Introduction:The essence of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) lies in syndrome differentiation and treatment, using medications tailored to the individual. Therefore, the dosage can be adjusted as needed. The forms of pills, powders, and pastes follow certain rules, and the preparation methods are based on ancient practices. The use of medications in orthopedics is a crucial aspect of treatment, significantly impacting the recovery and prognosis of injuries, especially important in early, middle, and late stages, and should not be taken lightly.
Common Pills Used in Orthopedics6 Types
(1) Trauma Injury Pill
Ingredients:Qian Chui Da (千锤打) 150g, Fei Tian Wu Gong (飞天蜈蚣) 200g, Zhu Gen Qi (竹根七) 150g, Qing Mu Xiang (青木香) 100g, Da Huang (大黄) 50g, Tu Bie (土鳖) 50g, Di Long (地龙) 50g, Hong Hua (红花) 100g, Chuan Xiong (川芎) 100g, Gan Cao (甘草) 20g, Shen Jin Cao (伸筋草) 20g, Di Gu Niu (地牯牛) 30g.
Preparation:Refine with honey into pills, each pill weighing 10g.
Effects:Invigorates blood circulation and dispels blood stasis, relaxes tendons and opens meridians.
Indications:Trauma injuries.
Dosage:Take 2 times a day, with yellow wine or warm water.
(2) Relaxing Tendons and Invigorating Blood Pill
Ingredients:Pu Huang (蒲黄) 50g, Sheng Di (生地) 100g, Su Mu (苏木) 60g, Ren Shen San Qi (参三七) 30g, Xue Jie (血竭) 20g, Niu Xi (牛膝) 50g, Wang Bu Liu Xing (王不留行) 100g, Xue Yu Tan (血余炭) 50g, Gan Song (甘松) 30g, Chuan Xiong (川芎) 100g, Xu Duan (续断) 100g, Shen Jin Cao (伸筋草) 30g, Song Jie (松节) 30g, Hong Hua (红花) 50g.
Preparation:Refine with honey into pills, each pill weighing 10g.
Effects:Regulates qi and opens the channels, dispels blood stasis and regulates tendons.
Indications:Soft tissue injuries after trauma.
Dosage:Take 2 pills, with yellow wine or warm water.
(3) Activating Collaterals and Strengthening Tendons Pill
Ingredients:Luo De Da (落得打) 150g, Jin Gu Cao (筋骨草) 50g, Shu Di (熟地) 100g, Dang Gui (当归) 100g, Long Gu (龙骨) 50g, Sui She (碎蛇) 5 pieces, Du Zhong (杜仲) 150g, Gui Zhi (桂枝) 50g, Qian Nian Jian (千年健) 100g, Bie Jia (鳖甲) 30g, Yuan Zhi (远志) 50g, Tu Bie (土鳖) 50g.
Preparation:Refine with honey into pills, each pill weighing 10g.
Effects:Invigorates blood and relaxes tendons, opens collaterals and regulates meridians.
Indications:Mid to late stage soft tissue injuries.
Dosage:Take 3 times a day, with yellow wine or warm water.
(4) Bone Setting Pill
Ingredients:Crab (baked yellow) 8 pieces, Wu Ji Gu (乌鸡骨) 100g, Duan Zi Ran Tong (煅自然铜) 50g, Xue Jie (血竭) 20g, Jia Zhu (甲珠) 30g, Tian Guo Zi (甜瓜子) 100g, Gu Sui Bu (骨碎补) 150g, Zhu Xia Ba Gu (猪下巴骨) 100g, Zhi Ma Qian Zi (制马钱子) 10g, Di Long (地龙) 50g, Ma Huang (麻黄) 30g.
Preparation:Refine with honey into pills, each pill weighing 6g.
Effects:Invigorates blood and dispels stasis, strengthens tendons and nourishes the kidneys.
Indications:Patients with fractures in mid to late stages, or delayed healing of fractures.
Dosage:Take 3 times a day, with yellow wine or warm water.
(5) Strengthening Tendons and Bones Pill
Ingredients:Zi He Che (紫河车) 1 piece, He Shou Wu (何首乌) 100g, Bu Gu Zhi (补骨脂) 100g, Qian Nian Jian (千年健) 50g, Gan Cao (甘草) 50g, Gui Ban (龟板) 50g, Bao Gu (豹骨) 30g, Hou Gu (猴骨) 100g, Gou Gu (狗骨) 100g, Lu Jiao Jiao (鹿角胶) 50g, San Qi (三七) 30g, Huang Qi (黄芪) 100g, Hong Shen (红参) 30g.
Preparation:Refine with honey into pills, each pill weighing 6g.
Effects:Nourishes liver and kidneys, benefits qi and blood, strengthens tendons and bones.
Indications:Delayed healing of fractures or non-union of fractures, patients with physical weakness.
Dosage:Take 3 times a day, with yellow wine or warm water.
(6) Regulating Qi and Alleviating Pain Pill
Ingredients:Xuan Hu (玄胡) 50g, Bai Hu Jiao (白胡椒) 30g, Chuan Xiong (川芎) 150g, Qing Pi (青皮) 100g, Ru Xiang (乳香) 30g, Mo Yao (没药) 30g, Tu Bie (土鳖) 50g, Zhi Xiang Fu (制香附) 100g, Mu Xiang (木香) 50g, Chuan Lian (川楝) 50g, Wei Ling Xian (威灵仙) 50g,
Er Wu (制二乌) 10g each, Bai Zhi (白芷) 50g, Shan Zha (山楂) 100g.
Preparation:Refine with honey into pills, each pill weighing 8g.
Effects:Dispels blood stasis and invigorates blood, regulates qi and alleviates pain.
Indications:Used for internal injury pain or acute injuries.
Dosage:Take 3 times a day, with yellow wine or warm water.
Source: TCM Publishing “Gong’s Family Secret Recipes for Bone Injuries”