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Ra #1

Medicinals
7

Composition

  • Qiang HuoRz. et Rx. Notopterygii3–10 g

    Releases the Exterior, disperses Cold, expels Wind-Cold-Dampness, unblocks painful obstruction, alleviates pain and guides Qi to the Tai Yang and *Du channels.*

    for Wind-Dampness.
    for a heavy-headed sensation.
  • Du HuoRx. Angelicae Pubescentis3–10 g

    Dispels Wind-Dampness, releases the Exterior and alleviates pain.

    for numbness in the legs.
    for joint pain and numbness.
  • Gui ZhiRam. Cinnamomi9–15 g

    Warms and facilitates the flow of Qi through the channels and collaterals and Blood through the vessels to relieve pain, releases the Exterior, assists *Yang and releases the muscle layer*.

  • Fang FengRx. Saposhnikoviae3–10 g

    Expels Wind-Dampness and alleviates pain.

    for pain due to Wind-Dampness Bi with aching joints, heavy limbs and generalized aching discomfort.
    for Wind-Dampness.
    for Wind-Cold-Damp Bi.
  • Cang ZhuRz. Atractylodis3–10 g

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

  • Dang GuiRx. Angelicae Sinensis3–15 g

    Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood and disperses Cold.

  • Hong HuaFlos Carthami3–10 g

    Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, opens the channels and alleviates pain.

Actions

  • Dispels Wind-Cold-Damp
  • Heats the meridians
  • Vitalizes the Blood

Patterns treated

Wind-Cold-Damp progressing to Heat formation (a mixed Cold-Heat pattern)

Manifestations

  • Joints that are red, swollen, hot and painful
  • Rigidity and limited range of motion
  • Early on, cool exposure relieves the pain
  • Later, cold no longer helps, while warmth does
  • Mouth dryness
  • The mouth tastes bitter
  • A throat that feels scorched
  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Restlessness
  • A short temper
Tongue body
The tongue is red
Coating
The coating is yellow, or slimy and yellow
Pulse
The pulse is wiry and rapid

Indications

Arthritis of the rheumatoid type

Modifications