Juān Bì Tāng (蠲痹汤, Remove Painful Obstruction Decoction) is a Chinese herbal formula from the Dispel Wind-Damp category, with Qiāng Huó and Dú Huó as chief herbs. It contains Qiāng Huó, Dú Huó, Guì Zhī, Qín Jiāo, Dāng Guī, Chuān Xiōng, Zhì Gān Cǎo, Hǎi Fēng Téng, Sāng Zhī, Rǔ Xiāng and Mù Xiāng. Actions: dispels Wind-Cold-Damp, unblocks the channels, invigorates Blood and stops pain.

PinyinJuān Bì Tāng (Juan Bi Tang)
Chinese蠲痹汤
EnglishRemove Painful Obstruction Decoction
CategoryDispel Wind-Damp
ChiefQiāng Huó, Dú Huó
TonguePale, thin white or white greasy coat
PulseWiry or tight, possibly slippery
CautionsWarming and dispersing: not for Hot Bi (red, swollen joints). Contains Blood-moving herbs; caution in pregnancy.

Ingredients

HerbDose
Qiāng Huó3g
Dú Huó3g
Guì Zhī1.5g
Qín Jiāo3g
Dāng Guī9g
Chuān Xiōng2.1g
Zhì Gān Cǎo1.5g
Hǎi Fēng Téng6g
Sāng Zhī9g
Rǔ Xiāng2.4g
Mù Xiāng2.4g

Actions

Dispels Wind-Cold-Damp, unblocks the channels, invigorates Blood and stops pain

Indications

Wind-Cold-Damp painful obstruction (Bi): joint and muscle pain, stiffness and heaviness, worse with cold and damp weather

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What herbs are in Juān Bì Tāng?

Juān Bì Tāng contains Qiāng Huó 3g, Dú Huó 3g, Guì Zhī 1.5g, Qín Jiāo 3g, Dāng Guī 9g, Chuān Xiōng 2.1g, Zhì Gān Cǎo 1.5g, Hǎi Fēng Téng 6g, Sāng Zhī 9g, Rǔ Xiāng 2.4g and Mù Xiāng 2.4g.

What is Juān Bì Tāng used for?

Wind-Cold-Damp painful obstruction (Bi): joint and muscle pain, stiffness and heaviness, worse with cold and damp weather.

What are the actions of Juān Bì Tāng?

Dispels Wind-Cold-Damp, unblocks the channels, invigorates Blood and stops pain.

What tongue and pulse go with Juān Bì Tāng?

Tongue: Pale, thin white or white greasy coat. Pulse: Wiry or tight, possibly slippery.

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