Treating Joint Pain with Ku Tan Zi: An Ancient Chinese Herbal Remedy

January 8, 2024

Chinese herbal medicine Ku Tan Zi is used for its roots, leaves, and seeds. Ku Tan Zi can disperse stasis, reduce swelling, and treat external injuries. How does Ku Tan Zi treat joint pain?


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【Treatment of Joint Pain with Ku Tan Zi】

Take 2 liang of fresh Ku Tan Zi, 2 liang of fresh Feng He Li, and 1 liang each of Shan Hu Jiao, Ba Jiao Feng, Gua Fu Mu, Wu Jia Pi, and Shi Song. Add 5 qian of Niu Xi and 2 qian of Tian Qi. Also, add 1 pig's foot for flavor. Cook the ingredients in water and drink it twice.

Ku Tan Zi can kill worms, detoxify, and relieve pain. It is used to treat scabies, ringworm, lichen, abdominal pain caused by Sha Qi, and malnutrition in children.

① "Compendium of Herbal Medicine": "Kills worms, detoxifies. Can be used externally for scabies, ringworm, lichen, malnutrition."

② "Folk Medicine of Guizhou": "Relieves depression, dispels wind evil, relieves pain."

【Can Eating Ku Tan Zi Cause Poisoning?】

Ku Tan Zi is toxic, so internal use should be cautious.

① "Compendium of Herbal Medicine": "Bitter and toxic."

② "Folk Medicine of Guizhou": "Hot in nature, bitter and toxic."

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