Osteoarthritis according to Chinese Medicine
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Three herbal formulas that might help with osteoarthritis
Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang
Source date: 650 AD
Number of ingredients: 15 herbs
Key actions: Anti-rheumatic, clears Wind, Cold and Damp Stagnation. Strengthens the function of the Liver and Kidney. Tonifies Qi and Blood.
Why might Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang help with osteoarthritis?
Because it is a formula often recommended to treat the pattern 'Painful Obstruction with Liver and Kidney Deficiency' of which osteoarthritis is a symptom.
Er Miao San
Source date: 1481 AD
Number of ingredients: 2 herbs
Key actions: Expels Dampness from the Lower Burner. Drains Heat from the Lower Burner.
Why might Er Miao San help with osteoarthritis?
Because it is a formula often recommended to treat the pattern 'Damp-Heat in the Lower Burner' of which osteoarthritis is a symptom.
Zhen Wu Tang
Source date: 220 AD
Number of ingredients: 5 herbs
Key actions: Warms and tonifies the Yang and Qi of the Spleen and Kidneys. Eliminates Dampness.
Why might Zhen Wu Tang help with osteoarthritis?
Because it is a formula often recommended to treat the pattern 'Spleen or Kidney Yang Deficiency' of which osteoarthritis is a symptom.
Other symptoms often associated with osteoarthritis
Palpitations Dizziness Weakness and stiffness Aversion to cold Attraction to warmth Shortness of breath Scanty and yellow urine Lower back pain Weakness of the lower extremities Red and swollen feet