What is soaking wine to treat rheumatoid arthritis

Traditional Chinese medicinal herbs such as Thunder God Vine, Black Snake, Red Flower, Angelica sinensis, and Clematis chinensis can be used to treat rheumatoid arthritis by soaking them in wine. These medicinal herbs have the effects of dispelling wind and dampness, promoting blood circulation and unblocking meridians, but they should be used under the guidance of a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner to differentiate syndromes and avoid self compatibility.

1. Thunder God Vine

Thunder God Vine Wine has strong anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. Its active ingredient, Tripterygium wilfordii polyglycosides, can inhibit immune responses and alleviate joint swelling and pain. Suitable for rheumatoid arthritis of damp heat obstruction type, characterized by joint redness, swelling, hot pain, and obvious morning stiffness. Please note that this medicine has certain toxicity and should not be taken excessively for a long time. Pregnant women and those with liver and kidney dysfunction should not use it.

2. Black Snake

Black Snake Wine can dispel wind, unblock meridians, and stop spasms. The snake venom protein contained in it can regulate immune function. It has a significant effect on joint cold pain and adverse flexion and extension caused by invasion of wind cold dampness evil. It is often used in combination with Qianghuo and Duhuo to enhance the effect of dispelling wind and dampness. Before use, the toxic glands in the head should be removed, and the alcohol concentration is recommended to be kept above 50 degrees to decompose toxicity.

III. Red Flower

Red flower wine is good at promoting blood circulation and meridians. Its yellow pigment can improve microcirculation and eliminate joint congestion. Suitable for blood stasis obstruction type arthritis, with symptoms including joint pain and worsening at night. Can be combined with Ligusticum chuanxiong to enhance blood circulation. Use with caution for those with heavy menstrual flow, and avoid eating raw and cold foods during use.

4. Danggui

Danggui wine can nourish blood and promote blood circulation, and ingredients such as ferulic acid can inhibit synovial hyperplasia. Suitable for patients with qi and blood deficiency, common joint deformities accompanied by pale complexion. Soaking with Huangqi can enhance the effect of tonifying qi. For those with yin deficiency and excessive fire, it is necessary to combine the ingredients with the natural environment to harmonize the medicinal properties. For those with alcohol allergies, decoction should be used instead.

Five, Weilingxian

Weilingxian wine can dispel rheumatism, promote meridians, and the original white hair extract can alleviate cartilage damage. It has outstanding effects on migratory joint pain and is often combined with windproof. People with weak spleen and stomach should reduce their dosage, and the soaking time of medicinal wine should not exceed three months. During the period of taking, liver function should be monitored. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis should keep their joints warm and avoid getting cold, and engage in moderate soft exercises such as Tai Chi and Baduanjin to maintain joint mobility, in addition to medicinal wine conditioning. It is advisable to choose spleen strengthening and dampness reducing ingredients such as coix seed and black beans for diet, and avoid seafood. During the acute attack period, it is necessary to cooperate with Western medicine to control inflammation, and regularly check blood routine and liver and kidney function. Medicinal wine, as an adjuvant therapy, needs to be taken consistently for 2-3 months to show significant effects. If adverse reactions such as rash and nausea occur during treatment, it should be stopped immediately and medical attention should be sought.