What are the traditional Chinese medicine formulas for cervical spondylosis

The problem of cervical spondylosis affects and troubles many people, especially those who sit for a long time and do not pay attention to exercise. They are more susceptible to cervical spondylosis. There are some Chinese medicine formulas that can achieve better results in the treatment of cervical spondylosis, such as Fangfeng, Artemisia selengensis, Lingxian, Wumei, etc. If used for fumigation and washing, it can effectively improve the problem of cervical pain.

1. Chinese medicine formula for external fumigation and washing for cervical spondylosis:

9 grams each of Saposhnikovia divaricata, Artemisia annua, Radix Angelicae Pubescentis, Radix Angelicae Pubescentis, Rhizoma Polygoni Multiflori, Radix Polygoni Multiflori, Rhizoma Sappan, Radix Paeoniae Rubra, Safflower, Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae, and Papaya. Boil the medicine in water and use it to fumigate the affected area while it is still hot.

2. Chinese medicine formula for cervical spondylosis of liver and kidney deficiency and qi and blood deficiency type:

15 grams of Angelica dahurica, 15 grams of Angelica sinensis, 12 grams of white peony root, 12 grams of Eucommia ulmoides, 15 grams of Viscum album, 10 grams of Gentiana macrophylla, 15 grams of Saposhnikovia divaricata, 3 grams of Asarum, 15 grams of Chuanxiong, 15 grams of Rehmannia glutinosa, 15 grams of Achyranthes bidentata, 20 grams of Codonopsis pilosula, 12 grams of Poria, 10 grams of roasted Licorice root, and 15 grams of cinnamon twig. Decoction in water. This recipe nourishes the liver and kidneys, replenishes qi and promotes blood circulation.

3. Chinese medicine formula for wind-cold-dampness arthralgia and meridian obstruction type cervical spondylosis:

10 grams of Qianghuo, 10 grams of Artemisia annua, 15 grams of Duhuo, 15 grams of Saposhnikovia divaricata, 10 grams of Licorice, 12 grams of Chuanxiong, and 10 grams of Vitex mandibulariae. Decoction in water. This prescription dispels wind and dampness, warms the meridians and activates the collaterals.

4. Chinese medicine formula for traumatic cervical spondylosis:

10 grams of turmeric, 10 grams of licorice, 12 grams of Atractylodes macrocephala, 15 grams of Lycopodiella ciliata, 12 grams of Chuanxiong, 15 grams of Notopterygium wilfordii, 12 grams of Pittosporum tobira bark, 15 grams of Angelica sinensis, 12 grams of Red Peony Root, and 10 grams of cinnamon twig. Decoction in water. This recipe promotes qi and blood circulation, relaxes muscles and relieves pain. For those with severe pain, add frankincense and myrrh; for those with long-term illness and physical weakness, add Polygonum multiflorum, wolfberry, etc.

5. Chinese medicine formula for cervical spondylosis of phlegm-dampness stagnation and meridian stasis type:

10 grams of dried tangerine peel, 12 grams of Poria cocos, 6 grams of ginger and pinellia, and 10 grams of roasted licorice. Decoction in water. This prescription regulates qi, eliminates phlegm, and unblocks blood circulation and activates collaterals. If the numbness of the limbs is severe, add Saposhnikovia divaricata, Schizonepeta tenuifolia, Gastrodia elata, Gentiana macrophylla, etc.

It can be seen that cervical spondylosis is divided into different types according to different causes, signs and pulse conditions, and the Chinese medicine prescriptions used are different. Therefore, patients with cervical spondylosis must treat the disease based on their symptoms.