Herbal Steam Bath for Tenosynovitis
Ingredients
- Sinew-extending grass (shenjincao)
- Speranskia (tougucao)
- Safflower
- Mugwort leaf
- Cinnamon twig
Principle
Warm herbs steam then soak the wrist—free sinews, warm channels, move blood.
Effects & uses
Stiffness and pain worse with cold; improves with warmth (pattern differentiation required).
Method
- Decoct herbs; steam first, then soak when temperature is safe.
How to use
- 1–2 times daily, 15–20 minutes each.
Caution
Avoid burns. Not on open skin. Pregnancy—use cautiously. Not a substitute for rest or medical care.
Source
China Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Pending manual verification.