Psoriatic arthritis according to Chinese Medicine
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A herbal formula that might help with psoriatic arthritis
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 psoriatic arthritis?
Because it is a formula often recommended to treat the pattern 'Painful Obstruction with Wind-Cold-Damp' of which psoriatic arthritis is a symptom.
Other symptoms often associated with psoriatic arthritis
Weight loss Headaches Dizziness Shortness of breath Nausea Rheumatoid arthritis Sores Itchy rashes Pulmonary tuberculosis Joint pain