Spasms according to Chinese Medicine
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Acupuncture points used for spasms
The five Chinese Medicinal herbs most likely to help treat spasms
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.
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.
Why might Earthworm (Di Long) help with spasms?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat spasms as can be seen on Earthworm's page.
Earthworms is a Cold herb that tastes Salty. It targets the Bladder, the Spleen and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Clears Heat and calms Internal Liver Wind. Soothes asthma. Opens the channels.
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.
Why might Saiga Antelope's Horn (Ling Yang Jiao) help with spasms?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat spasms as can be seen on Saiga Antelope's Horn's page.
Saiga Antelope's Horns is a Cold herb that tastes Salty. It targets the Heart and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Clears Internal Liver Wind, subdues Yang. Clears Liver Fire and brightens the eyes. Eliminates toxins and reduces fever.
Other symptoms often associated with spasms
Convulsions Fever Loss of consciousness Convulsions in children Rheumatism Numbness of skin Limbs paralysis Tetanus Leprosy Rubella