bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage bubble_chart Efficacy
Tonifying qi to invigorate blood, dispelling wind to eliminate dampness.
bubble_chart Indications
Wind-dampness arthralgia, body aches and pains, spasm of the neck and back, heaviness in the waist and legs, numbness and pain in the hands and feet, difficulty in movement, skin numbness, and weakness of the tendons and meridians.
bubble_chart Formula Principles
In the formula, Notopterygium and Saposhnikovia Root dispel wind and remove dampness; Chinese Angelica and Red Peony Root invigorate blood and nourish blood, also implying the principle of treating wind by first treating blood; Turmeric specifically targets the arms, regulating qi stagnation in the blood and dispelling wind-cold dampness from the limbs; Astragalus Root tonifies qi, supports the body's vital energy, and strengthens the defensive qi; Liquorice Root harmonizes the middle and moderates the effects of the other herbs, and when combined with Peony Root, it can also relieve pain and spasms; Fresh Ginger Rhizome dispels wind, disperses cold, warms the stomach, and harmonizes the middle.
bubble_chart Pattern Identification
This formula, along with Pubescent Angelica and Taxillus Decoction, is commonly used to treat Bi disease. However, this formula is more suitable for cases of dual deficiency of nutrient and defense, with pain predominantly in the upper limbs and shoulders. On the other hand, Pubescent Angelica and Taxillus Decoction is more appropriate for cases of dual deficiency of the liver and kidney, with pain predominantly in the lower limbs or waist and knees.
bubble_chart Formula Modification - Pain or numbness in the lower limbs or waist and legs: Add Eucommia Bark, Achyranthes Root, Dipsacus.
- Excessive dampness: Add Atractylodes Rhizome, Stephania Tetrandra, Coix Seed.
- Severe pain due to cold: Add Aconite Lateral Root.
bubble_chart Modern Application
This formula reduces inflammation, alleviates fever, relieves pain, enhances the body's immunity, and improves blood circulation. It is used for periarthritis of the shoulder (frozen shoulder), wind-dampness arthritis, sciatica, and cervical and back neuralgia.
