Spasms in the extremities according to Chinese Medicine
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A herbal formula that might help with spasms in the extremities
Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin
Source date: 1958 AD
Number of ingredients: 11 herbs
Key actions: Calms the Liver. Extinguishes wind. Invigorates the blood. Clears heat. Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys.
Why might Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin help with spasms in the extremities?
Because it is a formula often recommended to treat the pattern 'Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Yang Rising' of which spasms in the extremities is a symptom.
Acupuncture points used for spasms in the extremities
The five Chinese Medicinal herbs most likely to help treat spasms in the extremities
Why might Oyster Shell (Mu Li Ke) help with spasms in the extremities?
Because Oyster Shell is an ingredient in several formulas indicated to treat spasms in the extremities as a symptom, like Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang or Feng Yin Tang for instance.
Oyster Shells is a Cold herb that tastes Salty. It targets the Bladder, the Gallbladder, the Kidney and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Calms and anchors the spirit. Moistens Dryness. Softens and removes lumps. Nourish the Yin and subdues the overflowing of the Yang,
Why might Dragon Bone (Long Gu) help with spasms in the extremities?
Because Dragon Bone is an ingredient in several formulas indicated to treat spasms in the extremities as a symptom, like Feng Yin Tang or Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang for instance.
Dragon Bones is a Neutral herb that tastes Sweet. It targets the Heart, the Kidney and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Calms the spirit. Anchors ascendant Liver Yang. Stops leakage of Bodily Fluids.
Why might Gambir Stem And Thorn (Gou Teng) help with spasms in the extremities?
Because Gambir Stem And Thorn is an ingredient in several formulas indicated to treat spasms in the extremities as a symptom, like Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin or E Jiao Ji Zi Huang Tang for instance.
Gambir Stems And Thorns is a Cool herb that tastes Sweet. It targets the Liver and the Pericardium.
Its main actions are: Calms Liver Wind and relieves spasms. Clears Liver Heat and sedates Liver Yang.
Why might White Peony Root (Bai Shao) help with spasms in the extremities?
Because White Peony Root is an ingredient in several formulas indicated to treat spasms in the extremities as a symptom, like E Jiao Ji Zi Huang Tang or Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang for instance.
White Peony Roots is a Neutral herb that tastes Bitter and Sour. It targets the Liver and the Spleen.
Its main actions are: Tonifies the Blood and preserves the Yin. Nourishes the Liver and assists in the smooth flow of Qi. Regulates the meridians and eases the pain.
Why might Mudan Peony Bark (Mu Dan Pi) help with spasms in the extremities?
Because Mudan Peony Bark is an ingredient in several formulas indicated to treat spasms in the extremities as a symptom, like Liu Wei Di Huang Wan or Qi Ju Di Huang Wan for instance.
Mudan Peony Bark is a Cool herb that tastes Bitter and Pungent. It targets the Heart, the Kidney and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Cools the Blood, activates Blood circulation and resolves Blood stasis.
Other symptoms often associated with spasms in the extremities
Headaches Dizziness Vertigo Tinnitus Blurred vision Feeling of heat rushing to the head Insomnia Dream disturbed sleep Numbness in the extremities Dental caries