|
Bi - Wind-Damp |
Juan Bi Tang |
蠲
痹
湯 |
Variation I: Remove Painful
Obstruction Decoction from Selected Formulae
Function:
Composition:
|
|
Gan Cao
|
Glycyrrhiza
|
3-6
|
|
|
Huang Qi
|
Astragalus
|
6-15g
|
|
|
Qiang Huo |
Radix et
Rhizoma Notopterygii |
6-15g |
|
|
Fang Feng |
Ledebouriella |
6-9g |
|
|
Dang Gui
|
Angelica
|
6-12g
|
|
|
Chi Shao
Yao
|
Paeonia
|
6-12g
|
|
|
Jiang Huang |
Curcuma |
6-9g |
|
|
Sheng Jiang |
Zingiber |
3-6g |
|
|
Da Zao |
Ziziphus |
3-6pc |
Indications: Wind damp cold (san bi)
syndrome resulting from qi deficiency with disharmony between yin
and wei levels. The effect focuses on the wind evil in the
meridians, especially in the upper part of the body. Symptoms
include wantering arthralgia, especially in the neck, upper back, shoulder and elbow,
numbness, heavy sensation, cold and wind intolereance, slight
joint swelling, or acutre rheumatic fever. T: pale, thin white
coat; P: superficial, slightly slow.
Variation II: Remove Painful
Obstruction Decoction from Medical Revelations
Function:
Composition:
|
|
Qiang Huo
|
Radix
et Rhizoma Notopterygii
|
9g
|
|
|
Du Huo
|
Radix
Angelicae Pubescentis
|
9g
|
|
|
Sang Zhi
|
Ramulus Mori
|
12g
|
|
|
Qin Jiao
|
Radix
Gentianae
|
12g
|
|
|
Hai Feng
Teng |
Caulis
Piperis |
18g |
|
|
Dang Gui |
Radix
Angelica Sinensis |
9g |
|
|
Chuan Xiong |
Radix
Ligustici |
9g |
|
|
Ru Xiang |
Resina
Olibana |
6g |
|
|
Mu Xiang |
Saussurae |
9g |
|
|
Gui Zhi |
Ramulus
Cinnamomin |
9g |
|
|
Gan Cao |
Glycyrrhiza |
6g |
Note: Some
formula substitute mu xiang, ru xiang, and gan cao with bai shao
(15g), mo yao (3g), and xi xin (3g).
- For severe
pain add: zhi fu zi (6g) and chuan wu tou (3g)
Indications: Early wind damp cold
(san bi) syndrome with numbness, heavy sensation, migration joint
pain, or cold and wind intolerance. T: sticky, white coat; P:
slippery, slow
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