Formula

Juan Bi Tang

Remitting Bi Decoction | 蠲痹汤

Also known as:

Remove Painful Obstruction Decoction , Qiang Huo , Astragalus & Tumeric

Juan Bi Tang

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Removes Wind-Dampness, Disperses Cold, Eliminates Joint Painful Obstruction, Circulates Qi and Blood, Relieves painful Stagnation of the joints or meridians

Category

Formulas that dispel Wind-Damp

Key Ingredients

Qiang Huo, Fang Feng

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Ingredients in Juan Bi Tang

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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 Juan Bi Tang
Qiang Huo is known to be the best herb in the Chinese Materia Medica for dispelling Wind-Dampness from the upper body.
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Fang Feng
Fang Feng

Saposhnikovia roots

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent, Sweet
Organ Affinity Urinary Bladder, Liver, Spleen
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Juan Bi Tang
In general Fang Feng's main actions are as follows: "Relieves the Exterior and disperses Cold. Relieves Wind-Damp-Cold painful obstruction. Disperses Wind."

In the context of Juan Bi Tang, it is used because it opens the Yang and dispels Dampness without being too drying.
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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 Juan Bi Tang
Dang Gui works together with White Peony root (Shao Yao), another deputy here, to nourish the Blood and harmonize the Nutritive Qi, thereby facilitating the dispelling of the pathogenic Qi.
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Bai Shao
Bai Shao

White peony roots

Temperature Neutral
Taste Bitter, Sour
Organ Affinity Liver, Spleen
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Juan Bi Tang
In general Bai Shao's main actions are as follows: "Tonifies the Blood and preserves the Yin. Nourishes the Liver and assists in the smooth flow of Qi. Regulates the meridians and eases the pain."
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Huang Qi
Huang Qi

Milkvetch roots

Temperature Warm
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Lungs, Spleen
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Juan Bi Tang
Huang Qi augments the Qi and firms up the protective Qi. In combination with Saposhnikovia root (Fang Feng), it dispels Wind-Damp, while in combination with Dong Quai (Dang Gui) and White peony root (Shao Yao), it harmonizes the nutritive and protective Qi.
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Jiang Huang
Jiang Huang

Turmeric

Temperature Warm
Taste Bitter, Pungent
Organ Affinity Liver, Spleen
Parts Used Dried rhizome
Role in Juan Bi Tang
Jiang Huang invigorates the Blood and moves the Qi. It is specific for spasms and pain in the shoulders and upper arms.
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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 Juan Bi Tang
In general Gan Cao's main actions are as follows: "Tonifies the Basal Qi and nourishes the Spleen Qi. Clears Heat and dispels toxicity. Moistens the Lungsexpel phlegm and stop coughing. Relieves spasms and alleviates pain. Harmonizes and moderates the effects of other herbs."

In the context of Juan Bi Tang, it is used because it harmonizes the functions of the other herbs.
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Da Zao
Da Zao

Jujube dates

Temperature Warm
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Dried ripe fruit
Role in Juan Bi Tang
Da Zao works together with Fresh ginger (Sheng Jiang), another envoy in this formula, to harmonize the nutritive and protective Qi, enhancing the formula's ability to dispel Wind and Dampness.
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Sheng Jiang
Sheng Jiang

Fresh ginger

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Lungs, Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Fresh root
Role in Juan Bi Tang
In general Sheng Jiang's main actions are as follows: "Relieves the Exterior and disperses Cold. Warms and circulates Qi in the Middle Burner. Calms a restless fetus and treats morning sickness. Treats seafood poisoning."
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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

TCM practitioners commonly prescribe this formula for conditions such as body discomfort and pain, stiffness in the neck and back, cold and numb hands and feet, heaviness in the lower back and knees, and difficulty in movement.

Cautions & Warnings

This formula is typically safe for most individuals, but it can lead to side effects in some cases. Patients with Damp-Heat in the channels should use this formula cautiously and preferably under professional supervision.

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

TCM Properties

Traditional Chinese Medicine characteristics and actions of this formula

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

  • Tonifies and harmonizes the Protective and Nutritive Qi
  • Dispels Wind
  • Eliminates Dampness

Formula Origin

Yang Family Formulas (1178 AD)

Formula Description

Juan Bi Tang is a 9-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Notopterygium Roots (Qiang Huo) and Saposhnikovia Roots (Fang Feng) as principal ingredients.

 

Invented in 1178 AD, it belongs to the category of formulas that dispel Wind-Damp. Its main actions are: 1) tonifies and harmonizes the Protective and Nutritive Qi and 2) dispels Wind.

 

In Chinese Medicine health conditions are thought to arise due to "disharmonies" in the body as a system. These disharmonies are called "patterns" and the very purpose of herbal formulas is to fight them in order to restore the body's harmony.

 

In this case Juan Bi Tang is used by TCM practitioners to fight patterns like Painful Obstruction with Qi and Blood Deficiency. From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as periarthritis of the shoulder or rheumatoid arthritis for instance.