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In Chinese Medicine arthritis can be treated by three herbs that we have on record. Here is the list below.
The three Chinese Medicinal herbs most likely to help treat arthritis
Why might Curculigo Rhizome (Xian Mao) help with arthritis?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat arthritis as can be seen on Curculigo Rhizome's page.
Curculigo Rhizomes is a Hot herb that tastes Pungent. It targets the Spleen, the Kidney and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Tonifies Kidney Yang and treats Kidney Yang Deficiency patterns. Strengthens the bones and sinews. Clears Cold and Dampness.
Why might Biota Twig And Leaf (Ce Bo Ye) help with arthritis?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat arthritis as can be seen on Biota Twig And Leaf's page.
Biota Twigs And Leaves is a Cool herb that tastes Bitter. It targets the Heart, the Large intestine, the Liver and the Lung.
Its main actions are: Cools Blood Heat and stops bleeding. Reduces Lung Heat, stops coughing and expels Phlegm. Relieves numb pain from Wind Damp. Cools Heat on the skin and helps burns healing.
Why might Chinese Lovage Root (Gao Ben) help with arthritis?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat arthritis as can be seen on Chinese Lovage Root's page.
Chinese Lovage Roots is a Warm herb that tastes Pungent. It targets the Bladder and the Lung.
Its main actions are: Relieves the Exterior and disperses Wind. Disperses Cold and relieves pain. Disperses Wind-Damp-Cold painful obstruction.
Other symptoms often associated with arthritis
Impotence Cold in the lower extremities Spermatorrhea Frequent urination Prostatic hypertrophy Coughing Asthma Persistent diarrhea Dysuria Spasms of the lower abdomen