Connective tissue disorders according to Chinese Medicine
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Two herbal formulas that might help with connective tissue disorders
Gui Zhi Shao Yao Zhi Mu Tang
Source date: 220 AD
Number of ingredients: 9 herbs
Key actions: Clears Heat and inflammations. Unblocks the flow of Yang Qi and promotes movement (in areas with painful obstruction). Clears Wind and Damp. Relieves pain.
Why might Gui Zhi Shao Yao Zhi Mu Tang help with connective tissue disorders?
Because it is a formula often recommended to treat the pattern 'Painful Obstruction with Wind-Cold-Damp' of which connective tissue disorders is a symptom.
Xuan Bi Tang
Source date: 1798 AD
Number of ingredients: 9 herbs
Key actions: Clears and resolves Damp-Heat. Unblocks the meridians. Disbands painful obstruction.
Why might Xuan Bi Tang help with connective tissue disorders?
Because it is a formula often recommended to treat the pattern 'Painful Obstruction due to Damp Heat in Channels' of which connective tissue disorders is a symptom.
Other symptoms often associated with connective tissue disorders
Weight loss Headaches Dizziness Shortness of breath Nausea Heat and pain in the joints Reduced mobility Fever Shaking chills Scanty and dark urine