Tianma is a common medicinal herb in daily life. It is expensive and can be used to treat headaches, migraines, etc. Modern research has found that Tianma contains a large amount of gastrodin, which has sedative and anti-inflammatory effects. So, can Tianma treat rheumatism?
Can Tianma treat rheumatism?
It has certain effects.
"Kaibao Bencao" records Tianma: "It is used to treat various types of rheumatism, limb spasm, epilepsy in children, and strengthens the waist and knees." Rheumatism is caused by external pathogens such as wind, cold, dampness, and heat invading and blocking the meridians and joints, resulting in poor circulation of qi and blood, and symptoms such as joint redness, swelling, and pain. Tianma can be used to treat wind-cold dampness rheumatism, waist and knee pain, and wind-cold dampness headache.
The effect of Tianma on rheumatism and bone pain
It varies from person to person.
Traditional Chinese medicine classifies rheumatism into various types, such as moving obstruction (wind predominant), painful obstruction (heavy cold), fixed obstruction (heavy dampness), and hot obstruction (heavy heat). Tianma can to some extent treat rheumatism, but the specific effect depends on the symptoms of rheumatism, personal constitution, and absorption of the medicine. Therefore, the effect of Tianma in treating rheumatism varies from person to person. It is recommended that rheumatism patients seek treatment and medication under the guidance of a doctor.
What is the effect of Tianma on rheumatism?
Sedative effect
Tianma contains gastrodin, its glycosides, vanillin, Tianma polysaccharides, and other components, which have a sedative effect and can relieve the symptoms of joint pain.
Analgesic effect
Tianma contains various effective ingredients that can protect brain nerve cells and have a certain analgesic effect, which can alleviate the discomfort symptoms of patients.
Anti-inflammatory effect
Tianma contains Tianma polysaccharides, which not only enhance immunity but also have anti-inflammatory effects, assisting in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
How to use Tianma to treat rheumatism?
Tianma and Duzhong tea
Ingredients
200 grams of Duzhong, 100 grams of Tianma.
Method
1. Cut Duzhong and Tianma into small pieces;
2. Or grind them into coarse powder and mix well;
3. Take an appropriate amount and brew with boiling water, twice a day.
Who should not take Tianma?
1. Pregnant women, infants, and young children
Tianma is a medicinal herb used to dispel rheumatism. It is not suitable for pregnant women, infants, and young children to avoid discomfort.
2. People with allergies
Tianma has certain toxic side effects, and some people may have allergic reactions when taking Tianma. People with allergies should use it with caution.
3. People with blood deficiency
Patients with reduced body fluids, blood deficiency, yin deficiency, etc. should use Tianma with caution.
