Spasms according to Chinese Medicine

Acupuncture points used for spasms

The five Chinese Medicinal herbs most likely to help treat spasms

Why might Centipede (Wu Gong) help with spasms?

Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat spasms as can be seen on Centipede's page.

Centipedes is a Neutral herb that tastes Pungent and Salty. It targets the Liver and the Lung.

Its main actions are: Extinguishes Wind and stops spasms and convulsions2. Clears toxins; 3. Opens the channels and stops pain.

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Why might Homalomena Rhizome (Qian Nian Jian) help with spasms?

Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat spasms as can be seen on Homalomena Rhizome's page.

Homalomena Rhizomes is a Warm herb that tastes Bitter, Pungent and Sweet. It targets the Kidney and the Liver.

Its main actions are: Dispels Wind-Dampness and strengthens the sinews and bones. Remove Blood clots by invigorating Qi.

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Why might Black-Tail Snake (Wu Shao She) help with spasms?

Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat spasms as can be seen on Black-Tail Snake's page.

Black-Tail Snakes is a Neutral herb that tastes Sweet. It targets the Liver.

Its main actions are: Expels Wind Dampness and disperses Cold. Removes obstruction of Channels and Meridians. Stops spasms and convulsions.

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Why might Tabasheer (Tian Zhu Huang) help with spasms?

Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat spasms as can be seen on Tabasheer's page.

Tabasheer is a Cold herb that tastes Sweet. It targets the Heart and the Liver.

Its main actions are: Clears Phlegm-Heat in the Lungs. Clears Heat in the Heart and relieves convulsions and tremors.

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Why might Scorpion (Quan Xie) help with spasms?

Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat spasms as can be seen on Scorpion 's page.

Scorpions is a Neutral herb that tastes Pungent. It targets the Liver.

Its main actions are: Extinguishes Interior Wind and stops tremors and convulsions. Clears Toxic-Heat and relieves nodules and rashes. Removes Stagnation and relieve pain.

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