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Ji Xue Fu Zi Nian Tong Tang鸡血附子撵痛汤

Spatholobi and Aconite Assuage Pain Decoction

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Ji Xue TengCaulis Spatholobi50 g

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

  • Ren Dong TengCaulis Lonicerae50 g

    Dispels Wind-Dampness, soothes the sinews, unblocks the channels and clears Damp-Heat from the Lower *Jiao*.

  • Cang ZhuRz. Atractylodis15 g

    Induces sweating, expels Wind-Dampness, strongly dries Dampness, tonifies the Spleen and clears Dampness from the Lower *Jiao.*

  • Jing JieHb. Schizonepetae15 g

    Releases the Exterior, expels Wind and relieves muscle spasms.

    for External Wind-Cold with chills, fever and anhidrosis.
  • Fang FengRx. Saposhnikoviae15 g

    Releases the Exterior, expels Wind-Dampness and alleviates pain.

    for Wind-Cold and Exterior patterns in any season.
    for Wind-Cold.
    for Wind Dampness Bi with spasms of the tendons or numbness of the limbs.
    for pain due to Wind-Dampness Bi with aching joints, heavy limbs and generalized aching discomfort.
    • Qiang Huo, Du Huo
    Wei Ling Xian,* for painful obstruction.
    for Wind-Cold-Damp Bi.
  • Du HuoRx. Angelicae Pubescentis15 g

    Disperses Wind-Cold-Dampness, releases the Exterior and alleviates pain.

    for numbness in the legs.
    for joint pain and numbness.
  • Qiang HuoRx. et Rz. Notopterygii15 g

    Expels Wind-Cold-Dampness, unblocks painful obstruction and alleviates pain.

    for Wind-Dampness.
    for headaches and generalized body aches and pains associated with the common cold or painful obstruction.
  • Gui ZhiRam. Cinnamomi15 g

    Releases the Exterior, assists Yang, adjusts the Ying and Wei, releases the muscle layer, warms the channels and collaterals to relieve pain and warms and facilitates the flow of Qi through the channels and collaterals and Blood through the vessels.

    for chills and painful extremities due to Yang Deficiency with Wind-Cold-Damp Bi.
    • Qiang Huo, Du Huo, Wei Ling Xian
    Fang Feng,* for rheumatoid arthritis.
  • Qin JiaoRx. Gentianae Macrophyllae15 g

    Expels Wind-Dampness, opens the channels and soothes the sinews and collaterals.

    • Fang Feng, Du Huo
    Qiang Huo, for Wind-Cold-Damp Bi*.
    • Du Huo, Gui Zhi
    Zhi Fu Zi, for Cold Bi* syndrome with pain and difficulty moving.
  • Wei Ling XianRx. Clematidis15 g

    Dispels Wind-Dampness, unblocks the channels and alleviates pain.

    for Wind-Damp Bi causing joint pain.
    • Niu Xi
    for Wind-Damp Bi causing joint pain.
  • Niu XiRx. Achyranthis Bidentatae15 g

    Invigorates the Blood and expels Blood Stasis.

  • Dang GuiRx. Angelicae Sinensis15 g

    Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, disperses Cold and stops pain due to Blood Stasis.

    for Wind-Damp Bi.
    Harmonizes, nourishes and invigorates the Blood and disperses Blood Stasis.
    • Chuan Xiong, Qiang Huo
    Qin Jiao, for postpartum Bi* syndrome.
  • Chuan XiongRz. Chuanxiong15 g

    Invigorates the Blood, promotes the movement of *Qi, expels Wind and alleviates pain.*

    for Wind-Damp Invasion blocking the Blood vessels causing pain, numbness and paralysis.
    expels Wind-Dampness, warms the channels and collaterals, facilitates joint movement and relieves Bi pain for joint and limb pain due to External Wind-Cold invasion.
  • Chi ShaoRx. Paeoniae Rubra15 g

    Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis and relieves pain.

    for abscesses, boils, and trauma induced pain.
    for bruising, swelling, and pain from traumatic injury.
  • Ru XiangOlibanum6 g

    Invigorates the Blood, promotes the movement of *Qi, relaxes the sinews, activates the channels and alleviates pain*.

    for Blood Stasis obstructing the channels with epigastric, flank abdominal and joint pain.
  • Mo YaoMyrrh6 g

    Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, alleviates pain and reduces swelling.

    disseminates and unblocks the organs and dredges the channels and collaterals to treat epigastric, flank, abdominal and joint pain and Wind-Cold-Damp Bi with numbness throughout the body and unresponsive extremities.
    for joint pain due to Wind-Cold-Damp Bi.
  • Zhi Fu ZiRz. Aconiti Lateralis Preparata6 g

    Disperses Cold and Dampness, warms the channels and stops pain.

  • Zhi Chuan WuRx. Aconiti Preparata6 g

    Expels Wind-Dampness, disperses Cold, warms and activates the channels and stops pain.

Actions

  • Expels Wind-Cold-Damp
  • Builds up Qi
  • Provides warmth to the channels
  • Fortifies the tendons
  • Nurtures and Activates the Blood
  • Disperses Blood Stasis
  • Removes Damp
  • Relieves pain

Patterns treated

Wind-Cold-Damp Bi accompanied by Blood Stasis

Manifestations

  • Episodes of intense, acute joint pain that stays in one place, worsening with Cold and easing with warmth
  • Dislike of Wind, Cold and Dampness
  • Rigidity and soreness affecting the muscles and joints
  • Restricted range of motion
  • Pain that worsens with Wind exposure
  • Reactive to changes in weather
  • Numbness affecting the muscles
  • Pain that intensifies with Dampness
  • Joints that feel cold
  • The joint may become deformed and hardened, with movement restricted
  • Possibly swollen joints, without redness or Heat
  • Pain that intensifies at night
  • Aching or pain in the low back
  • Pain in the lumbar region
  • A tired, depleted feeling
  • A heavy sensation throughout the body
  • A heavy sensation in the muscles
  • A liking for warm conditions
  • Joints that feel weak
  • A fluttering sensation in the heart
  • A pale complexion
  • Breathlessness
  • A liking for dry conditions
Tongue body
The tongue appears Pale, or Purplish.
Coating
The coating shows as thin, white and greasy.
Pulse
The pulse may be Thready and weak; or Thready and slippery; or Deep, slippery and wiry; or Soft, moderate and wiry.

Indications

Cases of gout

Modifications