Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis is a chronic progressive disease involving demyelination of the nerves.
Symptoms may include Numbness, loss of motor coordination, slurred speech, severe fatigue, failing vision, loss of bladder control etc.
In Traditional Medicine, it falls into such categories as Deficiency of Qi, Yin and Yang or Essence and Internal Wind causing Spasms and Tremors. It overlaps the Traditional Western diagnosis of Numbness, Paralysis and ‘Shaking Palsy’ (Parkinsonism and related diseases), manifesting with both tremor and loss of function. Sometimes, especially in younger people it may be associated with Damp-Heat.
Tibetan Medicine generally observes Multiple Sclerosis in women as being of Wind-Bile (rLung-mKhrispa, Wind-Heat) type, while that in men is often Phlegm-Bile (Bad Kan-mKhrispa, Phlegm-Heat). Acute flare-ups manifest as Wind-Bile (rLung-mKhrispa, Wind-Heat). This type of Wind-Heat is generally associated with Yin or Essence deficiency which is associated with the structural degradation of the nerves.
Heat is associated with Inflammatory responses which may cause destruction of the myelin sheath. Damp and Phlegm obstruct the nerves, hinder their function and nutrition, while Wind, being drying in nature, effects the fatty acids (Yin) which nourish the nerves.
Herbs Proven to have efficacy in the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis
Andrographis paniculata, Boswellia papyrifera, Ruta graveolens, Vaccinium spp., Camellia sinensis, Panax ginseng, Aloysia citrodora, Ginkgo biloba, Oenothera biennis, and Cannabis sativa. (See Research Here)
1. Chinese research demonstrated the combination of Paeonia Bai Shao, Atractylodes Bai Zhu, Bupleurum Chai Hu, Licorice, Immature Orange (Zhi Qiao) and Aconitum Fu Zi to be beneficial. (Effect of Chinese Herbs Used in Treating Multiple Sclerosis on T Subsets Using Association Rules)
2. A Traditional Iranian compound consists of dried King Prawns (Penaeus latisculatus) 90%, Celery seed and St. Johns wort, 5% each. It has been shown to slow down or halt progression of MS. (MS14, an Iranian herbal-marine compound for the treatment of multiple sclerosis.)
3. Cannabis has proven to be especially useful in Clinical studies, having the most strong evidence to support its use.
Top Five Most Used Herbs in China for Multiple Sclerosis:
In a review of 20 studies over 11 years involving 1100 patients with acute relapse of Multiple Sclerosis, the top 5 most prescribed herbs were:
- Paeonia Chi Shao
- Licorice
- Dang Gui
- Rehmannia Shu Di Huang
- Dead Silkworm (Bai Jiang Can)
Diet and Foods useful for Multiple Sclerosis
A Diet with plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, low-fat protein and low-fat dairy has shown benefits. Eliminate or limit processed foods, alcohol. Some find benefit with low-fat, and/or low-sugar or gluten-free diets.
Seeds & Nuts: Sesame, Walnut, Almond
Egg, Liver, Kidney, Brain, Fatty fish
See Also:
Tremors and Shaking
Parkinson’s Disease
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Western Tradition Simples
Compounds Powder of Rosemary Compound Warming Pearl Powder (Diamargariton Calidum) (Avic.) Warming Pearl Powder (Diamargariton Calidum) (M.) Electuary for Paralysis (Wirtzung) |
Chinese Classification Simples
Compounds Qi Deficiency Fatigue, pale complexion, poor appetite, loose stool, pale tongue, weak pulse Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang Yang Deficiency Shen Qi Wan You Gui Wan You Gui Yin Internal Wind Muscle stiffness, cramping, spasms, poor vision, dry eyes, dizziness, tinnitus Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin Internal Wind with Yin Deficiency Da Ding Feng Zhu (with Yin deficiency) Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang Wind-Phlegm Di Tan Tang |
Special Formulas:
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DECOCTION FOR MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS Dry-fried Dang Gui 9 grams Notopterygium Qiang Hao 9 grams Angelica Du Huo 9 grams Clematis Wei Ling Xian 9 grams Safflower (Hong Hua) 9 grams Salvia Dan Shen 6 grams Dipsacus Xu Duan 6 grams Notoginseng San Qi 6 grams Cibotium Gou Ji 6 grams Saposhnikovia Fang Feng 6 grams Mulberry twig (Sang Zhi) 4.5 grams (The Formulas of Dr. John H.F. Shen) |
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Research:
1. [Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of Chinese herbal medicine in treatment of multiple sclerosis].2. Chinese herbal medicine adjunct therapy in patients with acute relapse of multiple sclerosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis
3. A Review of Herbal Therapy in Multiple Sclerosis
4. A Review of Herbal Remedies for Multiple Sclerosis-Like Disorders in Traditional Persian Medicine (TPM).
5. A Review of Possible Herbal Treatment in Multiple Sclerosis in Traditional Persian Medicine.
6. The effect of evening primrose oil on fatigue and quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis.
7. The influence of THC:CBD oromucosal spray on driving ability in patients with multiple sclerosis-related spasticity.
8. Influence of Diet in Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review.
9. Protective effects of ginseng on neurological disorders.
10. Effects of Panax ginseng in Neurodegenerative Diseases.
11. Ginseng in the treatment of fatigue in multiple sclerosis: a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind pilot study.