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Hematemesis refers to the expulsion of blood from the upper digestive tract through the mouth, which may be associated with conditions that affect the integrity of mucosal tissues and blood vessels. Clinical presentation may include blood that is often dark red in color and frequently mixed with food residues, as well as manifestations such as occasional dizziness, blurred vision, fatigue and weakness, abdominal discomfort, loose stools, rapid Heartbeat, pale complexion, and cold sweats.
According to TCM, blood in the vomit can be categorized into four patterns.
1. Stomach Heat Accumulation: Epigastric and abdominal distension and fullness, even pain, vomiting of bright red or purplish-dark blood, possibly mixed with food residue, foul breath, constipation, red tongue with yellow greasy coating, slippery and rapid pulse.
2. Liver Qi Stagnation transforming into Fire, transversely invading the Stomach: distension and pain in the chest and hypochondrium, bitter taste in the mouth, irritability, nausea and vomiting, vomiting of red or coffee-colored blood, insomnia, poor appetite, red or crimson tongue body, wiry and rapid pulse.
3. Spleen Qi Failing to Govern Blood: Pale complexion, palpitations with shortness of breath, thin body with fatigue, mental exhaustion, recurrent spitting of blood that is dull in color, pale tongue with thin coating, and weak pulse.
4. Qi and Blood Deficiency: complexion pale and bright, dizziness and palpitations, dry mouth and restlessness, vomiting blood like gushing, black stools (even purplish-red); in severe cases, often mental confusion and coma; tongue body pale and dark with teeth marks on the edges.
1.Sesame Stem and Leaf Tea (Zhima Jingye Cha)
Ingredients: 100 g fresh Sesamum indicum (sesame) stem and leaf, 30 g white sugar.
Preparation: Wash and chop the stems and leaves of Sesamum indicum (Sesame). Place them together with white sugar into a teapot, steep with boiling water, and drink as a tea. Two doses daily.
Functions: Helps clear heat and remove pathogenic factors, regulates Qi and harmonizes (He Fa). supports a balanced internal environment in the stomach and promotes normal digestive function for occasional discomfort due to accumulated heat.
2.Ergen Cha (Two-Root Tea)
Ingredients: 60g fresh Phragmites communis (Lu Gen), 30g fresh Imperata cylindrica (Mao Gen), 20g white sugar.
Preparation method: Wash and chop the two ingredients, decoct them in water, remove the residue, and collect the decoction. Add white sugar to taste, and drink as a tea in frequent portions. Take one dose daily.
Functions: supports a balanced internal environment and healthy blood function. Aids in maintaining digestive comfort, and helps support the body’s natural ability to keep the respiratory and urinary systems in harmony.
3.Cirsium japonicum (Japanese Thistle) Root Tea
Ingredients: Cirsium setosum (Xiaoji Root) 30 g.
Preparation: Wash and chop the herbs, then place them into a thermos. Pour in boiling water and steep for 30 minutes. Drink as tea. Take 1-2 doses daily.
Benefits: Helps clear Heat and cool the Blood, and supports healthy blood circulation. Traditionally used to address occasional discomfort related to Stomach Heat accumulation, such as occasional blood-streaked vomit.
4.Gardenia jasminoides (Zhizi) and Fresh Nelumbo nucifera (Lian’ou) Tea
Ingredients: Gardenia jasminoides (Zhizi) 10g, fresh Nelumbo nucifera (Lotus Root) 60g, Imperata cylindrica (Baimaogen) 30g.
Preparation method: ① Wash and crush the Gardenia jasminoides (Zhi Zi); wash and slice the fresh Nelumbo nucifera (Lotus Root); wash and cut the Imperata cylindrica (Mao Gen) into pieces.
② Place the three ingredients into an earthenware pot, decoct in water, strain the liquid, and drink as tea—one dose daily.
supports the body in maintaining a balanced internal environment and promoting the smooth movement of Qi. It also helps maintain normal blood health, particularly in situations of internal heat arising from Liver Qi Stagnation.
5.Shengdi Jiangpian Cha (Rehmannia and Ginger Tea)
Ingredients: Rehmannia glutinosa (Sheng Dihuang) 60 g, Zingiber officinale (Shengjiang) 2 slices.
Preparation method: Wash the Rehmannia glutinosa (Sheng Dihuang) and slice it. Place the slices together with ginger slices into a thermos cup, pour in boiling water, cover, and let steep for 30 minutes. Drink as tea. Take one dose daily.
Functions: helps maintain a balanced internal environment and supports healthy blood conditions, while promoting stomach harmony and comfort. supports individuals experiencing occasional discomfort associated with Liver Qi Stagnation transforming into Fire.
6.Crataegus pinnatifida (Shanzha) and Citrus japonica (Jinju) Cake Tea
Ingredients: 15g Crataegus pinnatifida (Shanzha, Hawthorn) slices, 5 Fortunella margarita (Jinju, Kumquat) preserves, 15g white sugar.
Preparation: Finely chop the candied kumquat (Fortunella japonica). Place it together with Crataegus pinnatifida (hawthorn) slices in an earthenware pot, add water, and decoct. Then stir in white sugar and drink as tea. Take 2 doses daily.
Actions: supports healthy blood circulation and helps regulate Qi to maintain normal stomach function. Beneficial for patterns of Spleen Qi failing to contain blood.
7.Nelumbo nucifera (Lotus Rhizome Node) and Platycladus orientalis (Arborvitae Leaf) Tea
Ingredients: 500g fresh Lotus Root Node (Nelumbo nucifera), 100g fresh Oriental Arborvitae Leaf (Platycladus orientalis).
Preparation: Wash and chop the two herbs, then pound to extract the juice. Add warm water and consume as a tea substitute. Take one dose daily.
Benefits: supports the body’s natural ability to regulate internal temperature and maintain normal blood circulation. helps maintain healthy respiratory and urinary function.
8.Bletilla striata (Bai Ji) Tea
Ingredients: Bletilla striata (Baiji) 10 g
Preparation: Grind Bletilla striata (Bai Ji) into coarse granules, place in a cup, infuse with boiling water, and drink as tea. Take 1–2 doses daily.
Actions: supports the Lung’s astringent function and helps maintain normal blood circulation. Promotes healthy tissue repair and helps with occasional discomfort. Traditionally used to support respiratory system health and the integrity of blood vessels.
9.Melon Seed and Rock Sugar Tea
Ingredients: 30g watermelon seeds, 20g rock sugar.
Preparation: Crush the watermelon seeds and rock sugar separately, then place them together in a cup. Infuse with boiling water, and drink as a tea frequently. Take 2-3 doses daily.
Actions: helps maintain Lung moisture and blood cooling, and supports normal blood health. Traditionally used to support the body in cases of Lung dryness with rebellious fire qi, such as sudden, forceful expectoration.
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This is really interesting! I’ve been dealing with occasional stomach issues and never thought herbal teas could help with something like hematemesis. Have you tried any of these personally? Would love to know which one worked best for you. Thanks for sharing this info!
Great article! I never knew herbal teas could help with something as serious as hematemesis. Definitely bookmarking this for natural remedies, though I’d still consult a doctor first. Thanks for sharing!
Interesting! I’d never heard of using herbal teas for hematemesis. Do these teas work for mild cases or are they more for prevention? Would love to know if there are any side effects with long-term use. Thanks for sharing this!
Interesting topic! I’ve always been curious about traditional Chinese remedies for digestive issues. Would love to know which herbs are most effective for mild cases versus severe ones—and if there are any common side effects to watch out for. Thanks for sharing these natural options!