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Heat Bi #1

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Jin Yin HuaFlos Lonicerae12 g

    Clears Heat, resolves Fire toxicity, vents and disperses External Wind-Heat and clears Damp-Heat from the Lower *Jiao*.

    for various Heat disorders.
  • Lian QiaoFr. Forsythiae12 g

    Clears Heat, especially in the Upper Jiao and relieves toxicity.

    for initial stage Wind-Heat.
  • Fang FengRx. Saposhnikoviae9 g

    Releases the exterior, expels External Wind, expels Wind-Dampness and alleviates pain.

    for Wind Dampness Bi with spasms of the tendons or numbness of the limbs.
  • Qin JiaoRx. Gentianae Macrophyllae9 g

    Expels Wind-Dampness, opens the channels, soothes the sinews and collaterals, moistens the Intestines and unblocks the bowels.

  • Yan Hu SuoRz. Corydalis6 g

    Invigorates the Blood, circulates Qi and stops pain.

  • Du HuoRx. Angelicae Pubescentis9 g

    Dispels Wind-Dampness and alleviates pain.

    for numbness in the legs.
  • Sang Ji ShengHb. Taxilli9 g

    Tonifies Liver and Kidney Yin, strengthens the sinews and bones and expels Wind-Dampness.

    for Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiencies and Wind-Dampness causing low back and leg pain, stiffness and soreness.
  • Niu XiRx. Achyranthis Bidentatae9 g

    Invigorates the Blood, expels Blood Stasis, nourishes the Liver and Kidney Yin, strengthens the sinews and bones and benefits the joints.

Actions

  • Eliminates Heat
  • Neutralizes Fire toxicity
  • Dispels Wind-Dampness
  • Eases pain
  • Activates the Blood
  • Removes Blood Stasis

Patterns treated

Bi syndrome due to Heat

Manifestations

  • Joint pain affecting one or more joints of the limbs
  • Swelling of the knee occurs often
  • Redness and Heat localized to the area
  • Swelling accompanied by excruciating pain
  • Movement severely restricted
  • Pain that eases during the day and intensifies at night
  • Elevated temperature
  • Occasional mild chills together with fever
  • A sensation of thirst
  • The mouth and tongue feeling dry
  • Being easily irritated
  • A feeling of nervous unease
  • An inability to remain calm
  • Dislike of Heat
  • A preference for cold beverages
  • Urine that is dark in color
Tongue body
Pink in hue, or Red
Coating
A thin yellow coating, or one that is dry and yellow
Pulse
Rolling and racing, possibly slippery too

Indications

  • Bi syndrome caused by Heat
  • Joint inflammation consistent with rheumatoid arthritis
  • A febrile condition
  • Degenerative joint disease
  • Joint pain