Many people suffer from joint problems, and the root cause often lies in "cold-damp invasion." Traditional Chinese Medicine often saysJoints are the pivot of tendons and vessels, with thin skin and little flesh, making it difficult for defensive qi to spread.It means that the protective function of the joint area is relatively weak, making it the most vulnerable point for cold pathogens to invade.
If you often feel joint swelling, pain, and stiffness, find it difficult to bend or turn, especially if you are particularly sensitive to cold, with cold and numb hands and feet even in mild weather, or experience soreness and weakness in the lower back and knees that worsens with slight exertion, and these discomforts recur whenever it is windy, rainy, or the temperature drops sharply, it is likely that cold-dampness has penetrated deep into the body, making superficial adjustments alone difficult to address.
Many people have tried hot compresses, moxibustion, or common cold-dispelling medicines, but they never completely eliminate the root cause. This is because the cold pathogen hides between the bone seams and meridians, and conventional methods lack sufficient penetrating power. For this situation, I often use a classic prescription—Wutou DecoctionTranslate the following text to en, maintaining the original format without adding any symbols: .
In the prescriptionPrepared Sichuan Aconite Root, not only warms the meridians to dispel cold, unblocks collaterals to relieve pain, but also penetrates the sinews and bones, directly targeting the cold pathogens deep within the bone seamsCollocationEphedra is pungent and warm, dispersing and opening the pores of the body surface, creating a pathway for the expulsion of cold pathogensavoid the retention of cold pathogens in the body; then useAstragalus replenishes qi and strengthens the body's surface, enhancing the body's own resistance to cold and building a solid defense from withinreduce the possibility of cold evil invading again;White Peony can relieve pain and alleviate joint stiffness and swellingAt the end of the day, it's all about the people.Licorice harmonizes the properties of various medicines while reducing the toxicity of aconiteMaking the formula safer and gentler.
The entire formula is meticulously composed, combining both attack and tonificationIt possesses strong penetrating power, capable of thoroughly dispersing deep-seated cold pathogens, while also nourishing vital energy and unblocking meridians.Address the issue of cold pathogen invasion from the root to prevent recurrence of symptoms.
However, it must be reminded that the most important principle in traditional Chinese medicine is syndrome differentiation and treatment. Each person's constitution is different, and the complexity of syndromes varies greatly. It is crucial not to use medications on your own. Always use them under the guidance of a professional physician based on syndrome differentiation to ensure both safety and effectiveness.
