About the ‘Body Aches’ Category

Aches & Pains Formula Finder

 

When 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
Kudzu root relaxes the neck and shoulders.

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

Other Signs: stiff neck or back
Notes: This formula is for people who DO NOT sweat easily.
Headache Type(s): Migraines (one sided, possible aura), Tension headache arising from neck and shoulder tension
Pain Applications: Fibromyalgia
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Vitality Combination (zhen wu tang)

 

Details of Vitality Combination
Aconite is used to warm up the body.

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

Other Signs: cold lower back, dizziness, dizziness with heavy headedness, pain aggravated by cold, tendency to diarrhea, very cold hands and feet
Pain Applications: Arthritis, Low Back Pain / Sciatica
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Persica and Rhubarb Combination (tao he cheng qi tang)

 

Details of Persica and Rhubarb Combination
Peach kernel stimulates blood movement as well as lubricating intestines.

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), osteoporosis, urinary disorders, 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

Abdominal Signs: circulation problems
Other Signs: hot flashes, tendency to constipation
Notes: Also applicable to bladder infections, burning urination
Headache Type(s): Tension headache arising from neck and shoulder tension, Headache associated with high blood pressure, high cholesterol
Gynecological Applications: Irregular periods or spotting, Painful periods, PMS, Abnormal vaginal discharge/vaginal irritation
Urinary Applications: Bladder inflammation (achy pain), Bladder infection (painful urination)
Pain Applications: Low Back Pain / Sciatica, Fibromyalgia
Osteoporosis: Post menopausal osteoporosis, Osteoporosis symptoms
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Additions for aches and pains
 

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

 

Details of Tang-kuei, Evodia and Ginger Combination

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

Mentioned in these formula finders: body aches, chronic headaches, osteoporosis

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

Other Signs: pain aggravated by cold, very cold hands and feet
Headache Type(s): Migraines (one sided, possible aura)
Pain Applications: Low Back Pain / Sciatica, Fibromyalgia
Osteoporosis: Osteoporosis symptoms
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Tang-kuei and Magnolia Formula (wu ji wan)

 

Details of Tang-Kuei and Magnolia Combination

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

Mentioned in these formula finders: body aches, osteoporosis

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

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Cinnamon and Hoelen Formula (gui zhi fu ling wan)

 

Details of Cinnamon and Hoelen Formula
Cinnamon twig is a great blood mover which treats pain.

Cinnamon twig is a great blood mover which treats pain.

Mentioned in these formula finders: body aches, cholesterol, hot flashes (hot flushes), osteoporosis, women’s health, psoriasis

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

Abdominal Signs: circulation problems
Other Signs: hot flashes
Gynecological Applications: Irregular periods or spotting, Painful periods, PMS, Abnormal vaginal discharge/vaginal irritation
Pain Applications: Low Back Pain / Sciatica, Fibromyalgia
Osteoporosis: Post menopausal osteoporosis, Osteoporosis symptoms
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Stephania and Astragalus Combination (fang ji huang qi tang)

 

Details of Stephania and Astragalus Combination
Astragalus helps the body excrete fluids for swollen tissues.

Astragalus helps the body excrete fluids for swollen tissues.

Mentioned in these formula finders: body aches, osteoporosis

Alternative Names:

  • fang ji huang qi tang
  • fang yi huang qi tang
  • Fangji and Astragalus Decoction
  • fang chi huang chi tang
  • boi ogi to

Other Signs: sweats very easily, sometimes for no reason, swelling with a tendency toward edema
Notes: Especially effective on swollen knees.
Pain Applications: Arthritis
Osteoporosis: Osteoporosis symptoms
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Coix Combination (yi yi ren tang)

 

Details of Coix Combination
Job's Tears excretes edema from the lower body and legs.

Job's Tears excretes edema from the lower body and legs.

Mentioned in these formula finders: body aches

Alternative Names:

  • yi yi ren tang
  • Coix Decoction
  • Coix Seed Decoction
  • i yi jen tang
  • i yi ren tang
  • yokuinin to

Notes: Widely used for all arthritic conditions.
Pain Applications: Arthritis, Low Back Pain / Sciatica, Fibromyalgia
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Atractylodes Combination (yue bi jia zhu tang)

 

Details of Atractylodes Combination
Bai zhu helps remove inflammation by transforming fluids.

Bai zhu helps remove inflammation by transforming fluids.

Mentioned in these formula finders: body aches

Alternative Names:

  • yue bi jia zhu tang
  • Spleen-Effusing Decoction Plus Ovate Atractylodes
  • Yue Bi Decoction for Relieving Edema plus Atractylodes
  • yue pi chia chu tang
  • yue pi jiu zhu tang
  • yue bi jia shu tang
  • yue pi jia zhu tang
  • eppi ka zyutu to
  • eppikajutsuto

Other Signs: inflammation, redness, swelling, pain in affected area
Pain Applications: Arthritis
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