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Strengthen the Bones and Joints
For Osteoporosis and related conditions
Systematized anatomy, or, Human organography,
Sarlandière, 1837
Sarlandière, 1837
Certain medicines have been recognised as strengthening the bones and joints. These medicines are often used in chronic Joint diseases such as Arthritis. As the Kidneys control the bones, Kidney weakness often leads to Bone weakness. Therefore, many of the medicines used to strengthen and heal bones are Kidney tonics.
In modern times these medicines can be used for diseases like Osteoporosis
A review into the most commonly prescribed herbal medicines by TCM doctors for Osteoporosis in Taiwan showed the following four herbs to be most used:
The following formulas were most commonly used:
In modern times these medicines can be used for diseases like Osteoporosis
A review into the most commonly prescribed herbal medicines by TCM doctors for Osteoporosis in Taiwan showed the following four herbs to be most used:
- Eucommia Du Zhong
- Dipsacus Xu Duan
- Salvia Dan Shen
- Achyranthes Niu Xi
The following formulas were most commonly used:
- Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang (21%)
- Zuo Gui Wan (17%)
- Shu Jing Huo Xie Tang (14%)
- Jia Wei Xiao Yao San (12%)
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Western Tradition
Simples
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TCM Classification
Simples Clear Wind-Damp, Strengthen the Bones and Joints
Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang Strengthen the Kidneys, Bones and Joints Zuo Gui Wan You Gui Wan Hu Qian Wan |