In daily life, numbness in the hands, feet, and legs is quite common, often accompanied by limb numbness, soreness, or a sensation of cold intolerance, with symptoms worsening upon exposure to cold and becoming more pronounced after exertion. It may also be accompanied by symptoms such as a sallow complexion, shortness of breath, and fatigue.
Most of these conditions are caused by temporary compression and are not serious, and they will improve quickly. However, if numbness occurs frequently, it should not be easily ignored.
Today, I will introduce a classic prescription specifically designed to regulate numbness in the hands and feet and unblock the meridians. It isHuangqi Guizhi Wuwu DecoctionTranslate the following text to en, maintaining the original format without adding any symbols:AstragalusIt can tonify qi and raise yang, invigorate stomach qi, and strengthen the body surface.Ramulus CinnamomiIt can warm and unblock the meridians, dispel cold and relieve pain, and assist the movement of yang qi
White Peony RootIt can nourish blood and harmonize the nutrient aspect, relax sinews and relieve pain. When combined with cinnamon twig, one disperses and one constrains, harmonizing the nutrient and defensive aspects.GingerWarming yang to dispel cold, assisting Guizhi in unblocking yangJujubeReplenish Qi and nourish blood, combined with Astragalus to enhance the effect of tonifying deficiency.
These five herbs combined canTonifying Qi and Nourishing Blood, Warming the Meridians and Unblocking Collaterals, Harmonizing Ying and WeiSuitable for arthralgia caused by deficiency of qi and blood, insufficiency of yang qi, and lack of nourishment in the meridians.
However, it is important to note that traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes syndrome differentiation and treatment. Since each individual has a different constitution and varying complexities of syndromes, it is crucial not to blindly apply treatments on one's own. Always use them under the guidance of a professional physician based on proper syndrome differentiation.
