Swollen knees according to Chinese Medicine
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A herbal formula that might help with swollen knees
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 swollen knees?
Because it is a formula often recommended to treat the pattern 'Damp-Heat in the Lower Burner' of which red and swollen knees is a symptom.
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Why might Phellodendron Bark (Huang Bo) help with swollen knees?
Because it is a key herb in Er Miao San, a herbal formula indicated to treat the pattern '' (a pattern with swollen knees as a symptom)
Phellodendron Bark is a Cold herb that tastes Bitter. It targets the Bladder, the Kidney and the Large intestine.
Its main actions are: Expels Damp-Heat in the Lower Burner. Clears Kidney Yin Deficient Heat. Applied externally or toxic Fire, especially associated with Dampness.
Why might Chinese Pink Herb (Qu Mai) help with swollen knees?
Because it is a key herb in Ba Zheng San, a herbal formula indicated to treat the pattern '' (a pattern with swollen knees as a symptom)
Chinese Pink Herbs is a Cold herb that tastes Bitter. It targets the Bladder, the Heart and the Small intestine.
Its main actions are: Encourages urination and expels Damp-Heat. Dissolves Blood Stasis and assists blocked menstruation.
Why might Knotgrass (Bian Xu) help with swollen knees?
Because it is a key herb in Ba Zheng San, a herbal formula indicated to treat the pattern '' (a pattern with swollen knees as a symptom)
Knotgrass is a Cool herb that tastes Bitter and Sweet. It targets the Bladder.
Its main actions are: Expels Damp-Heat and encourages urination. Drains Dampness and stops itching. Kills parasites.
Other symptoms often associated with swollen knees
Scanty and yellow urine Lower back pain Weakness of the lower extremities Red and swollen feet Sores on the lower extremities