About the ‘Osteoporosis’ Category

Age-related thinning of the bone density.

Osteoporosis Formula Finder

 

The formulas listed at the end of this self-test are not (yet) known to directly increase bone mass, but they do address the larger issue of the underlying systems responsible for bone mass and overall health.

Many of these formulas promote blood circulation which is one of those underlying mechanisms necessary for healthy bones. If nutrients can’t get to the bones, they can’t harden. Thus blood circulation is one link in a long chain of important events.

Another common cause for a lack of nutrients getting into the blood is a weakness in the digestive system. Chinese herbal formulas also address this critical body system.

Finally, formulas described here are frequently used for the same aches and pains are commonly associated with old age. It is often these same aches and pains that cause patients to visit their doctors.

So, visit your doctor, but consider also the wider and more holistic support provided by Chinese herbal formulas for individuals with osteoporosis. More… »

 

Tang-kuei and Gambir Combination (qi wu jiang xia tang)

 

Details of Tang-Kuei and Gambir Combination

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

Mentioned in these formula finders: osteoporosis

Alternative Names:

  • Seven Herbs Decoction for Hypertension
  • qi wu jiang xia tang
  • Seven Agents Downbearing Decoction
  • chi wu chiang hsia tang
  • sitimotu koka to
  • shichimotsukokato

Other Signs: anemia, dizziness with hot flashes
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Cinnamon, Atractylodes and Aconite Combination (gui zhi jia zhu fu tang)

 

Details of Cinnamon Decoction Plus Atractylodes and Aconite

Cinnamon twig helps to warm up cold digestion.

Mentioned in these formula finders: Osteoporosis, body aches

Alternative Names:

  • gui zhi jia ling shu fu tang
  • Cassia Twig Decoction plus Atractylodes and Aconite
  • Cassia Twig Decoction plus Tuckahoe, Atractylodes and Aconite
  • Cinnamon, Atractylodes and Aconite Combination
  • kuei chih chia ling chu fu tang
  • keisi ka reizyu tu bu to
  • keishikaryojutsubuto

Other Signs: bloating, gurgling, gas, loose stools, pain aggravated by cold or osteoporosis with digestive problems.

Notes: Widely used in those who are sensitive to cold, optionally with digestive problems.
Other indications:rheumatism, achey joints, edema, pale complexion, severe chills with edema, neuralgia
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Additions for aches and pains
 

Six Major Herb Combination (liu jun zi tang)

 

Details of Six Major Herb Combination
Dried aged tangerine peel is great for intestinal gurgling.

Dried aged tangerine peel is great for intestinal gurgling.

Mentioned in these formula finders: osteoporosis

Alternative Names:

  • liu jun zi tang
  • liu chun tzu tang
  • pinellia and ginseng six combination
  • 6 gentleman formula
  • Six Gentleman Decoction
  • rokkunsi to
  • rikkunshito

Abdominal Signs: excessive gurgling in intestines
Other Signs: bloating, gurgling, gas, loose stools, nausea/vomiting
Osteoporosis: Osteoporosis with digestive problems
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Pinellia Combination (ban xia xie xin tang)

 

Details of Pinellia Combination
Pinellia is a great drying herb that also addresses nausea.

Pinellia is a great drying herb that also addresses nausea.

Mentioned in these formula finders: emotional distress, osteoporosis

Alternative Names:

  • ban xia xie xin tang
  • pan hsia hsieh hsin tang
  • Pinellia Heart-Draining Decoction
  • Pinellia Heart-Purging Decoction
  • han ge sya sin to
  • hangeshashinto

Other Signs: bloating, gurgling, gas, loose stools, nausea/vomiting
Osteoporosis: Osteoporosis with digestive problems
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Tang-kuei and Evodia Combination (wen jing tang)

 

Details of Tang-Kuei and Evodia Combination

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

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

Alternative Names:

  • wen jing tang
  • Meridian-Warming Decoction
  • Channel-Warming Decoction
  • wen ching tang
  • unkei to

Other Signs: anemia, dry lips/heat in the palms, hot flashes, tendency toward edema and runs colder than others
Gynecological Applications: Irregular periods or spotting, Painful periods, PMS, Abnormal vaginal discharge/vaginal irritation
Osteoporosis: Post menopausal osteoporosis
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Ginger and Hoelen Combination (ling jiang zhu gan tang)

 

Details of Ginger and Hoelen Combination

Raw ginger expels cold from the stomach/intestines to address loose poop.

Mentioned in these formula finders: osteoporosis, urinary disorders

Alternative Names:

  • ling jiang zhu gan tang
  • Poria, Ginger, Ovate Atractylodes and Licorice Decoction
  • ling chiang chu kan tang

Other Signs: cold lower back
Gynecological Applications: Abnormal vaginal discharge/vaginal irritation
Urinary Applications: Bladder inflammation (achy pain), Bladder infection (painful urination), Excessive urination, or excessive nightime urination, Incontinence
Pain Applications: Low Back Pain / Sciatica
Osteoporosis: Osteoporosis symptoms
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Ginseng and Astragalus Combination (bu zhong yi qi tang)

 

Details of Ginseng and Astragalus Combination
Ren shen (ginseng) strengthens multiple=

Ren shen (ginseng) strengthens multiple organ systems.

Mentioned in these formula finders: osteoporosis, urinary disorders

Alternative Names:

  • bu zhong yi qi tang
  • Middle-Reinforcing and Qi-Benefiting Decoction
  • Center-Supplementing Qi-Boosting Decoction
  • pu chung i chi tang
  • hotyu ekki to
  • hochuekkito

Abdominal Signs: soft lower abdomen
Other Signs: bloating, gurgling, gas, loose stools, fatigue/lack of strength
Urinary Applications: Bladder inflammation (achy pain), Incontinence
Osteoporosis: Post menopausal osteoporosis, Osteoporosis symptoms, Osteoporosis with digestive problems
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Ginseng and Tang-kuei Ten Combination (shi quan da bu tang)

 

Details of Ginseng and Tang-Kuei Ten Combination
Ren shen (ginseng) strengthens multiple=

Ren shen (ginseng) strengthens multiple organ systems.

Mentioned in these formula finders: osteoporosis, urinary disorders, women’s health

Alternative Names:

  • shi quan da bu tang
  • Perfect Major Supplementation Decoction
  • Ten Strong Tonic Herbs Decoction
  • shih chuan ta pu tang
  • zyuzen taiho to
  • juzentaihoto

Other Signs: anemia, fatigue/lack of strength
Gynecological Applications: Irregular periods or spotting, Abnormal vaginal discharge/vaginal irritation
Urinary Applications: Incontinence
Osteoporosis: Post menopausal osteoporosis
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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