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Relieve Bi 60 Tablets

Relieve Bi 60 Tablets
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What is Chinaherb Relieve Bi?+

Relieve Bi is the classical Chinese formula Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang, first recorded in the Thousand-Golden-Prescriptions written by Sun Simiao in 652 AD. Its focus is removing Wind, Cold and Dampness while nourishing the Liver, Kidney, and Qi and Blood in traditional Chinese medicine terms.

What is Relieve Bi traditionally used for?+

In traditional Chinese medicine it is used for stiffness, aches, heaviness or numbness in the joints and muscles, weakness in the back and knees, and lower back discomfort — the pattern TCM calls chronic Bi Syndrome. It suits discomfort that feels worse in cold, damp weather and better with warmth.

Who is this formula suited to?+

The Wind, Cold and Damp pattern it addresses is often seen in older people, where TCM describes an underlying Liver, Kidney, Qi and Blood weakness. If you are unsure whether your pattern fits, our consultants can help in-store or on WhatsApp.

How do I take Relieve Bi?+

Check the label for directions, and speak to your healthcare provider if you are pregnant, nursing or on medication. Chinaherb formulas are sometimes combined — for example with Zhuang Yao Pian for the lower back — and our consultants can guide you on this.

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独活寄生汤 / Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang

Treats the following symptoms:

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Relieve Bi is from the earliest clinical encyclopedia of traditional Chinese medicine “Thousand-Golden-Prescriptions” written by Sun Simiao of Tang Dynasty in 652 AD. Many practitioners in the later generations evaluated the Relieve Bi, the focus is on removing Wind, Cold and Dampness, supplemented with nourishing the Liver, Kidney, and Qi and Blood. Its composition is considered to “eliminate Evil without hurting the Zheng Qi, support the Zheng Qi without remaining Evil”. It is used to treat chronic Bi Syndrome, manifested as pain and weakness in the back and knees, Stiffness of joint muscles, numbness of limbs, pain aggravated by cold, pale tongue, white coating and weak pulse.

It is commonly used in the treatment of chronic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatic sciatica, chronic lumbar muscle strain, bone hyperplasia, which belong to Wind-Cold and Damp Bi and chronic fatigue, caused by Qi Deficiency and Damp Phlegm.

 

 

ARTHRITIS

Typical symptoms:

chronic pain, fatigue, fever, joint pain, loss of energy

Disease description:

Arthritis is an inflammatory joint disease that can lead to damage to the joint surfaces. Besides bacteria, other infections in the body, a hereditary predisposition, as well as autoimmune processes can play a central role in the development of the disease. The inflammatory processes cause not only pain but also swelling of the joint, overheating and reddening of the skin in the area and joint effusion. In the beginning, symptoms show maybe morning stiffness, fatigue, exhaustion, fever, loss of appetite. In acute arthritis, the joint inflammation occurs very suddenly, while chronic arthritis is a protracted joint disease. Over time, there may be progressive destruction of the joint, which limits mobility and can lead to and joint deformation.

Explanation according to the Traditional Chinese Medicine:

Arthritis belongs to Bi Syndrome in Chinese medicine, which is caused by Qi and Blood obstruction in Meridian. The causes of Meridian obstruction are Wind, Cold, Dampness or Heat Evil.

Possible syndromes causing these problems:

Wind, Cold and Damp Invasion with Deficiency (often seen in older people)

When Wind, Cold and Damp invade individuals with Liver, Kidney, Qi and Blood Deficiency, there might be chronic pain, stiffness and a feeling of cold in the lower back, knees, joints, difficult movement, soreness, numbness.

Better for warmth, worse with damp cold.

Recommended formulas to use:

Relieve Bi

Damp-Heat (often seen in younger people)

Wind, Cold and Damp pathogens can turn into Heat in the Interior and give rise to Heat Bi, especially when there is underlying Yin Deficiency. The patient experience acute severe pain, limited movement, heat in the joints (which feel hot to the touch), red, swollen joints.

Worse with red meat or drinking alcohol.

Recommended formulas to use:

Clear Heat Bi

Kidney Qi Deficiency (often seen in older patients)

A Deficiency of Kidney Qi and Essence fails to nourish the lumbar area, causing chronic pain and stiffness, sore, weak lower back and knees. Bursitis around joints (Knee, shoulder, ligaments).

Better for pressure.
Formula to use: Zhuang Yao Pian

A weak body cant fight cold attacks, leading to severe pain:
Combine with Formula: Relieve Bi

Recommended formulas to use:

Zhuang Yao Pian, Relieve Bi

CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME

Typical symptoms:

chronic fatigue

Disease description:

In chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis, the most common symptom is increasing severe exhaustion even during activities which are not very strenuous. The causes of the disease are suspected to be infections, immunity defects and hormonal disorders. Stress from work and private life also plays a role.

Explanation according to the Traditional Chinese Medicine:

Chinese medicine believes that the occurrence of chronic fatigue is mainly due to Qi Deficiency because of Blockage. It may be caused by external pathogens and disturbed internal organ. Treating chronic fatigue syndrome does not only replenish Qi but also regulates the function of organs and expels the pathogens of the body.

Possible syndromes causing these problems:

Qi Deficiency and Invasion by Wind Heat

An underlying Qi Deficiency permits Wind-Heat pathogens to invade and lodge more deeply in the body. This may take the form of chronic viral infection with chronic fatigue.

Recommended formulas to use:

Shaoyang Formula, Isatis Root, Exterior Heat

Qi Deficiency and Damp

When Dampness blocks the Qi, it can cause Qi Deficiency and lead to fatigue, aggravated by physical or mental activity or after eating, lack of concentration, loss of appetite, loose stools, poor muscle tone, heavy limbs.

Recommended formulas to use:

Shaoyang Formula, Consolidate Qi

Qi Deficiency and Damp Phlegm

Qi Deficiency with Damp Phlegm blocking the meridians, leading to fatigue and muscular aches.

Recommended formulas to use:

Shaoyang Formula, Four Gentlemen Formula, Relieve Bi

LOW BACKACHE

Typical symptoms:

lower back ache

Disease description:

Back pain is a suffering of modern civilization. Most people have a lower trunk musculature and they are working in a seated position most of the time during the day. This can cause muscle tension and lead to pain in the lower back. On top of that, joint wear, slipped discs, stress and psychological strain are also causes of low backache.

Explanation according to the Traditional Chinese Medicine:

Chinese medicine classifies low backache into “Cold and Damp back pain”, “Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasisback pain” and “Kidney Deficiency back pain”.

Cold and Damp back pain, known as “Bi Syndrome”, is because Wind, Cold and Damp invading cause Meridians Blockage of the back. Patients may show various symptoms such as cold pain in the waist and knees, lower limbs and numbness.

“Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis back pain” are often caused by external striking, slamming, and bruises. Trauma causes Meridian damage and Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis, resulting in pain such as cones and the pain is fixed.

Traditional Chinese medicine says that the waist is the palace of the Kidney. “Kidney Deficiency low back pain” is caused by irregular sexual intercourse or aging and body failure. Deficiency of Kidney Qi and Essencefails to nourish the lumbar area.

Possible syndromes causing these problems:

Kidney Qi Deficiency

A Deficiency of Kidney Qi and Essence fails to nourish the lumbar area, causing sore, weak lower back and knees, lassitude in the lower back and knees, better for pressure.

Recommended formulas to use:

Zhuang Yao Pian

Qi and Blood Stagnation

History of fighting trauma, fixed pain in the low back.

Recommended to use acupuncture

Damp-Cold

Cold and Damp invading causes Meridians Blockage of back, leading to cold pain in the waist and knees, lower limbs, soreness and numbness. Worse in winter, cold and rainy days.

Recommended formulas to use:

Relieve Bi, Zhuang Yao Pian

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