Arthritis & Rheumatism compiled by Accem Scott, ND
In Chinese Medicine Arthritis & Rheumatism are called Bi
conditions or syndromes Most joint related conditions even
injury related can be grouped into the category of Bi
syndromes. A good way to visualize what all Bi conditions
have in common is to think of the joints as bridges. Qi or
energy, blood and lymph fluid cross these bridges to move
from one part of the body to another. There are many ways
that a bridge can be "down". Chronic arthritis, acute
injury, or rheumatism during damp & cold weather. Regardless
of what it is, anything that blocks the flow of blood, lymph
& Qi through the joints leads to a Bi condition ( painful
swollen aching joints. ) Pain can also extend into the
muscles and vertebrae, but the classic location is in the
joints. Simple exercises such as Banging the Bones or
Circling the joints should accompany any program of self-
care or treatment.
The five main ways that Qi and Blood effect the muscles and
joints are:
Wind Cold Damp Bi - from damp weather Blood stagnation Bi -
from injury or surgery Deficiency Bi - long time Bi
conditions Cold Bi - from cold weather Heat Bi - from
chronic heat conditions from a variety of sources, but
mostly from complications of the above Bi conditions. Other
Bi conditions can mutate into this condition if left
untreated.
When you are dealing with a Bi condition the Chinese have a
great place to start , with Chinese herbal formulas. These
age old formulas are called patent medicines. Here is a
list of the primary patent medicines for each type of Bi
condition.
Chinese Patent Medicines:
Wind Cold Damp Bi Juan Bi Wan ( common name is: "Clear
Channels Teapills" ) - for clearing Wind & Damp heat
Du Zhong Hu Gu Wan ( common name is: Eucommia, Tiger Bone
Pill ) - for wind, damp, & blood
Blood stagnation Bi Shen Tong Zhu Yu Tang ( common name is:
The great Invigorator Teapills ) - for deep pain in limbs
with aching muscles, & numbness
Jing Zhui Tong (Neck Relief Pill) - for cervical or
thoracic pain
Deficiency Bi Zhui Feng Tou Gu Wan ( common name is: Pursue
Wind, Penetrate Bone Pills ) - for treating painful joints,
weak limbs, waist & lower back. Especially for seniors, with
difficulty walking, or trembling.
San Bi Tang Wan ( common name is: Three Painful-Obstruction
Decoction Pills )- for Osteoarthritis, aching tendons, and
deficiency tremors
Jian Bu Wan ( common name is: Strong Stride Pill ) - for
mainly the knees with general stiffness & heat in the joints
Cold Bi - * Kidney deficiency ( as possible background
condition ) Xiao Huo Luo Dan Wan ( common name is: Channel
Elixir Pills ) - for stiff joints, muscle spasms & numbness.
Dang Gui Si Ni Wan ( common name is: Four Counterflow
Decoction Pills ) - for cramping, joint pain, cold
hands & feet.
Heat Bi Xuan Bi Tang Wan ( common name is: Diffuse Painful-
Obstruction Decoction ) - for rheumatoid arthritis, lupus,
swollen knees, & disfigurement of joints.
**** Though the formula Zheng Gu Shui is for major bone
fractures and traumatic sprains I have found it to be useful
in treating many cases of Bi syndrome. ( ask about my
miracle bone break formula ).
The above formulas can be ordered through A Circle Of Light
Healing Center or Thorne Distributing ( via practitioner )
828 215-4282 [email hidden] www.accemscott.com
Below is a partial list of complimentary approaches to
Arthritis & Rheumatism
Therapeutic foods: · sesame seeds, kale, artichokes, green
beans, millet, celery, barley, okra, almonds, collards,
turnip greens, raw goat's milk, goat whey and black
mission figs, gelatin (make a gelatin mold with cherry
concentrate and no sugar), burdock root, cherries,
pineapple, quince, watercress, blackberries, black
currants, mustard greens, limes, lettuce, olive oil sesame
seed, kale, millet, celery, barley, okra, almonds,
collards, turnip greens, raw goat milk
Fresh juices · black mission figs, raw goat's milk
(Jensen, p. 61) · black cherry (Jensen, p. 61) · green
kale (Jensen, p. 61)
Homeopathy Rhus toxicodendron: sensation of stiffness on
first moving limbs after rest; pain as if bruised or
sprained in joints; cracking of joints when stretched;
tension, stiffness and stitches in joints left when rising
from a seat; chronic inflammation of articular structures
especially when resulting from blows, strains etc. · Ruta
graveolens: is unable to bend; pains in all joints and hip
bones; spine and limbs feel bruised; inflammation of large
joints especially. in upper extremity.
Acupuncture & Acupressure points ( any acupuncture book will
show the points. Many times by pressing in the general area
of the point you will experience soreness or discomfort.
Hold slight pressure at the point for 3-5 minutes. A regular
routine of stimulating these areas will bring decreased pain
and more flexibility. GB= Gallbladder, Kd= Kidney, GV=
governing vessel, Sp= Spleen & UB= Urinary bladder
· GB?39 and UB?11 strengthen the tendons and build up the
bones · Kd?3, UB?47/52 and GV?4 strengthen the Kidney ·
UB?23 and GV?4 tonify the Kidney; strengthen the Yang ·
UB?23 and Sp?6 tonify the Kidney; nourish the Yang · UB?23,
Kd?3 and GV?4 invigorate Kidney Yang · UB?23, Kd?3 and CV?4
(D) strengthen Kidney Jing (Essence)
Flower Essences ( These essences are from Flower Essence
Society and can be purchased at most health food stores.
· dill · manzanita · garlic · sunflower · borage
Color Therapy ( see Let There Be Light by D. Dinshah for his
amazing turn-of-the century research on Chromotherapy ) The
most beneficial way of working with color is through colored
filters, but colored light bulbs and fabrics also work well.
· green (balances brain when placed on face and back of
head; balances the body when used on the front; promotes
tissue and muscle restoration; is antimicrobial and acts as
a disinfectant and antiseptic) and magenta (the circulation
system) on whole body · blue (promotes relaxation; lowers
high temperatures and reduces inflamed tissue) or indigo (is
phagocytogenic; acts as a general sedative) on areas
In addition I have found that CEM ( Chinese Energetic Method
) works tremendously well in clearing out multiple layers of
debris both physical & nonphysical.
For more info. on CEM, the complete list of therapies or the
work we do at A Circle of Light Healing Center call 828 215-
4282 or email: [email hidden].
Peace, Accem Scott, ND
ps any feedback on the enclosed information would be greatly
appreciated.
Success stories ( www.accemscott.com/gay and
www.accemscott.com/wayne )
Sources:
The Harmonics of Sound, Color & Vibration, David W, Devorss
& Company Color Therapy: Amber, R, Aurora Press The Medical
Discoveries of Edward Bach: Nora Weeks, C.W. Daniel, Co. LTD
Flower Essence Repertory: Flower Essence Society, Earth
Spirit Publication The Medical and Biological Effects of
Light: R.J. Wurtman, The New York Academy of Sciences The
Healing Power of Colour, How to Use Colour to Improve Your
Mental, Physical and Spiritual Well-Being, The Aquarian
Press Colour: R. Steiner, Rudolph Steiner Press Let There Be
Light: D. Dinshah, Dinshah Health Society Chinese Herbal
Patent Medicines: Jake Fratkin, Shya Publications Foods That
Heal: B. Jensen, Avery Publishing Group ** American Barefoot
Doctor's Manual volume 1: Accem Scott, ND ( The above
information is a part of our American Barefoot Doctor's
Training program )
* Kidney yang deficiency · soreness and aching of back, esp.
the lower lumbar region · weak legs · edema of the lower
limbs · cold, sore and weak knees