Archive for 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.

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
Ingredients:
Dang Gui 當歸 tangkuei, Chinese angelica root Radix Angelicae Sinensis
Bai Shao 白芍 white peony root, peony Paeoniae Radix alba
Chuan Xiong 川芎 Sichuan lovage root, cnidium, chuanxiong root Rhizoma Ligustici Chuanxiong
Sheng Di Huang 生地黃 Chinese foxglove root, rehmannia (fresh),Rehmannia root Radix Rehmanniae Glutinosae
Gou Teng 芶藤 stems of gambir vine; gambir, uncaria vine Ramulus Uncariae cum Uncis
Huang Qi 黃耆 astragalus root, milk-vetch root, milkvetch root Astragali Radix
Huang Bai 黃栢 amur cork tree bark, huang bo, phellodendron bark Cortex Phellodendri

Recommended for these body types:

Slightly Hearty

Slightly Hearty

Balanced

Balanced

Slightly Delicate

Slightly Delicate

Delicate

Delicate

Recommended for these thermal natures:

Neutral

Neutral

Cool

Cool

Cold

Cold

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Cinnamon, Atractylodes and Aconite Combination (gui zhi jia zhu fu tang)

 

Details of Cinnamon and Atractylodes Combination

Cinnamon twig helps to warm up cold digestion.

Cinnamon twig helps to warm up cold digestion.

Mentioned in these formula finders:

  • rheumatism
  • achey joints
  • edema
  • pale complexion
  • severe chills with edema
  • neuralgia
  • osteoporosis

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
Notes: Widely used in those who are sensitive to cold, optionally with digestive problems.
Osteoporosis: Osteoporosis symptoms, Osteoporosis with digestive problems
Other indications:rheumatism, achey joints, edema, pale complexion, severe chills with edema, neuralgia
Ingredients:
Gui Zhi 桂枝 (Saigon) cinnamon twig, cassia twig Ramulus Cinnamomi Cassiae
Bai Shao 白芍 white peony root, peony Paeoniae Radix alba
Da Zao 大棗 jujube, Chinese date Jujubae Fructus
Sheng Jiang 生薑 fresh ginger rhizome Zingiberis Rhizoma
Gan Cao 甘草 licorice root Radix Glycyrrhizae [caution]
Fu Ling 茯苓 sclerotium of tuckahoe, China root, hoelen, Indian bread Poria Cocos
Bai Zhu 白术 , bai shu ovate atractylodes, (white) atractylodes rhizome
Fu Zi 附子 Prepared daughter root of Sichuan aconite Radix Lateralis Aconiti Carmichaeli Praeparata (not included in online version)

Recommended for these body types:

Balanced

Balanced

Slightly Delicate

Slightly Delicate

Delicate

Delicate

Recommended for these thermal natures:

Neutral

Neutral

Cool

Cool

Cold

Cold

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Additions for aches and pains

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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
Ingredients:
Fu Ling 茯苓 sclerotium of tuckahoe, China root, hoelen, Indian bread Poria Cocos
Ban Xia 半夏 pinellia rhizome, pinellia tuber Rhizoma Pinelliae Ternatae
Chen Pi 陳皮 aged tangerine peel, citrus Citri reticulatae Pericarpium
Ren Shen 人蔘 ginseng root Radix Panax Ginseng
Bai Zhu 白术 , bai shu ovate atractylodes, (white) atractylodes rhizome
Gan Cao 甘草 licorice root Radix Glycyrrhizae [caution]

Recommended for these body types:

Balanced

Balanced

Slightly Delicate

Slightly Delicate

Delicate

Delicate

Recommended for these thermal natures:

Neutral

Neutral

Cool

Cool

Cold

Cold

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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
Ingredients:
Ban Xia 半夏 pinellia rhizome, pinellia tuber Rhizoma Pinelliae Ternatae
Gan Jiang 乾姜 dried ginger rhizome Zingiberis Rhizoma
Huang Qin 黃苓 baical skullcap root, scutellaria, scute Radix Scutellariae Baicalensis
Huang Lian 黃蓮 coptis rhizome Rhizoma Coptidis
Ren Shen 人蔘 ginseng root Radix Panax Ginseng
Da Zao 大棗 jujube, Chinese date Jujubae Fructus
Zhi Gan Cao 炙甘草 licorice root Radix Glycyrrhizae prep. [caution]

Recommended for these body types:

Slightly Hearty

Slightly Hearty

Balanced

Balanced

Slightly Delicate

Slightly Delicate

Recommended for these thermal natures:

Warm

Warm

Neutral

Neutral

Cool

Cool

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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.

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
Ingredients:
Gui Zhi 桂枝 (Saigon) cinnamon twig, cassia twig Ramulus Cinnamomi Cassiae
Wu Zhu Yu 吳茱萸 evodia fruit Fructus Evodiae Rutaecarpae
Dang Gui 當歸 tangkuei, Chinese angelica root Radix Angelicae Sinensis
Chuan Xiong 川芎 Sichuan lovage root, cnidium, chuanxiong root Rhizoma Ligustici Chuanxiong
Bai Shao 白芍 white peony root, peony Paeoniae Radix alba
E Jiao 阿膠 ass-hide glue, donkey-hide gelatin, a jiao, gelatin Asini Corii Colla
Mai Men Dong 麥門冬 ophiopogon tuber Ophiopogonis Radix
Ren Shen 人蔘 ginseng root Radix Panax Ginseng
Gan Cao 甘草 licorice root Radix Glycyrrhizae [caution]
Gan Jiang 乾姜 dried ginger rhizome Zingiberis Rhizoma
Mu Dan Pi 牡丹皮 moutan root bark, tree peony root bark Cortex Moutan Radicis
Ban Xia 半夏 pinellia rhizome, pinellia tuber Rhizoma Pinelliae Ternatae

Recommended for these body types:

Balanced

Balanced

Slightly Delicate

Slightly Delicate

Delicate

Delicate

Recommended for these thermal natures:

Neutral

Neutral

Cool

Cool

Cold

Cold

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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.

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
Ingredients:
Fu Ling 茯苓 sclerotium of tuckahoe, China root, hoelen, Indian bread Poria Cocos
Gan Jiang 乾姜 dried ginger rhizome Zingiberis Rhizoma
Bai Zhu 白术 , bai shu ovate atractylodes, (white) atractylodes rhizome
Gan Cao 甘草 licorice root Radix Glycyrrhizae [caution]

Recommended for these body types:

Balanced

Balanced

Slightly Delicate

Slightly Delicate

Delicate

Delicate

Recommended for these thermal natures:

Warm

Warm

Neutral

Neutral

Cool

Cool

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Ginseng and Astragalus Combination (bu zhong yi qi tang)

 

Details of Ginseng and Astragalus Combination

Ren shen (ginseng) strengthens multiple=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
Ingredients:
Huang Qi 黃耆 astragalus root, milk-vetch root, milkvetch root Astragali Radix
Bai Zhu 白术 , bai shu ovate atractylodes, (white) atractylodes rhizome
Zhi Gan Cao 炙甘草 licorice root Radix Glycyrrhizae prep. [caution]
Ren Shen 人蔘 ginseng root Radix Panax Ginseng
Chen Pi 陳皮 aged tangerine peel, citrus Citri reticulatae Pericarpium
Dang Gui 當歸 tangkuei, Chinese angelica root Radix Angelicae Sinensis
Chai Hu 柴胡 hare’s ear root, thorowax root, bupleurum Radix Bupleuri [caution]
Sheng Ma 升麻 bugbane rhizome, cimicifuga, black cohosh rhizome Rhizoma Cimicifugae

Recommended for these body types:
Balanced

Balanced

Slightly Delicate

Slightly Delicate

Delicate

Delicate

Recommended for these thermal natures:

Warm

Warm

Neutral

Neutral

Cool

Cool

Cold

Cold

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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 organ systems.

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
Ingredients:
Sheng Jiang 生薑 fresh ginger rhizome Zingiberis Rhizoma
Fu Ling 茯苓 sclerotium of tuckahoe, China root, hoelen, Indian bread Poria Cocos
Chuan Xiong 川芎 Sichuan lovage root, cnidium, chuanxiong root Rhizoma Ligustici Chuanxiong
Rou Gui 肉桂 inner bark of Saigon cinnamon, cinnamon bark Cinnamomi Cortex
Ren Shen 人蔘 ginseng root Radix Panax Ginseng
Huang Qi 黃耆 astragalus root, milk-vetch root, milkvetch root Astragali Radix
Bai Zhu 白术 , bai shu ovate atractylodes, (white) atractylodes rhizome
Da Zao 大棗 jujube, Chinese date Jujubae Fructus
Sheng Di Huang 生地黃 Chinese foxglove root, rehmannia (fresh),Rehmannia root Radix Rehmanniae Glutinosae
Dang Gui 當歸 tangkuei, Chinese angelica root Radix Angelicae Sinensis
Bai Shao 白芍 white peony root, peony Paeoniae Radix alba
Zhi Gan Cao 炙甘草 licorice root Radix Glycyrrhizae prep. [caution]

Recommended for these body types:

Slightly Delicate

Slightly Delicate

Delicate

Delicate

Recommended for these thermal natures:

Warm

Warm

Neutral

Neutral

Cool

Cool

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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
Ingredients:
Da Huang 大黄 rhubarb root and rhizome Radix et Rhizoma Rhei
Tao Ren 桃仁 peach kernel, persica Persicae Semen
Gui Zhi 桂枝 (Saigon) cinnamon twig, cassia twig Ramulus Cinnamomi Cassiae
Zhi Gan Cao 炙甘草 licorice root Radix Glycyrrhizae prep. [caution]
Mang Xiao 芒硝 mirabilite, glauber’s salt Natrii Sulfas

Recommended for these body types:

Hearty

Hearty

Slightly Hearty

Slightly Hearty

Recommended for these thermal natures:

Hot

Hot

Warm

Warm

Neutral

Neutral

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Additions for aches and pains
Modify for Headache

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