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He Shi Jing Zhui Bing Fang佫师颈椎病方

Master He's Cervical Vertebra Disease Formula

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Shu Di HuangRx. Rehmanniae Preparata15 g

    Nourishes the Blood and nourishes Liver and Kidney *Yin.*

  • Pu HuangPollen Typhae15 g

    Activates the Blood and dispels Blood Stasis.

  • Gu Sui BuRx. Drynariae15 g

    Tonifies Kidney Yang, strengthens the sinews and bones and activates the Blood.

  • Ji Xue TengCaulis Spatholobi15 g

    Activates and tonifies the Blood, activates the channels and relaxes the sinews.

  • Lu Xian CaoHb. Pyrolae12 g

    Dispels Wind-Dampness, strengthens the sinews and bones, augments the Kidneys and activates Blood circulation.

  • Dan ShenRx. Salviae Miltiorrhizae9 g

    Activates the Blood and dispels Blood Stasis.

  • Sang ZhiRam. Mori9 g

    Dispels Wind-Dampness, unblocks the channels and collaterals, benefits the joints and stops spasms.

  • Mai YaFr. Hordei Germinatus9 g

    Reduces Food Stagnation, improves digestion, strengthens the Stomach and facilitates the smooth flow of Liver *Qi*.

  • Rou Cong RongHb. Cistanches9 g

    Tonifies the Kidneys and strengthens the *Yang.*

  • Dang Gui WeiExtremitas Radicis Angelicae Sinensis9 g

    Activates and harmonizes the Blood and alleviates pain.

  • Wu GongScolopendra6 g

    Extinguishes Wind, stops spasms and convulsions, unblocks the collaterals and stops pain.

Actions

  • Nurtures Yin
  • Strengthens Yang
  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Expels Wind-Dampness
  • Opens up the channels and collaterals
  • Relieves pain

Patterns treated

Deficiency of both Yin and Yang

Manifestations

  • Soreness and pain in the head, neck, shoulders, and upper back
  • Possibly a distending pain in the head
  • The four limbs feeling numb and weak
  • The lower back and knees feeling sore and weak
  • Lightheadedness
  • Blurriness of vision
  • Redness occurring in a tidal pattern
  • Sweating during sleep at night
  • Dryness of the mouth and throat
  • Feet that feel cold
  • Reduced sexual desire
  • Stools that are loose in consistency
Tongue body
Red or a pale shade of pink
Coating
Scant, absent, or white
Pulse
Thin and rapid, or deep and slow

Indications

Degenerative disease of the cervical spine

Modifications