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Bi Tong Ling

Cinnamon & Coix Combination | 痹通灵

Also known as:

Pain Relieve Pill , Unblock pain combination

Bi Tong Ling

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

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Formulas that dispel Wind-Damp

Key Ingredients

Yi Yi Ren, Gui Zhi, Qiang Huo

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Ingredients in Bi Tong Ling

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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 Bi Tong Ling
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 Bi Tong Ling
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 Bi Tong Ling
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 Bi Tong Ling
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 Bi Tong Ling
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 Bi Tong Ling
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 Bi Tong Ling
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 Bi Tong Ling
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 Bi Tong Ling
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 Bi Tong Ling
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 Bi Tong Ling
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 Bi Tong Ling
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 Bi Tong Ling
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 Bi Tong Ling
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 Bi Tong Ling
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 Bi Tong Ling
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 Bi Tong Ling
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 Bi Tong Ling
Gan Cao harmonizes all herbs, moderates harsh properties, protects the Middle Burners from the Blood-moving and acrid herbs.
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Important Medical Disclaimer

The information provided here is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice or to replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. This formula is a dietary supplement and has not been evaluated by the FDA. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking other medications. Discontinue use and consult your healthcare provider if you experience any adverse reactions.

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Modern Usage

This modern formula is for TCM patterns such as Bi Syndrome caused by Wind-Cold-Damp, Painful joints due to Qi and Blood Stagnation.

Cautions & Warnings

Although this formula is typically safe for most individuals, it may cause side effects in some people. Pregnant women, nursing mothers, postpartum women, and those with liver disease should use the formula with caution.

As with any Chinese herbal remedy, it is advisable to seek guidance from a qualified TCM practitioner before beginning treatment.

TCM Properties

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Important Medical Disclaimer

The information provided here is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice or to replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. This formula is a dietary supplement and has not been evaluated by the FDA. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking other medications. Discontinue use and consult your healthcare provider if you experience any adverse reactions.

This is just partial information on the formula's TCM properties. More detailed information is available on the formula's dedicated page

Formula Category

Formulas that dispel Wind-Damp

Main Actions

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

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