Heavy limbs according to Chinese Medicine
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Acupuncture points used for heavy limbs
The five Chinese Medicinal herbs most likely to help treat heavy limbs
Why might Crow-Dipper Rhizome (Ban Xia) help with heavy limbs?
Because Crow-Dipper Rhizome is an ingredient in several formulas indicated to treat heavy limbs as a symptom, like Xiong Gui Er Chen Tang or Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang for instance.
Crow-Dipper Rhizomes is a Warm herb that tastes Pungent. It targets the Lung, the Spleen and the Stomach.
Its main actions are: Drains Dampness and reduces Phlegm. Reverses the flow of Rebellious Qi. Reduces hardenings and relieves distention.
Why might Fresh Ginger (Sheng Jiang) help with heavy limbs?
Because Fresh Ginger is an ingredient in several formulas indicated to treat heavy limbs as a symptom, like Xiong Gui Er Chen Tang or Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang for instance.
Fresh Ginger is a Warm herb that tastes Pungent. It targets the Lung, the Spleen and the Stomach.
Its main actions are: 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.
Why might Tangerine Peel (Chen Pi) help with heavy limbs?
Because Tangerine Peel is an ingredient in several formulas indicated to treat heavy limbs as a symptom, like Xiong Gui Er Chen Tang or Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang for instance.
Tangerine Peel is a Warm herb that tastes Bitter and Pungent. It targets the Lung and the Spleen.
Its main actions are: Warms the Spleen and regulates the Middle Burner Qi. Dries Dampness and disperses Phlegm from the Lungs and Middle Burner. Reduces the potential for Stagnation caused by tonifying herbs.
Why might Liquorice (Gan Cao) help with heavy limbs?
Because Liquorice is an ingredient in several formulas indicated to treat heavy limbs as a symptom, like Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang or Xiong Gui Er Chen Tang for instance.
Liquorice is a Neutral herb that tastes Sweet. It targets the Heart, the Lung, the Spleen and the Stomach.
Its main actions are: 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.
Why might Poria-Cocos Mushroom (Fu Ling) help with heavy limbs?
Because Poria-Cocos Mushroom is an ingredient in several formulas indicated to treat heavy limbs as a symptom, like Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang or Xiong Gui Er Chen Tang for instance.
Poria-Cocos Mushrooms is a Neutral herb that tastes Sweet. It targets the Heart, the Kidney, the Lung and the Spleen.
Its main actions are: Encourages urination and drains Dampness. Tonic to the Spleen/Stomach. Assists the Heart and calms the Spirit.
Other symptoms often associated with heavy limbs
Late period Scanty periods Dizziness Pale menstrual blood Palpitations Lower abdominal pain Pale face Pale complexion Pale lips Blurred vision