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
accemscott@hotmail.com
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:
accemscott@hotmail.com.

Peace,
Accem Scott, ND

ps any feedback on the enclosed information would be greatly
appreciated.

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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 )

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* 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