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Herbs that dispel wind-DampnessHerbs that dispel wind-Dampness
Drain Dampness
Alleviate painful obstruction ( Alleviate painful obstruction ( 痹 痹 Bi ) caused by wind, dampness, and coldBi ) caused by wind, dampness, and cold
( including: joints pain, muscle pain, limbs numbness or weakness )( including: joints pain, muscle pain, limbs numbness or weakness )
Alleviates Pain Du Huo; Wei Ling Xian; Qin Jiao; Bai Hua SheDu Huo; Wei Ling Xian; Qin Jiao; Bai Hua She
Nourishing Sang Ji Sheng; Wu Jia Pi; Xi Xian CaoSang Ji Sheng; Wu Jia Pi; Xi Xian Cao
Reduce Edema Sang Zhi; Hai Tong Pi;Sang Zhi; Hai Tong Pi;
Reduce Spasm Mu Gua; Mu Gua; Can Sha;
Herbs that dispel wind-dampnessHerbs that dispel wind-dampness
Part OnePart One
Agents which alleviates painAgents which alleviates pain
Du Huo Du Huo 独活独活Wei Ling Xian Wei Ling Xian 威灵仙威灵仙
Qin Jiao Qin Jiao 秦艽秦艽Bai Hua She Bai Hua She 白花蛇白花蛇
Du Huo Du Huo 独活独活
Pharmaceutical Name Angelice pubescentis Radix
Actions
Disperse wind-dampness
Alleviates pain
Disperses wind-cold-damp & release the exterior
Toothache & headache at lesser Yin stage
Indications
( Excess )
Wind-cold-damp painful obstruction
Exterior wind-cold disease with dampness
Toothache & headache
Dosage 3 – 9 g
Cook
Toxic sym. Dizziness, headache, numb tongue, nausea, vomiting
Du Huo 独活 (warm)
Contraindications Yin or Blood Def.
Combinations
Indications Formular
Fang Feng 防风Du Zhong 杜仲 Numbness in the legs
Qiang Huo 羌活 Exterior cold with dampness
Bai Zhi 白芷Chuan Xiong 川芎 Headache
Shi Gao 石膏Sheng Ma 升麻 Toothache due to stomach fire
Xi Xin 细辛Qin Jiao 秦艽 Sore, pain & numbness
Duo Huo Xi Xin Tang 独活寄生汤
Qiang Huo 羌活Gao Ben 藁本
Man Jing Zi 曼荆子Joint pain
Qiang Huo Sheng Shi Tang 羌活胜湿汤
Du Huo 独活 (warm)
Wei Ling Xian Wei Ling Xian 威灵仙威灵仙
Pharmaceutical Name Clematidis Radix
Actions
Dispels wind-dampness, unblocks the channels
Alleviates pain
Softens & transforms fish bones
Focal distention & accumulation in middle jiao
Indications
( Excess & def. )
Painful obstructions
Fish bone lodged in the throat
Epigastric distention & pain
Dosage 3 – 9 g
Cook
Toxic Sym.Long-term using: burning sensation, swelling, ulcerations
Wei Ling Xian Wei Ling Xian 威灵威灵仙仙(warm)(warm)
Contraindications Qi & blood def.
Combinations
Indications Formular
Qiang Huo 羌活 Joints pain in the upper extremities
Niu Xi 牛膝 Joints pain in the lower extremities
Sang Ji Sheng 桑寄生 Joints pain due to blood def. .
Qin Jiao 秦艽Sang Zhi 桑枝 Chronic arthritis
Tao Ren 桃仁Hong Hua 红花 Pain from injury
Wei Ling Xian Wei Ling Xian 威灵仙 威灵仙 (warm)(warm)
Qin Jiao Qin Jiao 秦艽秦艽
Pharmaceutical Name Gentianae macrophyllae Radix
Actions
Dispels wind-dampness & sooth the sinews and collaterals
Alleviates pain
Clears deficient heat
Reduces dampness & jaundice
Moistens the intestines & unblocks the bowels
Indications
( Excess )
Painful obstruction & cramping, especially in the extremities
Steaming bone fever
Jaundice
Dry constipation
Dosage 3 – 9g
Cook
Toxic Sym.
Qin Jiao Qin Jiao 秦艽秦艽(slightly cool)(slightly cool)
ContraindicationsDiabetes (raise blood sugar)
Spleen def.
Combinations
Indications Formular
Wei Ling Xian 威灵仙Fang Feng 防风 Arthritis
Dang Gui 当归Bai Shao 白芍 Hemiplegy after stroke
Yin Chen Hao 茵陈蒿Zhi Zi 栀子 Jaundice
Zhi Mu 知母Di Gu Pi 地骨皮 Def. fever or low fever
Qin Jiao Bie jia Tang
秦艽鳖甲汤
Bie Jia 鳖甲 Steaming bone feverQin Jiao Bie jia Tang
秦艽鳖甲汤Hai Tong Pi 海桐皮 infantile paralysis
Qin Jiao Qin Jiao 秦艽 秦艽 (slightly cool)(slightly cool)
Bai Hua She Bai Hua She 白花蛇白花蛇
Pharmaceutical Name Agkistrodon
Actions
Powerfully unblocks the channels & extinguishes wind
Alleviates pain
Dispels wind from skin
Dispels wind from the sinews and settles jitteriness and convulsions
Indications
(Excess)
Joints pain, stiffness, numbness
Rash, dermatosis
Spasm
Paralysis
Dosage 3 - 9 g
Cook
Toxic Sym. Toxic
Bai Hua She Bai Hua She 白花蛇白花蛇 (warm)(warm)
Contraindications Yin & blood def.
Combinations
Indications Formular
Qiang Huo 羌活Fang Feng 防风Qin Jiao 秦艽
Joints pain
Dang Gui 当归Zhi He Shou Wu 炙何首乌
Bai Shao 白芍Chronic rashes
Quan Xie 全蝎Dang Gui 当归Jing jie 荆芥
Facial paralysis
Bai Hua She Bai Hua She 白花蛇 白花蛇 (warm)(warm)
Herbs that dispel wind-dampnessHerbs that dispel wind-dampness
Part TwoPart Two
Agents which nourish the kidney & LiverAgents which nourish the kidney & Liver
Sang Ji Sheng Sang Ji Sheng 桑寄生桑寄生Wu Jia Pi Wu Jia Pi 五加皮五加皮
Xi Xian Cao Xi Xian Cao 豨莶草豨莶草
Sang Ji Sheng Sang Ji Sheng 桑寄生桑寄生
Pharmaceutical Name Taxilli Herba
Actions
Tonifies the liver & kidneys, strengthens the sinews and bones
Expel wind-dampness
Nourish the blood & calms the Womb
Promotes lactation
Nourish the blood & benefits the skin
Indications
(Excess & def. )
Wind-damp painful obstruction
Restless fetus
Prevent abortion
Dry scaly skin due to blood def.
Dosage 9 -15 g
Cook
Toxic Sym. None noted
Sang Ji ShengSang Ji Sheng ( Neutral ) ( Neutral )
Contraindications
Indications Formular
Xu Duan 续断 Sore lower back due to kid. Def.
Dang Gui 当归E Jiao 阿胶 Zi Su 紫苏
Restless fetus
Gou Teng 钩藤Xia Ku Cao 夏枯草
Cao Jue Ming 草决明Hypertension
Xu Duan 续断Tu Si Zi 菟丝子
E Jiao 阿胶
Threatened miscarriage due to kidney def.
Sang Bai Pi 桑白皮Zi Su Gen 紫苏梗Da Fu Pi 大腹皮
Edema that develops during pregency
Sang Ji ShengSang Ji Sheng ( Neutral ) ( Neutral )
Wu Jia Pi Wu Jia Pi 五加皮五加皮
Pharmaceutical Name Acanthopanacis Cortex
Actions
Dispels wind-dampness
Strengthen the sinew & bones
Transforms dampness & reduces swelling
Indications
(Excess & def. )
Painful obstruction when chronic deficiency of the Liver & kidney generates weak or soft sinews & bones
Edema
Chronic painful obstruction
Dosage 4.5 -9 g
Cook
Toxic Sym. None noted with the normal dosage range
Wu Jia Pi Wu Jia Pi 五加皮五加皮 (Warm)(Warm)
Contraindications
Combinations
Indications Formular
Qiang Huo 羌活Qin Jiao 秦艽
Wei Ling Xian 威灵仙Wind-damp obstruction
Niu Xi 牛膝Mu Gua 木瓜Xu Duan 续断
Sore lower back & knees
Fu Ling Pi 茯苓皮Da Fu Pi 大腹皮 Edema
Zi RanTong 自然铜Ru xiang 乳香
Tu Bie Chong 土鳖虫Trauma or fractures
Wu Jia Pi Wu Jia Pi 五加皮 五加皮 (Warm)(Warm)
Xi Xian Cao Xi Xian Cao 豨莶草豨莶草
Pharmaceutical Name Siegesbeckiae Herba
Actions
Dispels wind-dampness & unblocks the channels and collaterals
Clears heat and pacifies the liver
Clears and transforms damp-heat
Nourish kid. & Liv. ( Zhi Xi Xian Cao)
Indications
(Excess & def.)
Wind-damp painful obstruction
Damp-heat sores & itching
Hypertension
Dosage 9 -15 g
Cook
Toxic Sym. None noted
Xi Xian Cao Xi Xian Cao 豨莶草豨莶草
(cold )(cold )
Contraindications
Combinations
Indications Formular
Qiang Huo 羌活Du Huo 独活
Wind-damp painful obstruction
Niu Xi 牛膝 Weak legs
Di Gu PI 地骨皮Shi Jue Ming 石决明
Chou Wu Tong 臭梧桐Hypertension
Jing Yin Hua 金银花Gan Cao 甘草 Sores & itching
Xi Xian Cao Xi Xian Cao 豨莶草豨莶草 (cold )(cold )
Herbs that drain dampnessHerbs that drain dampness
Part ThreePart Three
Agents which reduce edemaAgents which reduce edema
Sang Zhi Sang Zhi 桑枝桑枝Hai Tong Pi Hai Tong Pi 海桐皮海桐皮
Sang Zhi Sang Zhi 桑枝桑枝
Pharmaceutical Name Mori Ramulus
Actions
Dispels wind, unblocks the channels and collaterals
Benefits the joints
Reduces edema
Indications
(Excess)
Painful obstruction in upper extremities
Edema
Dosage 9 -15 g up to 30g in high dosage
Cook
Toxic Sym. None noted
Sang Zhi Sang Zhi 桑枝桑枝(neutral(neutral))
Contraindications
Combinations
Indications Formular
Fang Ji 防己Wei Ling Xian 威灵仙
Qiang Huo 羌活Wind-damp obstruction
Jiang Huang 姜黄Bai Zhi 白芷
Chuan Xiong 川芎Shoulder pain
Fu Ling 茯苓Sang Bai Pi 桑白皮 Edema
Gui Zhi 桂枝 Upper extremities pain
Sang Zhi Sang Zhi 桑枝 桑枝 (neutral(neutral))
Hai Tong PiHai Tong Pi 海桐皮 海桐皮
Pharmaceutical Name Erythrinae Cortex
Actions
Dispels wind-dampness, unblock the channels and collaterals
Promotes urination & reduces edema
Treats itching
Indications
(Excess)
Painful obstruction
Edema
Skin lesions
Also used as a gargle for toothache due to dental caries
Dosage 6 – 15 g
Cook
Toxic Sym. None noted
Hai Tong Pi Hai Tong Pi 海桐皮海桐皮 (neutral)(neutral)
Combinations
Indications Formular
Niu Xi 牛膝Qiang Huo 羌活 Chronic joint pain
Kuan Jin Teng 宽筋Gui Zhi 桂枝 External wash for joint pain
She Chuang Zi 蛇床子 Scabies and other itching
Bi Xie 萆邂Mu tong 木通 Joints pain due to damp heat
Contraindications
Hai Tong Pi Hai Tong Pi 海桐皮海桐皮 (neutral)(neutral)
Herbs that drain dampnessHerbs that drain dampness
Part FourPart Four
Agents which reduces spasm Agents which reduces spasm
Mu Gua Mu Gua 木瓜木瓜
* Can Sha 蚕沙
Mu Gua Mu Gua 木瓜木瓜
Pharmaceutical Name Chaenomelis Fructus
Actions
Relaxes the sinews and unblocks the channels
Harmonizes the stomach and transforms dampness
Reduces food stagnation
Indications
(Excess)
Severe cramping pain
Abdominal pain, spasm
Indigestion
Dosage 6 -12 g
Cook
Toxic Sym. Allergic reaction: pruritus and edema
Mu Gua Mu Gua 木瓜木瓜 (warm)(warm)
Contraindications Hyperchlorhydria
Combinations
Indications Formular
Dang Gui 当归Bai Shao 白芍
Muscular spasms due to blood def.
Ru Xiang 乳香Mo Yao 没药
Sheng Di 生地Tight sinew & stiff neck
Wu Zhu Yu 吴茱萸Bing Lang 槟榔 Cold-damp abdominal pain
Yi Yi Ren 薏苡仁 Painful heavy legs
Huo Xiang 藿香Sha Ren 砂仁
Sudden turmoil disorder with spasms of the calf muscles,
due to summer heat
Mu Gua Mu Gua 木瓜 木瓜 (warm)(warm)
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