like Jing Jie Lian Qiao Tang.

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

Herbs that invigorate the Blood

Tuberculosis 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 tuberculosis, like Bu Fei E Jiao Tang.

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

Tonic herbs for Yin Deficiency

Tuberculosis 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 Softshell Turtle Shells (Bie Jia), a key herb in some formulas recommended for tuberculosis, like Qin Jiao Bie Jia San.

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

Cool herbs that transform Phlegm and stop Cough

Tuberculosis 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 tuberculosis, like Bei Mu Gua Lou San.

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

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

Tuberculosis 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 tuberculosis, like Ke Xie Fang.

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

Herbs that clear Heat and dry Dampness

Tuberculosis 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 Phellodendron Bark (Huang Bo), a key herb in some formulas recommended for tuberculosis, like San Zhong Kui Jian Tang.

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

Tonic herbs for Blood Deficiency

Tuberculosis 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 tuberculosis, like Da Bu Yin Wan.

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

Herbs that dispel Wind and Dampness

Tuberculosis 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 Gentian Roots (Qin Jiao), a key herb in some formulas recommended for tuberculosis, like Qin Jiao Bie Jia San.

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

Herbs that cool the Blood

Tuberculosis 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 Unprepared Rehmannia (Di Huang), a key herb in some formulas recommended for tuberculosis, like Dang Gui Liu Huang Tang.

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

Tonic herbs for Qi Deficiency

Tuberculosis 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 tuberculosis, like Bu Fei Tang.

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

Herbs that stop bleeding

Tuberculosis 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 Japanese Thistle (Da Ji), a key herb in some formulas recommended for tuberculosis, like Shi Hui San.

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

Herbs that pacify Internal Liver Wind and stop Tremors

Tuberculosis 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 Gastrodia Rhizomes (Tian Ma), a key herb in some formulas recommended for tuberculosis, like Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang.

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

Tonic herbs for Yang Deficiency

Tuberculosis 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 tuberculosis, like Ren Shen Ge Jie San.

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

Warm/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior

Tuberculosis 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 Japanese Catnip (Jing Jie), a key herb in some formulas recommended for tuberculosis, like Jing Jie Lian Qiao Tang.

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

Cool/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior

Tuberculosis 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 tuberculosis, like Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang.

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

Herbs that relieve coughing and wheezing

Tuberculosis 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 Stemona Roots (Bai Bu), which is directly recommended for tuberculosis.

Herbs that clear Yin Deficiency Heat

Tuberculosis can be treated by these herbs if it results from a deficiency of Yin, which manifests as false heat symptoms, working to nourish Yin and lower heat.

One such herb is Chinese Holly Leaves (Gong Lao Ye), which is directly recommended for tuberculosis.

Herbs that anchor and calm the Spirit

Tuberculosis 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 Oyster Shells (Mu Li ke), a key herb in some formulas recommended for tuberculosis, like Mu Li San.

Laxative herbs that drain downward

Tuberculosis 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), which is directly recommended for tuberculosis.

Herbs that regulate Qi

Tuberculosis 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 Plum Flowers (Mei Hua), which is directly recommended for tuberculosis.

Purgative herbs that drain downward

Tuberculosis 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 tuberculosis, like Da Huang Zhe Chong Wan.

Warm herbs that transform Phlegm and stop Cough

Tuberculosis 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 tuberculosis, like Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang.