Formula Formulas that dispel Wind-Damp

Bì tōng líng

痹通灵

Also known as:

Cinnamon & Coix Combination , Joints Pain Relieve Pill , Unblock pain combination

Formula Composition

Yi Yi Ren
Yi Yi Ren
Gui Zhi
Gui Zhi
Qiang Huo
Qiang Huo
Cang Zhu
Cang Zhu
Fang Ji
Fang Ji
Qin Jiao
Qin Jiao
Chuan Niu Xi
Chuan Niu Xi
Dang Gui
Dang Gui
Hong Hua
Hong Hua
Tao Ren
Tao Ren
Ru Xiang
Ru Xiang
Mo Yao
Mo Yao
Di Long
Di Long
Xiang Fu
Xiang Fu
Wu Yao
Wu Yao
Zi Su Geng
Zi Su Geng
Mu Gua
Mu Gua
Gan Cao
Gan Cao
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Kings
Main ingredient
Deputies
Assists main
Assistants
Supports
Envoy
Directs formula
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Formula Properties

Main Actions

  1. Removes Wind-Damp
  2. Disperses Cold
  3. Eliminates Painful Obstruction
  4. Circulates Qi and Blood in the joints

Patterns Treated

Painful Obstruction with Wind-Cold-Damp, Blood Stagnation in joints

TCM Actions & Uses

Traditional Chinese Medicine properties and applications of Bì tōng líng

Main Actions

Removes Wind-Damp
Disperses Cold
Eliminates Painful Obstruction
Circulates Qi and Blood in the joints

TCM Patterns Addressed

Common Applications

Joint pain that worsens with Damp-Cold Heavy limbs Stiff limbs Joint numbness Limited Joint Mobility Joint Swelling Rheumatoid arthritis Osteoarthritis Fibromyalgia Chronic lower back pain Sciatica Gout Post-traumatic joint pain Ankylosing spondylitis

Ingredients in Bì tōng líng

Detailed information about each herb in Bì tōng líng and their roles

Kings
Deputies
Assistants
Envoys
Yi Yi Ren
Yi Yi Ren

Job's tears

Temperature Cool
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Lungs, Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Dried ripe kernel
Role in Bì tōng líng
Yi Yi Ren drains dampness, facilitates joint movement and benefits the sinews.
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Gui Zhi
Gui Zhi

Cinnamon twigs

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Lungs, Spleen
Parts Used Dried young branches
Role in Bì tōng líng
Gui Zhi warms the Channels, disperses Cold, unblocks the Stagnation. It is essential for Cold-type Bi syndrome.
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Qiang Huo
Qiang Huo

Notopterygium roots

Temperature Warm
Taste Bitter, Pungent
Organ Affinity Urinary Bladder, Kidneys
Parts Used Dried rhizome and root
Role in Bì tōng líng
Qiang Huo powerfully dispels Wind-Cold-Damp, especially from the upper body and Tai Yang Channels. It also strong opens the painful obstruction in joints.
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Cang Zhu
Cang Zhu

Black atractylodes rhizomes

Temperature Warm
Taste Bitter, Pungent
Organ Affinity Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used The dried rhizome
Role in Bì tōng líng
Cang Zhu strongly dries Dampness, strengthens Spleen to resolve the root of Damp accumulation.
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Fang Ji
Fang Ji

Stephania roots

Temperature Cold
Taste Bitter
Organ Affinity Urinary Bladder, Lungs
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Bì tōng líng
Fang Ji dispels Wind-Dampness particularly from the lower body, reduces swelling in joints.
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Qin Jiao
Qin Jiao

Gentian roots

Temperature Cool
Taste Bitter, Pungent
Organ Affinity Gallbladder, Stomach, Liver
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Bì tōng líng
Qin Jiao dispels Wind-Damp from muscles and joints, relaxes sinews, moistens to prevent the drying herbs from depleting Yin.
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Chuan Niu Xi
Chuan Niu Xi

Cyathula roots

Temperature Neutral
Taste Bitter, Sweet
Organ Affinity Kidneys, Liver
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Bì tōng líng
Chuan Niu Xi promotes Blood circulation to relieve pain, strengthens the lower back and knees. It also serves as an envoy to direct the formula downward.
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Dang Gui
Dang Gui

Dong quai

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Liver, Spleen
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Bì tōng líng
Dang Gui nourishes and invigorates Blood, prevents the drying/dispersing herbs from depleting Blood.
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Hong Hua
Hong Hua

Safflowers

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Heart, Liver
Parts Used Dried flower
Role in Bì tōng líng
Hong Hua strongly moves Blood, eliminates Stagnation in the Channels.
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Tao Ren
Tao Ren

Peach kernels

Temperature Neutral
Taste Bitter, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Large Intestine, Liver
Parts Used Dried ripe seed
Role in Bì tōng líng
Tao Ren breaks Blood Stasis, works synergistically with Hong Hua.
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Ru Xiang
Ru Xiang

Frankincense

Temperature Warm
Taste Bitter, Pungent
Organ Affinity Spleen, Heart, Liver
Parts Used An aromatic resin obtained from boswellia trees
Role in Bì tōng líng
Ru Xiang moves Blood, relaxes sinews, specifically alleviates pain.
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Mo Yao
Mo Yao

Myrrh

Temperature Neutral
Taste Bitter
Organ Affinity Spleen, Heart, Liver
Parts Used Dried resin of the tree
Role in Bì tōng líng
Mo Yao moves Blood and disperses swelling. It classically pairs with Ru Xiang for traumatic and Bi pain.
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Di Long
Di Long

Earthworms

Temperature Cold
Taste Salty
Organ Affinity Urinary Bladder, Spleen, Liver
Parts Used Dried body of the worm
Role in Bì tōng líng
Di Long opens the collaterals, clears Channels, particularly effective for contracted joints.
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Xiang Fu
Xiang Fu

Coco-grass rhizomes

Temperature Neutral
Taste Bitter, Pungent, Sweet
Organ Affinity Liver, Spleen, San Jiao (Triple Burner)
Parts Used Dried rhizome
Role in Bì tōng líng
Xiang Fu moves Liver Qi. "Blood follows Qi," so Qi movement enhances Blood circulation.
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Wu Yao
Wu Yao

Lindera roots

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Urinary Bladder, Kidneys, Lungs, Spleen
Parts Used Dried root tuber
Role in Bì tōng líng
Wu Yao warms and moves Qi as well as disperses cold. It addresses the cold component of the conditions.
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Zi Su Geng
Zi Su Geng

Perilla stems

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Spleen, Stomach, Lungs
Parts Used The stem
Role in Bì tōng líng
Zi Su Geng regulates Qi circulation, harmonizes the Middle Jiao.
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Mu Gua
Mu Gua

Flowering quince

Temperature Warm
Taste Sour
Organ Affinity Liver, Spleen
Parts Used Dried nearly-ripe fruit
Role in Bì tōng líng
Mu Gua relaxes the sinews, specifically benefits the lower limbs, harmonizes the Stomach to protect from harsh herbs.
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Gan Cao
Gan Cao

Liquorice

Temperature Neutral
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Lungs, Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Dried root and rhizome
Role in Bì tōng líng
Gan Cao harmonizes all herbs, moderates harsh properties, protects the Middle Burners from the Blood-moving and acrid herbs.
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Safety & Contraindications

Important safety information and precautions for Bì tōng líng

This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before using any TCM herbal formula.

Contraindications

Do Not Use For: Heat-Bi syndrome (red, hot, swollen joints) Damp-Heat patterns Yin Deficiency with heat signs Severe Qi or Blood Deficiency Pregnancy Active bleeding or bleeding disorders Patients on blood thinners (warfarin, aspirin, etc.) Pre/post surgery (stop 1-2 weeks before) Heavy menstruation

Herb-Drug Interactions

Like many TCM formulas, Bì tōng líng may interact with certain medications. If you are taking any prescription medications, we recommend consulting with a healthcare provider knowledgeable in herb-drug interactions.