Arthritis & rheumatism: Bi Syndrome review

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Arthritis is one of the few Western-defined medical conditions that usually

do correspond to TCM syndromes.

 

In TCM, arthritis is seen as having factors of Wind, Cold, and/or Dampness.

Most Western doctors realize that cold and damp weather can aggravate

arthritis;, hence, the suggestion for arthritis sufferers to move to warm,

dry climates. But few Western doctors realize that wind also can aggravate

arthritis.

 

The symptoms of the arthritis and rheumatism will vary according to which

Pernicious Evil(s) is/ are the culprit(s). Wind Bi pain moves around the

body - just like wind moves. Aches and pains will move around the body from

day to day, even from hour to hour.

 

In contrast, Damp and Cold Bi pain stay in place. Cold Bi pain can be

particularly deep. Dampness tends to cause swelling.

 

When there is redness and inflammation, there usually is a Heat component.

 

There are special classes of herbs for treating arthritis and rheumatism.

 

Victoria

 

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