Juan Bi Tang
Ingredients: Notopterygium root (qiang huo), Tumeric root (jiang huang), Tang-kuei root (dang gui), White peony root (bai shao), Astragalus root (huang qi), Fang feng root (fang feng), Chinese licorice root (gan cao), Ginger root, Jujube fruit (da zao).
| Mandarin: 蠲痹湯 Pin-Yin: Juan Bi Tang English: Chiang-huo Root & Curcuma Combination Romaji: Kenhi To Kanji: 蠲痹湯 Kampo: No |
Source:
- Collected Formulas of the Yang Family (Yang Shi Jia Zang Fang, 1178)
How it works:
- Tonifies and circulates qi
- Activates blood
- Dispels Wind
- Removes Dampness
Clinical Applications:
- Wind dampness in the joints
- Wind Cold
- Blood deficiency
This ancient formula was created in the Song dynasty by the physician Yang Tan to treat dampness in the joints, wind cold, qi circulation, as well as blood deficiency by dispelling wind and dampness, tonifying and circulating qi, and activating blood.
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English Name |
Pin-Yin Name |
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Notopterygium |
Qiang Huo |
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Turmeric Root |
Jiang Huang |
|
Angelica Root |
Dang Gui |
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White Peony |
Bai Shao |
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Astragalus Root |
Huang Qi |
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Fang Feng |
Fang Feng |
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Ligusticum |
Chuan Xiong |
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Fresh Ginger |
Sheng Jiang |
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Jujube |
Da Zao |
Main Ingredient(s):
In this formula, Chiang-huo (Notopterygium) helps release the exterior, expels wind cold and dampness, guides qi, and increases joint mobility. Turmeric Root helps invigorate the blood, circulate qi, and expels wind.