Juan Bi Tang
Chinese Herbal Formulas That Transforms Water and Dampness
Juan Bi Tang - Remove Painful Obstruction Decoction from Medical Revelations
Main Actions for Juan Bi Tang
The functions of this TCM herbal formula are to clear wind dampness and alleviate painful obstructions. The formula is best suited for conditions of joint pain due to Qi stagnation due to wind damp and cold pathogens lodged in the interior. Juan Bi Tang effectively treats Bi syndrome no matter which pathogenic factor is predominant.
Indications and Symptoms for Juan Bi Tang
joint pain, pain aggravated by cold weather, pain ameliorated by warmth, possible sensations of heaviness and numbness in the limbs
Tongue – thick white coat
Pulse – slippery, slow
Medicinal Ingredients of Juan Bi Tang
Qiang Huo (Rhizoma et Radix Notopterygii, Notopterygium Root, Chiang-huo) - 3g.
-relieve painful stagnations in upper and lower extremities
Du Huo (Radix Angelicae Pubescentis, Pubescent Angelica Root, Tu-huo) - 3g.
-relieves painful stagnation in upper and lower extremities
Qin Jiao (Radix Gentianae Qinjiao, Gentiana Macrophylla Root, Chin-chiu) - 3g.
-expel wind dampness
Sang Zhi (Ramulus Mori, Albae, Mulberry Twig, Morus Twig) - 9g.
-expel wind dampness
Hai Feng Teng (Caulis Piperis Futokadsurae) - 9g.
-expel wind dampness
Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, Chinese Angelica Root, Tang-kuei) - 9g.
-invigorate blood circulation, expels wind dampness, stops pain
Chuan Xiong (Radix Ligustici Chuanxiong, Szechuan Lovage Root, Enidium) - 2.1g.
-invigorates blood circulation, expels wind dampness, stops pain
Ru Xiang (Gummi Olibanum, Frankincense, Mastic) - 2.4g.
-promotes blood circulation, alleviates localized pain
Mu Xiang (Radix Aucklandiae Lappae, Costus Root, Saussurea, Aucklandia) - 2.4g.
-aids spleen, promotes spleen draining dampness functions
Rou Gui (Cortex Cinnamomi Cassiae Cinnamon Bark) - 1.5g.
-promotes yang Qi circulation and transformation transportation of fluids
Zhi Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae Uralensis, Licorice Root) - 1.5g.
-harmonizes other herbs within the formula
Preparation Instructions of Juan Bi Tang
This alternative medicine herbal formula should have it’s suggested dosage doubled or tripled for an effective dosage. Gui Zhi is usually substituted for Rou Gui in this formula today.
Additional Points on Juan Bi Tang
This herbal formula is important for treating early stage painful obstruction no matter what is most predominant (wind, dampness, cold). When the appropriate presentations are present Juang Bi Tang is able to treat osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gouty arthritis and bursitis.
