HERB FOMULAS FOR NECK STIFFNESS

In Traditional Medicine, a stiff neck is caused by the pathogenic invasion of wind-cold-damp-dryness due to Qi deficiency, which is characterized by soreness and difficulty in moving.

In Traditional Medicine, a stiff neck is caused by the pathogenic invasion of wind-cold-damp-dryness due to Qi deficiency, which is characterized by soreness and difficulty moving the neck. In this article, we would like to introduce you some wonderful prescriptions for dispelling this irritable syndrome.

Prescription 1

Indications: Sudden onset of pain and stiffness in neck, shoulder or arm; muscle strain or sprain, particularly the levator scapula muscle; lack of coordination in the arms and legs; thin and white tongue coating; edema.

Herb formula: Ephedra Decoction (Ma Huang Tang)

Ephedra stem (Herba Ephedrae) 16g, Licorice 8g, Cinnamon twig (Ramulus Cinnamomi) 8g, Divaricate saposhnikovia root (Radix Saposhnikoviae) 20g, Bitter apricot seed (Semen Armeniacae Amarum) 16g, Angelica root (Radix Angelicae Dahuricae) 24g. Cut ephedra stem into small segments and then toast with honey. Draw out the xylem of cinnamon twig by rubbing. Decoct in 1,200 ml of water. Divide the extracted fluid into 5 doses, 4 doses for daytime and 1 dose for nighttime.

Prescription 2

Indications: Soreness in shoulders and arms, chest pain, dyspnea, wheezing or coughing with phlegm, fearful throbbing, unexpected weight loss, pale face, thick and greasy tongue coating.

Herb formula: Remove Painful Obstruction Decoction (Juan Bi Tang)

Chinese angelica root (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) 16g, Fresh ginger root (Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens) 8g, Red paeony root (Radix Paeoniae Rubra) 12g, Mongolian milkcetch root (Radix Astragali) 12g, Grassleaf sweelflag rhizome (Rhizoma Acori Tatarinowii) 8g, Incised notopterygium rhizome and root (Rhizoma Notopterygii) 16g, Spina date seed (Semen Ziziphi Spinosae) 10g, Chinese senega root (Cortex et Radix Polygalae) 8g, Divaricate saposhnikovia root (Radix Saposhnikoviae) 16g, Platycodon root (Radix Platycodi) 12g, 7 fruits of Chinese date. Exfoliate the core of Chinese senega root. Chinese date needs to be broken before decoction for a better effect. Decoct in 1,800 ml of water to get 250ml of the extract. Drink warm, 5 times in a day.

Combine with massage and acupressure to support the treatment.