Description
Ingredients
Dang Shen Radix Codonopsis
Dang Gui Radix Angelicae sinensis
Chuan Xiong Rhizoma Ligustici wallichii
Bai Shao Radix Paeoniae albae
Shu Di Huang Radix Rehmanniae preparata
Gou Qi Zi Fructus Lycii
Sang Ji Sheng Herba Taxilli
Sang Zhi Ramulus Mori
Wei Ling Xian Radix Clematidis
Mu Gua Fructus Chaenomelis
Wu Jia Pi Cortex Acanthopanacis
Xi Xian Cao Herba Siegesbeckiae
Ji Xue Teng Caulis Spatholobi
Fu Ling Sclerotium Poriae albae
Yi Yi Ren Semen Coicis
Cang Zhu Rhizoma Atractylodis lanceae
Zhi Gan Cao Radix Glycyrrhizae preparata
Pattern
Chronic Wind-Damp Painful Obstruction (Bi) Syndrome with Liver-Blood and/ or Liver-Yin deficiency.
Action
Nourish Liver-Blood and Liver-Yin, benefit sinews, expel Wind-Dampness from the joints.
Tongue: Pale and Thin if there is Liver-Blood deficiency or red and Thin without coating if there is Liver-Yin deficiency.
Pulse: Choppy or Fine, possibly only on the left side. In the case of Liver-Yin deficiency it could be empty at the deep level on the left side.
Classical Antecedent
Si Wu Tang Four Substances Decoction
Acupuncture Points
LIV-8 Ququan, ST-36 Zusanli, SP-6 Sanyinjiao, KI-3 Taixi, Ren-4 Guanyuan with reinforcing method.
L.I.-11 Quchi, T.B.-6 Zhigou, Du-14 Dazhui, ST-43 Xiangu, G.B.-39 Xuanzhong with even method.
Local joint points such as T.B.-4 Yangchi, L.I.-5 Yangxi, L.I.-15 Jianyu, T.B.-14 Jianliao, ST-34 Liangqiu, Xiyan (extra point), SP-5 Shangqiu, G.B.-40 Qiuxu.
Explanation
The name Brocade Sinews™ symbolizes nourishing sinews like brocade weave, representing strength and flexibility of muscles and tendons.
Brocade Sinews™ is a formula aimed at expelling Wind-Dampness from the joints and nourishing Liver-Blood. This corresponds to a very frequent finding in practice that Wind and Dampness in the joints occur against a background of Liver-Blood or Liver-Yin deficiency. The problem is especially common in women.
The new formulation was considered necessary as most of the existing formulae are very warming. As very many patients (especially women) are deficient in Liver-Blood or Liver-Yin failing to nourish the sinews, warm or hot herbs are contraindicated.
- Dang Gui, Chuan Xiong, Bai Shao, Shu Di Huang and Gou Qi Zi nourish and invigorate Blood
- Sang Ji Sheng nourishes Blood and expels Wind-Dampness from the joints
- Sang Zhi, Hai Tong Pi, Mu Gua and Xi Xian Cao expel Wind-Dampness from the joints
- Wu Jia Pi and Ji Xue Teng expel Wind-Dampness from the joints
- Fu Ling, Yi Yi Ren and Cang Zhu resolve Dampness
When to take
Take half an hour before meals.
Disclaimer
This product is a dietary (food) supplement, to be taken as directed by a qualified practitioner. It is not intended to treat, cure, diagnose or prevent any disease. Not to replace a varied diet. Not to be taken if nursing or if pregnant. Not to be consumed continuously for longer than 3 months.
