China – Relief Bi 60 Caps

Description

Relieve Bi is from the earliest clinical encyclopedia of traditional Chinese medicine “Thousand-Golden-Prescriptions” written by Sun Simiao of Tang Dynasty in 652 AD. Many practitioners in the later generations evaluated the Relieve Bi, the focus is on removing Wind, Cold and Dampness, supplemented with nourishing the Liver, Kidney, and Qi and Blood. Its composition is considered to “eliminate Evil without hurting the Zheng Qi, support the Zheng Qi without remaining Evil”. It is used to treat chronic Bi Syndrome, manifested as pain and weakness in the back and knees, Stiffness of joint muscles, numbness of limbs, pain aggravated by cold, pale tongue, white coating and weak pulse.

It is commonly used in the treatment of chronic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatic sciatica, chronic lumbar muscle strain, bone hyperplasia, which belong to Wind-Cold and Damp Bi and chronic fatigue, caused by Qi Deficiency and Damp Phlegm.

Ingredients:

Common herbal ingredients include:

• Angelica pubescens (Du Huo)

• Angelica sinensis (Dang Gui)

• Asarum (Xi Xin)

• Ligusticum (Chuan Xiong)

• Cinnamon twig (Gui Zhi)

• Codonopsis (Dang Shen)

• Eucommia bark (Du Zhong)

• Gentiana root (Qin Jiao)

• Licorice root (Gan Cao)

• White peony (Bai Shao)

• Poria (Fu Ling)

• Rehmannia (Shu Di Huang)

• Saposhnikovia (Fang Feng)

• Taxillus (Sang Ji Sheng)

Benefits:

• Helps relieve joint pain, stiffness, and muscle aches.

• Supports conditions like arthritis and rheumatism.

• May assist with sciatica and lower back pain.

• Helps reduce numbness and heaviness in limbs.

• Supports mobility and flexibility.

• Nourishes liver and kidney function (important in TCM for bones and joints).

• Helps improve circulation of Qi and blood.

Other Information:

• Traditional formula name:
  Known as Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang (独活寄生汤), a classical TCM formula used for chronic joint and musculoskeletal conditions.

• Dosage:

  • Typically 2 tablets/capsules twice daily

  • Often taken 30 minutes before or after meals

• Pack size:

  • 60 tablets/capsules per bottle

• TCM classification:

  • Used for “Wind-Cold-Damp Bi syndrome”

  • Focuses on removing cold and dampness from joints while strengthening the body

• Typical symptom pattern (TCM):

  • Pain that is worse in cold or damp weather

  • Stiffness, heaviness, or numbness in joints or muscles

  • Weakness in lower back and knees

• Common modern applications:

  • Chronic arthritis (including rheumatoid arthritis)

  • Sciatica and lower back pain

  • Muscle stiffness and joint degeneration

  • Age-related joint weakness

• Product type:

  • Multi-herb Traditional Chinese herbal formula

  • Designed to both relieve symptoms and address underlying deficiency (Qi, blood, liver, kidney)

• Precautions:

  • Do not use during pregnancy

  • Consult a healthcare provider if on medication or managing chronic conditions

  • Discontinue use if any sensitivity or adverse reaction occurs

• Storage:

  • Store in a cool, dry place

  • Keep container tightly closed and out of reach of children

• Important distinction:

  • Best for chronic, cold-type joint pain

  • Not ideal for hot, inflamed joints (red, swollen, burning)—those are typically treated with a different formula like “Clear Heat Bi”

Brief History:

This formula originates from the ancient Chinese medical text “Thousand-Golden-Prescriptions” (652 AD) written by Sun Simiao. It has been used for centuries to treat chronic joint and musculoskeletal conditions, especially those associated with aging, weakness, and environmental factors like cold and dampness.

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