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506 THE TREATMENT OF MODERN WESTERN DISEASES WITH CHINESE MEDICINERX: Wu Tou Tang Jia Wei (Aconite Decoction with AddedFlavors)INGREDIENTS:uncooked Chuan Wu (Radix Aconiti Carmichaeli) 6-15guncooked Cao Wu (Radix Aconiti Kusnezoffii) 6-15gLei Gong Teng (Herba Tripterygii Wilfordii) 6-15gZhi Fu Zi (Radix Lateralis Praeparatus AconitiCarmichaeli)4.5-9gMa Huang (Herba Ephedrae)4.5-9gGui Zhi (Ramulus Cinnamomi)4.5-9gmix-fried Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae) 4.5-9gBai Shao (Radix Paeoniae Albae)9gHuang Qi (Radix Astragali)9gHan Fang Ji (Radix Stephaniae)9gANALYSIS OF FORMULA: Wu Tou Tang is a wind-treating formulain the subcategory of formulas which dispel wind fromthe skin and channels. It is indicated for long-term invasionof the channels by wind dampness leading to severe obstructionof the sinews, vessels, and joints characterized by intensepain and severely restricted range of motion, especially in thehands and feet. Ma Huang courses wind and resolves theexterior, while Gui Zhi resolves the exterior and scatters cold.Combined with Bai Shao, Gui Zhi also harmonizes the constructiveand defensive. Chuan Wu and Cao Wu track downwind in the network vessels, scatter cold, and stop pain. FuZi warms the interior and scatters cold. The combination ofLei Gong Teng and Fang Ji dispels dampness and dispersesswelling, soothes the sinews, quickens the network vessels,and stops pain. Bai Shao nourishes yin and controls theacridity and dryness of all the yang medicinals. Its use is alsobased on the idea of searching for yang in the midst of yin.When combined with Huang Qi, these two nourish theblood and supplement the qi. When combined with GanCao, it relaxes spasms and stops pain. Gan Cao is also able torelieve the toxicity of Wu Tou and Lei Gong Teng.ADDITIONS & SUBTRACTIONS: If there is marked qi andblood vacuity weakness, add nine grams each of Dang Shen(Radix Codonopsitis) and Dang Gui (Radix AngelicaeSinensis) and 2-3 grams of powdered Zi He Che (PlacentaHominis). If is concomitant yin vacuity, add 9-12 gramseach of Yu Zhu (Rhizoma Polygonati Odorati) and Xi YangShen (Radix Panacis Quinquefolii). If joint pain is severe,add nine grams of Mu Gua (Fructus Chaenomelis) and3-9 grams each of Quan Xie (Scorpio) and Wu Gong(Scolopendra).ACUPUNCTURE & MOXIBUSTION: Lie Que (Lu 7), He Gu (LI4), Zu San Li (St 36), points surrounding the affected jointsANALYSIS OF FORMULA: The combination of Lie Que and HeGu resolves the exterior and courses wind. Zu San Li supplementsthe qi and supports the righteous. Points surroundingthe affected joints free the flow of the channels and vesselsand stop pain.ADDITIONS & SUBTRACTIONS: If there is high fever, gua-shathe upper back to resolve the exterior and disperse depressedheat. If there is severe sore throat, bleed Shao Shang (Lu 11).If there is adenopathy, add Tian Jing (TB 10). For arthritis ofthe wrists, warm needle Wan Gu (SI 4), Yang Xi (LI 5), andYang Chi (TB 4). For extreme fatigue, add Pi Shu (Bl 20),Wei Shu (Bl 21), and Qi Hai (CV 6) with moxibustion.REMARKS1. Three months of continuous treatment with the abovemedicinals in decoction equal one course of treatment.2. Most Western practitioners of Chinese medicine do notuse Lei Gong Teng (Herba Tripterygii Wilfordii) and may notbe familiar with this Chinese medicinal. This herb hasbecome very popular in China for the treatment of variouskinds of arthritis due to its anti-inflammatory abilities.Because it is also immunosuppressive, it is also used in thetreatment of autoimmune diseases as above. However, thismedicinal is toxic. In fact, its folk names include “walk sevensteps and die” and “intestine-breaking plant.” Symptoms ofpoisoning include dizziness, heart palpitations, weakness,nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea, pain in the liverand kidneys areas, and digestive tract bleeding. Long-termuse can also cause bone demineralization. Therefore, thismedicinal should only be used by those specifically trainedand experienced in its use.3. In one Chinese study, nine out of 14 Still’s disease patientswere judged cured. This meant that all their symptom disappeared,their blood work returned to normal, and there wasno recurrence after two years or more. Five cases got someeffect, meaning that their symptoms basically disappearedand their blood work basically returned to normal, but eitherthey were not able to stop taking steroids completely or,within three months of stopping the above medicinals, theyhad a recurrence. Therefore, the total effectiveness rate waslisted as 100%. However, it should be kept in mind that only1/3 of Still’s disease patients do have recurrences in any case. 14. Patients and their families should understand that the diseaseis often cyclic in nature and that they should expectgood and bad days. Further, they should understand thattheir actions on any given day can cause a flare-up or exacerbationof the disease. While a patient may never be able tocompletely stop a bad day, frequently a patient can manageher or his life to reduce the number of bad days. Central tocontrolling bad days is planning activities and rest periods.Patients and their families must understand the need forplanning virtually every activity of their lives. This is necessarybecause a patient with this disease can cause a flare-up