Formulas
Dú Huó Jì Shēng Tāng
by KPC Herbs
Expels wind-cold-damp Bi obstruction while tonifying Liver and Kidney deficiency. The primary formula for chronic lower back and knee pain, stiffness, weakness, and numbness — especially in older patients or those with long-standing deficiency.
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Formula Class
Wind-Damp-Expelling and Tonifying Formula
TCM Pattern
Wind-Cold-Damp Bi Obstruction with Liver and Kidney Deficiency
Formula Composition
Chief Herb
Expels Wind-Damp from the lower body, especially the lumbar region and lower extremities. The primary herb for lower body Bi syndrome from Wind-Cold-Damp.
Deputy Herbs
Tonifies Liver and Kidney, strengthens sinews and bones, expels Wind-Damp. Uniquely addresses both the excess pathogen and the underlying deficiency.
Tonifies Kidney Yang, strengthens the lumbar region and knees, supports sinews and bones. Classic herb for lower back weakness.
Tonifies Liver and Kidney, invigorates Blood, and guides the formula downward to the lower extremities.
Assistant Herbs
Tonifies Yuan Qi to support the overall deficiency underlying chronic Bi syndrome.
Nourishes and invigorates Blood, reduces pain. Blood deficiency allows Wind to penetrate — nourishing Blood expels Wind.
Warms the Kidneys, disperses Cold from channels, promotes circulation of Qi and Blood.
Expels Wind-Damp, relieves pain and spasm. Gently disperses Wind from the exterior.
TCM Actions
- Expels Wind, Cold, and Dampness from the channels
- Tonifies Liver and Kidney Yin and Yang
- Nourishes Blood and invigorates circulation
- Relieves pain and strengthens sinews and bones
Clinical Indications
- Chronic lower back pain, especially with weakness
- Knee pain and joint stiffness worsened by cold and damp
- Numbness or weakness in the lower extremities
- Degenerative joint changes in older patients
- Sciatica with deficiency signs
- Cold, aching sensation in the joints
- Pale tongue, deep or thin pulse