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Diffuse [Shoulder] Pain Decoction (Juan Bi Tang)

 


Details of Diffuse Pain Decoction
gui.zhi.963 Diffuse [Shoulder] Pain Decoction (Juan Bi Tang)

Cinnamon twig is a great blood mover which treats pain.

Computer use giving you neck and shoulder tension?

Computer use often leads to neck and shoulder tension, muscle spasm, and pain. Just one of those things that iron age Chinese healers never had to deal with.

The Diffuse Pain Decoction was originally conceived of addressing the painful influences of exposure to wind or damp weather. Back in the 1170s, that was a pretty good idea, well before we enjoyed so much control over our environment.

However, there are modern sources for windy or damp pain that arise from internal causes such as work stress or excessive computer use.

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Persica and Carthamus Combination (Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang)

 


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tao.ren .962 Persica and Carthamus Combination (Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang)

Tao Ren (Peach Pit) supports blood movement.

Alternative Names:

  • Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang
  • Drive Out Stasis in the Mansion of Blood Decoction
  • Hsieh Fu Chu Yu Tang
  • Blood-House Blood Stasis-Dispelling Decoction
  • XFZY decoction
  • Xuefu Zhuyu

Benefits:

  • supports the cardiovascular system

This highly respected formula is a modification of two other formulas: most of the ingredients from Four-Substance Decoction with Safflower and Peach Pit and Bupleurum and Chih-shih Formula can be found in this formula. Used all together, the goal is to support the cardiovascular health by stimulating the flow of qi and blood. More… »

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Fantastically Effective Pill to Invigorate the Collaterals (Huo Luo Xiao Ling Dan)

 


Fantastically Effective Pill to Invigorate the Collaterals
ru.xiang .96 Fantastically Effective Pill to Invigorate the Collaterals (Huo Luo Xiao Ling Dan)

Ru Xiang (frankincense) shown above, is commonly teamed up with Mo Yao (myrrh).

fantastic.details Fantastically Effective Pill to Invigorate the Collaterals (Huo Luo Xiao Ling Dan)

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Aches & Pains Formula Finder

 

achpai Aches & Pains Formula FinderWhen we think about over-the-counter pain remedies, there are only a few. Aspirin, ibuprofen, acetaminophen etc. However Chinese medicine likes to know the cause of the pain before trying to treat it.

For instance, aches and pains that are triggered by cold weather are addressed differently than menstrual pain or pain that is dull rather than sharp.

This self test helps one locate the best herbal formula for regulating the numerous body systems responsible for our sensations of well-being and health. More… »

 

Pueraria Combination (ge gen tang)

 


Details of Pueraria Combination
ge.gen.963 Pueraria Combination (ge gen tang)

Kudzu root relaxes the neck and shoulders.

Mentioned in these formula finders:
body aches, chronic headaches

Alternative Names:

  • ge gen tang
  • ko ken tang
  • qing bi tang (with other herbs added for to open the nose)
  • Pueraria Decoction
  • kakkonto
  • kakkon-to
  • Kakkon-tō
  • 葛根湯
  • かっこんとう
  • TJ1; TJ-1; TJ 1

Benefits:

  • supports immune system
  • promotes blood flow in the head
  • relaxes muscles in the upper neck and shoulder
  • fibromyalgia

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Vitality Combination (zhen wu tang)

 


Details of Vitality Combination
fu.zi.96 Vitality Combination (zhen wu tang)

Aconite is used to warm up the body.

Mentioned in these formula finders:
body aches, cholesterol

Alternative Names:

  • zhen wu tang
  • North Water God Decoction
  • True Warrior Decoction
  • chen wu tang
  • sinbu to
  • shimbuto
  • Shinbu-tō
  • 真武湯
  • しんぶとう
  • TJ30; TJ-30; TJ 30
  • zhēn wǔ tāng wán
  • 真武湯丸

Benefits: warms the lower back

  • improves clarity of mind and a lightness to the head
  • warms the body for pains that are aggravated by cold
  • regulates large intestine functions
  • warms the hands and feet.
  • supports joint health

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Persica and Rhubarb Combination (tao he cheng qi tang)

 


Details of Persica and Rhubarb Combination
tao.ren.96 Persica and Rhubarb Combination (tao he cheng qi tang)

Peach kernel stimulates blood movement as well as lubricating intestines.

Mentioned in these formula finders:
body aches, cholesterol, chronic headaches, emotional distress, hot flashes (hot flushes), bone health, urinary health, women’s health

Alternative Names:

  • tao he cheng qi tang
  • Peach Kernel Qi-Infusing Decoction
  • Peach Kernel Purgative Decoction
  • tao ho cheng chi tang
  • tao ho zheng ji tang
  • tokaku zyoki to
  • tokakujokito
  • Tōkaku-jōki-tō
  • 桃核承気湯
  • とうかくじょうきとう
  • TJ61; TJ-61; TJ 61

Benefits:

  • supports blood circulation
  • cools temporary hot flashes
  • regulates the flow of poop in the large intestine
  • regulates bladder functions
  • relaxes neck and shoulder tension
  • regulates blood pressure and cholesterol
  • regulates the menstrual cycle
  • supports vaginal health
  • relaxes pre-menstrual tension
  • supports bladder health
  • supports joint health
  • supports bone health

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Tang-kuei, Evodia and Ginger Combination (dang gui si ni jia wu zhu yu sheng jiang tang)

 


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dang.gui .966 Tang kuei, Evodia and Ginger Combination (dang gui si ni jia wu zhu yu sheng jiang tang)

Dang gui helps nourish the "Liver blood", or neurotransmiters.

Mentioned in these formula finders:
body aches, chronic headaches, bone health

Alternative Names:

  • dang gui si ni jia wu zhu yu sheng jiang tang
  • tang kuei szu ni chia wu chu yu sheng chiang tang
  • dang gui si ni jia wu chu yu sheng jiang tang
  • Tangkuei Counterflow Cold Decoction Plus Evodia and Fresh Ginger
  • Evodia, Fresh Ginger plus Chinese Angelica Cold Limbs Decoction
  • toki sigyaku ka gosyuyu syokyo to
  • tokishigyakukagoshuyushokyoto
  • Tōki-shigyaku-ka-goshū-shōkyo-tō
  • 当帰四逆加呉茱萸生姜湯
  • とうきしぎゃくかごしゅうしょうきょとう
  • TJ38; TJ-38; TJ 38
  • dāng guī sì nì wán
  • 當歸四逆丸

Benefits:

  • warms the body for pain aggravated by cold
  • warms very cold hands and feet
  • promotes blood flow in the head.
  • promotes joint health
  • supports bone health

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Tang-kuei and Magnolia Formula (wu ji san)

 


Details of Tang-kuei and Magnolia Combination
dang.gui.968 Tang kuei and Magnolia Formula (wu ji san)

Dang gui helps nourish the "Liver blood", or neurotransmiters.

Mentioned in these formula finders:
body aches, bone health

Alternative Names:

  • wu ji san (similar but not the same as wu ji tang)
  • wu chi san
  • Powder for Five Kinds of Stagnations
  • Five Accumulations Powder
  • gosyaku san
  • goshakusan
  • Goshaku-san
  • 五積散
  • ごしゃくさん
  • TJ63; TJ-63, TJ 63

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Cinnamon and Hoelen Formula (gui zhi fu ling wan)

 


Details of Cinnamon and Hoelen Formula
gui.zhi.963 Cinnamon and Hoelen Formula (gui zhi fu ling wan)

Cinnamon twig is a great blood mover which treats pain.

Mentioned in these formula finders:
body aches, cholesterol regulating, hot flashes (hot flushes), bone health, women’s health, skin health

Alternative Names:

  • gui zhi fu ling wan
  • Cinnamon Twig and Poria Pills
  • Cassia Twig and Tuckahoe Pill
  • kuei chih fu ling wan
  • keisi bukuryo gan
  • keishibukuryogan
  • Keishi bukuryo gan
  • TJ25; TJ-25; TJ 25
  • gui-zhi-fu-ling-wan
  • keishi-bukuryo-gan
  • Keishi-bukuryō-gan
  • 桂枝茯苓丸
  • けいしぶくりょうがん
  • guì zhī fú líng wán
  • 桂枝茯苓丸

Benefits:

  • supports blood circulation
  • cools temporary hot flashes
  • regulates the menstrual cycle
  • supports vaginal health
  • relaxes pre-menstrual tension
  • supports joint health
  • supports bone health

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