Wang, female, 36 years old, first consultation on April 25, 1987. Seven years ago, she suffered from wind-dampness arthritis, which was cured after treatment. Half a month ago, due to riding a bicycle in damp and cold conditions, she experienced swelling and pain in the Xiguan (LR7) joint, without redness or heat, fear of wind and cold, and felt comfortable only when warmed with a hot water bag every night. She felt fatigued and lacked strength, had a normal sense of taste, a pale tongue with white and slippery coating, and a deep and weak pulse. The pattern identification indicated yang deficiency with severe cold and dampness retention in the joints. The treatment method was to warm yang, unblock the meridians, and dispel cold and transform dampness. Aconite Decoction was selected. Prescription:
Prepared Aconite Lateral Root 20g, White Atractylodes Rhizome 8g, Poria 6g, Peony Root 6g, Ginseng 4g
This prescription was taken for only 12 doses, and complete recovery was achieved.