Conditions·Pain & tension

Osteoarthritis.

You're noticing stiffness and aching in your joints that gets worse with movement, especially after you've been still for a while. It happens when the protective cartilage in your joints wears down over time, most commonly in the knees, hips, and hands.

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Traditional Chinese Medicine · China · c. 200 BCE

Takes 8 weeks to 12 weeks

Chronic pain and stiffness formula

Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang (獨活寄生湯)

Herbal formula to reduce pain, stiffness and functional limitation in chronic joint and low back pain that worsens in cold or damp weather, with particular benefit for morning stiffness and pain relieved by warmth.

You'll need

·Angelica pubescens root (Du Huo)
·Loranthus (Sang Ji Sheng)
·Gentiana macrophylla (Qin Jiao)
·Eucommia bark (Du Zhong)

How to make it

1Obtain the formula as a decoction or granules from a qualified TCM provider.
2Prepare decoction daily according to practitioner instructions, or mix granules with warm water.
3Take twice daily with meals.

Educational information, not a prescription. Any amount named in a study or on a pack is for a pharmacist, GP or qualified practitioner to confirm for you.

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