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The knee is a joint, and with age, there is less Qi and blood supply to the knee, and the knee is always worn out.
So there is a special need for lubricating oil such as Qi and blood. If the lubricating oil is sufficient, everything will be fine. If the lubricating oil is insufficient, it will dry out and wear out, causing problems.
At this point, the cold air came in again, and practicing squatting, climbing mountains, and walking long distances in a state of ischemia would only wear out the knees even more. This is why many middle-aged and elderly people experience increasing knee pain after exercising.
Patients with slow onset have mild knee joint pain, persistent dull pain, and the pain worsens when the temperature drops, which is related to climate change.
After waking up in the morning, if you start to move, walk for a long time, engage in vigorous exercise, or sit for a long time and stand up, you may experience knee joint pain and stiffness, which improves after a little movement.
Joint function is limited, knees are not sharp, bending and stretching are not good, unable to squat, bend legs or straighten, it is difficult to climb stairs, let alone climb mountains and jump. My knees always have a slight soreness, sometimes even dull, and I feel like my knees have lost their elasticity, vitality, and stiffness.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the knee is the home of tendons, and various ligaments and fascia are the most complex and abundant in the knee joint. Therefore, the problem with the knee lies in the tendons, not in the bones.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the liver is located in the body and conforms to the tendons. All the fascia inside and outside the body is under the jurisdiction of the liver, which is the direct leader of the tendons. In other words, to maintain good tendons, one must also maintain good liver function.
Every joint in our body has tendons, and the male genitalia is the largest tendon, called the zongzi tendon, which is used for passing on the family line. Therefore, erectile dysfunction is not only related to kidney deficiency, but also to the liver. The knee is the home of tendons, which means that there are a large number of tendons in this area, making it the place with the most tendons. When it comes to knee problems, don't focus on the bones, don't think it's osteoporosis, don't blindly take calcium tablets, and strengthen the fascia with tendons.
The liver is responsible for storing blood. This tendon requires a large amount of liver blood nourishment, just like flowers, plants, and trees need rainwater watering. Without the nourishment of rainwater, flowers, plants, and trees will dry up. Without liver blood nourishment, tendons will lose their resilience, just like a car engine without lubricating oil.
Nowadays, many people's joints make a clicking sound, indicating a problem with their tendons. Some people are unable to split due to their lack of resilience. Knee problems are closely related to qi and blood. If the liver is not good, there will be less Qi and blood, and the knees will naturally have problems.
How to nourish the liver and blood? How to continuously nourish the tendons with this liver blood source? This prescription uses white peony root to soften the liver and nourish the blood, combined with sour jujube kernels to greatly supplement liver blood. Both sour jujube kernels and white peony root are sour, and sour foods and medicines can nourish the liver blood because acid has a astringent property, which can store liver blood instead of dissipating it in vain.
Then use Ophiopogon japonicus to nourish yin. Ophiopogon japonicus has a sweet taste and can slow down the pain, so those with poor joint flexion and extension need sweet tasting medicine to ease it. Ophiopogon japonicus can also nourish the heart and blood vessels. With a strong heart, the blood vessels throughout the body will be more unobstructed, and naturally, the blood vessels in the knee area will also be more unobstructed. If there is no pain, it can solve the problem of knee pain.
The Shennong Bencao Jing says that Ophiopogon japonicus can be taken for a long time, as it can lighten the body and prolong life. Especially for thin people, Ophiopogon japonicus is definitely a miraculous medicine for gaining weight. The liver and kidney are of the same origin, and the essence and blood are integrated. The source of liver blood is kidney essence. The liver stores blood, and the kidney stores essence. Refining blood and nourishing the liver must be done by tonifying the kidneys. The five elements of the liver belong to wood, while the five elements of the kidney belong to water. In the relationship of mutual generation and restraint among the five elements, water generates wood, which means that the kidney is the mother of the liver. According to the principle of traditional Chinese medicine for tonifying and relieving ejaculation, if there is deficiency, it will nourish the mother. If there is a deficiency of liver blood, it is necessary to regulate the liver, that is, the kidneys. Only when the kidney water is sufficient and the liver blood is full.
So here, we used Rehmannia glutinosa to nourish kidney yin and a small amount of Morinda officinalis to nourish kidney yang. Tonifying kidney yin is refueling, while tonifying kidney yang is igniting. Seeking yang in yin, seeking yin in yang, supplementing yin and yang together, infinite biochemistry.
This prescription is called Muscle Nourishing Soup, which is also the only one for nourishing tendons.
30g of white peony, 30g of cooked rice, 30g of Ophiopogon japonicus, 30g of stir fried jujube kernels, 9g of Morinda officinalis, and 9g of Morinda officinalis
Originating from the "Dialectical Record" by the Qing Dynasty physician Chen Shiduo, it specializes in treating "liver and kidney deficiency, inability to stretch tendons, bedridden groaning, and inability to walk". The book "Dialectical Record" has a very high praise for this nourishing tendon soup, praising it as follows: one dose of insufficient tendon relaxation, four doses of excessive tendon relaxation, and ten doses of pain and numbness relief.
The whole formula of Yangjin Tang is based on the idea of replenishing water and moistening the liver. It means that one dose will slightly relax the muscles and bones, three doses and five doses will greatly stretch the muscles and bones, and ten doses will completely eliminate the symptoms of soreness, numbness and pain.
If the knee joint is sick and painful for a long time, there must be blood stasis and some cold dampness. Add 12 grams of Guizhi, 12 grams of Chuanxiazi, 6 grams of Sanqi powder (directly taken with decoction)
Adding Guizhi can not only warm the meridians and unblock the meridians in the knee area, but also dispel the cold and dampness in the knee area. At the same time, this cinnamon branch can counter the greasiness brought by the previous uniform nourishing yin medicine.
There is a saying in traditional Chinese medicine that goes, 'Without Achyranthes, it cannot reach the knee.' This shows that Achyranthes has an irreplaceable effect on diseases below the knee. Add Sichuan Achyranthes to strengthen the waist and knees. This medicine is naturally designed for the knee. On the one hand, Sichuan Achyranthes can induce the medicine to flow downwards, bringing the qi and blood from above to the knee. At the same time, Sichuan Achyranthes itself also has the function of relaxing muscles and activating collaterals. Using it here is simply the finishing touch.
The power of Sanqi lies in its ability to dissolve blood stasis between bones and tendons, reducing swelling and pain. When the blood stasis dissolves and new blood is generated, the body can repair all injuries on its own, repair the fascia, and repair the knee. Many people experience wear and tear on their meniscus, which is called injury or blood stasis. Sanqi can remove blood stasis and repair this meniscus.
Not only can this formula be used for knee problems, but it can also be used for any tendon related symptoms, including any joint that is difficult to bend or extend.
There is a saying in traditional Chinese medicine that goes, 'One inch longer tendons increase lifespan by ten years.' Nourishing tendons is nourishing the liver, and nourishing the liver is nourishing life. We are born with a small fist, which is the function of the liver as the main tendon. When we die, it is called 'letting go of the world', which means our hands are spread out, indicating that our liver qi is exhausted and we are unable to hold it anymore.