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| Chinese Formula | Actions | Indications | Symptoms of gingivitis |
| Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan Anemarrhena, Phellodendron, and Rehmannia Pill |
Nourishes Kidney-Yin; Clears Empty-Heat. | Yin Deficiency with vigorous Fire, consumptive Heat, or steaming bone disorder. | Bleeding gums; Chronic nephritis; Diabetes; Gingivitis; Night sweating; Painful gums; Spermatorrhea; Steaming bone disorder; Swelling of the gums; Tinnitus; Urinary tract infection; Dry mouth; Loose teeth; Red tongue; Fine-Large-Rapid pulse (Xi Da Shu). |
| Gan Lu Yin Sweet Dew Decoction |
Nourishes Yin; Clears Heat; Transforms Dampness. | Yin Deficiency with Yang brightness-channel Dampness. | Foul breath; Gingivitis; Mouth ulcer; Swelling and inflammation of the gums (with or without infection); Blepharitis; Conjunctivitis; Sore throat; Swelling of the throat; Red, dry tongue, greasy-yellow coating; Fine-Slippery-Rapid pulse (Xi Hua Shu). |
| Si Sheng Wan (1/2) Four-Fresh Pill; Rehmannia Four Pill |
Cools Blood; Stops bleeding. | These are all Upper Burner manifestations of Heat in the Blood. | Epistaxis; Gingivitis; Hematemesis; Hemoptysis; Dry mouth; Dry throat; Gastritis; Hemorrhage; Hypertension; Peptic ulcer; Pulmonary tuberculosis; Scarlet red tongue; Forceful-Rapid-Wiry pulse (You Li Shu Xian). |