Young people nowadays often lower their heads to play with their phones, which can easily lead to the occurrence of "wealthy bags". Does the "wealthy bag" cause shoulder and neck pain? Here is a dietary therapy for treating shoulder and neck pain with Chinese herb Xishaicao.
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【Dietary Therapy for Treating Shoulder and Neck Pain with Xishaicao】
Name: Maudunqing Xishaicao Pig Feet Soup
Ingredients: 50g of Maudunqing, 50g of Xishaicao, a pair of pig feet, 1/4 piece of dried tangerine peel, 4 Chinese dates, 3 slices of ginger.
Preparation: Wash all the above ingredients and put them together with ginger in a clay pot. Add 3000ml of water and bring to a boil, then simmer for 3 hours on low heat. Add salt to taste.
Effects: Rheumatic pain refers to the pain caused by the invasion of "wind" and "dampness", two evils in traditional Chinese medicine, into the joints and muscles of the body. Common symptoms such as shoulder and neck pain, lower back and leg pain, and sciatica all fall within the scope of rheumatic disorders. Maudunqing Xishaicao pig feet soup has the effects of dispelling wind and dampness, promoting blood circulation and relieving pain, and strengthening muscles and bones.
【Does the "Wealthy Bag" Cause Shoulder and Neck Pain?】
The "wealthy bag" is called a "wealthy hump", which refers to a protrusion from the sixth cervical vertebra to the third cervical vertebra, at the junction of the cervical and thoracic vertebrae. When you find a lump behind your neck that looks like a hump, this is the "wealthy bag", and it should not be ignored.
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The "wealthy bag" indicates the health status of the body. Mild cases can cause symptoms such as neck pain, shoulder periarthritis, and numbness in the hands. In severe cases, it can lead to cerebral congestion and cerebral infarction.
When the "wealthy bag" appears in the body, the most obvious symptom is the occurrence of shoulder and neck soreness, causing tension and stiffness in the shoulders and cervical vertebrae, with a feeling of soreness and discomfort. It may even cause numbness in the back and shoulders.
【Dos and Don'ts of Taking Xishaicao】
Recommended intake: Xishaicao is suitable for people with rheumatic pain, weak muscles and bones, weak waist and knees, stroke, facial paralysis, hemiplegia, wind rash, damp sores, insect bites, malaria, jaundice, and other conditions. It is especially suitable for patients with rheumatic pain caused by damp-heat.
Avoid intake: People without rheumatic conditions should be cautious in taking it.
Expert advice: Xishaicao is suitable for raw consumption for clearing heat and detoxification, and for making decoction for dispelling wind and dampness, and promoting blood circulation. It is best to store it in a well-ventilated and dry place to avoid mold affecting its efficacy.
