Swollen, painful and stiff fingers herbal prescription

Chinese medicine classifies the swelling, pain and stiffness of fingers into the category of “paralysis”. According to the identification of Chinese medicine, Fangfeng Tang, Wu Tou Tang, Coix Seed Tang and other prescriptions can be used. 1. Fangfeng Tang is suitable for the paralysis mainly caused by the attack of wind, which is mainly manifested as pain in the joints of the limbs, unfavorable flexion and extension, and the pain is wandering and so on. Fangfeng Tang is mainly composed of Fangfeng, Gui Zhi, Pueraria Mirifica, Angelica Sinensis, etc. It can help dispel wind and clear the channels (remove wind evil and dredge the meridians), disperse cold and remove dampness. This formula is not recommended for pregnant women. 2. Wu Tou Tang is suitable for pain paralysis mainly due to cold attack, which is mainly manifested as pain in the joints of the limbs, severe pain, fixed location, unfavorable flexion and extension of the joints, and so on. Wu Tou Tang is mainly composed of Chuan Wu, Ephedra, Paeoniae Alba and Astragalus, etc. It can dissipate cold, clear the channels and eliminate wind and dampness (to get rid of wind and dampness in the body). During the period of taking the medicine, attention should be paid to local warmth, do not get wind-cold. 3. Coix Seed Soup is suitable for paralysis mainly caused by dampness, which is mainly manifested as soreness and pain in the joints of the limbs, swelling, numbness and insensitivity of the skin, etc. It is mainly made of the ingredients of Coix Seed Soup. Coix Seed Soup is mainly composed of Coix Seed, Cangzhu, Qiangwu, Fangfeng, etc. It can remove dampness and clear the channels, dispel wind and disperse cold (dispel wind and cold). Avoid eating spicy and stimulating food during the period of administration. For patients with swollen, painful and stiff fingers, it is recommended to go to a regular hospital for consultation and treatment under the guidance of a professional physician for evidence-based treatment.