Chinese Herbs for Arthritis Pain Relief
Health & Beauty women February 19th, 2008
AgelessHerbs.com
Would you like to feel young, mobile, and flexible again?
Whether you are suffering from osteo-arthritis, or just the aches and pains that come with aging, these unique Chinese herbs can restore joint health for an improved quality of life. When taken regularly, they will reduce swelling and stiffness in the joints and result in pain elimination.
To a modern Westerner, the Chinese concept of Organs might seem unusual as the Chinese concept of Organs lack emphasis on a physical structure. Although many terms used when speaking of Organs are similar to Western concepts, they do not refer to the specific tissue, but rather to semi-abstract concepts of interrelated functions.
In this system of medicine, osteo-arthritis is often a sign of a ‘Liver Imbalance’ or ‘Liver Blood Deficiency’. You don’t have to have all of the signs of a “Liver Imbalance’; three or four would indicate a problem.
Liver
Affects joints and eyes
Spread Qi of all organs in all directions
Stores blood
Controls tendons
Common Symptoms of Liver Imbalances:
•Headaches, pms, anger and frustration
•Acid reflux
•Irritable Bowel Syndrome
•Osteo-arthritis and stiff joints
•Brittle nails
•Lack of vision and direction in planning one’s life
In addition to these 8 herbs that are specific for joint health, a Liver balancing formula like Free and Easy Wanderer would be very useful.
1.) Eucommia ulmoides-du zhong-Rubber Tree Bark
Eucommia is considered a primary herb used to increase yang functions in the body. It strengthens the bones and muscles, heals injured and weakened tissues, and can treat lower back and leg pain, stiffness and arthritis.
2.) Cynomorium-suo yang
Cynomorium is a superb tonic to the primal yang essence and is used in many tonics for both men and women. It is said to strengthen the bones, benefits joints and reverses motor impairment.
3.) Boswellia carterii-ru xiang-Frankincense
Breaks up blood stagnation and invigorates blood. Reduces swelling, benefits the joints, alleviates chest pain, and alleviates pain from trauma.
4.) Spatholobus spp- ji xue teng
Millettia is used to treat muscle and joint pain by opening obstructions to Qi flow in the meridians. Because it both nourishes and moves the blood, millettia is a good choice for those who are weak or deficient.
5.) Achyranthes bidentata-niu xi
Achyranthes root is used in many Kidney tonic formulations to improve circulation in the lower part of the body. It invigorates the blood and breaks up blood stagnation and is used for pain. It also strengthens joints and relieves lower back pain.
6.) Dipsacus spp.-xu-duan-Teasel
Teasel promotes the circulation of blood for injuries or immobility from bone fractures with swelling & pain. It also treats pain and swelling in the lower back, and joints.
7.) Morinda officinalis-ba ji tian-Morinda Root and Vine
Morinda is highly nutritious and is used in superior tonic formulas for strengthening the body’s Yang function. It will tonify the Kidney energy and corrects soreness of the lower back and knees, and joint pain.
8.) Epimedium spp.-yin yang huo-Horny Goat Weed
Epimedium strengthens bones and joints and reduces numbness in the extremities. Recent research indicates that Epimedium is a strong immune system regulator.
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